Stantec (NYSE:STN) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Stantec (NYSE:STN) (TSE:STN) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.370-4.490 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 4.430. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.1 billion-$5.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.1 billion.

Stantec Stock Performance

Shares of STN stock opened at $73.82 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion, a PE ratio of 23.00 and a beta of 0.99. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $70.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $81.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 1.35. Stantec has a one year low of $66.26 and a one year high of $114.51.

Stantec (NYSE:STN) (TSE:STN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The business services provider reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.26 billion. Stantec had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 19.86%. Stantec has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.370-4.490 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Stantec will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Stantec Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 29th will be given a dividend of $0.245 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 29th. This represents a $0.98 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Stantec’s dividend payout ratio is 22.12%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on STN. Wall Street Zen downgraded Stantec from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 13th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Stantec in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research lowered Stantec from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings cut Stantec from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, ATB Cormark Capital Markets raised shares of Stantec from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Stantec presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $175.00.

Stantec News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Stantec this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stantec reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, ahead of the $1.15 analyst consensus and up from $0.98 a year earlier. The company also highlighted margin expansion and raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook, supporting the outlook for improved operating profitability. Stantec delivers strong second quarter 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $5.1 billion to $5.2 billion and forecast EPS of $4.37 to $4.49, broadly consistent with analyst expectations. The raised EBITDA outlook indicates confidence in cost control and continued margin improvement. Stantec 2026 Q2 results presentation
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.245 per share, payable October 15 to shareholders of record September 29. The dividend provides ongoing shareholder returns and represents an annualized yield of roughly 1.3%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Stantec’s second-quarter revenue was $1.25 billion, slightly below the $1.26 billion consensus estimate. The small miss may explain the cautious market reaction despite the earnings beat. Stantec surpasses Q2 earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: The results did not deliver a clear top-line beat, leaving investors focused on whether margin gains and the higher EBITDA outlook can offset slower-than-expected revenue growth. Stantec trades at approximately 23 times earnings, which may increase sensitivity to execution and guidance changes.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stantec

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Virtus Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Stantec during the third quarter valued at approximately $108,000. Vise Technologies Inc. purchased a new stake in Stantec in the 3rd quarter valued at $207,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in Stantec by 2,980.0% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $217,000 after buying an additional 1,937 shares during the last quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC bought a new position in Stantec during the 2nd quarter valued at $143,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in Stantec during the 2nd quarter valued at $201,000. 63.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.