Fortis
About: Fortis owns and operates eight utility transmission and distribution subsidiaries in Canada and the United States, serving more than 3.4 million electricity and gas customers. The company has smaller stakes in electricity generation and several Caribbean utilities. Subsidiary ITC operates electric transmission in seven US states, with more than 16,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in operation.
Employees: 9,800
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
192% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $54.5M | Put options by funds: $18.7M
36% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 38 | Existing positions closed: 28
27% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 114 | Existing positions reduced: 90
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 286 [Q3] → 291 (+5) [Q4]
0.57% less ownership
Funds ownership: 51.29% [Q3] → 50.72% (-0.57%) [Q4]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $11.6B [Q3] → $10.5B (-$1.06B) [Q4]
33% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 2 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FTS.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about FTS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Fortis Inc. to Hold Teleconference and Webcast on May 7 to Discuss First Quarter 2025 Results and Hold Annual Meeting on May 8
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A teleconference and webcast will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). David Hutchens, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jocelyn Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will discuss the Corporation's first quarter financial results.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Billionaire Investor: 'Do Not Catch Falling Knives,' Buy Dividends Instead - Our Picks
A leading billionaire investor is warning that the market is a falling knife. He instead thinks investors should load up on high-quality dividend stocks instead. 10%+ return potential, deep discounts, and tariff protection—these are the real dip buys right now.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Wall Street Says 1970s Stagflation Possible: 4 Safe High-Yield Dividend Kings to Grab Now
If you were a big fan of “That '70s Show,” get ready because we may soon get a revival, and it will likely not be as entertaining.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
The article highlights 55 Dividend Kings, noting that five of the top ten by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts predict top-ten Kingly net gains ranging from 12.57% to 50.26% for March 2026, with six out of ten top-yield Kings expected to be top gainers. Sixteen out of fifty-five Kings show negative free cash flow margins, making them cash-poor and unsafe to buy; focus on safer Kings like Altria, United Bankshares, and Hormel.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Fortis Inc. Announces Closing of Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Corporation's prospectus supplement dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Fortis Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Corporation's prospectus supplement dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
10 Dividend Aristocrat Bargains To Help You SWAN During This Trade War Turmoil
The trade war is causing market volatility, with stocks falling and bonds performing well as investors seek hedges against economic slowdown fears. Dividend aristocrats, particularly low-volatility, defensive ones, offer a stable investment strategy during trade war turmoil. They provide dependable income and lower downside risk. The recommended 10 low volatility dividend aristocrats include Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Kimberly-Clark, offering a 4% yield and strong long-term return potential.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Fortis: Still A Buy Despite Conservative Growth
Fortis Inc. remains a buy due to its stable, regulated operations across North America and the Caribbean, with impressive financial metrics and operational efficiency. Despite a slight revenue dip, net earnings and common equity earnings rose by 6.90% and 6.64%, driven by operational efficiency and favorable weather patterns. Fortis offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.93%, with a 4.2% increase marking its 51st consecutive year of dividend growth, appealing to income-focused investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 24 Out Of 52 For February
Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2025 Dividend Kings - Off To A Strong Start
The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025, up 4% YTD versus 1.39% for SPY. Ten Dividend Kings have already achieved double-digit returns, led by National Fuel Gas (+22.08%) and Abbott Laboratories (+20.71%). 2025 Dividend growth is looking promising, with ABM Industries and Walmart leading with 17.78% and 15.69% increases, respectively.
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