Core Viewpoint - Stantec Inc. has shown strong financial performance and growth potential, leading to an upgrade in stock rating by RBC Capital, despite a recent decline in stock price [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - Stantec reported a net revenue of $1.7 billion for Q3 2025, representing an 11.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3][6]. - The adjusted EBITDA for the same quarter rose by 17.8% to $323.4 million, with an EBITDA margin improvement to 19.0% [3][6]. Contract Backlog and Future Outlook - The company's contract backlog increased to $8.4 billion, marking a 14.9% year-over-year rise, indicating a strong pipeline of projects [4][6]. - Stantec has raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance, reflecting positive expectations for the remainder of 2025 [4]. Stock Performance - On November 17, 2025, RBC Capital upgraded Stantec's stock to "Outperform," with a price target increase from C$153 to C$168 [2][6]. - Despite the positive outlook, Stantec's stock price decreased by 6.75% on the same day, closing at $98.76, with a market capitalization of approximately $11.27 billion [5].