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Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$47.32 +1.17 (+2.52%)
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$46.98 -0.35 (-0.74%)
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Fortis - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortis in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 2 have given a hold rating for FTS.

Consensus Price Target

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FTS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/3/24 to 4/3/25
1 Month Ago
3/4/24 to 3/4/25
3 Months Ago
1/4/24 to 1/3/25
1 Year Ago
4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/A$55.13
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/A40.20% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Sell
Hold
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FTS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FTS Price Targets by Month

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Fortis Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortisUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.50
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A22.20% Upside22.74% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/13/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageHold
11/6/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
D. Quezada
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
9/20/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
9/10/2024UBS Group
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W. Appicelli
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UpgradeStrong Sell
12/12/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight
9/28/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$61.00+58.69%
8/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$61.50 ➝ $60.50+53.13%

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Should I Buy Fortis Stock? FTS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortis
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fortis Inc.:

  • Fortis Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.59 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.57, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.08 billion, showcasing its ability to generate income effectively.
  • Fortis Inc. has a current stock price of $46.17, which reflects its market position and investor confidence.
  • The company maintains a dividend yield of 3.87%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in the utility sector.
  • Institutional investors own 57.77% of Fortis Inc.'s stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's stability and growth potential.

Fortis
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fortis Inc. for these reasons:

  • Fortis Inc. has recently cut its dividend, which may signal potential cash flow issues or a shift in financial strategy that could concern income-focused investors.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, suggesting a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with two analysts giving a sell rating and three a hold rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.56, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially making it less attractive for value investors.
  • Fortis Inc. has experienced a decline in EPS compared to the same quarter last year, where it earned $0.72, raising concerns about its growth trajectory.

FTS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortis in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" FTS shares.

According to analysts, Fortis's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Fortis has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fortis less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Fortis is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FTS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FTS) was last updated on 4/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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