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    Is Algonquin’s Higher Revenue But Lower Profit And Maintained Dividends Altering The Investment Case For Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)?

    Simply Wall St·08/14/2026 12:35:49
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    • Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, showing revenue rising to US$543.9 million while net income fell to US$3.6 million, and concurrently declared common and preferred share dividends in both US$ and C$.
    • The combination of higher revenue but lower earnings, alongside the board’s decision to continue paying dividends, offers a clear view into how Algonquin is balancing operational pressures with shareholder returns.
    • With revenue up but earnings per share lower, we’ll now examine how this mixed quarter reshapes Algonquin’s turnaround-focused investment narrative.

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    Algonquin Power & Utilities Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Algonquin Power & Utilities, you need to believe its shift to a pure-play regulated utility can translate into steadier earnings and better returns over time, despite a relatively new leadership team and operational fixes still in progress. The latest quarter’s mix of higher revenue but sharply lower net income does not fundamentally alter that long-term thesis, but it keeps the key near term risk front and center: execution on operations and regulation, especially with earnings pressure already visible.

    The most relevant recent announcement here is the reaffirmed US$0.0650 common dividend, even as Q2 net income dropped to US$3.6 million from US$24.1 million a year ago. That decision keeps income-focused investors engaged, but it also spotlights an existing concern: dividends are not well covered by current earnings, at a time when interest coverage is already tight and the company is working to close the gap between its earned and allowed returns.

    Yet against this apparent stability in the dividend, investors should be aware that weaker earnings and thin interest coverage could eventually force harder choices on...

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    Algonquin Power & Utilities' narrative projects $2.8 billion revenue and $336.4 million earnings by 2029. This requires 3.5% yearly revenue growth and a $138.1 million earnings increase from $198.3 million today.

    Uncover how Algonquin Power & Utilities' forecasts yield a CA$9.73 fair value, a 20% upside to its current price.

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    Before this earnings miss, the most optimistic analysts were penciling in revenue near US$3.0 billion and earnings of about US$360.8 million by 2029, which is far more upbeat than the consensus view and assumes faster margin expansion as regulatory issues ease; after a quarter like this, it is worth asking whether you lean closer to that bullish story or see more weight in the execution and balance sheet risks highlighted here.

    Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Algonquin Power & Utilities - why the stock might be worth just CA$9.00!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.