Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Fortis (FTS) , which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry. When looking at the last two reports, this electric and gas utility has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 5.20%, on average, in the last two quarters. For the most recent quarter, Fortis was expected to post earnings of $0. ...

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A teleconference and webcast will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). David Hutchens, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jocelyn Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will discuss the Corporation's third quarter financial results. Shareholders, analysts, me ...

This news release constitutes a "Designated News Release" incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to Fortis' short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022. ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS), a well-diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry, released its 2025-2029 outlook1. Highlights 2025-2029 capital plan of $26 bil ...

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Transaction Details - Fortis Inc's subsidiary, Fortis Energy Caribbean Inc (FECI), has agreed to provide a standby commitment for a rights offering by Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd (CUC) [1] - CUC will issue up to 3,822,298 Class A Ordinary Shares, representing 10% of its currently issued and outstanding shares [1] - FECI will acquire a minimum of 2,220,422 CUC Shares at US$13.41 per share, totaling US$29,775,859.02 [1] - FECI may acquire up to 1,601,876 additional CUC Shares at the same price, potentially totaling 3,822,298 shares for US$51,257,016.18 [2] - The consideration in Canadian dollars is C$18.19 per share or C$69,527,600.62 if there are no other subscribers [2] Ownership Impact - Prior to the rights offering, Fortis indirectly owned 22,204,229 CUC Shares, representing approximately 58% of CUC Shares [3] - Post-closing, Fortis will own approximately 58% of CUC Shares if fully subscribed, or approximately 62% if there are no other subscribers [3] Purpose of the Rights Offering - The rights offering aims to provide CUC with capital for alternative energy projects, upgrades to generation, transmission, and distribution systems, and general corporate purposes [4] Fortis Overview - Fortis is a diversified leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with 2023 revenue of $12 billion and total assets of $69 billion as of June 30, 2024 [7] - The company serves utility customers in five Canadian provinces, ten U S states, and three Caribbean countries [7] Additional Information - Fortis will file an early warning report in accordance with applicable securities laws [6] - The company's head office is located in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, while CUC's head office is in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands [8]

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Corporation's prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022. Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX: FTS) announced today that it has closed its offering by private placement (the "Offering"), p ...

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Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Corporation's prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022. ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX: FTS) announced today that it has priced an offering by private placement (the "Offering"), pu ...

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Fortis, Inc. (NYSE:FTS) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Stephanie Amaimo - Vice President of Investor Relations David Hutchens - President and Chief Executive Officer Jocelyn Perry - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Linda Apsey - Chief Executive Officer, ITC Holdings Corp. Susan Gray - President and Chief Executive Officer, UNS Energy Corporation Conference Call Participants Maurice Choy - RBC Capital Markets Rob Hope - Scotia Capital Mark J ...