Brookfield Renewable Corp reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss per share, while its parent partnership reported higher funds from operations and growth across several operating segments.
Brookfield Renewable Corp (TSX: BEPC) reported calendar EPS of -US$0.46 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with an estimate of -US$0.42, a 9.5% miss. Brookfield Renewable Partners, meanwhile, reported third-quarter funds from operations (FFO) of US$346 million, up 15% from a year earlier. These figures measure different things: calendar EPS is compared with analyst estimates, while FFO is the operating cash-flow measure highlighted in the company’s release. Canadian investors can visit the BEPC stock page for company and share information.
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Brookfield Renewable Corp
BEPC.TO
BEPC.TO
Brookfield Renewable Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$7.99B
Div. yield
1.81%
Div. / share
$0.77
52W high
$60.63
52W low
$39.15
1W change
+6.46%
Beta
1.13
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering BEPC · as of Nov 5, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast BEPC stock price to rise 4.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$45.83
+4.1% Upside
Previously C$45.83 on Nov 4, 2026
Current Price
C$44.02
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on BEPC's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
31.7%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
29.6%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-16.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$41.58
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$43.19 | C$38.71 – C$48.19 |
| 60 trading days | C$42.38 | C$36.30 – C$49.47 |
| 90 trading days | C$41.58 | C$34.40 – C$50.26 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 2 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 1 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | 2027-01-29 | — | -0.4700 | — |
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-04 | -0.4600 | -0.4200 | -9.5% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-31 | -0.3700 | -0.6400 | +42.2% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-01 | -0.4000 | -0.0100 | -3900.0% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-30 | -0.3300 | -0.1400 | -135.7% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-05 | -0.1700 | -0.0100 | -1600.0% |
Investor takeaway: The EPS miss doesn’t tell the whole story. Brookfield Renewable Partners reported FFO per unit of US$0.51, up 11% year over year, supported by fleet performance, development growth and asset sales. But the quarter also saw weaker hydrology in Ontario and Colombia, and the partnership reported a net loss of US$314 million attributable to unitholders. Investors should separate recurring operating performance from asset-sale gains and non-cash expenses. They should also note that the supplied release covers Brookfield Renewable Partners, not a standalone BEPC earnings statement.
US$0.51 FFO per unit
Brookfield Renewable Partners’ third-quarter FFO per unit rose 11% from a year earlier, despite BEPC’s 9.5% calendar EPS miss. FFO is a separate operating measure, not a replacement for reported EPS. The partnership also recorded a US$314 million net loss attributable to unitholders.
Bull case
Brookfield Renewable Partners’ FFO rose to US$346 million from US$302 million a year earlier. FFO per unit increased to US$0.51 from US$0.46. The company pointed to record commissioned capacity over the past 12 months, contributions from development projects and asset sales. It completed its acquisition of Boralex during the quarter and closed its Aypa acquisition after quarter-end, expanding its renewable power and battery-storage businesses. Management said long-term contracted cash flows, inflation-linked revenue and mostly fixed-rate debt support the company’s operating model.
Bear case
BEPC’s calendar EPS missed estimates, and the latest four comparable quarters include just one estimate beat. Brookfield Renewable Partners reported a quarterly net loss of US$314 million attributable to unitholders, compared with US$120 million a year earlier. Drier conditions in Ontario and Colombia weighed on hydroelectric results. Over the past 30 days, the next-quarter EPS consensus fell from -US$0.16 to -US$0.66, based on estimates from only two analysts. That small sample makes the consensus uncertain. BEPC’s supplied fundamentals also show negative trailing EPS and a negative profit margin.
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