The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Feb. 6, edition that Desjardins Securities analyst Brent Stadler continues to rate Algonquin Power and Utilities "buy." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Stadler gave his share target a 25-cent boost to $7.25 (all figures U.S.). Analysts on average target the shares at $6.75. Mr. Stadler says in a note: "We have maintained our estimates ahead of 4Q25 results and remain in line vs consensus. Higher heating degree days (HDDs) (up approximately 6 per cent year-over-year) in Missouri could be a slight tailwind on EPS. We highlight some recent data centre news out of Missouri and some recent reported migration trends which both bode well for Algonquin, in our view. Following recent rate case execution and our view that Algonquin should be able to outgrow utility peers short-term as it continues to execute on its turnaround, we have increased our target." Seeing the potential for a "modest weather tailwind" on adjusted earnings per share, Mr. Stadler continues to project five cents, which matches the average on the Street. His full-year estimate of 31 cents falls in line with the company's guidance of 30 cent to 32 cents.