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Power Co. of Canada (POW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$50.60 -0.75 (-1.46%)
As of 05/9/2025 04:19 PM Eastern

Power Co. of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
6

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Power Co. of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for POW.

Consensus Price Target

C$54.13
6.97% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Power Co. of Canada, the average price target is C$54.13. The highest price target for POW is C$61.00, while the lowest price target for POW is C$47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.97% from the current price of C$50.60.
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POW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Month Ago
4/10/24 to 4/10/25
3 Months Ago
2/10/24 to 2/9/25
1 Year Ago
5/11/23 to 5/10/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$54.13C$54.13C$47.81C$42.70
Forecasted Upside6.97% Upside10.91% Upside-0.08% Downside6.43% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

POW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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POW Price Targets by Month

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Power Co. of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypePower Co. of CanadaFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.65
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/24/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperformC$62.00 ➝ C$61.00+19.63%
4/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+13.84%
3/20/2025Cfra Research
0 of 5 stars
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3/20/2025TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$53.00 ➝ C$54.00+8.26%
3/20/2025National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$50.00 ➝ C$55.00+10.26%
3/14/2025BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$49.00 ➝ C$52.00+6.27%
3/4/2025Desjardins
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 Boost TargetBuyC$49.00 ➝ C$53.00+6.26%
2/7/2025Cibc World Mkts
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N. Priebe
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2/7/2025CIBC
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformC$48.00 ➝ C$55.00+16.03%
8/12/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$46.00 ➝ C$47.00+25.23%
5/23/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetC$39.00 ➝ C$40.00+11.92%

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Should I Buy Power Co. of Canada Stock? POW 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 Friday, May 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Power Co. of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Power Co. of Canada
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Power Co. of Canada:

  • The stock has recently been rated with a "Moderate Buy" by multiple analysts, indicating positive sentiment in the market.
  • Power Co. of Canada has seen an increase in target prices from various brokerages, with the latest target set at C$56.00, suggesting potential for growth.
  • The current stock price is around C$50.80, which is near its 52-week high, indicating strong performance and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have forecasted stable earnings per share (EPS) for upcoming quarters, with estimates of $1.35 for Q2 2025, which reflects consistent financial health.
  • The company operates in diverse segments, including Lifeco and IGM Financial, providing a broad base for revenue generation and risk mitigation.

Power Co. of Canada
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Power Co. of Canada for these reasons:

  • Recent EPS estimates have been reduced, indicating potential challenges in meeting previous financial expectations.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading down of C$0.10, which may signal volatility in the market.
  • Despite positive ratings, there are still four analysts who have rated the stock as a hold, suggesting caution among some investors.
  • The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and external economic factors may impact the financial services sector, affecting Power Co. of Canada’s performance.

POW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Power Co. of Canada is C$54.13, with a high forecast of C$61.00 and a low forecast of C$47.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Power Co. of Canada in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POW shares.

According to analysts, Power Co. of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 6.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Power Co. of Canada's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Power Co. of Canada has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Cfra Research, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Power Co. of Canada more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Power Co. of Canada is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how POW compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:POW) was last updated on 5/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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