Q: Hello Team 5i,
You mention the following for Algonquin Power in your Nov. 19 Tax loss screener :
‘We don’t think investors should try to catch the bottom in AQN at any price until the company manages to reduce its debt levels to conservative levels.’
Apparently, the company is trying to sell its renewables to raise money and reduce its debt load. The question becomes, in this post Trump world where renewables have suddenly become a buzz word for undesirable assets, how will the company be able to raise a reasonable amount to achieve its goals? And if it can’t what will ‘any price’ will be for you ?
As always, thanks for your valuable insight.
Adel
You mention the following for Algonquin Power in your Nov. 19 Tax loss screener :
‘We don’t think investors should try to catch the bottom in AQN at any price until the company manages to reduce its debt levels to conservative levels.’
Apparently, the company is trying to sell its renewables to raise money and reduce its debt load. The question becomes, in this post Trump world where renewables have suddenly become a buzz word for undesirable assets, how will the company be able to raise a reasonable amount to achieve its goals? And if it can’t what will ‘any price’ will be for you ?
As always, thanks for your valuable insight.
Adel
5i Research Answer:
There is usually always a buyer, at some price. Long term renewable companies would consider four years to be a short time frame, and a new adminsitration could very well have entirely different polices in the future. The stock has been a disappointment. With no material changes, investors will probably support it in the $6.00 range. But with two dividend cuts already we continue to think there are better income options available.