Algonquin Power & UtilitiesNYSE: AQN

Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Algonquin is divesting renewable assets to focus on regulated services, aiming for stable profits and dividends. The company's regulated services are under-earning but expected to improve with new rate approvals, particularly in New York and Bermuda. Algonquin's financial leverage will decline post-renewables separation, aided by recent dividend cuts.

OAKVILLE, ON , Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN") today announced plans to release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, before market open. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m.

Algonquin is transitioning to a pure-play regulated utility, exiting merchant power activities to reduce debt and simplify its business, creating significant shareholder value. The utility sector is currently thriving due to rising power demand, declining rates and rising regulated revenues, making it an attractive investment. Algonquin is trading at a significant discount to peers, with the potential for its equity value to double as it adds assets to its rate base.

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AQN missed top line numbers in Q2-2024, with revenues declining year over year by 5%. It announced the sale of its renewable energy business for up to $2.5 billion. The company adjusted its common share dividend reducing it by approximately 40% for Q3-2024.

NEW YORK , Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, today announced it has reached an agreement with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) ("AQN") to acquire its renewable energy business (the "Renewables Business"). The Renewables Business is comprised largely of wind and solar assets located throughout the United States and Canada, including 44 operating assets with more than 3,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity and an 8,000 MW pipeline of wind, solar, battery energy storage and renewable natural gas projects in various stages of development.

Canada's Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp said on Friday that it is selling its renewable energy business, excluding hydropower operations, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of LS Power for up to $2.5 billion.

OAKVILLE, ON , Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN" or the "Company") (TSX: AQN) (TSX: AQN.PR.A) (TSX: AQN.PR.D) (NYSE: AQN) announced today that the board of directors has declared the following common and preferred share dividends: US$0.0650 per common share, payable on October 15, 2024, to the shareholders of record on September 30, 2024, for the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.  Registered shareholders can elect to receive the dividend in Canadian dollars in the amount of C$0.0893.