Overview
* ATCO Q2 adjusted earnings rise to C$101 mln, matching analyst expectations
* Adjusted EPS for Q2 was C$0.90, meeting analyst forecasts
* ATCO Structures expands with new contracts in Canada, US, and Australia
Outlook
* Company expects Yellowhead Pipeline construction to start in 2026
* ATCO sees favorable market for natural gas storage operations
* Company progressing on Central East Transfer-Out Project for 2026 completion
* ATCO pursuing equity partnerships for Yellowhead project
Result Drivers
* STRUCTURES EXPANSION - ATCO Structures grew market presence through new contracts in Canada, US, and Australia
* UTILITIES INVESTMENT - Canadian Utilities invested C$382 mln in regulated utilities, focusing on infrastructure projects
* ENPOWER REVENUE GROWTH - ATCO EnPower's natural gas storage operations supported long-term revenue growth strategy
Key Details
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Q2 Miss -C$0.9 C$0.9 (5
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Q2 C$101
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Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the multiline utilities peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Atco Ltd ( ACLLF ) is C$56.00, about 6.7% above its July 30 closing price of C$52.23
* The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)