Stella-Jones Inc (TSE:SJ)
TSX:SJ
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SJ Stock Chart & Stats
C$83.71
-C$2.65(-3.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$83.71
-C$2.65(-3.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$66.25 - C$101.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume117.09K
Average Volume (3M)95.11K
Market Cap
C$4.61B
Enterprise ValueC$6.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$44.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.0
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
1.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.91
Shares Outstanding54,605,793
10 Day Avg. Volume96,619
30 Day Avg. Volume95,114
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.84
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.35
P/FCF Ratio10.37
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$97.25Price Target Upside16.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$3.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And MarginsStella-Jones reported robust 2025 operating (~14.1%) and net (~9.7%) margins with mid‑teens ROE historically. Consistently healthy margins provide durable cash generation, support reinvestment and returns, and create a buffer versus cyclical revenue swings over months.
Improved Cash Generation And Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow jumped to $557M and free cash flow to $454M in 2025 after prior weakness. Sustained FCF strengthens the firm's ability to fund capex, maintain treatment capacity, pay dividends or reduce debt, improving long‑term financial flexibility.
Structural Demand From Infrastructure End MarketsStella-Jones supplies long‑life treated ties and poles to railroads, utilities and telecoms where repeat maintenance and replacement create steady, non‑discretionary demand. This infrastructure orientation gives predictable baseline volumes and less cyclicality than pure residential lumber.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage And Higher Debt LoadTotal debt rose materially through 2025 and debt/equity near 0.92 reduces balance sheet flexibility. Higher leverage increases interest and refinancing risk, amplifies earnings volatility in downturns, and constrains strategic options like M&A or aggressive capex over the next several quarters.
2025 Revenue DeclineAn 8.6% revenue drop in 2025 interrupts prior top‑line growth and may reflect demand, pricing or mix pressures. If revenue softness persists, the company could face margin erosion and reduced scale economics, complicating efforts to deleverage or sustain investment plans over coming quarters.
Volatile Cash Flow And Working Capital SwingsCash flow volatility—very weak OCF and negative FCF in 2023 versus strong 2025 FCF—indicates swings from working capital or capex timing. Such variability complicates capital allocation, raises reliance on external funding in weak periods, and increases execution risk for multi‑year projects.
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SJ FAQ
What was Stella-Jones Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stella-Jones Inc lowest stock price was C$66.25 and its highest was C$101.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Stella-Jones Inc’s market cap?
Stella-Jones Inc’s market cap is C$4.61B.
When is Stella-Jones Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stella-Jones Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Stella-Jones Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Stella-Jones Inc released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported C$0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.011 by -C$0.101.
Is Stella-Jones Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stella-Jones Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stella-Jones Inc pay dividends?
Stella-Jones Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on Stella-Jones Inc dividends here
What is Stella-Jones Inc’s EPS estimate?
Stella-Jones Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.2.
How many shares outstanding does Stella-Jones Inc have?
Stella-Jones Inc has 54,605,793 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stella-Jones Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stella-Jones Inc reported an EPS of C$0.91 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.011. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.013%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stella-Jones Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:SJ
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Stella-Jones Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$97.25 (16.17% Upside)
C$97.25 (16.17% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$8.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stella-Jones Inc
Stella-Jones Inc. produces and markets pressure-treated wood products in Canada and the United States. It offers railway ties and timbers for railroad operators; and wood utility poles for electrical utilities and telecommunication companies. The company also provides residential lumber and accessories to retailers for outdoor applications; industrial products, including bridge and crossing timbers, foundation and marine piling, construction timbers, crane mats, fence posts, and highway guardrail posts; and coal tar-based products. In addition, company manufactures wood preservative and creosote. Stella-Jones Inc. was incorporation in 1992 and is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
SJ Company Deck
SJ Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a balanced view with strong sales growth, strategic acquisitions, and robust cash generation being offset by challenges in railway ties volumes and spot market pricing. The company remains optimistic about its strategic initiatives and long-term growth trajectory.View all TSE:SJ earnings summariesSJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$97.25
▲(16.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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