Does the media favor BKH or AQN?

In the previous week, Black Hills had 8 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Black Hills and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Black Hills 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Algonquin Power & Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AQN or BIPC?

Algonquin Power & Utilities has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Brookfield Infrastructure. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Algonquin Power & Utilities $2.43B 1.82 $180.80M $0.22 26.20 Brookfield Infrastructure $3.70B 1.34 N/A N/A N/A

Does the media favor NWE or AQN?

In the previous week, NorthWestern had 6 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NorthWestern and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. NorthWestern's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that NorthWestern is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NorthWestern 3 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Algonquin Power & Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor MDU or AQN?

In the previous week, MDU Resources Group had 1 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for MDU Resources Group and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. MDU Resources Group's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that MDU Resources Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment MDU Resources Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Algonquin Power & Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AQN or AVA?

In the previous week, Avista had 18 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Avista and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Algonquin Power & Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Avista's score of 0.45 indicating that Algonquin Power & Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Algonquin Power & Utilities 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Avista 6 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Competitors

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AQN vs. BKH, BIPC, NWE, MDU, and AVA

Should you buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Algonquin Power & Utilities with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Algonquin Power & Utilities include Black Hills (BKH), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), NorthWestern (NWE), MDU Resources Group (MDU), and Avista (AVA). These companies are all part of the "multi-utilities" industry.

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Black Hills?

Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

86.7% of Black Hills shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.3% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Black Hills shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Black Hills had 8 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Black Hills and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Black Hills' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that Black Hills is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Black Hills	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Algonquin Power & Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Black Hills has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algonquin Power & Utilities. Black Hills is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algonquin Power & Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Black Hills	$2.31B	2.36	$291.60M	$3.84	18.63
Algonquin Power & Utilities	$2.43B	1.82	$180.80M	$0.22	26.20

Black Hills has a net margin of 12.61% compared to Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margin of 6.62%. Black Hills' return on equity of 7.77% beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Black Hills	12.61%	7.77%	2.86%
Algonquin Power & Utilities	6.62%	5.21%	1.83%

Black Hills presently has a consensus target price of $81.67, indicating a potential upside of 14.14%. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a consensus target price of $6.81, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Given Algonquin Power & Utilities' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Algonquin Power & Utilities is more favorable than Black Hills.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Black Hills	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Black Hills has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Black Hills pays an annual dividend of $2.81 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Black Hills pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 118.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Black Hills has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years.

Summary

Black Hills beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Brookfield Infrastructure?

Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE:BIPC) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

62.3% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Brookfield Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a net margin of 6.62% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure's net margin of 0.00%. Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity of 5.21% beat Brookfield Infrastructure's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Algonquin Power & Utilities	6.62%	5.21%	1.83%
Brookfield Infrastructure	N/A	N/A	N/A

Algonquin Power & Utilities has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Brookfield Infrastructure.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Algonquin Power & Utilities	$2.43B	1.82	$180.80M	$0.22	26.20
Brookfield Infrastructure	$3.70B	1.34	N/A	N/A	N/A

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brookfield Infrastructure has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brookfield Infrastructure had 5 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Brookfield Infrastructure's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that Brookfield Infrastructure is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Algonquin Power & Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Brookfield Infrastructure	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Brookfield Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 118.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brookfield Infrastructure has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Brookfield Infrastructure is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Algonquin Power & Utilities currently has a consensus target price of $6.81, suggesting a potential upside of 18.05%. Brookfield Infrastructure has a consensus target price of $48.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.28%. Given Brookfield Infrastructure's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Brookfield Infrastructure is more favorable than Algonquin Power & Utilities.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Brookfield Infrastructure	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Brookfield Infrastructure beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to NorthWestern?

NorthWestern (NASDAQ:NWE) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

NorthWestern has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algonquin Power & Utilities. NorthWestern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algonquin Power & Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NorthWestern	$1.61B	2.64	$181.09M	$2.77	24.96
Algonquin Power & Utilities	$2.43B	1.82	$180.80M	$0.22	26.20

In the previous week, NorthWestern had 6 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for NorthWestern and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. NorthWestern's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that NorthWestern is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NorthWestern	3 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Algonquin Power & Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

NorthWestern has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

NorthWestern currently has a consensus price target of $73.30, indicating a potential upside of 6.02%. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a consensus price target of $6.81, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Given Algonquin Power & Utilities' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Algonquin Power & Utilities is more favorable than NorthWestern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NorthWestern	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

96.1% of NorthWestern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.3% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of NorthWestern shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NorthWestern has a net margin of 10.13% compared to Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margin of 6.62%. NorthWestern's return on equity of 8.03% beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NorthWestern	10.13%	8.03%	2.73%
Algonquin Power & Utilities	6.62%	5.21%	1.83%

NorthWestern pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. NorthWestern pays out 96.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 118.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NorthWestern has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

Summary

NorthWestern beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to MDU Resources Group?

