Stantec (STN)
NYSE:STN
STN Stock Chart & Stats
$86.46
-$0.81(-1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$86.46
-$0.81(-1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$84.08 - $114.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.35K
Average Volume (3M)320.96K
Market Cap
$10.07B
Enterprise Value$16.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$398.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.13B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.8
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.91
Shares Outstanding114,066,990
10 Day Avg. Volume347,645
30 Day Avg. Volume320,959
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.95
Price to Book (P/B)4.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.81
P/FCF Ratio18.68
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.67
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.74
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$117.56Price Target Upside35.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)4.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And ConversionHigh operating cash flow and near‑par free cash flow conversion (~92% of net income in 2025) provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends, debt paydown and selective M&A. Strong cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and enhances capital allocation optionality over cycles.
Large, Growing Backlog And Revenue VisibilityAn $8.6B backlog (~13 months of work) gives multiyear revenue visibility and supports steady utilization of technical staff. Backlog growth from organic work and acquisitions cushions near‑term top‑line volatility and underpins predictable cash flow over the next 12–18 months.
Margin Expansion And Clear Operational LeversRecord EBITDA margins and explicit guidance for sustained high teens margins reflect durable productivity gains: tighter admin discipline, global delivery centers and digital/AI optimization. These structural efficiency levers can sustain higher operating margins across cycles if execution continues.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage And Reduced FlexibilityLeverage rising to roughly 1.0 debt/equity (and net debt/adjusted EBITDA ~1.3x) increases interest and refinancing exposure and narrows maneuvering room for larger strategic moves. Persistent higher debt could constrain capital allocation and increase vulnerability to margin shocks.
Business‑unit Softness: Environmental & InfrastructureWeakness in Environmental Services and muted Infrastructure growth indicate sector and regional variability that can depress consolidated growth and margins. If these end markets lag longer than expected, overall revenue and utilization could soften despite strength elsewhere.
M&A Timing/valuation Friction And Limited Pricing ShiftManagement cites a reset in public valuation expectations that may delay or complicate acquisitions, slowing inorganic growth. Separately, limited adoption of outcome‑based pricing with many government clients constrains potential margin upside and productizing of services long term.
Stantec News
STN FAQ
What was Stantec’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stantec lowest stock price was $84.08 and its highest was $114.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Stantec’s market cap?
Stantec’s market cap is $10.07B.
When is Stantec’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stantec’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Stantec’s earnings last quarter?
Stantec released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.908 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.888 by $0.02.
Is Stantec overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stantec’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stantec pay dividends?
Stantec pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.65%. See more information on Stantec dividends here
What is Stantec’s EPS estimate?
Stantec’s EPS estimate is 0.94.
How many shares outstanding does Stantec have?
Stantec has 114,066,990 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stantec’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stantec reported an EPS of $0.908 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.888. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.495%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stantec?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in STN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Stantec Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$117.56 (35.97% Upside)
$117.56 (35.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
STN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $511.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stantec
Stantec Inc. provides engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. It also offers structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulics engineering services; transportation advisory, planning and analytics, transport engineering, and technical design; paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors; environmental and infrastructure services; and environmental and cultural resource compliance services. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
STN Company Deck
STN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong financial and operational achievements for FY2025: double-digit revenue growth, record margins, significant cash flow improvement, backlog at all-time highs, and explicit 2026 targets that indicate continued momentum. Most business units—particularly Water, Buildings (Page acquisition), Global and Energy & Resources—delivered meaningful growth. Management also articulated a pragmatic AI strategy tied to revenue opportunities and efficiency gains. The primary challenges discussed were localized softness in Environmental Services and a muted Infrastructure year in 2025, potential timing/valuation friction in the M&A market due to recent public-market valuation resets, and a possible tougher Q1 comparison in Canada. Overall, the positives (strong growth, margin expansion, cash generation, backlog, and clear guidance) substantially outweigh the moderate and manageable headwinds.View all STN earnings summariesSTN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$117.56
▲(35.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.31% Insiders
4.54% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
82.99% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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