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Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$55.06 +0.03 (+0.05%)
Closing price 09/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$57.34 +2.27 (+4.12%)
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Fortis - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
3

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortis in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for FTS.

Consensus Price Target

$66.33
20.46% Upside
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortis, the average price target is $66.33. The highest price target for FTS is $89.00, while the lowest price target for FTS is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.46% from the current price of $55.07.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FTS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$66.33$74.50$61.00$72.00
Forecasted Upside20.46% Upside31.70% Upside9.17% Upside45.68% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyHold

FTS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FTS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Fortis Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortisUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.36
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.46% Upside64.55% Upside14.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/4/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector Perform
8/4/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/4/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
 Set Target$50.00-11.64%
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/3/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$80.00 ➝ $89.00+57.22%
8/3/2026Lower TargetOverweight$61.00 ➝ $60.00+5.39%
7/17/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
7/17/2026 DowngradeOutperformHold
11/5/2025 Reiterated RatingSector Perform
8/18/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/5/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/5/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
2/13/2025 Initiated CoverageHold
9/20/2024 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
9/10/2024UpgradeStrong Sell

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Should I Buy Fortis Stock? FTS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortis
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fortis Inc.:

  • Fortis Inc. recently beat analyst expectations for earnings per share in its latest quarterly report, posting $0.56 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.55, which demonstrates the company's ability to deliver consistent profitability despite broader economic headwinds.
  • The stock offers a compelling income opportunity with a current dividend yield of 3.31%, supported by a declared quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share that is paid to shareholders of record, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow.
  • With a beta of 0.42, Fortis Inc. exhibits significantly lower volatility than the overall market, providing a defensive characteristic that can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of market turbulence or economic uncertainty.
  • Institutional confidence in the company remains strong, as evidenced by recent 13F filings where major investors like Van ECK Associates Corp increased their stake by 8.9% and BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position of nearly 2 million shares during the second quarter.
  • Fortis Inc. is currently trading at $55.07, which is below the consensus price target of $66.33 set by sell-side analysts, suggesting potential upside value for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the utility's long-term growth prospects.

Fortis
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fortis Inc. for these reasons:

  • Revenue performance has lagged behind expectations, with the company reporting $1.67 billion in revenue for the most recent quarter, which fell short of the analyst consensus estimate of $1.83 billion, indicating potential challenges in top-line growth.
  • The company carries a significant debt load with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, which can increase financial risk and interest expense obligations, potentially limiting the company's flexibility to invest in new infrastructure or weather economic downturns.
  • Wall Street sentiment has turned cautious, with the consensus rating downgraded to "Hold" and recent actions including a downgrade from "outperform" to "hold" by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and a cut to "sell" by Wall Street Zen, reflecting growing concerns among analysts.
  • Short interest in the stock has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to over 15.7 million as of the latest reporting period, suggesting that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $48.64 and is currently below its 50-day moving average of $56.96, indicating that the stock has been in a downtrend and may face continued downward pressure in the near term.

FTS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortis is $66.33, with a high forecast of $89.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortis in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" FTS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FTS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Fortis's stock has a predicted upside of 20.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortis's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Fortis more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortis is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.36. Learn more on how FTS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Fortis analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/4/2026.
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