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- **Revenue Growth**: CAD 1.7 billion (+11.8% YoY), with 5.6% organic and 5.2% acquisition growth.
- **Profitability**: 19% EBITDA margin (up 100bps YoY), EPS +17.7%.
- **Backlog Strength**: CAD 8.4 billion (+15% YoY), including major wins in water, energy, and buildings.
- **Free Cash Flow**: CAD 551 million (+86% YoY), DSO 73 days.
- **Strategic Moves**: Page acquisition integration on track, M&A pipeline active in North America and Europe.
- **2026 Outlook**: US organic growth expected to accelerate, Canada and global businesses resilient.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Robust Q3 Performance**: Net revenue of CAD 1.7 billion, up 11.8% year-over-year (YoY), driven by 5.6% organic growth and 5.2% acquisition growth.
- **Key Business Highlights**: 
  - **Water Business**: 13% organic growth, supported by public sector investments in North America and Europe.
  - **Energy & Resources**: 10% organic growth, driven by mining and energy transition projects in South America.
  - **Buildings**: 40% net revenue growth, fueled by the Page acquisition and healthcare/civic projects.
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA margin of 19% (up 100 basis points YoY), with EPS growth of 17.7%.
- **Backlog**: CAD 8.4 billion (15% YoY), with wins in Manitoba Hydro, South Carolina infrastructure, and Western Australia hospitals.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Metrics**: 
  - Net revenue: CAD 1.7 billion (11.8% YoY)
  - Adjusted EBITDA: CAD 324 million (18% YoY growth)
  - Free cash flow: CAD 551 million (86% YoY increase)
  - DSO: 73 days (down 4 days YoY)
- **Liquidity**: Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, within target range of 1-2x.
- **Margin Expansion**: Project margins stable at 54.4%, with admin expenses declining as a percentage of revenue.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **2026 Outlook**: 
  - **US Growth**: 4.6% organic growth in Q3, with optimism for 2026 driven by IIJA funding and defense spending.
  - **Canada**: 7.6% organic growth, supported by infrastructure and water projects.
  - **Global**: 11% net revenue growth, led by UK AMP programs and German transmission projects.
- **M&A Strategy**: 
  - **Page Integration**: Synergies realized in buildings and healthcare, with full financial integration by year-end.
  - **Pipeline**: Active discussions in North America and Europe, targeting 2-3% annual revenue contribution.
- **Risk Management**: 
  - **US Procurement Delays**: Q3 organic growth flat, but backlog verbally awarded but unsigned.
  - **Defense Sector**: 5% revenue exposure, focused on infrastructure for military facilities.
  - **Energy Transition**: Copper demand driving mining projects in South America.


Stantec Inc (STN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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