Algonquin Power & Utilities

AQN

Market cap $5.36B

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OAKVILLE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”) today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Friday, March 6, 2026, before market open. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. eastern time on Friday, March 6, 2026, hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Rod West, and Chief Financial Officer, Rob Stefani. Conference call details are as follows: Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. E.

Algonquin Power remains a 'BUY' for 2026E, driven by its transition to a regulated utility model and robust debt reduction. AQN's 4.1% yield, BBB rating, and strong dividend coverage support its investment case despite sector overvaluation and limited upside. Recent rate case wins and asset sales have improved leverage, with 20% earnings growth expected in 2026 and 2027.

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Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

OAKVILLE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”, “Algonquin” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Peter Norgeot as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Norgeot joins Algonquin after having recently retired as COO from Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) (“Entergy”) and will be responsible for leading the Company's electric, gas, and water regulated utility operations, capital execution, and enterprise-wide operati.

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Algonquin Power is rated a 'BUY' with recovery on track, improved fundamentals, successful rate cases, and reduced operational costs supporting stable dividends and earnings growth through 2027. Risks remain due to high leverage and the potential for slower EPS growth if operational efficiencies or rate case outcomes disappoint, but dividend cut risks are now minimal. While AQN is not the safest utility pick, its regulated base, improved outlook, and undervaluation relative to growth prospects justify continued investment at current levels.