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This summary was created by AI, based on 17 opinions in the last 12 months.

The experts have mixed opinions on Capital Power. Some are positive about the strong earnings, steady business, and potential for upside growth, while others express concerns about high payout ratio, flat EPS growth, and the impact of interest rates. The company is making efforts towards net-zero emissions and has a good dividend yield. Overall, the reviews indicate a stable and solid company with both yield and growth prospects.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
DON'T BUY
Capital Power

Unloaded it, as growth rate is negative. Power prices have come down, costs have gone up. Going to get paid your dividend, with 6% growth. Not bad PE at 13.1x. Trying to get into data centres. He prefers ALA or GEI. EMA is a comparable utility with better growth and price to growth.

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BUY
Capital Power

Likes recent US acquisitions. Excited about the power business because of AI. A lot more power will be demanded on the grid. Undervalued, time to buy. Yield is 6.5%, with plans to increase 5-6% over next couple of years. 

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PAST TOP PICK
Capital Power
(A Top Pick Jan 12/24, Up 4%)

Lot more upside left.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

TOP PICK
Capital Power
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate this operator of 30 electric generation facilities as a TOP PICK.  The company generates 7,700 MW of power, with plans for another 4.700 MW.  It manages its capital projects efficiently, keeping debt to earnings under 4x, utilizing long term debt.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired.  It trades at 11x earnings, 1.7x book value and supports a generous 26% ROE.  Its sizable dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 40% of cash flow.  We continue to recommend a stop at $33, looking to achieve $43 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 6.7%

(Analysts’ price target is $43.27)
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HOLD
Capital Power
Ticked all boxes, but it's been a dog.

It's the interest-rate sensitivity of it all. Utility names have all gone down aggressively, even his go-to names of BIP.UN and FTS. He prefers the growth profile of those 2, but nothing wrong with CPX. All are very undervalued, but strong dividend yields, so attractive for people looking for income.

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WEAK BUY
Capital Power
Preferred shares that reset in 2028, for income

It's a 315-basis point reset preferred, meaning a 315 point spread over whatever the Bank of Canada 5-year yield is then. Is a long-duration reset, resetting every 5 years. Pays a nice yield and like this company, but is a utility, a sector currently out of favour until interest rates decline. Good for the dividend, but a shorter reset period would be better.

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HOLD
Capital Power

Owns shares in company. Not adding to position, but comfortable holding. 5th largest power company in North America. Recent earnings strong. Alberta base with Ontario assets. Moving coal assets to natural gas power. Yield ~5% is very stable. Balance sheet is solid with a good proxy to bonds. Good combination of yield and growth prospects. 

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HOLD
Capital Power
Sell CPX to buy CNQ?

Two different companies. CPX is a utility, with better income distribution and lower growth. CNQ has a nice dividend, but with better growth. What are you looking for? For income, pick CPX. For growth, pick CNQ.

At current levels, he'd stick with CPX for the dividend and potential upside. More potential for upside growth, less potential for downside risk.

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BUY
Capital Power

Likes it. Nice base around $35.80. Trading in a tight range, breaking above. Looking at the little price movements and comparing it to volume, looks very strong. Might run into problems at $40. Pretty steady business. History of drops, but not huge drops or gains on any one day. Buy it for the dividend, not the upside. Get out if it hits $36. Yield is 6.4%.

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DON'T BUY
Capital Power
Why down so much?

Capital is definitely flowing to the other areas that are still working. Interest rates have hurt. Alberta power prices have not been constructive lately, a headwind. Payout ratio is 109% of 2025, so dividend's not as safe. No growth on forecast horizon, trading at 14.5x. 

Names like ALA and PPL are way better.

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TOP PICK
Capital Power

Excellent business franchise in Western Canada. Excellent management team with very good dividend. ~7% increase in dividend last year. Very big acquisition with Black Rock last year turning out very well. Now have 30 locations across North America. Very little maintenance expenditure for facilities turns into free cash flow. Debt levels low in comparison to sector peers. 

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WEAK BUY
Capital Power

Tough year, along with other green-opportunity power producers. Some of that was unwarranted. Looking at it, but already owns so much in the space, like AQN. No problem with it at current levels. Yield is 6.6%. See his Top Picks.

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BUY
Capital Power

One of key holdings. Very strong company. Recently increased dividend. Decline in stock price due to higher interest rates. If rates fall, expecting stock to appreciate. Will continue to grow through M&A. Also has strong green energy segment within company. 

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WEAK BUY
Capital Power

14.5x PE, versus Hydro One at 17-18x. Great dividend, but payout ratio is high at 109%. Need to consider anticipated EPS growth rate, and this one's flat. Favourable acquisition. Decent. But ALA is the clear winner on PE and price to growth.

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TOP PICK
Capital Power

Excellent business model. Currently in the middle of positive M&A. 6.6% dividend yield very safe. As rates fall, will see company share price rice. Sees excellent growth going forward. Has been buying shares recently, and will continue to hold. 

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Capital Power(CPX-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 9

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 6

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 17

Stockchase rating for Capital Power is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Capital Power(CPX-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Power stock symbol?

Capital Power is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol CPX-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CPX-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:CPX or CPX-T

Is Capital Power a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 17 stock analysts published opinions about CPX-T. 9 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Capital Power.

Is Capital Power a good investment or a top pick?

Capital Power was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Capital Power.

Why is Capital Power stock dropping?

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Is Capital Power worth watching?

17 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Capital Power In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Capital Power stock price?

On 2024-05-16, Capital Power (CPX-T) stock closed at a price of $38.22.