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FTS·Fortis Inc.

$52.92
+0.35 (+0.67%)
Overnight$52.94+0.02 (+0.04%)
High
$53.16
Open
$52.85
Market Cap
38.48B
52W High
$59.60
Low
$52.64
P. Close
$52.92
P/E
21.20
52W Low
$49.00
Fwd P/E
19.18
DailyIQ Est.
$53.02
Inst. Ownership
0.1%
Short Interest
1.97%
Days to Cover
21.3
Technical Score (1D)
14
BEARISH
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
On Oct 5, Fortis Inc. announced that it would hold a teleconference and webcast on Nov. 3, 2026 to discuss its third‑quarter 2026 results and a new five‑year capital outlook for 2027‑2031. The company said the event would feature the CEO and CFO presenting performance metrics and future investment plans. Shareholders, analysts and media members were invited to attend the live broadcast and submit questions via a toll‑free number. The announcement was made to inform stakeholders of the upcoming disclosure of financial results and capital strategy. No additional details were provided beyond the schedule and participants.
LOW TARGET
$50 -5.5%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$53 +0.1%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$56 +5.8%
5 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$50.00 - $56.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/7/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$53.02 (+0.2%)

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.60$0.61$0.63$0.64$0.65Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.64 - -
Q3'25$0.61$0.62+1.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.9B$3.0B$3.1B$3.2B$3.3BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.3B - -
Q3'25 - $2.9B -

Market Data

FTS Stock Snapshot

BEARISH14/100
$52.94+$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
38.48B
P/E ratio
21.2
Day range
$52.64 – $53.16
News sentiment
50/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$53.00 (+0.1%)
Consensus
Hold · 19 analysts
52-week range+8.0% off low · -11.2% from high
$49.00$59.60
Price $52.94 DailyIQ Est. $53.02

The trend on FTS is bearish, and the indicator set is confirming it rather than diverging. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What FTS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
10.7% 18th pct
Below its peak
-11.8%
vs 200-day average
-5.3%
Up days (1y)
49%

Fortis Inc. is currently running 10.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against FTS's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 18th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 14.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

FTS is trading -11.8% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -13.9%, and the deepest was -34.4% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -5.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 15th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year FTS closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, FTS finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +1.3% and an average of +1.0%. Its strongest month historically has been March at +3.4% on average, its weakest February at -2.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: FTS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 127 of 3,267 sessions (3.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.8% and -8.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against FTS's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of FTS's sector?

Fortis Inc. sits in the Utilities sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for FTS?

CallsPuts

For Fortis Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-11-20, 44 days out), open interest is tracked across both sides of the chain, with at-the-money implied volatility around 3.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±1.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $52.52–$53.68.

ATM implied volatility
3.1%
Total open interest
2
Expected move by 2026-11-20
±1.1% ($52.52–$53.68)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on FTS?

Barclays most recently reiterated its rating on Fortis Inc. to Overweight on Sep 29, 2026 with a price target of $56 (from $60). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Barclays — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 29, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$60 → $56
Aug 3, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$80 → $89
Aug 3, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$61 → $60
May 8, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$62 → $61
Apr 28, 2026BarclaysInitiatedOverweight$62
May 8, 2025RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$69 → $72
Aug 24, 2023Credit SuisseMaintainedNeutral$62 → $61
Aug 3, 2023Raymond JamesMaintainedOutperform$65 → $62
Mar 24, 2023RBC CapitalReiteratedSector Perform$65
Oct 19, 2022Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform → Outperform$58
Jul 27, 2022Edward JonesDowngradeBuy → Hold-
Jan 7, 2022ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform → Sector Perform-

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

50/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10 articles
What did this article say?
Fortis Inc. (FTS) scheduled a teleconference and webcast on November 3, 2026 to present its third‑quarter 2026 financial results and outline a new five‑year capital outlook covering 2027‑2031. The event will feature comments from CEO David Hutchens and CFO Jocelyn Perry. The announcement provides a standard update on the company’s financial performance and future capital plans.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Michael Lonegan reduced Fortis's price target from $60 to $56 while keeping an Overweight rating. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company's earnings outlook and market conditions. The cut signals a more cautious view on Fortis's near‑term prospects. Investors may reassess the stock's valuation accordingly.
What did this article say?
Fortis (FTS) was described as a dependable income investment, with its decentralized structure and local utility management cited as strengths. The analyst noted that the company’s growing project pipeline does not automatically translate into higher share value, suggesting a cautious stance. The piece concluded that FTS remains a hold for investors seeking steady returns, emphasizing that the stock’s valuation has already reflected its growth prospects.
What did this article say?
Fortis Inc. (FTS) has priced a $1 billion public offering of 6.625% fixed‑to‑fixed rate junior subordinated notes due 2057, adding long‑term debt to its capital structure. The issuance is expected to provide flexible financing for future acquisitions, infrastructure projects, and working‑capital needs. The notes are senior to common equity but subordinate to other debt, offering investors a moderate risk‑return profile. The transaction is priced at a discount to the market, indicating favorable market conditions for FTS’s debt. The proceeds will be used to support the company’s strategic growth initiatives and potentially reduce existing debt levels.
What did this article say?
Fortis reported a modest rise in Q2 earnings to C$396 million, driven by higher electricity sales and regulated capital investment. The company reaffirmed its 2026 capital spend target of C$5.6 billion and outlined a 7 % annual rate‑base growth plan through 2030. It also confirmed progress on the Tilbury LNG Phase 1B expansion and identified potential ITC transmission and data‑center projects in the U.S. as future growth drivers.
What did this article say?
RBC analysts have raised their price target for Fortis Inc. to C$89, reflecting confidence in the company’s renewable energy pipeline and operational efficiency. The upgrade follows recent earnings that exceeded expectations and a strategic focus on expanding the renewable portfolio. Analysts cite improved cash flow generation and a favorable regulatory environment as key drivers behind the bullish outlook.
What did this article say?
Fortis has delivered a 68.9% total return over five years, yet its current valuation shows a mix of undervaluation on some metrics and overvaluation on others. The recent approval of additional capital at Tilbury LNG could support future regulated asset growth, but execution risk and funding needs may dampen investor appetite. The company passes three of six valuation checks, indicating a balanced view rather than a clear bargain or premium.
What did this article say?
Analysts suggest Fortis could be trading 70% below fair value following Q2 results, indicating a significant valuation gap. The company’s earnings and cash flow metrics remain solid, but the market has not fully priced in the potential upside. This disconnect presents a potential buying opportunity if the valuation gap closes.
What did this article say?
Fortis reported earnings growth in Q2, driven by EPS expansion and strategic initiatives. The company emphasized its focus on expanding regulated asset base and improving operational efficiencies. While the earnings call did not provide detailed guidance, the emphasis on growth strategies suggests a positive trajectory.
What did this article say?
The Q2 earnings call for Fortis highlighted steady earnings performance and a focus on operational improvements. The company reiterated its commitment to maintaining a disciplined capital structure and pursuing growth opportunities. No significant changes to guidance were announced, keeping the outlook unchanged.
End of results

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BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $23.47M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold410,1170.06%$23.47M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:410.1K sh bought ($23.47M)0 sh sold ($0)net +410.1K sh (+$23.47M)