Atco (TSX:ACO.X), a diversified industrial company, continued its profitable track record in the second quarter of 2024. The company has shown significant growth in adjusted earnings and dividends since the early 1990s, resulting in a more than 1,100 percent return for shareholders.
With a workforce of around 20,000 employees, Atco is committed to addressing global challenges in energy, housing, security, and transportation. Despite experiencing some volatility in demand for its services, especially in macro-sensitive sectors, Atco has consistently delivered strong financial performance.
Although the stock has seen a 18.11 percent increase year-over-year, it has declined by 2.94 percent since 2019, indicating a potential discrepancy between its price and value that may warrant further analysis.
Atco has demonstrated sustained profitability in recent years, with post-pandemic net income growing from C$246 million in 2021 to C$432 million in 2023. However, investors have experienced a 2.94 percent loss during this period, suggesting that the stock may currently present an attractive entry point for those interested in a proven industrial investment.
The company’s various subsidiaries, such as ATCO Structures, ATCO Frontec, ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, ATCO Australia, ATCOenergy, and Rümi, operate in diverse sectors related to energy, housing, security, and transportation. Additionally, Atco has investments in ports, transportation logistics, fly ash processing, retail food services, and commercial real estate.
As of 12:17 pm ET, Atco stock (TSX:ACO.X) is trading at C$43.56 per share, reflecting a 0.37 percent increase. While the stock has shown strong growth over the past year, it has declined by 2.94 percent since 2019.
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