Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Fortis?

Fortis has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , Desjardins , National Bank Financial , and TD in the past 90 days.

C$79.80 -0.75 (-0.93%)

As of 07/31/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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Fortis - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
5

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortis in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for FTS.

Consensus Price Target

C$79.68
-0.15% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortis, the average price target is C$79.68. The highest price target for FTS is C$85.00, while the lowest price target for FTS is C$70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.15% from the current price of C$79.80.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/2/25 to 8/2/26	1 Month Ago 7/3/25 to 7/3/26	3 Months Ago 5/4/25 to 5/4/26	1 Year Ago 8/2/24 to 8/2/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$79.68	C$79.32	C$75.75	C$66.35
Forecasted Upside	-0.15% Downside	-3.13% Downside	-2.56% Downside	-3.55% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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.

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.

Fortis Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Fortis	Utilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.38
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FTS News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/20/2026	Desjardins 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	C$81.00 ➝ C$85.00	+3.84%
7/17/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/1/2026	National Bank Financial 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$75.00 ➝ C$82.00	+8.87%
5/8/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	C$84.00 ➝ C$83.00	+8.20%
5/7/2026	TD Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$83.00 ➝ C$84.00	+9.72%
4/28/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$78.50 ➝ C$80.50	+4.19%
2/13/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$79.00 ➝ C$80.00	+3.47%
2/13/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	C$74.00 ➝ C$77.00	-0.41%
2/13/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$79.00 ➝ C$80.00	+3.47%
1/28/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$72.00 ➝ C$70.00	-3.49%
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11/5/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$77.00 ➝ C$79.00	+10.29%
3/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$58.00 ➝ C$63.00	-2.64%
9/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Underperform	C$60.00	-0.10%

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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, July 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortis pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortis
Bull Case

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

The company has reported strong earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of C$0.99 for the latest quarter, indicating solid profitability.
Fortis Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, recently declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.64 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $2.56 and a yield of 3.1%. This can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
The current stock price is around C$79, reflecting the company's stability and investor confidence in its operations.
Fortis Inc. has a net margin of 14.75%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
The company operates a diverse portfolio of utility assets across Canada and the U.S., serving over 3.4 million customers, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

Fortis
Bear Case

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

The dividend payout ratio is currently at 74.04%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with an insider recently selling 24,700 shares, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
Despite a solid return on equity of 7.51%, this figure may not be competitive compared to other investment opportunities in the market, potentially making Fortis Inc. less attractive to growth-focused investors.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.04%, which could suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
While the company has a strong revenue base, any significant changes in regulatory environments or energy market dynamics could impact its profitability and operational efficiency.

FTS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortis is C$79.68, with a high forecast of C$85.00 and a low forecast of C$70.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortis in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTS shares.

According to analysts, Fortis's stock has a predicted downside of -0.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Fortis has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Desjardins, National Bank Financial, and TD in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (TSE:FTS) was last updated on 8/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Fortis (FTS) Stock Forecast & Price Target