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Fortis Inc. (FTS) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$59.29 +1.06% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $59.55

Fortis Inc. (FTS) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $29.97B
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As of 2026-11-03, Fortis Inc. (NYSE: FTS) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $59.29 (+1.06% 1D, market cap $29.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, FTS ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), FTS carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $28.19B) and CNP (CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.3%, cap $28.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FTS?
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For Fortis Inc. (FTS), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side and Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
🛡️ Portfolio Crash X-Ray
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $59.54 (+0.43%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B
Cash (12)Whales (15)SEC (16)Macro (14)CEO (14)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target
$74 Bull$63 Base$49 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FTS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FTS SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.1% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 13.9% operating margin leave 8 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$54.69+2.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$55.97+2.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$57.31+3.5% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$59.29+6.8% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C+ (63) → B- (71)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the FTS Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, FTS faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($54.94) or 200D SMA ($56.01) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($62.76) toward Bear Floor ($48.62).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
69.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.74>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE99% OF RANGE
L: $50$59.29H: $59
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: BRQD 30 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on FTS

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (60)

9.9% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.21% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 3.74 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (72)

29/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like FTS
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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FTS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.22%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $58.09H $59.29L $58.09C $59.29VOL 1.23M
RES: $55.90SUP: $50.34SMA50: $54.94SMA200: $56.01
$59.90$57.82$55.73$53.65$51.56RES $55.90SUP $50.34$59.292026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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FTS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on FTS today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for FTS. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FTS)

Utilities Rank #9 of 116 ⚔️ DTE vs FTS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (FTS vs. DTE, CNP, FE, PPL)

Industry: Electric Utilities: Central (56 Tracked Issuers)

Across 116 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Fortis Inc. (FTS) ranks #9 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #21 by equity capitalization ($29.97B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DTE leads on earnings valuation at 19.1x trailing P/E, while FTS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. FTS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FTS ACTIVE
Fortis Inc.
B- 71/100 32.8x — 9.9% +1.06% $29.97B Benchmark Subject
DTE
DTE Energy Company
C 63/100 19.1x — 8.2% +0.27% $28.19B /dte-vs-fts →
CNP
CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)
D- 42/100 26.6x 96.0% 5.3% +0.50% $28.13B /cnp-vs-fts →
FE
FirstEnergy Corp.
C- 60/100 26.6x — 5.8% +1.54% $27.16B /fe-vs-fts →
PPL
PPL Corporation
D 45/100 22.7x — 4.2% +1.37% $26.83B /ppl-vs-fts →

2. FTS Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics

TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOT

Fortis Inc. (FTS) operates in Electric Utilities: Central (Utilities) with an equity capitalization of $29.97B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9.

3. FTS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FTS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Fortis Inc. (NYSE: FTS) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $59.29 (+1.06% 1D, market cap $29.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, FTS ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FTS compare to DTE and CNP in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), FTS carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $28.19B) and CNP (CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.3%, cap $28.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FTS?

For Fortis Inc. (FTS), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side and Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FTS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FTS last traded at $59.29 (+1.06% on volume of 1,463,630 shares), positioning the stock +7.92% above its 50-day simple moving average ($54.94) and +5.86% above its 200-day simple moving average ($56.01). Across its 52-week range of $49.60 to $59.40, FTS sits at the 98.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.1% ($57.45 to $61.13).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 71/100 (B-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

FTS — Fortis Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-11-03

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Fortis Inc. (FTS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 71/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $59.29 (+1.06% 1D, market capitalization $29.97B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.9%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 0.63x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.74, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.39x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Fortis Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Utilities sector, Electric Utilities: Central industry,. Per the market data, operating margin is 13.9% and net margin is 10.9%.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 71/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $49.60 – $59.40 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 32.8x trailing P/E and 21.0x EV/EBITDA against 13.9% operating margins and a 0.63x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Electric Utilities: Central (Utilities), FTS carries a macro regime beta of 0.63 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can FTS sustain or expand its 13.9% operating margin and 9.9% ROIC against Electric Utilities: Central peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Will free cash flow conversion (2.21% FCF yield) strengthen balance-sheet liquidity (Altman Z-Score 3.74) toward the $59.40 52-week high?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FTS's 30.5x forward P/E multiple to Utilities capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.63x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $67.47 (+15.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

Forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with Altman Z of 3.74, Piotroski F of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.39, alongside a low beta of 0.63.

Forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with Altman Z of 3.74, Piotroski F of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.39, alongside a low beta of 0.63.. When you look under the hood at FTS, Fundamental Cash Engine is 12/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 9.9% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (15/20) has been quietly accumulating below $59.40. My 12M target is $67.47.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@MidwestValue Agree on the RQD 71/100 quality, though with 0.63 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $58.67 and keeping dry powder in case we test $54.56.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $44.00 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $58.67

A trailing P/E of 32.8 and EV/EBITDA of 21 with an FCF yield of only 2.21% leave limited valuation cushion.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on FTS: A trailing P/E of 32.8 and EV/EBITDA of 21 with an FCF yield of only 2.21% leave limited valuation cushion.. At 32.8x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Electric Utilities: Central triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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