Stantec (NYSE:STN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS

Stantec (NYSE:STN) (TSE:STN) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The business services provider reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.01, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $1.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.26 billion. Stantec had a return on equity of 19.37% and a net margin of 5.92%. Stantec updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.370-4.490 EPS.

Stantec Trading Down 1.9%

STN stock opened at $72.82 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Stantec has a twelve month low of $66.26 and a twelve month high of $114.51. The company has a market cap of $8.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.19 and a beta of 0.99. The business has a fifty day moving average of $70.43 and a 200-day moving average of $82.18.

Stantec Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 29th will be paid a $0.245 dividend. This represents a $0.98 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 29th. Stantec’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.12%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

STN has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Stantec from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 13th. ATB Cormark Capital Markets upgraded Stantec from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Zacks Research lowered Stantec from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Stantec in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Stantec from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $175.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STN. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in shares of Stantec by 264.9% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 343 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 249 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its position in shares of Stantec by 423.7% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 508 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 411 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in shares of Stantec during the fourth quarter worth $63,000. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Stantec in the third quarter valued at about $89,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Stantec during the fourth quarter worth about $86,000. 63.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Stantec News

Here are the key news stories impacting Stantec this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stantec reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.16, ahead of the $1.15 consensus estimate and up from $0.98 a year earlier. The company also highlighted expanded margins and a higher adjusted EBITDA outlook for 2026, suggesting improved profitability. Stantec Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $5.1 billion to $5.2 billion and raised its adjusted EBITDA outlook. The combination of steady growth expectations and stronger profitability is constructive for the stock. Stantec Delivers Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Stantec declared a quarterly dividend of $0.245 per share, payable October 15 to shareholders of record September 29. The dividend represents an annualized payout of about $0.98 per share and a yield near 1.3%, providing continued shareholder income.
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $4.37 to $4.49 has a midpoint of $4.43, essentially matching analysts’ consensus estimate. This reduces the likelihood of a major forecast-driven re-rating but confirms that management remains on track.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue was $1.25 billion, slightly below the $1.26 billion analyst estimate. The modest top-line miss may limit the upside reaction despite the earnings beat. Stantec Quarterly Results

About Stantec

Stantec is a global design and consulting firm offering professional services in engineering, architecture, and environmental sciences. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver solutions spanning infrastructure, water, energy and resources, and community development. Through an integrated approach, Stantec manages projects from initial planning and conceptual design through construction and commissioning, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

The firm’s service portfolio includes civil infrastructure design, building systems engineering, environmental assessments, and project management.