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Stantec (STN) Stock Price & Analysis

STN Stock Chart & Stats

$72.31$0.02(0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$67.5$70$72.5$753 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$71.95 - $73.07
52-Week Range
$65.35 - $111.80
Previous Close
$72.29
Volume
170.13K
Average Volume (3M)
347.70K
Market Cap
$8.12B
Enterprise Value
$13.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$377.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$2.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.8
Beta
0.63
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.27
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.95%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Record Backlog Supports Multi-month Revenue Visibility

The 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.

Margin Expansion Reflects Improved Project Execution

Higher project and EBITDA margins suggest benefits from stronger project selection, pricing and execution. If sustained, the improvement can support earnings growth even when revenue expansion moderates, while management's tighter margin guidance reinforces operating discipline.

Strong Cash Generation Supports Financial Flexibility

Free cash flow that closely tracks earnings indicates reasonably strong earnings quality and provides funding for acquisitions, debt reduction and shareholder returns. This cash generation gives Stantec flexibility to invest in growth while maintaining its professional-services model.

Bears Say

Recent Growth Is Slowing And Infrastructure Organic Growth Was Flat

The 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.

Meaningful Debt Remains On The Balance Sheet

Leverage is improving but remains material for a project-based services firm. Ongoing debt obligations can limit financial flexibility during weaker project conversion, increase sensitivity to financing costs and compete with acquisitions or shareholder distributions for available cash.

Working-capital Pressure Weakens Cash Conversion Visibility

Higher working-capital investment and elevated receivable days can delay conversion of reported project revenue into cash. If collections or project billing remain slower, cash generation may lag earnings and reduce the funds available for debt reduction, investment or buybacks.

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STN FAQ

What was Stantec’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stantec lowest stock price was $65.35 and its highest was $111.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Stantec’s market cap?
Stantec’s market cap is $8.12B.
When is Stantec’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stantec’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 12, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 11 days.
How were Stantec’s earnings last quarter?
Stantec released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported $1.152 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.133 by $0.019.
Is Stantec overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stantec’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stantec pay dividends?
Stantec pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.173 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.95%. See more information on Stantec dividends here
What is Stantec’s EPS estimate?
Stantec’s EPS estimate is 1.27.
How many shares outstanding does Stantec have?
Stantec has 112,399,704 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stantec’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stantec reported an EPS of $1.152 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.133. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.323%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stantec?
Hedge funds hold Stantec shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Stantec is 71,888,203 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 80.8K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology