Power Co. of Canada (POW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$45.10 -0.01 (-0.02%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

Power Co. of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
4

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Power Co. of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for POW.

Consensus Price Target

C$47.31
4.91% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Power Co. of Canada, the average price target is C$47.31. The highest price target for POW is C$51.00, while the lowest price target for POW is C$44.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.91% from the current price of C$45.10.

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POW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$47.31	C$47.31	C$43.28	C$39.78
Forecasted Upside	4.91% Upside	1.57% Upside	1.54% Upside	5.82% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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POW 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.

POW 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.

Power Co. of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Power Co. of Canada	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.65
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent POW 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
11/14/2024	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars	G. Ryding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$44.00 ➝ C$49.00	+7.36%
11/13/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$45.00 ➝ C$51.00	+14.02%
11/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$42.00 ➝ C$49.00	+4.99%
10/30/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$42.00 ➝ C$47.00	+5.43%
8/12/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$43.00 ➝ C$44.00	+17.24%
8/12/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$46.00 ➝ C$47.00	+25.23%
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8/2/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$45.00 ➝ C$44.00	+16.99%
7/24/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Hardie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$47.00 ➝ C$47.50	+21.61%
11/15/2023	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$36.00 ➝ C$39.00	+7.20%
5/23/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$39.00 ➝ C$40.00	+11.92%

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Should I Buy Power Co. of Canada Stock? POW 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, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Power Co. of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Power Co. of Canada
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Power Co. of Canada:

Analysts have recently raised their earnings estimates for Power Co. of Canada, with expectations of $4.72 per share for FY2024, indicating strong growth potential.
The stock has a current price of C$45.62, which is close to its 52-week high of C$47.18, suggesting strong market performance and investor confidence.
Power Co. of Canada has received multiple "buy" ratings from various brokerages, reflecting positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
The company reported a revenue of C$5.29 billion for the last quarter, showcasing its robust financial health and operational efficiency.
With a market cap of C$27.03 billion and a PE ratio of 10.39, the stock appears to be reasonably valued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Power Co. of Canada
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Power Co. of Canada for these reasons:

The company missed its quarterly earnings estimate by C$0.32, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future expectations.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has a relatively low return on equity of 11.29%, which could indicate less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
Power Co. of Canada has a debt-to-equity ratio of 48.53, suggesting a higher reliance on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Recent trading volumes have been below average, which may indicate a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock's beta of 1.09 indicates that it is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors during market fluctuations.

POW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Power Co. of Canada is C$47.31, with a high forecast of C$51.00 and a low forecast of C$44.00.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Power Co. of Canada in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POW shares.
: According to analysts, Power Co. of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 4.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Power Co. of Canada has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, National Bankshares, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Power Co. of Canada less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Power Co. of Canada is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how POW compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:POW) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Power Co. of Canada (POW) Stock Forecast & Price Target