Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN) is a diversified owner, operator and developer of renewable energy and regulated utility assets, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. The company’s core business activities include the development, acquisition and management of clean power generation facilities alongside the provision of essential utility services. Since its inception, Algonquin has focused on building a stable infrastructure platform designed to deliver long-term cash flows and reliable service to its end users.

In the renewable energy segment, Algonquin’s portfolio spans hydroelectric, onshore wind and solar power facilities located across Canada and the United States. The company is involved in every stage of the renewable lifecycle, from site identification and permitting through to construction, operation and maintenance. Its hydroelectric operations draw upon decades of engineering expertise, while wind and solar projects leverage both proprietary and partner technologies to maximize output and environmental performance.

Algonquin’s regulated utilities subsidiary provides electricity distribution, natural gas distribution and water/wastewater collection and treatment services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Operating under a cost-of-service or rate-based regulatory model in multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, the utility business prioritizes reliability, safety and customer service. By investing in network resilience and smart-grid infrastructure, the company aims to support community growth and foster sustainable resource management.

Founded in 1988 as a hydroelectric income fund, Algonquin reorganized into a corporate structure in 2009 and has since expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and organic development. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Arun Banskota, supported by a seasoned executive team responsible for finance, operations, development and regulatory affairs. With a commitment to sustainability and strong governance practices, Algonquin continues to pursue growth opportunities that align with global decarbonization trends and evolving energy needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.68 to $5.81
• 50-Day Range: $5.29 to $6.23
• 52-Week Range: $4.19 to $6.36
• Volume: 5.31 million shs
• Average Volume: 8.70 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.45 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 4.48%
• Price Target: $6.31
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Algonquin Power & Utilities scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 30th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Algonquin Power & Utilities has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Algonquin Power & Utilities has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -18.42%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Algonquin Power & Utilities are expected to decrease by -18.42% in the coming year, from $0.38 to $0.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Algonquin Power & Utilities is -3.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Algonquin Power & Utilities is -3.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.13% of the float of Algonquin Power & Utilities has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Algonquin Power & Utilities has recently decreased by 9.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Algonquin Power & Utilities is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.55%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Algonquin Power & Utilities does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Algonquin Power & Utilities will have a dividend payout ratio of 83.87% in the coming year. This indicates that Algonquin Power & Utilities may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.20

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.13% of the float of Algonquin Power & Utilities has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Algonquin Power & Utilities has recently decreased by 9.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.46

News Sentiment

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a news sentiment score of 0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Algonquin Power & Utilities this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 9 people have searched for AQN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Algonquin Power & Utilities to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Algonquin Power & Utilities insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.05% of the stock of Algonquin Power & Utilities is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

62.28% of the stock of Algonquin Power & Utilities is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AQN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AQN shares performed this year?

Algonquin Power & Utilities' stock was trading at $4.45 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AQN stock has increased by 30.4% and is now trading at $5.8010.

How were Algonquin Power & Utilities' earnings last quarter?

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.05. The utilities provider earned $692.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $699.08 million. Algonquin Power & Utilities had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.74% and a negative net margin of 48.78%.
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How do I buy shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities?

Shares of AQN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Algonquin Power & Utilities own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Algonquin Power & Utilities investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/15 Dividend: 3/31/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 3/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/15/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/09/2025
• Record date for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - ELEC PWR
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AQN
• CIK: 1174169
• Web: algonquinpower.com
• Phone: (905) 465-4500
• Fax: 905-465-4514
• Employees: 3,786
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $6.31
• High Stock Price Target: $7.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $5.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.55)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.27
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.38 billion
• Net Margins: -48.78%
• Pretax Margin: 14.11%
• Return on Equity: 4.74%
• Return on Assets: 1.73%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.21
• Current Ratio: 1.16
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.32 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.92
• Cash Flow: $0.93 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.27
• Book Value: $7.81 per share
• Price / Book: 0.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 767,880,000
• Free Float: 767,494,000
• Market Cap: $4.45 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.69