Investment Q&A

Q: Sell BCE and buy Stantec. We are heavy in utilities and light on industrials. Good idea? THANKS

Q: hello peter, i bought 100 shares of cnq when I first started investing for myself back in 2002. i bought 100 shares at 45.00, i now have 800 shares with a 650% gain, 21% of my portfolio. i have watched these shares go up and go down. I am thinking of maybee selling half my position, possibly to buy stantec, any thoughts? brenda

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Stantec's (STN) quarterly results seemed pretty solid to me (May 15). Did they meet expectations and do you have any comments on this quarter's report? I'm in for the long haul but would appreciate any comments you have at this point in time.

Thanks very much. Michael

Q: STN - Stantec

5i April 11 comment mentioned "trading a bit unusual" on "relatively low volume.

Today STN dropped down to it's lowest point of the year again on very low volume and during a period when markets in general are fairly positive.

It's been a steady performer since mid 2012. Anything new that could account for the weakness thus far this year?

thanks for all you do

Gord

Q: Hi Peter:
Re: STN
I have a small position in Stantec intending to increase exposure over time at favorable pricing. I'm puzzled by its daily gyrations. One day up 2-3% the next down by a similar amount. For a steady-eddie kind of stock these movements strike me as being rather bizarre. Thoughts?
Thank you and kind regards,
Geoff

Q: While I understand that you really like Stantec(STN), the market has been driving the shares down recently. Because your report on Stantec is somewhat dated could you please provide an analysis on the company in terms of earnings per share for the next 1-2 years, revenue growth, share valuation relative to historical trends, etc. What future catalysts do you see as influencing future share prices. Is there potential for the shares to continue downward to the $54 area where they were trading last October. At that price, they would be trading at about 15 times this year's expected earnings. What is a reasonable valuation for the company shares? As a secondary question how often do you anticipate updating company reports? Thanks.

Q: STN
Hello all:
Stantec, after a big growth spurt from June to December has flattened out the last 3 months. Do you see significant further growth for this company? I know that after significant growth stocks seem to consolidate for a while but just curious what your thoughts are.
Thanks for all your hard work and patience.

Q: Hi:
I am looking to add some quality stocks of medium volatility to my TFSA
Are STN (has gone down recently) and DH good choices ?
I have WTE (West shore terminal) in an investment account,
is it fully valued or could I add some to my TFSA ?
Thanks!

Q: Hi...
What do you think of aecon (are)? Or would you prefer stantec at their current levels as a long term hold?
Thanks

Q: Your views on STN (Stantec) Q4 and 2013 year end results Thank you

Q: Re: STN.TO
Could you please comment on Stantec's results? Thank you!

Q: Could I have the consensus estimates for STN's Q4 revenue and adjusted eps?
thx

Q: Hi Peter

What are your top infrastruture plays at this time for a longer hold

Thanks Guys Mike b

Q: Hello,

I would like to purchase Stantec in my RRSP account and I noticed that they trade on the New York stock exchange. I believe the Canadian dollar is going down. Would you recommend to buy this company in the states or should I get it on the TSX? Is it a good time to buy it at the current level or is the growth going to slow in the coming years? Many thanks

Greg

Q: Hi
Is $66 a good entry point for Stantec (STN) as a long term hold? You had suggested to add it to my portfolio; I was waiting for the price to settle a little from its high in December.
Thanks
Tony

Q: When you last rated Stantec, it was trading at a P/E of 15. Now, it is trading at a P/E of 22. Are you still comfortable buying it here? If not, how much of a pullback would you wait for?
Thanks,

Q: I have been a subscriber for nearly a year. I like your service very much and found it of great help.

I hold Wajax(WJX), I noticed that you rate it only as a hold. But it seems that you like both Stantec(STN) and Cervus (CVL). Do you think a switch to one of them is a good idea? Which one? I am Ok with lower dividends.

Thanks,

Q: STN is still rated A in the model portfolio despite its rise in price. What are the ratings based on? I ask because STN is probably not as good a buy as it was a few months ago. Tx in advance.

Q: Good Morning Peter and Team,
I purchased Genivar (GNV-T) now called WSP Global (WSP-T) back when the shares got whacked after the purchase of WSP. The share price has run up nicely since then and I am considering switching to Stantec since STN has recently pulled back a bit. When I look at both companies, side by side, Stantec looks to be the better run business based upon profitability, share dilution, balance sheet, etc. Also the dividend that WSP pays out forces them to issue shares and borrow in order to grow. Stantec looks to be run by a far more disciplined management. I would appreciate your opinion of the switch. Thank you. DL

Q: getting very concerned about STN, peaked in December at $72.34 and now $64.10, can take a very nice profit, time to say so long?