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Appointment of CFO: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. has appointed Robert J. Stefani as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026, succeeding Brian Chin, who will remain as Interim CFO until then.

Stefani's Background: Mr. Stefani brings extensive experience from his previous role as CFO at Southwest Gas Holdings, where he played a key role in significant financial transformations, and has held various leadership positions in finance and corporate development at Exelon and other companies.

CEO's Statement: Algonquin's CEO, Rod West, expressed confidence in Stefani's ability to navigate financial transitions and lead the company towards sustainable growth, emphasizing his blend of financial discipline and strategic leadership.

Company Overview: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a diversified utility company focused on providing reliable and sustainable energy and water solutions, serving over one million customer connections primarily in the U.S. and Canada.

Earnings Performance: AES reported quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.78, but showing an increase from $0.71 per share a year ago. The company had a revenue of $3.35 billion, surpassing estimates by 1.85%.

Stock Outlook: AES shares have increased by 5.8% since the start of the year, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's 16.5% gain. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.

Future Earnings Estimates: The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.67 on revenues of $3.59 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $2.17 on $12.79 billion in revenues. The outlook for the industry may significantly impact AES's stock performance.

Industry Context: The Utility - Electric Power industry ranks in the top 23% of Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stocks in this sector. Another company in the same industry, Centuri Holdings, is set to report earnings soon, with expectations of significant year-over-year growth.

Market Performance: Stocks experienced a positive week with the Nasdaq leading gains at 2.24%, while the Dow and S&P 500 also saw increases. Despite a correction in precious metals, attention is shifting towards cryptocurrencies, which are showing signs of bottoming out.

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