Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$61.26 -1.00 (-1.61%)

As of 02/4/2025 04:17 PM Eastern

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

Reduce

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
6

Buy
0

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 6 have given a hold rating for FTS.

Consensus Price Target

C$60.89
-0.61% Downside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortis, the average price target is C$60.89. 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 -0.61% from the current price of C$61.26.

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FTS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/6/24 to 2/5/25	1 Month Ago 1/7/24 to 1/6/25	3 Months Ago 11/8/23 to 11/7/24	1 Year Ago 2/6/23 to 2/6/24
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	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$60.89	C$60.33	C$60.33	C$57.58
Forecasted Upside	-0.61% Downside	1.66% Upside	-0.75% Downside	7.58% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	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.

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.

Fortis Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Fortis	Utilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score	1.75	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FTS News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/8/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral	C$63.00 ➝ C$64.00	+6.92%
11/6/2024	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	D. Quezada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
10/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$62.00 ➝ C$65.00	+6.61%
9/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Underperform	C$60.00	-0.10%
9/10/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell
9/5/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$59.00 ➝ C$61.00	+0.10%
8/23/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$56.00 ➝ C$62.00	+4.18%
8/20/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$56.00 ➝ C$63.00	+6.37%
7/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$52.00 ➝ C$53.00	-6.14%
5/8/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$56.00 ➝ C$59.00	+5.79%
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10/30/2023	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	C$63.00 ➝ C$61.00	+10.51%
8/24/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	C$60.50 ➝ C$61.50	+14.61%
8/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$61.50 ➝ C$60.50	+12.81%
5/4/2023	Susquehanna Bancshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$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 Monday, February 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortis
Bull Case

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

Fortis Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.83, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $3.32, which translates to a dividend yield of 5.50%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
The stock price of Fortis Inc. is currently at C$61.90, which is near its 52-week high of C$63.75. This indicates strong market performance and investor confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.
Analysts have recently raised the price target for Fortis Inc. from C$63.00 to C$64.00, suggesting a positive outlook for the stock and potential for price appreciation.
Fortis Inc. reported earnings per share of C$0.85 for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of C$0.81. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits and manage costs effectively.
The company has a relatively low beta of 0.23, indicating that its stock is less volatile compared to the market. This can provide a sense of security for investors looking for stable investments.

Fortis
Bear Case

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

Raymond James has lowered its earnings per share estimate for Fortis Inc. for FY2024 from $3.29 to $3.28, indicating a slight decline in expected profitability.
Two analysts have rated Fortis Inc. with a sell rating, which may suggest concerns about the company's future performance and could deter potential investors.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 128.59, which indicates that it relies heavily on debt financing. This could pose risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Despite the recent increase in the price target, the average target price remains at C$60.89, which is below the current stock price, suggesting limited upside potential in the near term.
Fortis Inc. has a PEG ratio of 3.01, which is considered high. This indicates that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, making it less attractive for growth-oriented investors.

FTS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortis is C$60.89, with a high forecast of C$65.00 and a low forecast of C$53.00.
: 8 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 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 -0.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Fortis has been rated by research analysts at CIBC 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.

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Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target