Post by
retiredcf on Oct 21, 2024 7:05am
Assessment
ALA has improved its execution and the stock has also benefited from the drop in interest rates in Canada. Further, the entire utility sector has seen some excitement from AI demand. ALA is now 16X earnings. It is expected to grow about 10% next year. The dividend was last raised in December 2023 so we could see a hike again this year end. We think it is decent for the sector. It has cut its dividend in the past (2018) but we would see it as secure now. We would not expect another 41% one-year gain, but with lower interest rates and it being a defensive type of stock we would remain comfortable holding it, primarily for income. (5iResearch)