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John KimSNC-Lavalin Group Inc.ATRL.TOWATCHSep 25, 2019

They got a reprieve when there was a large shareholder who injected cash. The engineering world is still going through some strife and of course there is the political issues around them. He would wait and see what the litigation will hold.
$19.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$81.71

As of May 27, 2026. Market Open.

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All engineering firms are down over 20%. They are perceived to be pressured by AI taking over their business. ATRL has ouperforned the others, because they have nuclear exposure and growth.

TOP PICK

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)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 31/24, Up 13%)

It is an uptrend but he recently sold two weeks ago because it was overbought and there may be a pullback. It is fine for the longer term investor.

TOP PICK

They changed their name, improved productivity and cash flow. They trade at a discount to the group. They have a major nuclear plant projects and many engineering projects in China. People are considering nuclear positively again that will benefit ATRL.

(Analysts’ price target is $68.25)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 31/24, Down 9%)

Has sold shares. Didn't earn enough returns. Sold at $50. Chart not looking good. 

BUY

He bought it in the 20's. IT is still trading at a reasonable price/growth so it is a good opportunity to buy.

COMMENT
It is now called Atkinsrealis group.

It is going through a turn around recently and de-leveraging the balance sheets. Nuclear energy reactors is a pretty exciting part of the business. He prefers WSP with its M&A activity and design component.

TOP PICK

A lot of action's already happened on this stock. He bought on the breakout, and now there's consolidation. Chart's looking positive, likes the formation, though you may have to live through a bit more consolidation. Yield is 0.1%.

(Analysts’ price target is $66.92)
BUY

Strong performer over the year. Execution should continue. Got rid of legacy contracts. Strong in civil engineering and nuclear. Could see large growth from nuclear especially, if projects continue to be built.

BUY

Strength in stock price lately. Highly ranked in technical analysis. Owns shares in company, and would recommend buying. Sector out performing with increase in infrastructure spending. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 18/23, Up 5%)

He's done 2 legs so far. That's how you should approach a stock, not all in all at once. In an uptrend, resistance coming up. Generally, you don't argue with an uptrend.

TOP PICK

Currently in "up trend". Consolidating higher. Large swings good for investors. Will continue to own, and buy more. 

DON'T BUY

Well diversified geographically in Canada and beyond and in end markets. Strong balance sheet, but profits are below the market average. (Will change company name and ticker.)

COMMENT

It has done very well and is well poised for the next five years. It has changed its name and has a new ticker symbol.

COMMENT

Have they atoned for their bribery sins and reformed? It's a different company now, out of the energy business and run by different people. He needs to look at this closely. It nearly didn't survive its corporate misconduct.