Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd Increases Stock Holdings in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. $AQN

Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd increased its position in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE:AQN) by 82.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 218,414 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 98,895 shares during the quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd’s holdings in Algonquin Power & Utilities were worth $1,173,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of AQN. EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. increased its holdings in Algonquin Power & Utilities by 34.4% during the 2nd quarter. EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. now owns 56,764,441 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $324,934,000 after acquiring an additional 14,540,847 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Algonquin Power & Utilities in the 2nd quarter valued at $51,370,000. Ariel Investments LLC grew its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 88.6% during the 2nd quarter. Ariel Investments LLC now owns 13,112,831 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $75,137,000 after purchasing an additional 6,160,490 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities by 65.0% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 12,205,756 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $62,738,000 after purchasing an additional 4,808,539 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Packer & Co Ltd bought a new position in shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in the third quarter worth $24,235,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 62.28% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Algonquin Power & Utilities

Here are the key news stories impacting Algonquin Power & Utilities this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Algonquin reported $0.06 EPS (beat consensus) and revenue of $630.7M, with revenue up ~7.8% year‑over‑year; adjusted metrics showed growth and operating efficiencies. This supports near‑term earnings credibility. Q4 Results Press Release/Report
• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance topped consensus slightly — management set FY‑2026 EPS at $0.350–$0.370 versus consensus ~$0.34, which frames modest upside for the current year. Guidance Details
• Positive Sentiment: Dividends declared — board approved a common dividend of US$0.0650 (payable April 15) plus preferred share dividends (two preferred issues announced in CAD). This supports income investors and signals cash‑return focus. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials and presentation are available — the company posted the slide deck and earnings presentation (useful for detail on segment performance and assumptions). Earnings Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes and preview coverage arrived ahead of the print — expectations were modest and some shops adjusted forecasts into the quarter. Useful for tracking changes in sell‑side sentiment. Analyst Recap
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2027 guidance missed consensus — company set FY‑2027 EPS at $0.380–$0.420 versus street ~$0.44, which likely triggered investor disappointment about longer‑term earnings momentum. FY‑2027 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and leverage signals — the quarter shows a negative net margin and the company carries meaningful leverage (debt/equity), which increases sensitivity to rate and regulatory risks. These fundamentals can weigh on valuation until longer‑term guidance restores confidence. Full Results/Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction — the stock is trading down on heavy volume after the print, indicating the guidance miss and forward outlook dominated the modest beat. Monitor intraday volume and analyst updates for further downside or stabilization. Market Reaction

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on AQN shares. Desjardins increased their price objective on Algonquin Power & Utilities from $7.00 to $7.25 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Janney Montgomery Scott set a $7.00 target price on Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research report on Monday, November 10th. National Bank Financial set a $7.50 target price on Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Scotiabank raised Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “sector perform” rating to a “sector outperform” rating and set a $6.50 price target on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Algonquin Power & Utilities from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $6.67.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Performance

Algonquin Power & Utilities stock opened at $6.14 on Monday. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $4.29 and a fifty-two week high of $7.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.23. The stock has a market cap of $4.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.70 and a beta of 0.75. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $6.54 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.08.

Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) last announced its earnings results on Friday, March 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $630.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $625.77 million. Algonquin Power & Utilities had a net margin of 7.32% and a return on equity of 5.45%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.06 earnings per share. Algonquin Power & Utilities has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.380-0.420 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.350-0.370 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. will post 0.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a $0.065 dividend. This represents a $0.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. Algonquin Power & Utilities’s dividend payout ratio is presently 113.04%.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Company Profile

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (NYSE: AQN) is a diversified generation, transmission and distribution utility company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. Established in 1988, the firm operates through two primary business segments: Regulated Utilities and Renewable Energy. Its Regulated Utilities segment comprises electric, natural gas and water distribution networks serving residential, commercial and industrial customers across North America, while its Renewable Energy portfolio includes hydroelectric, solar, wind and thermal generation facilities.

The company’s renewable energy assets span multiple jurisdictions in Canada and the United States, reflecting its strategy to expand clean power capacity in regions with supportive regulatory frameworks.