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

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C$92.27 -0.86 (-0.92%)
As of 04:16 PM 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$86.60
-6.15% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Power Co. of Canada, the average price target is C$86.60. The highest price target for POW is C$102.00, while the lowest price target for POW is C$74.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.15% from the current price of C$92.27.
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
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
1 Month Ago
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
3 Months Ago
6/11/25 to 6/11/26
1 Year Ago
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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)
6 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$86.60C$86.60C$83.10C$59.25
Forecasted Upside-6.15% Downside-9.21% Downside-2.83% Downside1.63% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

POW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.28
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/31/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-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-BuyHold
5/14/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$79.00 ➝ C$90.00+11.82%
5/14/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$81.00 ➝ C$87.00+8.09%
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 Tuesday, September 8, 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 shares are currently trading at $93.13, which is significantly above the 200-day moving average of C$80.82, indicating strong recent momentum and a bullish technical trend that has persisted since the stock crossed above this key support level in late August.
  • The company recently reported strong financial performance with C$1.55 earnings per share for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, demonstrating a net margin of 7.72% and a return on equity of 10.91%, which reflects efficient capital management and profitability in its insurance and wealth management operations.
  • Analyst sentiment has improved markedly, with the consensus rating shifting to "Moderate Buy" and the average price target rising to C$86.60, driven by recent upgrades such as Jefferies Financial Group moving the stock to a "strong-buy" rating and National Bank Financial raising its target to C$102.00.
  • Investors can benefit from a stable dividend yield of 2.80%, providing a consistent income stream that is attractive for long-term holders, supported by the company's position as a leading provider of insurance, retirement, and wealth management services across North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • The stock exhibits a low beta of 0.65, suggesting that Power Co. of Canada is less volatile than the broader market, which can help reduce portfolio risk during periods of market uncertainty while still offering exposure to the financial services sector.

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 $93.13 is above the consensus analyst price target of C$86.60, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to the average expectations of research firms, which could limit near-term upside potential.
  • Despite the recent rally, the stock has experienced a price change of -2.15 from the previous close of $95.28, indicating short-term volatility and potential profit-taking by investors who may be locking in gains after the recent surge above the 200-day moving average.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 87.52, which is relatively high and could pose financial risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces economic headwinds, potentially impacting its ability to service debt and maintain dividend payments.
  • Some analysts remain cautious, with five out of ten research firms maintaining a "Hold" rating, and TD Securities recently downgraded the stock from "strong-buy" to "hold," reflecting concerns about the company's valuation or future growth prospects despite recent positive earnings.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 22.94 is higher than the industry average for some financial services peers, which may indicate that investors are paying a premium for Power Co. of Canada's earnings, potentially leaving less room for error if earnings growth slows in the coming quarters.

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$86.60, with a high forecast of C$102.00 and a low forecast of C$74.00.

10 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POW shares.

According to analysts, Power Co. of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -6.15% 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 Jefferies Financial Group, National Bank Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, and TD 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 7/31/2026.
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