WSP Global Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
WSP Global is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.78% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 15th October, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 30th September, 2026.
Key information
0.8%
Dividend yield
-3.5%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | -2.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
| Dividend Growth | 0% |
| Next dividend pay date | 15 Oct 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 30 Sep 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 21% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 11
WSP: Backlog Momentum And Arcadis Bid Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have made a modest downward adjustment to the fair value estimate for WSP Global, with the updated average price target moving in a narrow range between recent cuts toward CA$255 and increases toward CA$304 as they balance slightly lower revenue expectations with firmer profit margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WSP Global shows a tight cluster of price targets between about CA$255 and CA$304.New Narrative • Jul 28
Power Grid Buildout And Record Backlog Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential
Catalysts About WSP Global WSP Global is a global professional services firm that provides engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, power and energy, environment, buildings and resources. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • Jul 24
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Backlog-Fueled Infrastructure Execution
The analyst price target for WSP Global has been reduced by CA$11 to reflect lower fair value estimates and slightly softer margin and growth assumptions, consistent with recent Street target cuts, while maintaining generally positive views on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WSP Global reflects a series of reduced price targets, but most firms are still pairing those cuts with constructive ratings on the stock.
New Narrative • Jul 13
Backlog And Government Dependence Will Strain Capacity Yet Long Term Infrastructure Demand Will Persist
Catalysts About WSP Global WSP Global is a professional services firm that provides engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, power and energy, environmental, mining, transportation and building sectors worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jul 10
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Sustained Infrastructure Execution
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for WSP Global to CA$304.86 from CA$313.57, reflecting a series of reduced CA$ price targets and slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E, while keeping profit margin expectations broadly stable. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WSP Global points to a mixed but generally constructive view, with several firms trimming price targets while still aligning with the refreshed fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Jun 26
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Mining And Infrastructure Execution
The analyst price target for WSP Global has been reduced by about CA$10, as analysts cite updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following recent Street research revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WSP Global points to a more mixed setup, with several firms trimming price targets by C$10 to C$40 and one raising its target slightly.Analysis Article • Jun 20
WSP Global (TSX:WSP) Stock Could Be 45.4% Undervalued After Ruth Bailey Appointment
Why Ruth Bailey’s Appointment Matters For WSP Global Stock WSP Global (TSX:WSP) is drawing fresh attention after appointing Ruth Bailey as deputy chief operating officer for its UK & Ireland business, highlighting a focus on operational excellence and project execution in a key region. See our latest analysis for WSP Global. Despite recent efforts to sharpen execution across key regions such as the UK, Ireland and West Africa, WSP Global’s share price has retreated, with the 30 day share...Analysis Article • May 15
Solid Earnings Reflect WSP Global's (TSE:WSP) Strength As A Business
Even though WSP Global Inc. ( TSE:WSP ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. Our analysis...Narrative Update • Apr 22
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Rare Earths Project Execution
WSP Global's updated fair value estimate has been trimmed by about CA$4 to CA$323.71. This reflects analysts' mixed price target moves around CA$320 to CA$343 and slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth and P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 06
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Premium Earnings Multiple
Analyst price targets for WSP Global have moved within a CA$284 to CA$343 range, as recent updates reflect mixed revisions supported by ongoing reassessments of the company's valuation framework and a slightly higher discount rate applied in current models. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports point to a mixed but generally constructive stance on WSP Global, with several analysts adjusting their models and price targets within a relatively tight CA$284 to CA$343 band.Narrative Update • Mar 23
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Underpin Confidence In Premium Earnings Multiple
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to the fair value estimate for WSP Global, with the updated target now aligning more closely with recent Street price targets clustered between CA$284 and CA$343, reflecting mixed revisions that still broadly support positive ratings on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WSP Global shows a mix of higher and lower price targets, but the targets remain grouped in a relatively tight range between about CA$284 and CA$343, which is consistent with broadly constructive views on the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 09
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Firmer Earnings Margins
The analyst price target for WSP Global has been revised modestly to CA$328.14 from CA$332.15. This reflects mixed Street updates as analysts balance slightly softer revenue growth assumptions against firmer profit margin expectations and a similar forward P/E profile.Narrative Update • Feb 23
