Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Brian Chin - VP of IR Chris Huskilson - CEO Rod West - Incoming CEO Darren Myers - CFO Sarah MacDonald - CTO Conference Call Participants Sean Steuart - TD Cowen Nelson Ng - RBC Rob Hope - Scotiabank Rupert Merer - National Bank Ben Pham - BMO Mark Jarvi - CIBC Capital Markets Operator Hello, and welcome to the Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Misses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.
Algonquin Power & Utilities: Value Play With A 5.8% Yield
We were lucky to exit pre-market on the dividend cut announcement. The stock has gone far lower than what we would expect and is now turning into a value play. We tell you how we are playing it and also look at the preferred shares yielding 7%.
Algonquin Power: A Failed Investment Thesis, Updated For 2025-2027E
Algonquin Power has significantly underperformed, with a 50% decline in my small position, but its valuation shows potential upside if held long-term. The company's shift from renewables to a pure-play regulated utility, driven by asset sales, aims to stabilize and de-risk its operations. Despite a 4% yield and a BBB rating, better-valued peers like Enel offer higher stability, yield, and upside, making AQN less attractive.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Algonquin Power Completes Sale of Its Renewable Energy Business
AQN completes the sale of its renewable energy business. This should help AQN turn into a pure-play regulated utility with reduced complexity.
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago.
Analysts Estimate Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Algonquin Power: Has Growth Potential, But Patience Will Be Needed
Algonquin is divesting renewable assets to focus on regulated services, aiming for stable profits and dividends. The company's regulated services are under-earning but expected to improve with new rate approvals, particularly in New York and Bermuda. Algonquin's financial leverage will decline post-renewables separation, aided by recent dividend cuts.
Algonquin Stock Likely To Double After Renewables Separation
Algonquin is transitioning to a pure-play regulated utility, exiting merchant power activities to reduce debt and simplify its business, creating significant shareholder value. The utility sector is currently thriving due to rising power demand, declining rates and rising regulated revenues, making it an attractive investment. Algonquin is trading at a significant discount to peers, with the potential for its equity value to double as it adds assets to its rate base.
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Algonquin Power: Measure Once, Cut Twice
AQN missed top line numbers in Q2-2024, with revenues declining year over year by 5%. It announced the sale of its renewable energy business for up to $2.5 billion. The company adjusted its common share dividend reducing it by approximately 40% for Q3-2024.
