Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) Stock Price & Analysis
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) closed at USD 5.45 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.64% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 5.31; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 5.32–5.46 on volume of 3,508,111 shares. Market capitalization is $4.20B, with a 52-week range of USD 4.91–7.11 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (AQN)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AQN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 6.58 (range 6–7.25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -53.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-06, EPS estimate USD 0.1, revenue estimate $658M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AQN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold AQN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 0.39% | $38.7M | Reduced -66.3% |
Analysts (AQN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 6.58 (low 6, high 7.25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $7 → $6 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AQN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.7% | -53.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.7% | -14.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.7% | 31.3% |
| Max drawdown | -26.8% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -67.6% (Apr 2022→Jan 2025) |
AQN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.10 | $0.09 | +3.3% | $658.5M | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.09 | $0.10 | -9.0% | $710.9M | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.36 | $0.36 | +0.4% | $2.62B | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.41 | $0.41 | +0.5% | $2.73B | 12 |
AQN options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.5% (±$0.63) by Jan 15, 2027, which includes earnings on Nov 6, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 25.3% | ±11.5% |
30-day implied volatility 45.4% vs 19.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.64% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 5.31 |
| Open | USD 5.33 |
| Day Range | USD 5.32 – 5.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.91 – 7.11 |
| Volume | 3,508,111 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.20B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AQN)
Nexqual's technical model rates AQN "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.57 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 5.38) |
| MACD | -0.01 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AQN)
Wall Street analysts rate AQN "Buy" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 6.58 (range USD 6–7.25), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 6.58 |
| High Target | USD 7.25 |
| Low Target | USD 6 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (AQN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $658.45M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.09 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AQN)
| Total Revenue | $2.55B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.10% |
| Gross Margin | +36.94% |
| Operating Margin | +15.87% |
| Profit Margin | +5.87% |
| ROE | +2.49% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.34 |
| Current Ratio | 0.89 |
| Total Cash | $55.00M |
| Total Debt | $6.65B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AQN)
Nexqual rates Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.9% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 37%, operating 16% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $55M cash vs $6.65B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $589M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA 2.4% |
Ownership (AQN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +65.66% |
| Shares Outstanding | 769.90M |
| Float | 712.16M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (AQN)
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is led by Roderick K. West, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Roderick K. West |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Brian James Chin |
| Chief Financial Officer | Robert J. Stefani |
| Chief Operating Officer | Peter S. Norgeot |
| Senior Director of Corporate Communications | Stephanie Bose |
Major Backers & Investors (AQN)
Notable institutional backers of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. include Edgepoint Investment Group Inc., Starboard Value LP, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Edgepoint Investment Group Inc. | 11.48% |
| Starboard Value LP | 7.43% |
| FIL LTD | 5.11% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 2.68% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp | 1.92% |
| British Columbia Investment Management Corp | 1.76% |
| ClearBridge Investments, LLC | 1.75% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 1.58% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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