Canadian Utilities Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Canadian Utilities's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -7.3%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.3% per year. Canadian Utilities's return on equity is 8.7%, and it has net margins of 14.4%.

Key information

-7.3%

Earnings growth rate

-7.0%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities Industry Growth8.1%
Revenue growth rate1.3%
Return on equity8.7%
Net Margin14.4%
Next Earnings Update14 Nov 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Oct 22
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Is Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) A Risky Investment?

Oct 14
Is Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) A Risky Investment?

Investor Optimism Abounds Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) But Growth Is Lacking

Sep 23
Investor Optimism Abounds Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU) But Growth Is Lacking

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Aug 19
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Jul 22
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Jul 15
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 42% Above Its Share Price

Jun 20
Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 42% Above Its Share Price

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) P/E

Jun 07
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) P/E

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) First-Quarter Report

May 04
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) First-Quarter Report

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Apr 22
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.4531

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Apr 02
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Mar 04
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 19
Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) Shares

Jan 04
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSE:CU) Shares

Returns On Capital At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Have Hit The Brakes

Nov 27
Returns On Capital At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Have Hit The Brakes

These 4 Measures Indicate That Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.4486

Oct 06
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.4486

Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4486

Aug 01
Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4486

Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4486

Jul 18
Canadian Utilities' (TSE:CU) Dividend Will Be CA$0.4486

Here's Why Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 20
Here's Why Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.4486

Apr 20
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.4486

Return Trends At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Aren't Appealing

Apr 07
Return Trends At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Aren't Appealing

We Think Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Mar 22
We Think Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Canadian Utilities Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Mar 05
Canadian Utilities Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.4486

Jan 20
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.4486

The Returns At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Aren't Growing

Dec 23
The Returns At Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Aren't Growing

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.4442

Oct 20
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.4442

Here's Why Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Sep 11
Here's Why Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.4442

Jul 21
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.4442

Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

May 27
Canadian Utilities (TSE:CU) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU)

May 06
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Canadian Utilities Limited (TSE:CU)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Canadian Utilities makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:CU Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 243,7375374440
31 Mar 243,7565803920
31 Dec 233,7966303930
30 Sep 233,9295893890
30 Jun 234,0155733790
31 Mar 234,0696213720
31 Dec 224,0485573750
30 Sep 223,9695923730
30 Jun 223,8615583740
31 Mar 223,7184133780
31 Dec 213,5153283660
30 Sep 213,3682553530
30 Jun 213,3052743430
31 Mar 213,2553413520
31 Dec 203,2333603460
30 Sep 203,2814073460
30 Jun 203,4396003470
31 Mar 203,6018273400
31 Dec 193,9058843480
30 Sep 194,0119893690
30 Jun 194,1169073670
31 Mar 194,1816054140
31 Dec 184,3775674280
30 Sep 184,5504134510
30 Jun 184,4903064540
31 Mar 184,4653984030
31 Dec 174,0854473810
30 Sep 173,8915413950
30 Jun 173,7395703980
31 Mar 173,5535884080
31 Dec 163,3995524160
30 Sep 163,2464024640
30 Jun 163,1733704820
31 Mar 163,1973094880
31 Dec 153,2642965040
30 Sep 153,3284054640
30 Jun 153,4255424790
31 Mar 153,5016144880
31 Dec 143,6006615020
30 Sep 143,5806275080
30 Jun 143,5335305150
31 Mar 143,5225765170
31 Dec 133,3815425050

Quality Earnings: CU has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CU's current net profit margins (14.4%) are higher than last year (14.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CU's earnings have declined by 7.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CU's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: CU had negative earnings growth (-6.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Integrated Utilities industry average (6%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: CU's Return on Equity (8.7%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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