MDU Resources Group (NYSE:MDU) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, MDU Resources Group had 1 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for MDU Resources Group and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. MDU Resources Group's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.66 indicating that MDU Resources Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MDU Resources Group	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Algonquin Power & Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MDU Resources Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MDU Resources Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algonquin Power & Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MDU Resources Group	$1.81B	2.27	$190.40M	$0.92	21.73
Algonquin Power & Utilities	$2.43B	1.82	$180.80M	$0.22	26.20

71.4% of MDU Resources Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.3% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of MDU Resources Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MDU Resources Group presently has a consensus target price of $22.40, indicating a potential upside of 12.03%. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a consensus target price of $6.81, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Given Algonquin Power & Utilities' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Algonquin Power & Utilities is more favorable than MDU Resources Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MDU Resources Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

MDU Resources Group pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. MDU Resources Group pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 118.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. MDU Resources Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

MDU Resources Group has a net margin of 10.47% compared to Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margin of 6.62%. MDU Resources Group's return on equity of 6.82% beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MDU Resources Group	10.47%	6.82%	2.58%
Algonquin Power & Utilities	6.62%	5.21%	1.83%

MDU Resources Group has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MDU Resources Group beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Avista?

Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) and Avista (NYSE:AVA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Avista had 18 more articles in the media than Algonquin Power & Utilities. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Avista and 4 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities. Algonquin Power & Utilities' average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Avista's score of 0.45 indicating that Algonquin Power & Utilities is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Algonquin Power & Utilities	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Avista	6 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Algonquin Power & Utilities currently has a consensus price target of $6.81, suggesting a potential upside of 18.05%. Avista has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential upside of 1.08%. Given Algonquin Power & Utilities' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Algonquin Power & Utilities is more favorable than Avista.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Algonquin Power & Utilities	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Avista	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Avista pays an annual dividend of $1.97 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 118.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avista pays out 78.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Avista has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Avista is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

62.3% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Avista shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Avista shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Avista has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Algonquin Power & Utilities. Avista is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algonquin Power & Utilities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Algonquin Power & Utilities	$2.43B	1.82	$180.80M	$0.22	26.20
Avista	$1.96B	1.66	$193M	$2.51	15.47

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avista has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Avista has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Algonquin Power & Utilities' net margin of 6.62%. Avista's return on equity of 7.85% beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Algonquin Power & Utilities	6.62%	5.21%	1.83%
Avista	11.83%	7.85%	2.57%

Summary

Avista beats Algonquin Power & Utilities on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Algonquin Power & Utilities	Multi Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.46B	$22.38B	$16.23B	$24.09B
Dividend Yield	4.49%	3.73%	4.01%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	26.21	27.16	21.81	32.26
Price / Sales	1.82	15.55	394.09	20.45
Price / Cash	6.75	11.33	18.78	32.38
Price / Book	0.91	1.91	2.07	6.92
Net Income	$180.80M	$269.64M	$701.59M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.68%	-1.74%	-0.54%	2.10%
1 Month Performance	3.32%	-0.53%	-1.27%	1.67%
1 Year Performance	-2.37%	15.74%	9.08%	19.52%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AQN Algonquin Power & Utilities	4.6089 of 5 stars	$5.77 -0.4%	$6.81 +18.0%	-2.5%	$4.46B	$2.43B	26.21	3,233	Upcoming Earnings
BKH Black Hills	4.0401 of 5 stars	$71.36 -1.2%	$81.67 +14.4%	+21.2%	$5.43B	$2.29B	18.56	2,795	Positive News Earnings Report
BIPC Brookfield Infrastructure	2.0215 of 5 stars	$42.46 -0.3%	$48.00 +13.0%	+1.7%	$5.22B	$3.70B	30.85	1,700	Earnings Report
NWE NorthWestern	3.0343 of 5 stars	$68.79 -1.3%	$73.30 +6.6%	+26.8%	$4.23B	$1.69B	24.81	1,667
MDU MDU Resources Group	3.5878 of 5 stars	$19.93 -0.2%	$22.40 +12.4%	+13.0%	$4.08B	$1.88B	21.65	2,096	Positive News

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AQN vs. BKH, BIPC, NWE, MDU, and AVA

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Black Hills?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BKH or AQN?

Does the media favor BKH or AQN?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BKH or AQN?

Is BKH or AQN more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BKH or AQN?

Which has more volatility and risk, BKH or AQN?

Is BKH or AQN a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Brookfield Infrastructure?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AQN or BIPC?

Is AQN or BIPC more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AQN or BIPC?

Which has more volatility and risk, AQN or BIPC?

Does the media refer more to AQN or BIPC?

Is AQN or BIPC a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer AQN or BIPC?

Summary

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to NorthWestern?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, NWE or AQN?

Does the media favor NWE or AQN?

Which has more volatility and risk, NWE or AQN?

Do analysts recommend NWE or AQN?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in NWE or AQN?

Is NWE or AQN more profitable?

Is NWE or AQN a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to MDU Resources Group?

Does the media favor MDU or AQN?

Which has better earnings and valuation, MDU or AQN?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MDU or AQN?

Do analysts rate MDU or AQN?

Is MDU or AQN a better dividend stock?

Is MDU or AQN more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MDU or AQN?

Summary

How does Algonquin Power & Utilities compare to Avista?

Does the media prefer AQN or AVA?

Do analysts recommend AQN or AVA?

Is AQN or AVA a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AQN or AVA?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, AQN or AVA?

Which has more volatility and risk, AQN or AVA?

Is AQN or AVA more profitable?

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