Stantec Inc. (STN) to Distribute Quarterly Dividend of C$0.24 on October 15th

Stantec Inc. (NYSE:STN) (TSE:STN) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 12th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 29th will be given a dividend of 0.245 per share by the business services provider on Thursday, October 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 29th.

Stantec has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 13 consecutive years. Stantec has a payout ratio of 15.9% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect Stantec to earn $4.80 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.69 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 14.4%.

Stantec Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:STN opened at $73.82 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $70.40 and a 200 day moving average of $81.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The company has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.00 and a beta of 0.99. Stantec has a 52 week low of $66.26 and a 52 week high of $114.51.

Stantec (NYSE:STN) (TSE:STN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The business services provider reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.01. Stantec had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 19.86%. The business had revenue of $1.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.26 billion. Stantec has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.370-4.490 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Stantec will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Stantec

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.

Stantec Company Profile

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.