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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: AQN (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $6.31
1 Year Target Price $6.31
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 11 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.84% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.29B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 139.75 | 1Y Target Price 6.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio 139.75 | 1Y Target Price 6.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.65 | 52 Weeks Range 4.09 - 6.17 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.09 - 6.17 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.64% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.04 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin -57.66% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 139.75 | Forward PE 15.2 | Enterprise Value 10755139036 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.81 |
Enterprise Value 10755139036 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.62 | Shares Outstanding 768025024 | Shares Floating 646799935 |
Shares Outstanding 768025024 | Shares Floating 646799935 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.04 | Percent Institutions 71.26 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) was founded in 1988. Initially focused on hydroelectric power in Canada, it expanded into renewable energy and regulated utilities in North America, growing through acquisitions and organic development.
Core Business Areas
- Regulated Services Group: This segment includes rate-regulated electricity, natural gas, and water distribution utilities serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Renewable Energy Group: This segment includes renewable energy facilities, such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and thermal energy facilities, generating and selling electricity under long-term contracts.
Leadership and Structure
Arun Banskota is the current CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing responsibilities across different departments like finance, operations, and strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Distribution: Distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They operate in various states and provinces, serving over one million customers. Competitors include local utilities like Consolidated Edison and Duke Energy.
- Natural Gas Distribution: Distribution of natural gas to end-users. Similar to electricity distribution, they compete with regional gas utilities.
- Renewable Energy Generation: Generation and sale of electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Competitors include NextEra Energy Resources and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
- Water Distribution: Water and wastewater treatment and distribution for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Competing companies include American Water Works and Essential Utilities.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The utility industry is undergoing a transition towards renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies. Increasing regulatory scrutiny and environmental concerns are driving this shift.
Positioning
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is positioned as a diversified utility company with a focus on renewable energy. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified portfolio and experience in renewable energy development.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for utilities is vast, representing trillions of dollars globally. AQN is positioned to capture a portion of this market, particularly in the renewable energy segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of regulated utilities and renewable energy assets
- Geographic diversification across North America
- Experience in renewable energy development
- Long-term contracts with creditworthy counterparties
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to regulatory changes
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth
- Dependence on long-term contracts
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy demand
- Infrastructure investment opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of smaller utility companies
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Changes in government regulations
- Competition from other utility companies
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEE
- BEP
- AWK
- ESNT
Competitive Landscape
AQN faces stiff competition from larger and more established utility companies. Its advantage lies in its renewable energy focus, but it needs to improve its financial stability.
Major Acquisitions
Kentucky Power
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2846
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired Kentucky Power from American Electric Power, expanding their regulated utility business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AQN experienced rapid growth through acquisitions, but growth has slowed recently.
Future Projections: Analysts project modest revenue growth but significant earnings volatility in the near term due to debt and restructuring.
Recent Initiatives: AQN is focusing on reducing debt and streamlining operations.
Summary
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp faces challenges with debt and dividend sustainability after recent large acquisitions. The company benefits from its renewable energy portfolio but needs to execute its debt reduction plan. Regulatory risks and rising interest rates pose threats to future performance. While positioned in a growth industry, Algonquin's financial health needs improvement.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Analyst Reports, News Articles
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data and analyst opinions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Oakville, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-10-08 | CEO & Director Mr. Roderick K. West J.D. | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Diversified | Full time employees 3786 | Website https://algonquinpower.com |
Full time employees 3786 | Website https://algonquinpower.com | ||
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. operates in the power and utility industries. The company owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations. As of December 31, 2024, it operated a portfolio of regulated utility systems in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile serving approximately 1,265,000 customer connections. The company's regulated 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, as well as in Bermuda with approximately 310,000 electric customer connections. Its regulated water distribution and wastewater utility systems are located in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Texas, as well as in Chile with approximately 577,000 customer connections. The company's regulated natural gas distribution utility systems are located in the states of Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, and New York; and in the Canadian province of New Brunswick with approximately 378,000 natural gas customer connections. 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 hydro electrical energy in Canada, and capacity and renewable attributes produced by its portfolio of 14 hydroelectric power generation facilities located in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Quebec. As of December 31, 2024, it had a combined gross generating capacity of approximately 115 megawatt (MW) and a combined net generating capacity of approximately 111 MW. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
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