
TSE:TRP
This summary was created by AI, based on 19 opinions in the last 12 months.
TC Energy (TRP) is viewed by experts as a solid investment in the midstream sector, particularly due to its strong position in natural gas infrastructure and a growing project backlog valued at $8 billion. While some analysts express concern over its high valuation relative to earnings, they appreciate its stability and utility-like characteristics, which provide consistent cash flows. The company has been experiencing volatility in its stock price tied to broader market movements, but many express confidence in its long-term prospects, particularly with the anticipated growth in pipeline infrastructure across North America. Despite varying opinions on the timing for new investments, several analysts highlight the potential for steady dividend growth and the importance of natural gas as a transition energy source. Overall, TRP is perceived as a reliable investment for income-focused strategies, though caution is advised regarding its current valuation levels and market sentiment.
This is a real core holding, not only for its pipelines, but also its power generation. There was some speculation last week that activists were looking at this as an under performer and they could break it into pieces. He thinks this is a company that the Canadian government would protect and would not let it get taken over.
Doesn’t think they have any publicly traded subsidiaries. The stock has had a beautiful run. Keystone? – who cares. People are paying for certainty of cash flows. Have great assets. Would not buy at this level, but he holds it. He has to provide income for his clients and does not want to own bonds so he has these.
Can’t see a stock split at $60, although it could happen. Have already increased their dividend this year. Expects the dividend increases over the next couple of years will be above the 4% average of the last 5 years. This is primarily because earnings and cash flow are going up at a better rate than in the last couple of years.
The reason behind the recent run is probably because of Kindor Morgan (KMI-N) doing a lot of consolidation and this company was rumoured as a possible takeover. He thinks this is unlikely. He has owned this for a long time for the income potential. If you own, consider taking some profits, but it is still a good holding.
A lot of people have been waiting for the KXL pipeline decision to come down. Thinks there will be a lot of rumours about Kinder Morgan (KMP-N) taking the company over. You should never buy a company on the basis that it might possibly be a takeover candidate, but on the basis of it being undervalued and a good business. This company has gone quite a ways up, and is now selling at around 25X earnings, 2.5X BV. Has a yield over 3%, but is not at a level where he would be comfortable buying it today. Somewhere around $50 would be a more comfortable point.
There has been an increase in food inflation, and he thinks that is going to spell a rise in interest rates eventually. Wait for a better time on this. Sees their catalyst as the mainline reversal through Eastern Canada, but the valuation is rich. To add to his holdings, he would probably look at something under $50.
You have a proliferation of pipelines and they will do well.