ATCO Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
ATCO's CEO is Nancy Southern, appointed in Jan 2000, has a tenure of 26.33 years. total yearly compensation is CA$9.00M, comprised of 11.1% salary and 88.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.44% of the company’s shares, worth CA$33.91M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.1 years and 4.7 years respectively.
Key information
Nancy Southern
Chief executive officer
CA$9.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.11% |
| CEO tenure | 26.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 4.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Buybacks Will Support Steady Returns As Sentiment Improves
The analyst fair value estimate for ATCO has moved from CA$67.43 to CA$68.86. This change reflects a series of recent Street price target increases in the CA$66 to CA$72 range that analysts attribute to updated assumptions on future P/E, as well as stable profit margin and revenue growth inputs.Narrative Update • Apr 16
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Buybacks Will Support Steady Returns At Current Pricing
Analysts have lifted the consolidated ATCO price target to CA$67, a move influenced by a series of Street updates that now cluster between CA$66 and CA$72 and reflect reassessments of the company based on recent research views rather than changes to the underlying model inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around ATCO centers on a tighter band of price targets between CA$66 and CA$72, with most firms reiterating neutral to moderately positive ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 31
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Payout Policy Will Support Steady Returns And Buybacks
Analysts have lifted the consensus price target for ATCO to CA$67, from a previous range of CA$57 to CA$72 in recent reports, citing updated views on the company that support a CA$67 fair value in the current model. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a tighter cluster of fair value estimates around CA$67, with several firms adjusting their price targets into a CA$66 to CA$72 range.Narrative Update • Mar 17
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Returns And Buybacks
Analyst price targets for ATCO have moved higher to CA$67 from CA$65.43, reflecting a cluster of recent target increases from TD Securities, Scotiabank, RBC Capital, BMO Capital and CIBC, with analysts linking their updates to revised fair value estimates and slightly adjusted discount rate and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on ATCO cluster around higher fair value estimates and modestly revised valuation inputs, with new price targets ranging from CA$66 to CA$72.Narrative Update • Mar 03
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Dividend Policy Will Likely Support Steady Total Return
The analyst price target for ATCO has moved up from CA$60.43 to CA$65.43, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E as key drivers of their refreshed view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around higher fair value estimates for ATCO, with targets ranging from CA$66 to CA$72.Analysis Article • Feb 07
ATCO's (TSE:ACO.X) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
ATCO Ltd. ( TSE:ACO.X ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Narrative Update • Jan 27
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Dividend Increases Will Likely Support Neutral Return Profile
The analyst price target for ATCO has inched up from C$60.29 to C$60.43 as analysts factor in slightly higher modeled revenue growth and a marginally lower discount rate, consistent with recent price target increases across several firms that maintain more neutral ratings on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ATCO clusters around moderate price target increases, with ratings that remain broadly neutral.Analysis Article • Jan 13
ATCO's (TSE:ACO.X) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.5196
ATCO Ltd. ( TSE:ACO.X ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 31st of March to...Narrative Update • Jan 12
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities And Dividend Increases Will Likely Offset Power Headwinds
Analysts have nudged their 12 month price targets on ATCO higher, to a range of C$51 to C$64, citing expectations for solid regulated utility performance in upcoming Q3 results, softer power generation trends, and a preference for maintaining some regulated exposure as markets and credit spreads remain volatile. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around ATCO, with several price targets now clustered in the C$51 to C$64 range.Analysis Article • Jan 04
Here's Why ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 25
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities Will Likely Support Modest Upside Despite Power Segment Headwinds
ATCO's analyst price target has edged higher by roughly C$2, as analysts point to slightly stronger long term revenue growth assumptions, a marginally lower discount rate, and modestly higher future valuation multiples despite a small pullback in projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on ATCO, with a series of incremental price target increases clustered in the mid C$50s.Narrative Update • Dec 11
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities Will Likely Support Modest Upside Amid Fair Valuation
ATCO's analyst price target has inched higher to approximately C$58, reflecting a series of upward revisions from C$51 to C$64 as analysts factor in steadier regulated utility performance, alongside moderated expectations for its power operations in a more volatile market backdrop. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to edge price targets higher across the board, signaling improving confidence in ATCO's ability to execute on its regulated utility strategy while managing exposure to more cyclical power markets.Narrative Update • Nov 26
