Overview
Canadian Utilities Q2 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations, per LSEG data
Adjusted earnings rise to C$121 mln, up C$4 mln from Q2 2024
Co invested C$382 mln in capital expenditures, mainly in regulated utilities
Outlook
Company expects Yellowhead construction to start in 2026, pending approvals
Canadian Utilities anticipates CETO project energization by June 2026
Company sees favorable conditions for natural gas storage operations
Canadian Utilities continues to pursue equity partnerships with Indigenous partners
Result Drivers
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS - Co invested C$382 mln in capital expenditures, primarily in regulated utilities
NATURAL GAS STORAGE - ATCO EnPower's favorable market conditions for natural gas storage operations contributed to revenue growth
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
C$0.45
C$0.44 (4 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
C$121 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the multiline utilities peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Canadian Utilities Ltd is C$40.00, about 1.3% above its July 30 closing price of C$39.49
The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 15 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)