Have you been paying attention to shares of Stantec (STN) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 16% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $101.81 in the previous session. Stantec has gained 29.1% since the start of the year compared to the 4.8% move for the Zacks Business Services sector and the 0.1% return for the Zacks Consulting Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earni ...

EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE: STN Stantec Inc. (“Stantec”), a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting, held its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 15, 2025. A total of 88,159,157 shares (77.29% of outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy. The complete voting results from the Meeting are as follows: 1. Election of Directors The Board of Directors of Stantec set the number of ...

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Stantec (STN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this engineering firm would post earnings of $0.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.79, delivering a surprise of 14.49%.Over the last four quarters, the company h ...

Core Insights - Stantec reported a strong first quarter for 2025, with net revenue increasing by 13.3% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, driven by both organic growth of 5.9% and acquisition growth of 3.2% [3][6][11] - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $252.3 million, reflecting a 19.1% increase, and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.2%, which is a 70 basis point improvement compared to the same quarter in 2024 [3][6][11] - Stantec's backlog reached a record high of $7.9 billion, up 12.8% year-over-year, indicating strong future revenue potential [4][6][11] Financial Performance - Net income for Q1 2025 increased by 29.8% to $100.1 million, with diluted EPS rising by 29.4% to $0.88 [11][12] - Adjusted net income grew by 28.9% to $132.8 million, achieving 8.6% of net revenue, an increase of 110 basis points [11][12] - Operating cash flows increased significantly by 135.8% to $100.7 million, demonstrating strong cash flow generation [11] Growth Strategy - Stantec reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, targeting net revenue growth of 7% to 10%, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be between 16.7% and 17.3% [5][8][9] - The company is optimistic about organic growth in both the US and Canada, expecting mid- to high-single-digit growth driven by a robust backlog [8][10] - Stantec has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Page and Ryan Hanley, which will enhance its capabilities and expand its workforce by over 1,500 team members [4][6][15] Market Position - The acquisition of Page, a 1,400-person architecture and engineering firm, positions Stantec to become the second largest architecture firm in the US, enhancing its expertise in advanced manufacturing and healthcare [4][6][11] - The acquisition of Ryan Hanley strengthens Stantec's presence in the Irish water sector, further diversifying its service offerings [15] Segment Performance - In Q1 2025, net revenue by region showed strong performance, with Canada achieving 12.2% organic growth, the US growing by 2.4%, and Global operations increasing by 7.5% [13] - The project margin increased to 54.3%, reflecting solid project execution and effective cost management [11][12] Future Outlook - Stantec anticipates continued strong demand and operational performance, with a focus on maintaining high project margins and effective cost management strategies [9][10] - The company expects adjusted EPS growth of 16% to 19% compared to 2024, indicating confidence in its financial trajectory [10]

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EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of Mississauga to lead detailed design and contract administration on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor, which includes more than 7 kilometres of bus rapid transit (BRT) with 8 stops. Led by the City of Mississauga, the Dundas BRT Mississauga East segment has an estimated project budget of C$580 million, which includ ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Stantec (STN) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 6.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $90.29 in the previous session. Stantec has gained 14.6% since the start of the year compared to the -1.2% move for the Zacks Business Services sector and the -6.5% return for the Zacks Consulting Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings ...

EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a high-volume water station—with the goal of providing cleaner, more reliable drinking water for the community. Stantec will also provide engineering services during construction for the treatment facility at Vancouver’s Wat ...

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