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Higher Earnings Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on WSP Global higher by CA$2 to reflect updated views on fair value. The revision incorporates a slightly higher discount rate alongside updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 08
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Higher Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on WSP Global by C$2, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples that align with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts frame the C$2 price target lift as consistent with refreshed assumptions on discount rates and P/E multiples, which they see as better aligned with current Street thinking on the stock.Narrative Update • Jan 25
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Refined Earnings Outlook
WSP Global's fair value estimate has inched up by about C$0.15 to roughly C$331.77, as analysts factor in refreshed assumptions around revenue growth, margins and future P/E. This comes alongside a mix of recent price target moves that include a C$2 increase at Scotiabank and revised targets of C$342 at CIBC, C$316 at RBC Capital and C$305 at ATB Capital.Narrative Update • Jan 10
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Jacobs Takeover Proposal
Analysts have trimmed their average fair value estimate for WSP Global to about $331.62 from roughly $322.11, reflecting a mix of slightly different P/E assumptions, modestly adjusted revenue and margin forecasts, and recent price target moves in the range of C$305 to C$342. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WSP Global clusters around higher price targets and positive ratings, with only modest target trims at the margin.Analysis Article • Jan 06
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, WSP Global (TSE:WSP) Presents An Opportunity
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Dec 21
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence In Pending Merger Offer
Analysts have made a modest upward revision to our WSP Global fair value estimate to approximately C$322 per share from about C$319 per share. This reflects a blend of slightly lower discount rates and improved revenue growth assumptions, despite recent but still bullish price target adjustments across the Street.Analysis Article • Dec 16
With WSP Global Inc. (TSE:WSP) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 36.1x WSP Global Inc. ( TSE:WSP ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Narrative Update • Dec 06
WSP: Future Cash Flows Will Support Confidence Amid Merger Pursuit
Analysts have made a modest downward revision to their price targets on WSP Global, trimming estimates by a few Canadian dollars per share as they fine-tune assumptions around discount rates, slightly softer near term revenue growth, and stable but marginally lower profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on WSP Global, with most analysts maintaining positive ratings while modestly adjusting price targets to reflect updated growth and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 22
WSP: Future Profit Margins Will Support Confidence Despite Revenue Headwinds
WSP Global’s analyst price target has edged lower by C$1 to C$319, as analysts cite slightly softer revenue growth expectations, offset by improved profit margins and a stable outlook on profitability. Analyst Commentary Analysts have offered a balanced view on WSP Global, reflecting both confidence in the company’s growth potential and caution regarding near-term challenges.Narrative Update • Nov 03
WSP: Recent Merger Offer Will Drive Sector Leadership And Long-Term Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price targets for WSP Global, with the fair value estimate increasing from C$318.21 to C$320.14. They cite continued positive revenue growth expectations and recent upward revisions by major research firms.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Sustainable Infrastructure And Digital Trends Will Redefine Market Landscape
WSP Global’s fair value estimate has been increased by nearly $5 to $318.21. Analysts factored in recent upward adjustments to price targets, reflecting improved revenue forecasts and sustained confidence in the company’s outlook.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Sustainable Infrastructure And Digital Trends Will Redefine Market Landscape
With no change in the consensus analyst price target (CA$313.07) and both the discount rate and revenue growth forecasts remaining stable, analysts see limited shifts in WSP Global’s valuation outlook. What's in the News WSP Global continues to actively pursue M&A, highlighted by the acquisition of Lexica, a U.K.-based consulting firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences, strengthening its advisory capabilities in the region.
New Narrative • Nov 07
Global Expansion And Critical Sectors Propel Transformative Growth Despite Challenges
Strategic acquisitions and leadership changes are set to boost WSP's global operations, driving revenue growth and financial performance.Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: WSP's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: WSP's dividend payments have not increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| WSP Global Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (WSP) | 0.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (CA) | 1.6% |
| Market Top 25% (CA) | 5.5% |
| Industry Average (Construction) | 0.7% |
| Analyst forecast (WSP) (up to 3 years) | 0.8% |
Notable Dividend: WSP's dividend (0.78%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (1.62%).
High Dividend: WSP's dividend (0.78%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (5.54%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (21.4%), WSP's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (11.3%), WSP's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/12 04:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/26 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WSP Global Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Will Chien | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Christopher Murray | ATB Cormark |
| Sarah Hughes | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |