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Fortis (FTS) Competitors

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$56.50 +0.02 (+0.03%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$56.48 -0.02 (-0.03%)
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FTS vs. AEP, EVRG, LNT, AEE, and CMS

Should you buy Fortis stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fortis 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 Fortis include American Electric Power (AEP), Evergy (EVRG), Alliant Energy (LNT), Ameren (AEE), and CMS Energy (CMS). These companies are all part of the "util - elec pwr" industry.

How does Fortis compare to American Electric Power?

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

75.2% of American Electric Power shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of Fortis shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, American Electric Power had 16 more articles in the media than Fortis. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for American Electric Power and 4 mentions for Fortis. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Fortis' score of 0.18 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Electric Power
11 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Fortis. American Electric Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Electric Power$21.88B3.27$3.58B$6.8119.32
Fortis$8.71B3.30$1.29B$2.4622.97

American Electric Power presently has a consensus price target of $141.24, suggesting a potential upside of 7.33%. Fortis has a consensus price target of $61.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.97%. Given Fortis' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fortis is more favorable than American Electric Power.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Electric Power
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

American Electric Power has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. American Electric Power pays out 55.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Electric Power has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Fortis has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

American Electric Power has a net margin of 16.29% compared to Fortis' net margin of 14.21%. American Electric Power's return on equity of 10.21% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Electric Power16.29% 10.21% 2.89%
Fortis 14.21%7.25%2.37%

Summary

American Electric Power beats Fortis on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Evergy?

Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Evergy presently has a consensus price target of $89.60, suggesting a potential upside of 6.74%. Fortis has a consensus price target of $61.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.97%. Given Fortis' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fortis is more favorable than Evergy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Evergy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Evergy pays an annual dividend of $2.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Evergy pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Evergy has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Fortis has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Evergy has a net margin of 14.63% compared to Fortis' net margin of 14.21%. Evergy's return on equity of 9.09% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Evergy14.63% 9.09% 2.75%
Fortis 14.21%7.25%2.37%

In the previous week, Fortis had 2 more articles in the media than Evergy. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortis and 2 mentions for Evergy. Evergy's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Fortis' score of 0.18 indicating that Evergy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Evergy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Fortis has higher revenue and earnings than Evergy. Evergy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Evergy$5.96B3.25$855.60M$3.7722.27
Fortis$8.71B3.30$1.29B$2.4622.97

87.2% of Evergy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of Fortis shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Evergy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Evergy has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Evergy beats Fortis on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Alliant Energy?

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held 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.

Fortis has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. Fortis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alliant Energy$4.36B4.38$810M$3.1923.18
Fortis$8.71B3.30$1.29B$2.4622.97

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.58% compared to Fortis' net margin of 14.21%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.37% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alliant Energy18.58% 11.37% 3.38%
Fortis 14.21%7.25%2.37%

In the previous week, Alliant Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Fortis. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Alliant Energy and 4 mentions for Fortis. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.21 beat Fortis' score of 0.18 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alliant Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Fortis has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Alliant Energy currently has a consensus target price of $76.60, suggesting a potential upside of 3.58%. Fortis has a consensus target price of $61.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.97%. Given Fortis' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fortis is more favorable than Alliant Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alliant Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Summary

Alliant Energy beats Fortis on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to Ameren?

Ameren (NYSE:AEE) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Ameren presently has a consensus price target of $117.54, indicating a potential upside of 5.58%. Fortis has a consensus price target of $61.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.97%. Given Fortis' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fortis is more favorable than Ameren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ameren
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Ameren has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ameren has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Fortis has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to Fortis' net margin of 14.21%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.94% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ameren17.17% 10.94% 2.99%
Fortis 14.21%7.25%2.37%

In the previous week, Ameren had 10 more articles in the media than Fortis. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ameren and 4 mentions for Fortis. Ameren's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Fortis' score of 0.18 indicating that Ameren is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ameren
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

79.1% of Ameren shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ameren has higher revenue and earnings than Fortis. Ameren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ameren$8.80B3.50$1.46B$5.5620.02
Fortis$8.71B3.30$1.29B$2.4622.97

Summary

Ameren beats Fortis on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortis compare to CMS Energy?

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) and Fortis (NYSE:FTS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

CMS Energy presently has a consensus price target of $80.83, indicating a potential upside of 8.35%. Fortis has a consensus price target of $61.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.97%. Given CMS Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Fortis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CMS Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
Fortis
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

CMS Energy has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortis has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Fortis pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. CMS Energy pays out 63.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortis pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CMS Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Fortis has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Fortis is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

93.6% of CMS Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of Fortis shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Fortis has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. CMS Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CMS Energy$8.54B2.70$1.07B$3.6220.61
Fortis$8.71B3.30$1.29B$2.4622.97

Fortis has a net margin of 14.21% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 12.55%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 12.17% beat Fortis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CMS Energy12.55% 12.17% 2.91%
Fortis 14.21%7.25%2.37%

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Fortis. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CMS Energy and 4 mentions for Fortis. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Fortis' score of 0.18 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CMS Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortis
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CMS Energy beats Fortis on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FTS vs. The Competition

MetricFortisUTIL IndustryUtilities SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$28.75B$29.13B$19.33B$23.20B
Dividend Yield3.34%3.33%3.84%4.10%
P/E Ratio22.9722.4620.0827.82
Price / Sales3.305.3357.7524.50
Price / Cash10.449.4619.4825.12
Price / Book1.592.262.214.74
Net Income$1.29B$1.55B$778.83M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.60%2.56%1.48%1.45%
1 Month Performance0.24%-0.72%-0.64%1.58%
1 Year Performance16.92%23.00%19.77%28.44%

Fortis Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FTS
Fortis
2.302 of 5 stars
$56.50
+0.0%
$61.00
+8.0%
+16.9%$28.75B$8.71B22.979,926
AEP
American Electric Power
4.4194 of 5 stars
$127.68
+2.0%
$141.57
+10.9%
+27.9%$68.09B$21.88B18.7517,581
EVRG
Evergy
4.2705 of 5 stars
$81.96
+1.8%
$89.60
+9.3%
+27.6%$18.56B$5.96B21.744,691
LNT
Alliant Energy
3.1974 of 5 stars
$72.09
+1.7%
$76.60
+6.3%
+19.8%$18.31B$4.36B22.602,948
AEE
Ameren
4.0679 of 5 stars
$107.16
+0.8%
$117.62
+9.8%
+15.6%$29.44B$8.80B19.278,913

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