Q: I have sold half my position in AQN at a loss awhile ago and now am considering selling the other half and moving on. Wondering if I should wait until after earnings or just sell now. Do you know what is expected this May 9th earnings? What would be the stock to recoup losses of 50% -it can be any area, doesn't have to be utilities. Thanks.
5i Research Answer:
Estimates are 9.7c EPS and $651.8M revenue. The company has missed five of the past eight quarters. The stock is up 16% this year, as investors have shifted to safety and dividends. Valuation is still on the high side at 18X earnings. We would not miss it much if sold. We do not like making buy/sell decisions on one quarter, and would be fine exiting now. Getting a stock with 50% upside will add risks, and trying to 'replace' losses is not always advisable. We would prefer ENB in the utility-like sector, but for high growth we would look to CLS or SHOP or VHI, but only if one is comfortable with added volatility.