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CU Stock Chart & Stats
C$55.85
-C$0.95(-1.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$55.85
-C$0.95(-1.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$37.13 - C$56.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume67.61K
Average Volume (3M)422.49K
Market Cap
C$15.17B
Enterprise ValueC$27.78K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$490.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$12.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)348.3
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding205,731,740
10 Day Avg. Volume547,242
30 Day Avg. Volume422,489
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)3.15
P/FCF Ratio112.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$54.80Price Target Upside-1.88% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$4.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Capital Program / Rate-base GrowthA CAD 12B, five-year capital program focused on regulated utilities implies sustained additions to rate base that typically earn allowed returns under regulator frameworks. This drives multi-year predictable revenue and earnings visibility, supporting durable cash flows and long-term growth in regulated earnings.
Yellowhead Pipeline: Regulatory Approval & ContractsFinal regulatory approval and 100% contracting for Yellowhead create near-term contracted cash flows once built, and with CWIP placements and capital deferral mechanisms it accelerates rate-base recognition. That structural project converts capital spend into regulated earnings with reduced market-demand risk.
Strong Operating Cash Flow And Positive FCFRobust operating cash flow (~$1.6B TTM) and positive free cash flow provide reliable internal funding to service debt and support the capital program. OCF covering net income ~1.55x demonstrates cash quality of earnings and reduces near-term reliance on equity issuance for regulated growth.
Bears Say
Weakened Profitability And ReturnsTrailing margins and returns have deteriorated materially: a ~3% net margin and ROE near 1.6% compress retained earnings and signal weaker bottom-line conversion of operating performance. Persistently low profitability limits reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns, raising execution risk if returns do not recover.
Elevated Leverage And Capital Structure RiskDebt-to-equity around 1.86x reflects a leveraged utility profile; with compressed earnings power this leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest and refinancing exposure, and constrains the firm's ability to absorb shocks or accelerate discretionary investments without increasing financing costs or altering capital plans.
Renewable Portfolio HeadwindsPersistent headwinds in the renewables business limit diversification of earnings and reduce upside from a higher-margin or growth segment. Underperformance in EnPower dampens the company’s ability to offset regulated margin compression and delays potential long-term returns from the transition to cleaner generation.
Canadian Utilities A News
CU FAQ
What was Canadian Utilities A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian Utilities A lowest stock price was C$37.13 and its highest was C$56.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian Utilities A’s market cap?
Canadian Utilities A’s market cap is C$15.17B.
When is Canadian Utilities A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian Utilities A’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Canadian Utilities A’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian Utilities A released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported C$0.514 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.48 by C$0.034.
Is Canadian Utilities A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian Utilities A’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Canadian Utilities A pay dividends?
Canadian Utilities A pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.462 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.3%. See more information on Canadian Utilities A dividends here
What is Canadian Utilities A’s EPS estimate?
Canadian Utilities A’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian Utilities A have?
Canadian Utilities A has 205,731,740 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian Utilities A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian Utilities A reported an EPS of C$0.514 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.385%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian Utilities A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:CU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Canadian Utilities A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$54.80 (-1.88% Downside)
C$54.80 (-1.88% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$2.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Canadian Utilities A
Canadian Utilities Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electricity, natural gas, renewables, pipelines, and liquids businesses in Canada, Australia, and internationally. It operates through ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, ATCO Australia, and Financing & Other segments. The ATCO Energy Systems segment provides regulated electricity transmission and distribution services in northern and central east Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and in the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan; and international electricity services, as well as offers integrated natural gas transmission and distribution services throughout Alberta and in the Lloydminster area of Saskatchewan. The ATCO EnPower segment provides electricity generation, natural gas storage, industrial water solutions, and related infrastructure development throughout Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, Mexico, and Chile. The ATCO Australia segment offers regulated natural gas distribution services in Western Australia and electricity generation services. It also provides home maintenance solutions. The company was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Canadian Utilities Limited is a subsidiary of ATCO Ltd.
CU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$54.80
▼(-1.88% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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