Stantec (STNN) AI Stock Analysis

Stantec

(BMV:STNN)

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Positive Factors

Record backlog supports multi-month revenue visibilityThe record backlog provides substantial visibility into future billable work and supports revenue conversion over the next several quarters. Organic backlog growth and strength in Global and Water also indicate broad demand rather than dependence on one market.

Negative Factors

Recent growth is slowing and Infrastructure organic growth was flatThe sharp multi-year expansion has not translated into comparable recent growth, creating greater reliance on acquisitions and future project ramps. Flat Infrastructure organic growth also signals that timing and demand conversion could weigh on growth if delays persist.

Stantec (STNN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap: MXN 8.13B
Dividend Yield: 1.02%
Average Volume (3M): ―
Price to Earnings (P/E): 22.8
Beta (1Y): 0.05
Revenue Growth: 1.09%
EPS Growth: 6.54%
Country: Mexico
Employees: 34,000
Sector: Industrials
Sector Strength: 63
Industry: Engineering & Construction

Stantec Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Stantec Inc. operates as a prominent global professional services firm, offering comprehensive consulting in engineering, architecture, and environmental domains. The company specializes in infrastructure and facilities, serving clients across Canada...

Stantec Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 11, 2026(Q2-2026)|% Change Since:0.00%|Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026

Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call emphasized robust top-line growth (net revenue +~11.5%), material margin expansion (adjusted EBITDA margin 18.7%, +90 bps YoY), record backlog ($9.2B, +17.5% YoY), strong adjusted EPS (+18.4%) and several large project wins and strategic acquisitions. Management acknowledged near-term timing-related softness in U.S. organic growth, working-capital/headcount impacts and a valuation gap affecting some M&A opportunities, but expects organic acceleration in H2, supported by backlog and the Page integration. On balance the positive operational and financial momentum substantially outweighs the highlighted near-term execution and working-capital challenges.

Positive Updates

Revenue Growth

Net revenue of $1.8 billion in Q2 2026, up ~11.5% year-over-year (management cited 'almost 12%'); driven by ~3.7% organic growth and ~7.1% acquisition growth (primarily Page). Gross revenue was $2.2 billion.

Negative Updates

U.S. Organic Softness and Project Timing Delays in Q2

Some U.S. segments experienced slower-than-expected organic growth in Q2 due to timing issues: several projects wrapped as scheduled while awarded work was slower to ramp (e.g., a Navy program, a large electrical utility project, and a public transit project). This contributed to weaker Q2 organic growth in the U.S. and softer organic backlog trends in the quarter.

Company Guidance

Stantec reiterated full-year targets while tightening its margin range: it now expects net revenue growth of 8.5%–11.5% (overall organic growth in the mid-single-digit range), adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.8%–18.3% and adjusted EPS growth of 15%–18%; by segment, U.S. organic growth is expected in the mid-single-digits, Canada mid-single-digits and Global high-single-digits (with Page converting from acquisition to organic in Q3). Those targets are backed by Q2 results of gross revenue $2.2B and net revenue $1.8B (+11.5% YoY: +3.7% organic, +7.1% acquisition), a record Q2 adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.7% (+90 bps YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.61 (+18.4%), project margins of 54.5% (+30 bps), trailing‑12‑month EBITDA margin of 18% (+80 bps), a record backlog of $9.2B (+17.5% YoY, ~13 months of work, +7% organic; Global backlog ~+25%, Water backlog >+10% organic), YTD operating cash flow of $116M, the July acquisition of 200‑person Niche in Australia, a Q2 NCIB repurchase of ~1.7M shares (~1.5%) for ~$175M, net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 1.3x (target 1–2x) and DSO of 75 days.

Stantec Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

Financial Indicators

MX:STNN against its peers
Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
Sector *	63Neutral	$10.79B	15.43	7.44%	2.01%	2.89%	-14.66%

* Industrials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

MX:STNN and its peers over the selected period
Show on chart	Ticker	Company Name	Price	Change	% Change
	MX:STNN	Stantec	1235.00	40.08	3.35%

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