Canadian Utilities Preferred 4.6% Perpetual (CIU.PR.A.TO)

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star iconSep 12, 2026, 12:00 am

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Canadian Utilities Preferred 4.6% Perpetual (CIU.PR.A) has garnered attention as a strong investment option among experts, particularly during periods of market uncertainty. Analysts emphasize the resilience of its robust dividend yield, which stands competitively against government bonds and High-Interest Savings Accounts (HISAs). The company's solid financial standing, illustrated by its $22 billion asset base in multiple countries, supports its growth potential in the natural gas and electricity sectors. Notably, the consensus from experts suggests setting a stop-loss at $19, with aspirations for the stock price to reach around $25, reflecting an upside potential of over 15-19%. As a top pick, it is viewed as a stable choice for income-seeking investors.

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We reiterate this Alberta based utility perpetual preferred share series as a TOP PICK.  Revenues with Canadian Utilities continue to grow as interest in natural gas and electricity infrastructure expands.  We continue to recommend a stop at $19, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 17%.  Yield 5.4%   

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During times of market uncertainty holding utilities that pay steady dividends is a conservative strategy.  We again reiterate this preferred share from Canadian Utilities as a TOP PICK.  Its perpetual dividend pays a robust yield above government bonds and HISAs.  We continue to recommend a stop at $19, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 17%.  Yield 5%

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We again reiterate this preferred share from Canadian Utilities as a TOP PICK.  Its perpetual dividend pays a robust yield above government bonds and HISAs.  We continue to recommend a stop at $19, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 15%.  Yield 5%

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We again reiterate CIU.PR.A as a TOP PICK.  Canadian Utilities holds over $22 billion in assets in Canada, Mexico, Australia and Puerto Rico.  Its perpetual dividend creates a robust yield that is competitive to bonds and HISA.  We continue to recommend a stop at $19.50, looking to achieve $25.00 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 5.4%   

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We reiterate these preferred shares of Canadian Utilities as a TOP PICK.  We are fans of the perpetual dividend when interest rates are expected to be flat to lower.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $18.00) to $19.50, looking to achieve $25.00.  Upside potential over 20%.  Yield 5.5%

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In times of uncertainty, holding high-quality dividend paying preferred shares is a good strategy.  We reiterate CIU as a TOP PICK as it is a well diversified utility in a safe market space.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $15) to $18, looking to achieve $25 — upside potential of 25%.  Yield 5.7%

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Canadian preferred shares still hold great upside value opportunities and pay a great dividend.  We reiterate this as a TOP PICK.  Canadian Utilities has over $22 billion in assets and operates energy related projects in Canada, Mexico, Australia and Puerto Rico.  We continue to recommend maintaining a stop at $15, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential of 30%.  Yield 6.0%  

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With central banks choosing to no longer increase interest rates, preferred shares are good value.  We again reiterate CIU.PR.A as a TOP PICK.  The parent, CU, is a diversified utility provider with a strong balance sheet.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $15, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential of 40%.  Yield 6.5%

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We again reiterate CIU.PR.A as a TOP PICK.  The parent, CU, is a diversified utility provider with a strong balance sheet.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $15, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 35%.  Yield 6%

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We again reiterate CIU.PR.A as a TOP PICK.  The parent, CU, is a diversified utility provider with a strong balance sheet.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $14) to $15, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 40%.  Yield 6.6%

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As the Canadian Central Bank suggests no further interest rates are likely necessary to curtail inflation, we reiterate preferred shares as a TOP PICK.  The parent, CU, is a diversified utility provider with a strong balance sheet.  We continue to recommend a stop-loss at $14, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential over 40%.  Yield 6.7%

(Analysts’ price target is $25.00)
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We reiterate CIU.PR.A as a TOP PICK.  The parent company, CU, is a diversified utility provider that trades at 15x earnings and under 2x book value.  These perpetual preferred shares -- with a high credit rating (Pfd-2) -- have declined below their $25 par value, due to rising interest rates.  As interest rates stall and eventually decline, they will see a some good capital gains.  This affords upside opportunity over 30 along with a great yield.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $14.  Yield 6.6% 


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The parent company, CU, is a diversified utility provider that trades at 15x earnings and under 2x book value.  The company has been prudently using cash to aggressively retire debt.  The preferred shares -- with a high credit rating (Pfd-2) -- have declined below their $25 par value, due to rising interest rates.  This affords upside opportunity of 38%.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $14.  Yield 6.6%  

(Analysts’ price target is $25.00)
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What is Canadian Utilities Preferred 4.6% Perpetual stock symbol?

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