Scotia Picks KEY & PPL Top Picks Scotiabank said Wednesday that median first-quarter results for Canadian utilities and energy infrastructure companies were 4% ahead of its estimates and consensus.
Given this strength, Scotiabank said it has seen median consensus estimates increase not only for 2022, but also for 2023 and 2024.
Scotiabank picked Keyera Corp. (KEY.TO) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PPL.TO) as its go-to names in the midstream subsector, citing the strong energy price environment and potential for oil/ gas volume growth.
Both companies raised their 2022 guidance outlook on the back of stronger marketing conditions.