AltaGas Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
AltaGas is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.63% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 30th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 16th June, 2026.
Key information
2.6%
Dividend yield
-2.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | -0.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.3% |
| Next dividend pay date | 30 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 16 Jun 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 77% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Analysis Article • Feb 06
AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.334
AltaGas Ltd. ( TSE:ALA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Jan 02
AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
AltaGas Ltd. ( TSE:ALA ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st of March to...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 22
ALA: Montney Storage And Exports Will Support Balanced Long Term Return Outlook
The AltaGas analyst price target is nudging higher, with the fair value estimate moving by about CA$0.27 to CA$50.18 as analysts factor in updated revenue growth, margin assumptions, and slightly higher forward P/E expectations, alongside a series of recent Street target increases in the CA$49 to CA$52 range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered AltaGas price targets in the CA$49 to CA$52 range, which lines up closely with the updated fair value estimate of about CA$50.Narrative Update • Apr 08
ALA: Montney Storage And Exports Will Support Steady Long Term Return Potential
Narrative Update AltaGas' updated analyst price target edges higher to about CA$49.91 from CA$49.73, as analysts factor in recent rounds of target increases from CA$49 to CA$52 across several major firms, while keeping core growth and margin assumptions broadly consistent. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AltaGas is centered on a cluster of higher price targets, with several firms lifting their views into the C$49 to C$52 range.Narrative Update • Mar 25
ALA: Montney Storage And Exports Will Support Future Balanced Return Outlook
AltaGas' updated fair value estimate has been nudged to CA$49.73 from CA$48.91 as analysts point to a series of refreshed price targets in the CA$49 to CA$52 range, supported by adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AltaGas has been clustered around higher price targets in the CA$49 to CA$52 range, signaling a tighter consensus on where analysts see fair value under their current assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 10
ALA: Montney Storage And Exports Will Support Balanced Future Return Potential
AltaGas' updated fair value estimate moves to CA$48.91 from CA$47.09, reflecting analysts' higher price targets in the CA$49 to CA$52 range, supported by revised assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around higher price targets for AltaGas in the CA$49 to CA$52 range, which aligns with the updated fair value estimate of CA$48.91.Narrative Update • Feb 24
ALA: Montney Storage And Export Projects Will Support Steady Future Returns
AltaGas’s analyst price target is unchanged at CA$47.09, as analysts keep their views steady with only small model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Pipestone II has reached full commercial operations, with Train II running at more than 90% of design capacity and fully contracted under long term take or pay agreements, alongside Pipestone I as an integrated two train complex providing gas processing and liquids handling in the Alberta Montney.Narrative Update • Feb 09
ALA: Montney Storage Expansion And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price outlook for AltaGas, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Together, these factors have led to a revised price target of $47.09.Analysis Article • Feb 06
AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.334
AltaGas Ltd. ( TSE:ALA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Narrative Update • Jan 25
ALA: Dividend Growth And New Equity Offering Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update: AltaGas Analysts have kept their fair value target for AltaGas steady at $47.09. Updated assumptions point to a lower revenue growth outlook of about 0.66% and a higher profit margin of about 6.18%, along with a slightly higher future P/E of about 21.54x, which together frame how they see the current risk and return trade off.Narrative Update • Jan 11
ALA: Dividend Increase And New CFO Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on AltaGas slightly higher to about $47.09 from $47.00, reflecting updated views on revenue growth assumptions, margin expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News AltaGas announced that long-time Chief Financial Officer James Harbilas will retire on April 1, 2026.Analysis Article • Jan 02
AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
AltaGas Ltd. ( TSE:ALA ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st of March to...Narrative Update • Dec 18
ALA: Rising Earnings Visibility Will Support Dividend Upside Despite Execution Risks
Analysts raised their price target on AltaGas from C$46.18 to C$47.00, citing a slightly higher valuation multiple and a modestly improved margin outlook supported by recent target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent target revisions suggest that bullish analysts see AltaGas as executing well against its strategic plan, with improving fundamentals helping to justify a slightly richer valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 04
ALA: Higher Price Outlook Will Highlight Dividend Increase Amid Execution Risks
Analysts have nudged their price target on AltaGas higher, from about C$46.00 to approximately C$48.00, citing slightly improved growth expectations and valuation multiples that support a modestly richer outlook for the shares. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary surrounding the updated price target highlights a constructive view on AltaGas, with the revised target reflecting both refined growth expectations and confidence in the company’s execution track record.Narrative Update • Nov 20
ALA: Price Target Increase Will Balance Improved Margins With Execution Risks
Narrative Update on AltaGas Analysts have increased their price target for AltaGas from C$46 to C$48, citing stronger revenue growth projections and improved profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are encouraged by the upward revision in the price target, which reflects confidence in AltaGas's growth potential.Narrative Update • Nov 04
ALA: Price Target Increase Will Drive Stronger Returns Amid Global Index Expansion
Analysts have increased their price target for AltaGas to C$48 from C$46, citing improved revenue growth and profit margin expectations as key drivers for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary The latest updates from Street research highlight a cautiously optimistic view on AltaGas, as reflected in the recent price target increase.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Utility Modernization And LPG Exports Will Secure Future Energy Value
AltaGas’s analyst price target has been raised from approximately C$44.27 to C$45.00. This reflects analyst confidence in the company’s outlook, as recent research updates support a stronger valuation.Analysis Article • Oct 10
Is AltaGas (TSE:ALA) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Sep 09
Utility Modernization And LPG Exports Will Secure Future Energy Value
Analysts have raised AltaGas's price target to CA$44.27, citing improved risk profile, sector-leading earnings growth, and greater confidence in its de-risked, high-growth midstream business. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see potential for attractive valuation expansion driven by AltaGas's de-risked and contracted high-growth midstream business.Analysis Article • Aug 25
Here's Why We Think AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jun 18
AltaGas (TSE:ALA) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 27
Getting In Cheap On AltaGas Ltd. (TSE:ALA) Might Be Difficult
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.2x AltaGas Ltd. ( TSE:ALA ) may be sending bearish signals at the...
New Narrative • Nov 28
Rising LPG Demand And Strategic Utilities Expansion Power Revenue Growth Potential
Capitalizing on Asian LPG demand and long-term contracts could enhance revenue stability and potential growth for AltaGas.Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: ALA's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: ALA's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| AltaGas Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (ALA) | 2.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (CA) | 1.6% |
| Market Top 25% (CA) | 5.4% |
| Industry Average (Gas Utilities) | 3.0% |
| Analyst forecast (ALA) (up to 3 years) | 2.9% |
Notable Dividend: ALA's dividend (2.63%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (1.66%).
High Dividend: ALA's dividend (2.63%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (5.39%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (77.5%), ALA's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: ALA is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 18:54 |
| 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.
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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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Analyst Sources
AltaGas Ltd. is covered by 24 analysts. 8 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 |
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| Nathan Heywood | ATB Cormark |
| Brent Watson | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Anthony Linton | Barclays |