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Canadian Utilities A (CU) Stock Price & Analysis

CU Stock Chart & Stats

CA$51.45CA$0.46(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
CAD 47.5CAD 50CAD 52.5CAD 554 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
CAD 50.56 - CAD 51.54
52-Week Range
CAD 39.00 - CAD 56.90
Previous Close
CAD 50.99
Volume
67.61K
Average Volume (3M)
724.62K
Market Cap
CAD 14.01B
Enterprise Value
CAD 27.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
CAD 490.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
CAD 12.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
321.6
Beta
0.14
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.43
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 05, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.59%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Regulated Utility Asset Base

The regulated utility model provides recurring revenue from essential electricity and natural gas delivery services. Investment in approved infrastructure can expand the rate base and support additional permitted returns, creating a durable foundation for earnings over the next several quarters.

Funded Infrastructure Growth

A large multi-year capital program gives the company a visible path to expand regulated assets and earnings capacity. Yellowhead’s full contracting and approved rate-base treatment further reduce demand uncertainty while supporting growth without anticipated common-equity issuance.

Improving Earnings And Cash Flow

Year-over-year earnings growth indicates that rate-base expansion, inflation indexing, and higher approved rates are contributing to operating performance. The reported improvement provides evidence that the company’s regulated businesses can convert infrastructure growth into stronger recurring financial results.

Bears Say

Weak Profitability

The sharp decline in net margin, net income, and return on equity shows that the company is currently generating less profit from its substantial asset base. Unless profitability normalizes, weaker earnings power could constrain reinvestment, reduce financial resilience, and make leverage less comfortable.

Leverage And Limited Free Cash Flow

The leveraged utility structure is manageable for the sector but leaves less flexibility when earnings are weak. Modest free cash flow relative to operating cash flow suggests capital spending and related needs absorb much of internally generated cash, limiting debt reduction and shareholder-return capacity.

Renewable Portfolio Headwinds

Ongoing renewable portfolio challenges indicate that this part of the business is not yet providing a strong contribution to consolidated earnings. Continued pressure could dilute the benefits of regulated utility growth and limit diversification if renewable assets remain a weaker source of operating performance.

Canadian Utilities A News

CU FAQ

What was Canadian Utilities A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian Utilities A lowest stock price was C$39.00 and its highest was C$56.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian Utilities A’s market cap?
Canadian Utilities A’s market cap is C$14.01B.
When is Canadian Utilities A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian Utilities A’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 06, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 5 days.
How were Canadian Utilities A’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian Utilities A released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported C$0.514 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.48 by C$0.034.
Is Canadian Utilities A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian Utilities A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Canadian Utilities A pay dividends?
Canadian Utilities A pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.462 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.59%. See more information on Canadian Utilities A dividends here
What is Canadian Utilities A’s EPS estimate?
Canadian Utilities A’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian Utilities A have?
Canadian Utilities A has 205,731,740 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian Utilities A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian Utilities A reported an EPS of C$0.514 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.385%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian Utilities A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:CU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology