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Stantec Inc (STN)

Stantec Inc (STN) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/04/2025: STN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $94.28

1 Year Target Price $94.28

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$94.28 Target price
52w Low $72.82
Current$94.99
52w High $114.52

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.06%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.85B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.35
1Y Target Price 94.28
Price to earnings Ratio 31.35
1Y Target Price 94.28
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 0.92
52 Weeks Range 72.82 - 114.52
Updated Date 12/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 72.82 - 114.52
Updated Date 12/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.92%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.03

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When After Market
Estimate 1.53
Actual 1.53

Profitability

Profit Margin 7.63%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.66%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.42%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.22%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.35
Forward PE 22.08
Enterprise Value 12588792281
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71
Enterprise Value 12588792281
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.2
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.51
Shares Outstanding 114066995
Shares Floating 113713387
Shares Outstanding 114066995
Shares Floating 113713387
Percent Insiders 0.09
Percent Institutions 74.08

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Stantec Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 as a one-person engineering firm in Edmonton, Alberta. Initially focused on municipal engineering, it grew through acquisitions and expanded its services globally, becoming a diversified design and consulting firm.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Infrastructure: Provides planning, design, and project management services for transportation, water, and community development infrastructure.
  • Buildings: Offers architectural design, engineering, and project management services for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
  • Energy & Resources: Delivers consulting and engineering solutions to the energy, mining, and industrial sectors.
  • Environmental Services: Provides environmental consulting, assessment, remediation, and management services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Gord Johnston is the President and CEO. The company operates with a matrix organizational structure, dividing resources across business units and geographic regions. A board of directors governs Stantec Inc.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Engineering Design Services: Provides comprehensive engineering design for infrastructure projects. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly but Stantec is a significant player. Competitors include AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, and WSP Global.
  • Environmental Consulting: Offers environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance services. Market share varies by region and specific service. Competitors include Tetra Tech, ERM, and Wood.
  • Project Management: Provides project management services for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Market share is competitive. Competitors include Jacobs, AECOM, and Hill International.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The engineering and environmental consulting industry is driven by infrastructure spending, environmental regulations, and economic growth. The market is competitive and fragmented, with both large multinational firms and smaller regional players.

Positioning

Stantec is positioned as a global provider of integrated design and consulting services. Its competitive advantages include a diversified service portfolio, a strong reputation for quality, and a global presence.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global engineering services market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Stantec is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, focusing on key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and environment.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified service offerings
  • Global presence
  • Strong reputation for quality
  • Experienced workforce
  • Long-standing client relationships

Weaknesses

  • Project delays
  • High employee turnover in some regions
  • Integration challenges following acquisitions
  • Susceptibility to economic downturns in specific sectors or geographies.

Opportunities

  • Increased infrastructure spending
  • Growing demand for environmental services
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Adoption of digital technologies
  • Organic growth and strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Economic recessions
  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Project risks
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ACM
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  • WSPGF

Competitive Landscape

Stantec faces competition from large multinational firms and smaller regional players. Its strengths include its diversified service offerings, global presence, and strong reputation. Weaknesses include potential project delays and high employee turnover in some regions.

Major Acquisitions

MWH Global

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 793
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded water resources expertise and geographic reach, particularly in the US and UK.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Stantec has experienced consistent growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. Their revenue has increased steadily over the past decade.

Future Projections: Analyst projections indicate continued growth for Stantec, driven by infrastructure spending and environmental concerns. Specific growth estimates should be obtained from reputable financial analysis sources.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings and geographic reach, and investments in digital technologies to improve efficiency and project delivery.

Summary

Stantec is a strong, globally diversified company with a history of growth through acquisitions and organic expansion. Its diversified service offerings and global presence position it well to capitalize on infrastructure spending and environmental concerns. Stantec must manage project risks, high employee turnover, and economic downturns to maintain its competitive edge. Continuous strategic initiatives, and careful monitoring of cybersecurity threats are critical.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Stantec Inc. Investor Relations, Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on available information and analyst estimates. It is not financial advice. Market conditions can change.

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About Stantec Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Edmonton, AB, Canada
IPO Launch date 2005-08-05
President, CEO & Director Mr. Gordon Allan Johnston P.Eng.
Sector Industrials
Industry Engineering & Construction
Full time employees 34000
Full time employees 34000

Stantec Inc. provides professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company offers evaluation, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions; solutions for sustainable water resources, planning, management, and infrastructure; environmental services; integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning solutions for buildings; and energy and resources solutions. It also provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. In addition, the company offers planning and design services to clients in residential, logistics, retail, infrastructure, energy, higher education, and urban regeneration sectors; architectural and interior design, and planning services in the science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. Further, the company involved in the planning, design, construction administration, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation 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.