Algonquin Power & UtilitiesAQN

Bearish

ASignal's systematic analysis rates AQN as Bearish.

Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Aug 27, 2026

The case on AQN

Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.

Bull case
  • Forward P/E of 14.05x suggests valuation discount relative to current P/E
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34x indicates moderate leverage within industry norms for utilities
  • Dividend yield of 452.00% signals strong income profile, though requires scrutiny of payout sustainability
  • Current price near Bollinger Lower Band (5.636) may indicate short-term downside cushion
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Bear case
  • Negative free cash flow of $-80.99M raises concerns about financial sustainability
  • Earnings growth of -95.40% year-over-year reflects severe profitability deterioration
  • Payout ratio of 108.33% exceeds earnings, indicating dividend is not fully covered
  • MACD histogram negative and declining, signaling weakening momentum
  • Price below both SMA20 and SMA50, confirming downtrend
  • Low ROE of 2.49% indicates poor capital efficiency
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Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Stock Analysis - ASignal rates it Bearish