Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) Releases FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.380-0.420 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.440. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Algonquin Power & Utilities also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.350-0.370 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Zacks Research raised Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Janney Montgomery Scott set a $7.00 price target on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Scotiabank raised shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “sector perform” rating to a “sector outperform” rating and set a $6.50 price objective for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Algonquin Power & Utilities currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $6.67.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Price Performance

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities stock opened at $6.14 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.23 and a quick ratio of 0.98. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a one year low of $4.29 and a one year high of $7.11. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.54 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $6.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.72 billion, a P/E ratio of -153.46 and a beta of 0.75.

Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.02. Algonquin Power & Utilities had a positive return on equity of 5.14% and a negative net margin of 1.11%.The firm had revenue of $630.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $625.77 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.06 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Algonquin Power & Utilities has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.380-0.420 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.350-0.370 EPS. Analysts forecast that Algonquin Power & Utilities will post 0.38 EPS for the current year.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a $0.065 dividend. This represents a $0.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. Algonquin Power & Utilities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -650.00%.

Algonquin Power & Utilities News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Algonquin Power & Utilities this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Algonquin reported $0.06 EPS (beat consensus) and revenue of $630.7M, with revenue up ~7.8% year‑over‑year; adjusted metrics showed growth and operating efficiencies. This supports near‑term earnings credibility. Q4 Results Press Release/Report
• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance topped consensus slightly — management set FY‑2026 EPS at $0.350–$0.370 versus consensus ~$0.34, which frames modest upside for the current year. Guidance Details
• Positive Sentiment: Dividends declared — board approved a common dividend of US$0.0650 (payable April 15) plus preferred share dividends (two preferred issues announced in CAD). This supports income investors and signals cash‑return focus. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials and presentation are available — the company posted the slide deck and earnings presentation (useful for detail on segment performance and assumptions). Earnings Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes and preview coverage arrived ahead of the print — expectations were modest and some shops adjusted forecasts into the quarter. Useful for tracking changes in sell‑side sentiment. Analyst Recap
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2027 guidance missed consensus — company set FY‑2027 EPS at $0.380–$0.420 versus street ~$0.44, which likely triggered investor disappointment about longer‑term earnings momentum. FY‑2027 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and leverage signals — the quarter shows a negative net margin and the company carries meaningful leverage (debt/equity), which increases sensitivity to rate and regulatory risks. These fundamentals can weigh on valuation until longer‑term guidance restores confidence. Full Results/Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction — the stock is trading down on heavy volume after the print, indicating the guidance miss and forward outlook dominated the modest beat. Monitor intraday volume and analyst updates for further downside or stabilization. Market Reaction

Institutional Trading of Algonquin Power & Utilities

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Investment Management Corp of Ontario grew its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 231.5% in the 4th quarter. Investment Management Corp of Ontario now owns 85,690 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $527,000 after buying an additional 59,843 shares during the last quarter. AXA S.A. purchased a new position in Algonquin Power & Utilities during the 2nd quarter valued at $462,000. Public Sector Pension Investment Board lifted its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 2.5% in the 2nd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 74,271 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 1,800 shares during the period. LPL Financial LLC increased its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 37,364 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $230,000 after buying an additional 2,026 shares during the period. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC raised its stake in Algonquin Power & Utilities by 9.6% in the fourth quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 31,199 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $192,000 after buying an additional 2,736 shares in the last quarter. 62.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Company Profile

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (NYSE: AQN) is a diversified generation, transmission and distribution utility company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. Established in 1988, the firm operates through two primary business segments: Regulated Utilities and Renewable Energy. Its Regulated Utilities segment comprises electric, natural gas and water distribution networks serving residential, commercial and industrial customers across North America, while its Renewable Energy portfolio includes hydroelectric, solar, wind and thermal generation facilities.

The company’s renewable energy assets span multiple jurisdictions in Canada and the United States, reflecting its strategy to expand clean power capacity in regions with supportive regulatory frameworks.