AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.ATRL.TOTOP PICKJun 17, 2016Stock 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)
People hated this, because previous management got into trouble with questionable, ethical things they did. People are starting to warm up to it now. Current management is fabulous and business is rolling in. He likes it, especially now, because it will be one of the main beneficiaries of the Trudeau government increasing infrastructure spending. They are also a highly on un-leveraged company, and will be making some acquisitions. Dividend yield of 2.02%.