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TSE:FTS

Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

C$57.70
+0.06 (+0.10%)
(As of 01:21 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
C$57.42
C$58.31
50-Day Range
C$56.75
C$61.55
52-Week Range
C$48.45
C$63.00
Volume
308,858 shs
Average Volume
1.94 million shs
Market Capitalization
C$27.96 billion
P/E Ratio
19.63
Dividend Yield
3.92%
Price Target
C$58.65

Fortis MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.14 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.2% Upside
C$58.65 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.36mentions of Fortis in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.33 out of 5 stars


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About Fortis (TSE:FTS) Stock

Fortis Inc. operates as an electric and gas utility company in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean countries. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 438,000 retail customers in southeastern Arizona; and 100,000 retail customers in Arizona's Mohave and Santa Cruz counties with an aggregate capacity of 3,485 megawatts (MW), including 53 MW of solar capacity and 252 MV of wind capacity. The company also sells wholesale electricity to other entities in the western United States; owns gas-fired and hydroelectric generating capacity totaling 65 MW; and distributes natural gas to approximately 1,065,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, it owns and operates the electricity distribution system that serves approximately 577,000 customers in southern and central Alberta; owns 4 hydroelectric generating facilities with a combined capacity of 225 MW; and provides operation, maintenance, and management services to five hydroelectric generating facilities. Further, the company distributes electricity in the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador with an installed generating capacity of 143 MW; and on Prince Edward Island with a generating capacity of 130 MW. Additionally, it provides integrated electric utility service to approximately 68,000 customers in Ontario; approximately 272,000 customers in Newfoundland and Labrador; approximately 32,000 customers on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and approximately 16,000 customers on certain islands in Turks and Caicos. The company also holds long-term contracted generation assets in Belize consisting of 3 hydroelectric generating facilities with a combined capacity of 51 MW; and the Aitken Creek natural gas storage facility. It also owns and operates approximately 90,200 circuit Kilometers (km) of distribution lines; and approximately 50,500 km of natural gas pipelines. Fortis Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in St. John's, Canada.

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FTS Stock News Headlines

The Graphite Shortage Story You're Not Being Told
Graphite demand for EV batteries is expected to increase 10X from 2020 to 2030. And today, with NO graphite-producing mines in N. America, China has a stranglehold on our graphite supply. That's why the U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to ensure an adequate domestic supply of this metal that's vital for energy independence and national security.
Better Dividend Buy: Emera or Fortis Stock?
Brokerages Set Fortis Inc. (TSE:FTS) PT at C$58.65
Investor Alert: EV Initiatives Create Unsustainable Demand For Lithium
The soaring demand for lithium is driven by worldwide demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Lithium is ideal for electric cars. It's lightweight, stores lots of energy and is rechargeable. Sales of EVs are expected to increase 10-fold by 2030 and estimates are that 1 in 2 cars sold will be electric by 2040.
This Canadian Utility Stock Is a Reliable Value Bet
UBS Group Trims Fortis (TSE:FTS) Target Price to C$53.00
Fortis Inc. (TSE:FTS) Plans $0.57 Quarterly Dividend
FTS Crosses Above Average Analyst Target
Fortis (TSE:FTS) Price Target Raised to C$60.00
Fortis (TSE:FTS) PT Raised to C$57.00
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FTS Price History

FTS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/02/2018
Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend
5/16/2023
Dividend Payable
6/01/2023
Today
6/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Utilities
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
9,095
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
C$58.65
High Stock Price Forecast
C$66.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
C$52.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+1.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.14
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$1.42 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$11.53 billion
Cash Flow
C$0.88 per share
Book Value
C$40.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$27.93 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.17

Key Executives

  • Mr. David Gerard Hutchens (Age 56)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.63M
  • Ms. Jocelyn H. Perry (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.5M
  • Mr. James R. Reid
    Exec. VP of Sustainability & Chief Legal Officer
  • Mr. Gary J. Smith (Age 61)
    Exec. VP of Operations & Innovation
  • Mr. Kevin D. Woodbury
    VP of Innovation & Technology
  • Mr. Ronald J. Hinsley
    Chief Information Officer & VP
  • Ms. Stephanie A. Amaimo
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Karen M. McCarthy BPR
    M.Ed, VP of Communications & Corp. Affairs
  • Mr. Regan P. O'Dea
    VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Susan M. Gray (Age 50)
    Exec. VP of Western Utility Operations













FTS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Fortis stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortis in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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.
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What is Fortis' stock price forecast for 2023?

7 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Fortis' shares. Their FTS share price forecasts range from C$52.00 to C$66.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$58.65 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FTS
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How have FTS shares performed in 2023?

Fortis' stock was trading at C$54.18 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FTS stock has increased by 6.4% and is now trading at C$57.64.
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When is Fortis' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
View our FTS earnings forecast
.

How were Fortis' earnings last quarter?

Fortis Inc. (TSE:FTS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.65. The company had revenue of $2.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.14 billion. Fortis had a net margin of 12.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.28%.

How often does Fortis pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fortis?

Fortis declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of 0.565 per share on Thursday, June 1st. This represents a $2.26 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 16th.
Read our dividend analysis for FTS
.

Is Fortis a good dividend stock?

Fortis (TSE:FTS) pays an annual dividend of C$2.26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.94%. The dividend payout ratio is 76.87%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for FTS.

What other stocks do shareholders of Fortis own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fortis investors own include Enbridge (ENB), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), TELUS (T), BCE (BCE), Bank of Montreal (BMO), Emera (EMA), TC Energy (TRP) and Canadian National Railway (CNR).

What is Fortis' stock symbol?

Fortis trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "FTS."

How do I buy shares of Fortis?

Shares of FTS stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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What is Fortis' stock price today?

One share of FTS stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$57.64.

How much money does Fortis make?

Fortis (TSE:FTS) has a market capitalization of C$27.93 billion and generates C$11.53 billion in revenue each year. The company earns C$1.42 billion in net income (profit) each year or C$2.94 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Fortis have?

The company employs 9,095 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Fortis?

Fortis' mailing address is 5 Fortis Place Suite 1100, Stn a PO Box 8837, ST. JOHNS, NL A1B 3T2, Canada. The official website for the company is www.fortisinc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +1-709-7372800.

This page (TSE:FTS) was last updated on 6/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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