Research Analysts Set Expectations for Stantec Q1 Earnings

Stantec Inc. (NYSE:STN - Free Report) TSE: STN - Raymond James lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Stantec in a research note issued on Tuesday, January 21st. Raymond James analyst F. Bastien now expects that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $0.71 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.74. The consensus estimate for Stantec's current full-year earnings is $3.07 per share. Raymond James also issued estimates for Stantec's Q3 2025 earnings at $1.00 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.39 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.85 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.04 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $4.04 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on STN. Canaccord Genuity Group raised shares of Stantec from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. StockNews.com upgraded Stantec from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, November 16th. Scotiabank started coverage on Stantec in a research note on Friday, October 25th. They issued a "sector outperform" rating on the stock. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group upgraded Stantec from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Stantec Stock Up 2.3 %

STN traded up $1.81 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $80.03. 118,975 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 108,537. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a current ratio of 1.42. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $81.40 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $82.19. Stantec has a twelve month low of $74.98 and a twelve month high of $88.42. The stock has a market cap of $9.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.38 and a beta of 1.01.

Stantec (NYSE:STN - Get Free Report) TSE: STN last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The business services provider reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. Stantec had a return on equity of 16.57% and a net margin of 4.78%. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.85 earnings per share.

Stantec Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st were given a dividend of $0.155 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from Stantec's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. This represents a $0.62 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.77%. Stantec's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.36%.

Institutional Trading of Stantec

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Stantec during the second quarter worth $71,000. Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in Stantec by 802.8% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 975 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $81,000 after acquiring an additional 867 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Stantec by 12.4% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,166 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $103,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares in the last quarter. US Bancorp DE boosted its holdings in Stantec by 30.3% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 2,122 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $171,000 after purchasing an additional 493 shares during the period. Finally, First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Stantec during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $211,000. 63.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Stantec Company Profile

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. It 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.