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Fri Oct 04 06:30:48 UTC 2024: ## TC Energy (TRP) Receives “Moderate Buy” Rating from Analysts: Stock Price Fluctuates Amid Mixed Reports
**Calgary, AB, October 4, 2024** – TC Energy Corporation (TSE:TRP, NYSE:TRP) has received a “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts covering the stock, according to MarketBeat Ratings. This consensus is based on the combined opinions of twelve analysts, with one issuing a sell recommendation, five suggesting a hold, five recommending a buy, and one assigning a strong buy.
The average 12-month target price among analysts is C$59.23, indicating potential upside for the stock. However, recent research reports have shown conflicting perspectives on the company’s future prospects.
UBS Group upgraded TC Energy from a “hold” to a “strong-buy” rating, while National Bankshares reduced its price target to C$60.00 from C$65.00, maintaining an “outperform” rating. BMO Capital Markets lowered its target price to C$55.00 and assigned a “market perform” rating. Scotiabank also cut its price target, albeit slightly, to C$61.00 while keeping an “outperform” rating. Barclays, on the other hand, raised its price objective to C$64.00 from C$61.00.
TC Energy reported strong second-quarter earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with C$0.94 earnings per share, compared to the anticipated C$0.89. Revenue also surpassed estimates, reaching C$4.09 billion against an expected C$3.78 billion. Analysts predict a 4.4244068 EPS for the current year.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.96, payable on October 31st to shareholders of record on September 27th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $3.84, yielding 6.39%.
Insider trading activity has been notable in recent months. Director Colin Lindley sold 2,773 shares on August 6th for a total value of C$164,761.40, leaving him with 697 shares. Additionally, Senior Officer Christine R. Johnston sold 16,292 shares on August 7th for a total value of C$972,795.32, reducing her holdings to 466 shares. In total, insiders have sold 95,479 shares worth $5,860,018 over the last three months.
TC Energy Corporation is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America, operating a network of natural gas pipelines, power generation facilities, and other energy solutions. The company’s future performance remains subject to scrutiny, as analysts grapple with various factors influencing its stock price.