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TC Energy (TRP)

$69.76

-$0.15 (-0.2%)

Market Cap: $72.83B

About TC Energy

TC Energy Corporation operates as an energy infrastructure company in North America. It operates through five segments: Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines; U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines; Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines; Liquids Pipelines; and Power and Energy Solutions.

The company builds and operates a network of 93,600 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, which transports natural gas from supply basins to local distribution companies, power generation plants, industrial facilities, interconnecting pipelines, LNG export terminals, and other businesses. It also has regulated natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 532 billion cubic feet. In addition, it has approximately 4,900 kilometers of liquids pipeline system that connects Alberta crude oil pipeline to refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and the United States Gulf Coast. Further, the company owns or has interests in power generation facilities with approximately 4,600 megawatts; and owns and operates approximately 118 billion cubic feet of non-regulated natural gas storage facilities in in Alberta, Ontario, Québec, and New Brunswick. The company was formerly known as TransCanada Corporation and changed its name to TC Energy Corporation in May 2019. TC Energy Corporation was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

TC Energy Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in TC Energy Co.:

• TC Energy Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.72, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
• The company has a solid return on equity of over 10%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
• With a current stock price around C$95, it is positioned within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high, indicating potential for appreciation.
• TC Energy Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend yield of approximately 5.1%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
• Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with several firms issuing "outperform" ratings, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

TC Energy Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in TC Energy Co. for these reasons:

• The company's payout ratio is over 107%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns, raising concerns about sustainability.
• TC Energy Co. has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating significant leverage, which can increase financial risk, especially in volatile markets.
• Recent revenue figures fell short of expectations, which may signal challenges in maintaining growth and profitability.
• The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a notable difference between its 52-week low and high, suggesting potential volatility for investors.
• Insider selling activity has been observed, which could indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.