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Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$62.50 0.00 (0.00%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Fortis - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
3
Hold
6
Buy
0

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, and 6 have given a hold rating for FTS.

Consensus Price Target

C$60.33
-3.47% Downside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortis, the average price target is C$60.33. The highest price target for FTS is C$65.00, while the lowest price target for FTS is C$53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.47% from the current price of C$62.50.
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FTS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
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)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$60.33C$60.40C$59.25C$57.88
Forecasted Upside-3.47% Downside-2.34% Downside-0.40% Downside2.98% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Hold
Hold

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Fortis Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortisUtilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.67
2.50
Consensus RatingReduceHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/6/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
D. Quezada
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector PerformC$62.00 ➝ C$65.00+6.61%
9/20/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetUnderperformC$60.00-0.10%
9/10/2024UBS Group
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W. Appicelli
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UpgradeStrong Sell
9/5/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$59.00 ➝ C$61.00+0.10%
8/23/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$56.00 ➝ C$62.00+4.18%
8/20/2024Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$56.00 ➝ C$63.00+6.37%
8/1/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetNeutralC$57.00 ➝ C$59.00+1.37%
7/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetC$52.00 ➝ C$53.00-6.14%
5/8/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetC$56.00 ➝ C$59.00+5.79%
10/30/2023TD Securities
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 Lower TargetBuyC$63.00 ➝ C$61.00+10.51%
8/24/2023CSFB
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 Boost TargetNeutralC$60.50 ➝ C$61.50+14.61%
8/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetC$61.50 ➝ C$60.50+12.81%
5/4/2023Susquehanna Bancshares
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 Boost TargetC$56.00 ➝ C$57.00-6.19%

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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 Friday, November 1, 2024. 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. received a price target of C$60.00 from Bank of America, suggesting potential upside from the current stock price.
  • Fortis Inc. has a strong track record of consistent revenue growth, providing stability for investors.
  • Fortis Inc. has a healthy return on equity of 7.44%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds.
  • Fortis Inc. has a market capitalization of C$30.01 billion, reflecting its size and stability in the market.
  • Fortis Inc. has a low beta of 0.22, indicating lower volatility compared to the overall market.

Fortis
Bear Case

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

  • Fortis Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 128.59, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage.
  • Fortis Inc. has a P/E ratio of 19.00, which might indicate that the stock is currently overvalued.
  • Fortis Inc. has a P/E/G ratio of 2.80, suggesting that the stock may be relatively expensive compared to its earnings growth.
  • Fortis Inc. has a 52-week high of C$62.29, which could imply limited potential for significant short-term gains.
  • Fortis Inc. has a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, indicating mixed opinions on the stock's future performance.

FTS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortis is C$60.33, with a high forecast of C$65.00 and a low forecast of C$53.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortis in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 6 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 -3.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortis's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Fortis has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS 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 Hold. Learn more on how FTS compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:FTS) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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