Stantec (TSX:STN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

Stantec TSX:STN -0.23% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates TSX:STN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$128.52 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 860 Construction companies, Stantec ranks better than 84.88% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:STN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stantec was 0.30. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.27.

TSX:STN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
84.88% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs TSX:STN: 0.17

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Stantec is 0.94%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Stantec was 2.03%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 1.16%.

Stantec's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.25.

During the past 12 months, Stantec's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stantec was 11.90% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Stantec (TSX:STN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Stantec Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Stantec Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Stantec Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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TSX:STN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Stantec Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Stantec Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.9	/	5.3
	=	0.17

Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.245	/	1.33
	=	0.18

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 mean?

Stantec (TSX:STN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #130 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.

Is Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Stantec's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.30. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Stantec's value of 0.18 is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #130 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stantec has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Stantec's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?

According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #130 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Stantec in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Stantec's value of 0.18 is 53.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stantec's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Stantec has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stantec's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 53.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stantec's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Stantec stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec (TSX:STN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$128.52, compared to a current price of C$98.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 53.8% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Stantec's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (TSX:STN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Stantec (TSX:STN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$98.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$128.52. GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:STN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: C$128.52 vs. price of C$98.00 (23.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100
Industry Position: 53.8% below the Construction median (#130 of 860)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:STN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Stantec Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

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Address 10220 - 103 Avenue NW, Suite 300, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5J 0K4

Website https://www.stantec.com

Stantec Inc is a sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting company. It offers services through the following business operating units; Environmental Services, Infrastructure, Water, Buildings, and Energy & Resources. Maximum revenue is derived from its Infrastructure business unit, which is engaged in evaluating, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions for transportation, community development, and urban spaces. The company's reportable segments are the United States, which derives maximum revenue, Canada, and Global. These segments provide consulting in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics services in the area of infrastructure and facilities.

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