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Algonquin Power & Utilities is an utilities - diversified business based in Canada. Algonquin Power & Utilities stocks (AQN) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.
At its last market close, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock price was C$8.34, which is a decrease of 2.8% over the previous week. Algonquin Power & Utilities employs 3,233 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$2.4 billion.
Keep reading to see up-to-date Algonquin Power & Utilities stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock in Canada.
Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) stock summary
| Company stock name | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp |
| Stock ticker symbol | AQN |
| Exchange | Toronto Stock Exchange |
| Open | C$8.77 |
| High | C$8.97 |
| Low | C$8.26 |
| Close | C$8.34 |
| Adjusted closing | C$8.34 |
| Volume | 4,912,298 |
| 52-week stock price range | C$6.98 – C$9.59 | Where to buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock | Buy on Questrade |
Can I buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock in Canada?
Yes, you can buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock from within Canada.How to buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock
Follow these step-by-step instructions to purchase Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) stock in Canada:
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Choose a stock trading platform.
Compare trading platforms. Choose a trading app with competitive pricing, access to trading tools and a user-friendly interface. (Check out our guide to the best trading apps in Canada.) -
Open a trading account.
To open a trading account, you'll need to provide personal information (like your email, phone number and banking details), verify your identity and complete the sign-up process. -
Fund your account.
Deposit funds into your trading account by linking your bank account via an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, cheque deposit or by whatever means the platform supports. Make sure you deposit enough to cover the stock price + any trading fees. -
Search for the stock—AQN.
Look up the stock using its name (Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp) or ticker symbol (AQN). Review its current price, recent performance and other relevant data before placing your order. -
Complete your purchase of Algonquin Power & Utilities stock.
Choose the number of AQN stocks you want to purchase, place your order, confirm the details and then submit. Once executed, the shares will appear in your trading account.
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Algonquin Power & Utilities stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): AQN)
This chart tracks Algonquin Power & Utilities stock price performance over time.Algonquin Power & Utilities stock price
Algonquin Power & Utilities's stock price at the last available market close was C$8.34 (as of May 7, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Algonquin Power & Utilities's stock price was C$8.58. A full 30 days ago it was C$8.74, and a year ago it was C$8.35.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock a buy or sell right now?
The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Algonquin Power & Utilities stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.
Can I buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock on the TSX?
No, you cannot buy Algonquin Power & Utilities stock on the TSX because Algonquin Power & Utilities stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AQN."
That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Algonquin Power & Utilities stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.
Algonquin Power & Utilities stock dividends
Algonquin Power & Utilities dividend payout ratio: 2% of net profits
Recently Algonquin Power & Utilities has paid out, on average, around 2% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 4.14% of the current stock value.
This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are not a guarantee of future payouts), Algonquin Power & Utilities shareholders could enjoy a 4.14% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Algonquin Power & Utilities's case, that would currently equate to about 0.26 per share.
While Algonquin Power & Utilities's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Algonquin Power & Utilities is investing more in its future growth.
Algonquin Power & Utilities's most recent dividend payout was on April 15, 2026. The latest dividend was paid to shareholders who bought before March 31, 2026.
Algonquin Power & Utilities stock performance metrics
Here are some common key metrics for Algonquin Power & Utilities stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.
How volatile is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock?
Over the last 12 months, Algonquin Power & Utilities's stocks price has ranged from C$6.98 to as high as C$9.59. Algonquin Power & Utilities's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.88. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Algonquin Power & Utilities's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).
Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Algonquin Power & Utilities's beta stock volatility rating.
Algonquin Power & Utilities company and revenue performance
| Market Capitalization | C$6.6 billion |
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| Gross profit (TTM) | C$923.4 million |
| Operating margin (TTM) | 17.79% |
| Profit margin | 7.43% |
| Revenue (TTM) | C$2.4 billion |
| Return on assets (TTM) | 2.09% |
| Return on equity (TTM) | 2.60% |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | C$0.37 |
| 50-day moving stock price average | C$8.79 |
| 200-day moving stock price average | C$8.42 |
Algonquin Power & Utilities company profile
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. operates in the power and utility industries. It owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations.
As of December 31, 2025, it operated a portfolio of regulated utility systems in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile, serving approximately 1,272,000 customer connections. Its regulated electrical distribution utility systems and related transmission and generation assets are located in the states of Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma, as well as in Bermuda with approximately 311,000 electric customer connections.
Its regulated water distribution and wastewater utility systems are located in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Texas, as well as in Chile with approximately 583,000 customer connections. It's regulated natural gas distribution utility systems are located in the states of Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, and New York; and in the Canadian province of New Brunswick with approximately 378,000 natural gas customer connections.
It also owns and operates generating assets with a gross capacity of approximately 2.
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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Algonquin Power & Utilities stock sales in Canada?
Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Algonquin Power & Utilities stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:
- Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
- Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
- Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).
You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.
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