
TSE:STN
This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts express a generally positive outlook on Stantec Inc (STN-T), emphasizing its ability to leverage AI technology rather than being replaced by it. They note that the company's recent securing of a contract for upgrading water and wastewater infrastructure positions it well for future growth, predicting a 10% rise in both profits and dividends. With a solid yield of 0.65% and a significant growth expectation, the stock is seen as a good entry point. Comparisons with WSP indicate that both firms are well-managed and strongly positioned in the infrastructure spending cycle, but STN may have more growth potential given its smaller size. Overall, large established companies like Stantec are favored for their safety and stability amid economic uncertainty.
Stantec Inc (STN) stock was up 12.11% in the period; 23.03% YTD and 28.54% for one year.
On February 22, 2023, strong results for the year ended December 31, 2022, were announced: net revenue at $4.46 billion was up 22.6% over the prior year; Net income at $247 million ($2.22 per diluted share) was up 23% and adjusted EBITDA at $723.9 million was up 26%. Management remains very optimistic that a strong multi-year cycle is ahead.
In the US, significant federal funding is starting to be dispersed from a variety of Federal Acts such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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STN has staged a nice recovery, and we like it.
ARE's recent results were good, but it has had fixed-price contract issues in the past, and it is much smaller than the other two.
WSP has executed well, has a strong backlog, made good acquisitions and has a global presence.
We also like its recent forays into ESG consulting.
WSP would be our choice, even at a more expensive valuation.
We think $168 to $170 would be an attractive range.
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Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. US stimulus to aid growth. Expensive valuation. Strong backlog in less cyclical segments. Attractive mining acquisitions in Australia. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Robust growing backlog. Improving fundamentals. Solid growth expected for 2022. Valuations reverted to long-term average. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Has had a solid recovery and the momentum has improved with fundamentals. Expectations for next year’s revenues and earnings growth are solid. There is a lack of revenue growth recently, but its profit margins are increasing. Believes the company can continue to increase in value. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
A lot of the construction/engineering names look really strong. Beautiful chart. Making new highs, so we're not in a bear market. Continues to like this name.