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities Will Likely Sustain Performance as Sector Trends Remain Steady
ATCO's analyst price target has modestly increased from $57.50 to $58.33, as analysts cite resilient regulated utility performance and steady sector trends as reasons for their upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Recently, analysts have updated their perspectives and target prices for ATCO, reflecting a blend of optimism for the company’s regulated utility segment and tempered caution for areas like power generation and market volatility.Analysis Article • Nov 23
ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Narrative Update • Nov 11
ACO.X: Regulated Utilities Segment Will Likely Support Steady Performance Amid Volatility
The consensus analyst price target for ATCO has increased from approximately C$55.71 to C$57.50. This reflects analysts’ expectations for continued strength in the company’s regulated utilities and a favorable industry outlook, despite recent volatility in markets and credit spreads.Analysis Article • Oct 15
There Is A Reason ATCO Ltd.'s (TSE:ACO.X) Price Is Undemanding
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider ATCO...Analysis Article • Oct 01
ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...New Narrative • Jun 29
Canadian Housing And Energy Trends Will Drive Future Opportunity
Expanding modular housing and international acquisitions position ATCO for revenue diversification and higher-margin growth across global infrastructure and energy markets.Analysis Article • Jun 22
ATCO (TSE:ACO.X) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | CA$158m |
| Dec 31 2025 | CA$9m | CA$1m | CA$150m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$431m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$439m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$427m |
| Dec 31 2024 | CA$9m | CA$1m | CA$430m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$387m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$385m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$412m |
| Dec 31 2023 | CA$7m | CA$1m | CA$432m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$418m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$398m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$409m |
| Dec 31 2022 | CA$8m | CA$1m | CA$370m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$388m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$369m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$291m |
| Dec 31 2021 | CA$5m | CA$1m | CA$246m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$213m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$215m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$248m |
| Dec 31 2020 | CA$6m | CA$708k | CA$252m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | CA$269m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | CA$375m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | CA$488m |
| Dec 31 2019 | CA$2m | CA$1m | CA$513m |
Compensation vs Market: Nancy's total compensation ($USD6.59M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD4.18M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Nancy's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Nancy Southern (68 yo)
26.3yrs
Tenure
CA$9,003,251
Compensation
Ms. Nancy C. Southern, A.O.E., B.E.M., has been Executive Chairman at Canadian Utilities Limited since May 8, 2025 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until May 8, 2025. She serves as Chief Executive...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair & CEO | 26.3yrs | CA$9.00m | 0.44% CA$ 33.9m | |
| Executive VP and Chief Financial & Investment Officer | 4.6yrs | CA$3.38m | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Executive VP & Chief Administration Officer | 1.3yrs | CA$2.44m | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| President of ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. | no data | CA$3.19m | 0.0043% CA$ 330.4k | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Utilities Limited | 1yr | CA$4.49m | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Senior VP | 3.5yrs | no data | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Senior Manager of Corporate Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | 3.7yrs | no data | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| President of Frontec | no data | no data | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Senior VP of Finance | no data | no data | 0.0026% CA$ 197.6k | |
| Senior VP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Government Affairs Officer | 6.3yrs | no data | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Senior VP & Controller | 7.4yrs | no data | 0% CA$ 0 |
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
50yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ACO.X's management team is considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair & CEO | 37.3yrs | CA$9.00m | 0.44% CA$ 33.9m | |
| CEO & Country Chair of ATCO Australia | 2.6yrs | no data | 0.0029% CA$ 220.5k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 14yrs | CA$800.94k | 0.028% CA$ 2.1m | |
| Independent Director | 11.8yrs | CA$325.50k | 0.021% CA$ 1.6m | |
| Vice Chairman of the Board | 14yrs | CA$588.00k | 0.047% CA$ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | CA$322.50k | 0.016% CA$ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | CA$47.50k | 0.00042% CA$ 32.0k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | CA$289.50k | 0.0040% CA$ 306.7k | |
| Non Independent Director | 1.3yrs | CA$566.94k | 0.0049% CA$ 375.4k |
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
68yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ACO.X's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 09:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
ATCO Ltd. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Pham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Mark Jarvi | CIBC Capital Markets |
| Mark Jarvi | Desjardins Securities Inc. |