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

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C$94.10 +1.17 (+1.26%)
As of 10:37 AM Eastern

Power Co. of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
5

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for POW.

Consensus Price Target

C$88.30
-6.16% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Power Co. of Canada, the average price target is C$88.30. The highest price target for POW is C$104.00, while the lowest price target for POW is C$74.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.16% from the current price of C$94.10.
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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POW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 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$88.30C$86.60C$86.60C$65.00
Forecasted Upside-6.16% Downside-4.43% Downside-8.84% Downside-7.80% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

POW 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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POW 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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Power Co. of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypePower Co. of CanadaFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.27
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/3/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyC$102.00 ➝ C$104.00+8.64%
7/31/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/31/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetHoldC$84.00 ➝ C$101.00+4.50%
7/27/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$85.00 ➝ C$102.00+10.31%
7/13/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$86.00 ➝ C$87.00-2.10%
5/14/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/14/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$79.00 ➝ C$90.00+11.82%
5/12/2026 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$69.00 ➝ C$79.00-0.88%
3/20/2026 Boost TargetHoldC$75.00 ➝ C$78.00+19.72%
2/19/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$76.00 ➝ C$78.00+18.81%
3/20/2025UpgradeHold

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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 Thursday, November 12, 2026. 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:

  • Power Co. of Canada recently reported strong third-quarter financial results, posting non-GAAP earnings per share of C$1.53 and revenue of C$10.81 billion, which demonstrates the company's ability to generate consistent cash flow and maintain a net margin of 7.72%.
  • The stock has exhibited significant upward momentum, reaching a 52-week high of C$98.49 in late October 2026, which is a substantial increase from its 52-week low of C$62.50, indicating strong investor confidence and positive market sentiment over the past year.
  • Analyst sentiment has improved significantly, with the consensus rating shifting to "Moderate Buy" and the average price target rising to C$88.30, while major firms like Desjardins have raised their individual targets to C$104.00, suggesting that the current market price may not yet reflect the full potential of the company's holdings.
  • The company is actively expanding its portfolio and strategic reach, including a C$68 million investment to boost its stake in Wealthsimple and the acquisition of Fine Choice Foods, which diversifies its revenue streams and positions it for growth in the digital wealth management and alternative asset sectors.
  • Power Co. of Canada offers a dividend yield of 2.82%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive given the company's stable beta of 0.57 that suggests lower volatility compared to the broader market.

Power Co. of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of C$92.93 is trading above the consensus price target of C$88.30, which implies that the stock may be overvalued relative to the average analyst expectation, potentially limiting near-term upside potential.
  • Despite the recent price surge, the stock has pulled back from its recent high, dropping from a previous close of C$95.87 to C$92.93, which may signal short-term profit-taking or a lack of immediate buying pressure at these elevated levels.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 22.89, which is a premium valuation that requires continued strong earnings growth to justify, and any slowdown in the financial services sector could lead to a significant re-rating of the stock.
  • Power Co. of Canada carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 87.52, indicating a significant level of leverage that could become a burden if interest rates remain high or if the company faces economic headwinds that impact its ability to service debt.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.71 suggests that its short-term liabilities exceed its current assets, which could pose liquidity challenges in a volatile market environment, although this is common for financial holding companies with long-term asset structures.

POW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Power Co. of Canada is C$88.30, with a high forecast of C$104.00 and a low forecast of C$74.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Power Co. of Canada in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POW shares.

According to analysts, Power Co. of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -6.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Power Co. of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Power Co. of Canada more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Power Co. of Canada is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how POW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Power Co. of Canada analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/3/2026.
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