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Stantec (STN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this engineering firm would post earnings of $0.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.79, delivering a surprise of 14.49%.Over the last four quarters, the company h ...

Exhibit 99.2 - Stantec Inc.'s Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) | | | March 31, | December 31, | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 2025 | 2024 | | (In millions of Canadian dollars) | Notes | $ | $ | | ASSETS | | | | | Current | | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | | 254.0 | 228.5 | | Trade and other receivables | 4 | 1,194.3 | 1,323.8 | | Unbilled receivables | | 789.2 | 724.5 | | Contract assets | | 127.3 | ...

Core Insights - Stantec reported a strong first quarter for 2025, with net revenue increasing by 13.3% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, driven by both organic growth of 5.9% and acquisition growth of 3.2% [3][6][11] - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $252.3 million, reflecting a 19.1% increase, and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.2%, which is a 70 basis point improvement compared to the same quarter in 2024 [3][6][11] - Stantec's backlog reached a record high of $7.9 billion, up 12.8% year-over-year, indicating strong future revenue potential [4][6][11] Financial Performance - Net income for Q1 2025 increased by 29.8% to $100.1 million, with diluted EPS rising by 29.4% to $0.88 [11][12] - Adjusted net income grew by 28.9% to $132.8 million, achieving 8.6% of net revenue, an increase of 110 basis points [11][12] - Operating cash flows increased significantly by 135.8% to $100.7 million, demonstrating strong cash flow generation [11] Growth Strategy - Stantec reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, targeting net revenue growth of 7% to 10%, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be between 16.7% and 17.3% [5][8][9] - The company is optimistic about organic growth in both the US and Canada, expecting mid- to high-single-digit growth driven by a robust backlog [8][10] - Stantec has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Page and Ryan Hanley, which will enhance its capabilities and expand its workforce by over 1,500 team members [4][6][15] Market Position - The acquisition of Page, a 1,400-person architecture and engineering firm, positions Stantec to become the second largest architecture firm in the US, enhancing its expertise in advanced manufacturing and healthcare [4][6][11] - The acquisition of Ryan Hanley strengthens Stantec's presence in the Irish water sector, further diversifying its service offerings [15] Segment Performance - In Q1 2025, net revenue by region showed strong performance, with Canada achieving 12.2% organic growth, the US growing by 2.4%, and Global operations increasing by 7.5% [13] - The project margin increased to 54.3%, reflecting solid project execution and effective cost management [11][12] Future Outlook - Stantec anticipates continued strong demand and operational performance, with a focus on maintaining high project margins and effective cost management strategies [9][10] - The company expects adjusted EPS growth of 16% to 19% compared to 2024, indicating confidence in its financial trajectory [10]

Core Viewpoint - Growth stocks are appealing due to their potential for above-average financial growth, but identifying strong candidates can be challenging due to associated risks and volatility [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Stantec (STN) is highlighted as a promising growth stock, supported by a favorable Growth Score and a top Zacks Rank [2] - The company has a historical EPS growth rate of 18.1%, with projected EPS growth of 15.7% this year, significantly outperforming the industry average of 3.9% [4] Group 2: Financial Metrics - Stantec's year-over-year cash flow growth stands at 17.2%, exceeding the industry average of 12.6% [5] - The company's annualized cash flow growth rate over the past 3-5 years is 28.8%, compared to the industry average of 8.3% [6] Group 3: Earnings Estimates - There has been a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions for Stantec, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year increasing by 1.5% over the past month [8] - Stantec has achieved a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Growth Score of A, indicating strong potential for outperformance [10]

Core Insights - Stantec has been selected by the City of Mississauga to lead the design and contract administration for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mississauga East Corridor, which spans over 7 kilometers and includes 8 stops with an estimated project budget of C$580 million [1][3] Group 1: Project Overview - The Dundas BRT will enhance connections to urban light rail and the regional transit network, improving local and regional transit services [2][3] - The project aims to increase service reliability, decrease travel time, and enhance transit ridership and satisfaction, aligning with Metrolinx's 2041 Regional Transportation Plan [3][4] - The design will feature dedicated median bus lanes and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for optimized signal timings, ensuring fast and reliable service [4][5] Group 2: Environmental and Community Impact - Stantec's Water group will collaborate on significant watermain and wastewater main replacements, utilizing trenchless tunneling and open-cut techniques to minimize community disruption [2][6] - The project will incorporate environmentally friendly practices and materials to reduce its carbon footprint [6] Group 3: Company Expertise and Experience - Stantec has extensive experience in BRT projects across North America, including notable projects in the Greater Toronto Area and Calgary [7][8] - The company provides a comprehensive range of services including consulting, design, construction support, and maintenance period administration [6]

Have you been paying attention to shares of Stantec (STN) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 6.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $90.29 in the previous session. Stantec has gained 14.6% since the start of the year compared to the -1.2% move for the Zacks Business Services sector and the -6.5% return for the Zacks Consulting Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings ...

Core Insights - Stantec has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a treatment system for removing PFAS from drinking water, aiming to enhance water quality for the community [1][2] - The treatment facility at Water Station 4 will be capable of treating up to 12.2 million gallons of water per day, marking it as the largest PFAS project in the Northwestern US [2] - The U.S. EPA has mandated that public water utilities reduce PFAS levels by 2029, prompting cities to seek effective treatment solutions, with estimated costs for PFAS treatment reaching approximately $40 billion [3] Company Overview - Stantec is recognized as a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, focusing on addressing significant environmental challenges [8] - The company is actively collaborating with various public water utilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding PFAS [7] Project Details - The City of Vancouver delivers an average of 10.1 billion gallons of drinking water annually to over 270,000 residents, necessitating upgrades to meet new PFAS regulations [5] - Construction of the PFAS treatment facility is set to begin in October 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2028, ahead of the EPA's compliance deadline [6]

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks ...

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Stantec (STN) , which belongs to the Zacks Consulting Services industry.When looking at the last two reports, this engineering firm has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 10.02%, on average, in the last two quarters.For the last reported quarter, Stantec came out with earnings of $0.79 per share vers ...