Northland Power Inc.

TSX:NPI Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$6.1b

Northland Power Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

Northland Power is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.08%. Next payment date is on 15th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 30th April, 2026.

Key information

3.1%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield3.1%
Dividend Growth1.1%
Next dividend pay date15 May 26
Ex dividend date30 Apr 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio-179%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

NPI: Fair Outlook As Higher P/E Assumptions Meet Execution Risks

Analysts have slightly increased their average price target on Northland Power by about CA$0.20, pointing to updated models that reflect a modestly higher fair value estimate and P/E multiple, along with more cautious assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power has focused on updated price targets and how those line up with execution risks and growth plans.

NPI: Fair Outlook As Higher Profitability Assumptions Meet Execution Uncertainty

Northland Power's analyst price target has shifted higher, rising by about CA$2 to CA$24, as analysts adjust their models to reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E, in line with recent target increases from CIBC and TD Securities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Northland Power has centered on updated price targets in the low C$20s and differing views on how current fundamentals line up with that valuation range.

NPI: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution As Expectations Edge Higher

Narrative update Northland Power's updated fair value estimate edges up to about CA$23.73 from CA$23.50, reflecting recent analyst price target increases to CA$23 and CA$24, as well as a modestly lower discount rate in the refreshed model. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power centers on modest upward revisions to price targets, with views split between more upbeat growth expectations and a preference to wait for further execution proof points.

NPI: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Against Modest Plan Adjustments

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Northland Power to CA$23.50 from CA$22.15, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly lower discount rate, consistent with recent target increases from CIBC to CA$24 and TD Securities to CA$23. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Northland Power centers on modest upward revisions to price targets, with bullish analysts adjusting their models while others maintain a more neutral stance on near term execution and valuation.

NPI: Future Returns Will Reflect Execution Versus Funding Risk At Current Levels

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Northland Power steady at about CA$22.15, with a slightly higher discount rate and modest tweaks to growth and margin assumptions informing an updated price target narrative. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Northland Power suggests a mixed but relatively balanced view, with analysts weighing valuation support against execution and industry wide risks.

NPI: Future Returns Will Hinge On Offshore Execution And Polish Storage Delivery

Analysts have trimmed their targets on Northland Power in recent weeks, and our updated work reflects only a modest fair value adjustment to about C$22.15 as they factor in slower growth expectations, higher perceived risk, and slightly more conservative P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power has centered on reassessing growth, execution risk, and how much of a discount the shares should carry, with several price targets reset in the C$19 to C$27 range and some rating downgrades following the latest investor communications.

Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Feb 02
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

NPI: Future Returns Will Reflect Offshore Execution Progress And Polish Storage Buildout

Analysts have trimmed their Northland Power targets by a few dollars, with fair value now around C$22.00. This reflects slightly lower growth and margin assumptions, as well as modestly reduced future P/E expectations.

NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Resolving Offshore Execution Uncertainty

Analysts have pulled back on Northland Power, trimming price targets to a C$19 to C$27 range as they factor in a slower growth path, more cautious free cash flow expectations and offshore execution uncertainty in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northland Power clusters around a tighter C$19 to C$27 price target band, with several firms revising models after the company’s investor day and reassessing how execution risk and a slower growth profile feed into valuation.

Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Dec 28
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Offshore Wind Execution Improvements

Northland Power's analyst fair value estimate has edged down slightly to about C$22.15 from roughly C$22.31, as analysts trim price targets into the C$19 to C$27 range to reflect a slower growth outlook, offshore execution risks, and a modestly higher perceived valuation discount, despite maintained positive ratings from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a gradual reset of expectations for Northland Power, with lower price targets clustering in the high-teens to mid C$20s but with many firms still seeing upside from current levels.

NPI: Future Returns Will Benefit From Battery Storage Expansion In Poland

Northland Power’s average analyst price target has decreased from approximately C$25.08 to C$22.31. Analysts cite slower growth expectations and increased execution risks in their revised outlook.

Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%

Nov 16
Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%

NPI: Earnings Growth Will Benefit From Supportive Sector Dynamics Ahead

Northland Power's average analyst price target has decreased by approximately C$2.38 to C$25.08. Analysts cite increased discount rates and greater uncertainty in growth and margins as supporting factors for the revised outlook.

These 4 Measures Indicate That Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Is Using Debt Extensively

Jul 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Is Using Debt Extensively

Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Jul 16
Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 40%?

Jun 15
Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 40%?

Is Northland Power (TSE:NPI) A Risky Investment?

Apr 26
Is Northland Power (TSE:NPI) A Risky Investment?

Market Cool On Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Revenues

Apr 08
Market Cool On Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) Revenues

Slowing Rates Of Return At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Mar 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 01
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
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Successful Execution Of Hai Long And Baltic Power Projects Set To Boost Earnings And Cash Flow, Driving Future Growth

Northland Power's construction projects and strategic expansions could significantly enhance EBITDA, cash flow, and future revenue growth.

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) P/S

Dec 05
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Northland Power Inc.'s (TSE:NPI) P/S

Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 48%?

Oct 19
Are Investors Undervaluing Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) By 48%?

Return Trends At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Aren't Appealing

Oct 04
Return Trends At Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Aren't Appealing

Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 18
Northland Power (TSE:NPI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

There May Be Some Bright Spots In Northland Power's (TSE:NPI) Earnings

Aug 21
There May Be Some Bright Spots In Northland Power's (TSE:NPI) Earnings

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: NPI's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: NPI's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Northland Power Dividend Yield vs Market
How does NPI dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (NPI)3.1%
Market Bottom 25% (CA)1.6%
Market Top 25% (CA)5.4%
Industry Average (Renewable Energy)4.0%
Analyst forecast (NPI) (up to 3 years)3.1%

Notable Dividend: NPI's dividend (3.08%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (1.63%).

High Dividend: NPI's dividend (3.08%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (5.45%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: NPI is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (14.9%), NPI's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 05:42
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Northland Power Inc. is covered by 23 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.

AnalystInstitution
Harshit GuptaAccountability Research Corporation
Nathan HeywoodATB Cormark
Benjamin PhamBMO Capital Markets Equity Research