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

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C$45.28 -0.30 (-0.66%)
(As of 12/24/2024 01:21 PM ET)

Power Co. of Canada - 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
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
4.49% 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 4.49% from the current price of C$45.28.
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POW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/26/23 to 12/25/24
1 Month Ago
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
3 Months Ago
9/27/23 to 9/26/24
1 Year Ago
12/26/22 to 12/26/23
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 TargetC$47.31C$47.31C$43.28C$39.78
Forecasted Upside4.49% Upside1.92% Upside0.04% Upside5.82% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

POW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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POW Price Targets by Month

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Power Co. of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypePower Co. of CanadaFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.65
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/14/2024TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
G. Ryding
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Boost TargetBuyC$44.00 ➝ C$49.00+7.36%
11/13/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$45.00 ➝ C$51.00+14.02%
11/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$42.00 ➝ C$49.00+4.99%
10/30/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$42.00 ➝ C$47.00+5.43%
8/12/2024Desjardins
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 Boost TargetBuyC$43.00 ➝ C$44.00+17.24%
8/12/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$46.00 ➝ C$47.00+25.23%
8/2/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetC$45.00 ➝ C$44.00+16.99%
7/24/2024Scotiabank
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P. Hardie
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Boost TargetC$47.00 ➝ C$47.50+21.61%
11/15/2023Cfra
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 Boost TargetC$36.00 ➝ C$39.00+7.20%
5/23/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetC$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 Wednesday, December 18, 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

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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

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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 equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POW shares.

According to analysts, Power Co. of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 4.49% 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.


This page (TSE:POW) was last updated on 12/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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