Enbridge Inc Stock Forecast:
According to 12 analysts, the average target price for Enbridge Inc stock over the next 12 months is CAD 56.79. The average analyst rating for the stock is Buy. Stock Target Advisor‘s analysis of Enbridge Inc suggests a Slightly Bearish outlook, based on 6 positive signals and 10 negative signals. The stock’s last closing price was CAD 49.47. Over the past week, the stock price has decreased by -2.27%, over the past month by -1.06%, and over the last year by -6.15%.
Enbridge Inc. News:
Enbridge Inc, the Canadian energy company, has been ordered by a U.S. District Judge to close sections of an oil pipeline that traverses tribal land in Wisconsin within three years. Additionally, the company has been instructed to pay the tribe a sum of nearly $5.2 million for trespassing, along with a portion of its profits until the shutdown is completed. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge William Conley in Madison, has prompted Enbridge to announce its intention to appeal the decision.
Judge Conley’s order takes into account the potential consequences of a sudden pipeline shutdown. He highlighted the possibility of oil shortages and price increases in the United States, considering the significant role the pipeline plays in the country’s energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need for Enbridge to adopt a more cautious approach to the shutdown and purge plan due to the environmental risks associated with the pipeline.
Enbridge, in its court filings prior to the judge’s decision, argued that an abrupt shutdown of the pipeline was unnecessary and would result in “extreme market turmoil.” The company’s concerns regarding the potential impact on the oil market align with Judge Conley’s acknowledgement of the potential risks posed by an immediate closure. A balanced and well-executed plan is essential to mitigate any adverse effects that could arise from the pipeline’s shutdown.
