Brokers Issue Forecasts for Stantec's Q3 Earnings (NYSE:STN)

Key Points

• Analysts from Stifel Canada have revised their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimate for Stantec down to $1.07, reduced from $1.12, while the consensus for the full-year earnings stands at $3.05 per share.
• Stantec is set to pay a $0.1635 quarterly dividend on October 15th, which is an increase from the previous dividend of $0.16, reflecting a 0.6% yield and a payout ratio of 24.09%.
• Despite recent earnings figures meeting expectations, Stantec's revenue fell short of projections, coming in at $1.17 billion compared to the expected $1.64 billion.

Stantec Inc. (NYSE:STN - Free Report) TSE: STN - Stock analysts at Stifel Canada reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Stantec in a research note issued on Thursday, August 14th. Stifel Canada analyst I. Gillies now forecasts that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.07 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.12. The consensus estimate for Stantec's current full-year earnings is $3.05 per share.

Stantec (NYSE:STN - Get Free Report) TSE: STN last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 13th. The business services provider reported $0.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.98. The business had revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.64 billion. Stantec had a net margin of 5.62% and a return on equity of 19.03%. Stantec has set its FY 2025 guidance at 3.784-3.880 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also commented on STN. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Stantec from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Stantec in a research report on Friday, May 16th. TD Securities reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Stantec in a research note on Friday, May 16th. Scotiabank restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Stantec in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Finally, CIBC reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Stantec in a report on Friday, July 18th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Buy".

Stantec Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of STN traded up $1.6540 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $107.6640. 42,815 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 173,839. The company has a market cap of $12.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.29 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $108.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $95.13. Stantec has a 12-month low of $73.18 and a 12-month high of $113.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.44, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Stantec Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 29th will be issued a $0.1635 dividend. This is a boost from Stantec's previous quarterly dividend of $0.16. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 29th. This represents a $0.65 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Stantec's payout ratio is presently 24.09%.

Institutional Trading of Stantec

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Canopy Partners LLC lifted its position in Stantec by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. Canopy Partners LLC now owns 2,876 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $313,000 after purchasing an additional 104 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Stantec by 15.2% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,361 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $148,000 after buying an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Mariner LLC lifted its holdings in Stantec by 4.2% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 4,880 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $383,000 after buying an additional 195 shares during the period. Pembroke Management LTD boosted its stake in Stantec by 3.4% in the first quarter. Pembroke Management LTD now owns 6,933 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $574,000 after acquiring an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Stantec by 37.6% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 874 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.86% of the company's stock.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc provides professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It offers evaluation, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions; solutions for sustainable water resources, planning, management, and infrastructure; environmental services; integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning solutions for buildings; and energy and resources solutions.