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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$6.54
+0.6%
$6.09
$4.90
$9.14
$4.51B0.665.35 million shs7.89 million shs
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
C$30.23
-0.2%
C$30.54
C$28.13
C$39.60
C$6.18B0.6508,131 shs845,123 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
+0.08%+6.86%+5.40%+9.36%-25.00%
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
0.00%-1.50%+0.23%-2.29%-22.71%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
4.506 of 5 stars
2.15.01.73.83.11.71.9
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
1.7697 of 5 stars
2.10.01.70.02.52.51.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
2.25
Hold$7.6717.23% Upside
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
2.14
HoldC$35.2916.72% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest CU and AQN Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/22/2024
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$7.50 ➝ $6.50
4/22/2024
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector PerformC$35.00 ➝ C$33.00
4/19/2024
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
CIBC
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Lower Price TargetNeutralC$35.00 ➝ C$34.00
3/11/2024
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
TD Securities
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Boost Price TargetHold$6.00 ➝ $6.50
3/11/2024
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
Desjardins
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UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$4.75 ➝ $5.75
(Data available from 5/5/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$2.70B1.67$1.22 per share5.34$9.35 per share0.70
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
C$3.80B1.63C$2.74 per share11.03C$19.83 per share1.52

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$28.67M$0.03218.0012.58N/A1.06%5.64%2.05%5/10/2024 (Confirmed)
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
C$630MC$2.3312.972.3818.63%10.08%2.87%7/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest CU and AQN Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/10/2024N/A
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$0.16N/A-$0.16N/AN/AN/A  
3/8/202412/31/2023
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$0.14$0.16+$0.02$0.05$661.73 million$666.90 million    
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
C$0.69C$0.71+C$0.02C$0.81N/AC$974.00 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
$0.436.57%-10.67%1,433.33%N/A
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
C$1.815.99%N/A77.68%N/A

Latest CU and AQN Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/11/2024
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
QuarterlyC$0.456.01%5/1/20245/2/20246/1/2024
3/8/2024
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
Quarterly$0.10856.77%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
1.23
0.63
0.50
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
147.99
1.01
1.30

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
62.28%
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
15.05%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
0.05%
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
37.97%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. stock logo
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
3,500689.64 million689.29 millionNot Optionable
Canadian Utilities Limited stock logo
CU
Canadian Utilities
9,018204.33 millionN/ANot Optionable

CU and AQN Headlines

SourceHeadline
Canadian Utilities: 6% Yielding Bargain Continues To Be IgnoredCanadian Utilities: 6% Yielding Bargain Continues To Be Ignored
seekingalpha.com - May 3 at 9:16 PM
Canadian Utilities First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsCanadian Utilities First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 9:15 AM
Canadian Utilities Quarterly Earnings FallCanadian Utilities Quarterly Earnings Fall
marketwatch.com - May 2 at 7:35 AM
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Canadian Utilities Limiteds (TSE:CU) CEO For NowWe Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) CEO For Now
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 7:35 AM
CANADIAN UTILITIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 EARNINGSCANADIAN UTILITIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 EARNINGS
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 7:35 AM
Canadas Economic Growth Misses Estimates, Boosting Chances of Rate CutCanada's Economic Growth Misses Estimates, Boosting Chances of Rate Cut
msn.com - May 1 at 4:27 PM
Private Mortgage Investments as a Real Estate AlternativePrivate Mortgage Investments as a Real Estate Alternative
canadianrealestatemagazine.ca - April 27 at 2:50 AM
Canadian Utilities Limited Forecasted to Earn Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.80 Per Share (TSE:CU)Canadian Utilities Limited Forecasted to Earn Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.80 Per Share (TSE:CU)
americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 1:22 AM
3 Reasons Why Canadian Utilities Is an Ideal Canadian Dividend Stock3 Reasons Why Canadian Utilities Is an Ideal Canadian Dividend Stock
msn.com - April 25 at 7:52 PM
Canadian Utilities Limited to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.80 Per Share, National Bank Financial Forecasts (TSE:CU)Canadian Utilities Limited to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.80 Per Share, National Bank Financial Forecasts (TSE:CU)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 7:22 AM
Canadian Utilities (CU) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayCanadian Utilities (CU) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 3:16 AM
Scotiabank Cuts Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Price Target to C$33.00Scotiabank Cuts Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Price Target to C$33.00
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 2:32 PM
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Price Target Cut to C$34.00 by Analysts at CIBCCanadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Price Target Cut to C$34.00 by Analysts at CIBC
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 2:33 PM
Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesCanadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 2:30 PM
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4531Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4531
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 8:02 AM
Canadian Utilities Insiders Placed Bullish Bets Worth CA$816.6kCanadian Utilities Insiders Placed Bullish Bets Worth CA$816.6k
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 10:38 AM
Canadian Utilities Limited CUM RD 2 AA PF declares CAD 0.3063 dividendCanadian Utilities Limited CUM RD 2 AA PF declares CAD 0.3063 dividend
msn.com - April 13 at 10:46 AM
Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.45Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.45
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 8:20 AM
Canadian Utilities Limited 2ND PF SH SER BB declares CAD 0.3062 dividendCanadian Utilities Limited 2ND PF SH SER BB declares CAD 0.3062 dividend
msn.com - April 12 at 1:19 PM
Ready for Volatility? 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Hide Out in TodayReady for Volatility? 2 Dividend Stocks I’d Hide Out in Today
msn.com - April 12 at 1:19 PM
CANADIAN UTILITIES LIMITED ELIGIBLE DIVIDENDSCANADIAN UTILITIES LIMITED ELIGIBLE DIVIDENDS
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 5:57 PM
CANADIAN UTILITIES TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS ON MAY 2, 2024CANADIAN UTILITIES TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS ON MAY 2, 2024
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 5:57 PM
CU INC. ELIGIBLE DIVIDENDSCU INC. ELIGIBLE DIVIDENDS
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 5:57 PM
4 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in April 20244 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in April 2024
msn.com - April 10 at 8:51 PM

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Company Descriptions

Algonquin Power & Utilities logo

Algonquin Power & Utilities

NYSE:AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. operates in the power and utility industries in the United States, Canada, and other regions. The company operates in two segments, Regulated Services Group and Renewable Energy Group. The company primarily owns and operates a regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations. As of December 31, 2023, it provided distribution services to approximately 1,256,000 customer connections in the electric (approximately 309,000 customer connections), water and wastewater (approximately 572,000 customer connections), and natural gas sectors (approximately 375,000 customer connections). The company's electrical distribution utility systems and related transmission and generation assets are located in the states of Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma, and in Bermuda. Its regulated water distribution and wastewater collection utility systems are located in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Missouri, New York and Texas, and in Chile. The company's regulated natural gas distribution utility systems located in the province of New Brunswick and the states of Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire and New York. It also owns and operates generating assets with a gross capacity of approximately 2.0 gigawatt (GW) and has investments in generating assets with approximately 0.3 GW of net generation capacity. The company generates and sells electrical energy, capacity, ancillary products, and renewable attributes produced by its renewable and clean power generation facilities. It has economic interests in hydroelectric, wind, solar, renewable natural gas, and thermal facilities. As of December 31, 2023, it had a combined net generating capacity attributable to the Renewable Energy Group of approximately 2.7 GW. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
Canadian Utilities logo

Canadian Utilities

TSE:CU
Canadian Utilities Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electricity, natural gas, renewables, pipelines, liquids, and retail energy businesses in Canada, Australia, and internationally. It operates through ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, and Corporate & Other segments. The ATCO Energy Systems segment provides regulated electricity transmission and distribution services in northern and central east Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan; and integrated natural gas transmission and distribution services in Alberta, the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan, and Western Australia. It owns and operates approximately 9,100 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, 11 compressor sites, approximately 3,600 receipt and delivery points, and a salt cavern natural gas storage peaking facility located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in Canada. The ATCO EnPower segment provides hydro, solar, wind, and natural gas electricity generation; natural gas storage; industrial water solutions; clean fuels, including hydrogen, carbon capture, and underground storage projects; and related infrastructure development in Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Australia, Ontario, Mexico, and Chile. The Corporate & Other segment retails electricity and natural gas; and provides whole-home solutions. The company was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Canadian Utilities Limited is a subsidiary of ATCO Ltd.