Stantec's accelerating revenue growth, up 23.4% in 2026Q2, is fueled by a record $8.6B backlog and strong demand in North American public infrastructure, with gross margins spiking to 54.5% from 39.6% sequentially, suggesting improved project mix and pricing power.
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Revenue growth accelerated to 23.4% in 2026Q2 with gross margin expanding to 54.5% from 39.6% in Q1, though this spike appears anomalous versus the 37-44% historical range.
Stantec's board authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to 2% of outstanding shares, signaling confidence in the company's value and potentially boosting EPS.
Q1 2026 results showed 9.1% revenue growth and 14.6% adjusted net income increase, with healthy project margins of 54.0%, demonstrating robust operational performance.
Stantec was selected for a key Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project phase, highlighting its positioning in high-value government infrastructure work.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 12, 2026 | $1.16+0.9% vs $1.15 | $1.3B-2.8% vs $1.3B |
Q2 2026 May 13, 2026 | $0.97+2.1% vs $0.95 | $1.2B-1.3% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.90+3.4% vs $0.87 | $1.2B-0.2% vs $1.2B |
Q4 2025 Nov 13, 2025 | $1.11+0.0% vs $1.11 | $1.5B-7.0% vs $1.7B |
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX,NYSE: STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on Thursday, November 12, 2026. On Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM Alberta Time (8:00 AM Eastern Time), Susan Reisbord, president and chief executive officer, and Vito Culmone, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss the Company's performance.
Stantec Inc. (NYSE: STN - Get Free Report) (TSE: STN) has been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the seven research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Stantec Inc. (STN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74.34 | $8.48B | 23.59 | 8.5% | 6.23% | 15.26% | 0.84% | |
| $40.29 | $10.46B | 24.00 | 4.69% | 8.6% | 23.76% | 0.6% | |
| $18.86 | $3.41B | -56.53 | -4.77% | -2.6% | -6.74% | 1.49% | |
| $148.90 | $17.58B | 52.96 | 4.6% | 2.35% | 8.51% | 0.86% | |
| $37.17 | $4.71B | 10.60 | 0.57% | 5.65% | 27.13% | 1.75% | |
| $207.52 | $6.23B | 19.12 | 17.95% | 4.79% | 18.05% | — |
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Stantec Inc. (STN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Stantec Inc. (STN) reported $8.14B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 6909% more than the $116.1M of fiscal year 1996.
Stantec Inc. (STN) grew revenue by 11.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Stantec Inc. (STN) earned $505.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.2% net margin).
Yes. Stantec Inc. (STN) pays a dividend that yields 0.84% at the current price, a small yield.
Stantec Inc. (STN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Stantec Inc. (STN) generated $665.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
