AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.ATRL.TOTOP PICKDec 02, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 09, 2026. Market Open.
Doesn't agree that AI is going to ruin construction businesses. The design portion of projects may be streamlined through AI, such as accelerating gathering data, but the fundamental narrative doesn't change. The Build Canada projects must be good for construction companies.
Not a sector he'd play, but it's OK at these levels.
Tremendous run, and now some engineering firms are under pressure. A laggard. You want to own things people really care about, and he's been very selective and carving out underperformers.
Midterm election years tend to have weakness in June, July, August. We'll see. Market breadth is not ideal right now. Look for better opportunities.
Very strong portfolio of engineering and design and consulting. Plays into infrastructure, energy, and environment. Focus on nuclear will be important, with 15% of revenue coming from there. If Hwy 407 were sold at a good price, would be a catalyst to create value (but he wouldn't buy something just because there might be a deal down the road). Yield is 0.1%.
(Analysts’ price target is $70.31)
Doesn’t want to go to energy right now because he is still a little uncertain about price. Acquired an E&C energy related company this summer, so they are now about 15%-20% energy related, but it is infrastructure. These are big long construction projects to be built out as new development in energy. He thinks you can make the argument that asset value is still in the $60’s and probably in the spring they announce the sale of the #407 for something like $3.2 billion, which is $20 a share in cash. Yield of 2.34%.