Stella-Jones Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Stella-Jones has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9%, while the Forestry industry saw earnings declining at 14.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.1% per year. Stella-Jones's return on equity is 14.5%, and it has net margins of 8.7%.
Key information
9.00%
Earnings growth rate
12.98%
EPS growth rate
| Forestry Industry Growth | 30.54% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.05% |
| Return on equity | 14.48% |
| Net Margin | 8.66% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
SJ: Steel Expansion And Capital Discipline Will Support Future Share Performance
Stella-Jones comes into focus as analysts trim their CA$ price targets by up to CA$13, reflecting more cautious views outlined in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Stella-Jones highlights a mix of optimism about the company’s ability to execute and more cautious views reflected in lower CA$ price targets and at least one ratings downgrade.Narrative Update • Jun 02
SJ: Recalibrated Expectations And Capital Discipline Will Support Future Share Performance
Stella-Jones’ updated analyst price target has been reset lower to CA$93. This reflects a series of recent cuts from multiple firms as analysts temper their fair value assumptions, revenue growth outlook, margin expectations, and future P/E inputs.Analysis Article • May 08
Stella-Jones Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great. Results look...Narrative Update • May 04
SJ: Capital Returns And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Future Share Performance
The updated analyst price target for Stella-Jones edges slightly lower to CA$99.00, with analysts pointing to modest tweaks in fair value, discount rate, and assumed future P/E as they recalibrate their views following recent mixed target changes and a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Stella-Jones reflects a mix of optimism around execution and earnings power alongside some emerging caution on valuation and risk-reward at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 20
SJ: Higher Discount Rate And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Share Performance
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Stella-Jones to CA$99.89 from CA$101.44, as a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions temper the impact of recent price target increases from CIBC, Scotiabank and RBC Capital. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Stella-Jones reflects a mix of optimism on execution and caution on valuation and future growth assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 05
SJ: Higher Price Assumptions And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Share Performance
Narrative Update on Stella-Jones Analysts have nudged their outlook higher on Stella-Jones, with recent Street research pointing to price targets of CA$95, CA$99, and CA$102. These are supported by updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which keep fair value estimates broadly in line with prior levels.Narrative Update • Mar 21
SJ: Higher P/E Assumptions And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their outlook on Stella-Jones higher, with recent Street research showing price targets moving to CA$95, CA$99, and CA$102. These changes reflect incremental adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate and forward P/E, while keeping fair value estimates broadly steady.Narrative Update • Mar 07
SJ: Recent Dividend And P/E Assumptions Will Shape A Steadily Fair Profile
The analyst price target for Stella-Jones has been lifted by about CA$4 to roughly CA$101, as analysts factor in adjustments to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions that are broadly consistent with recent target increases from CIBC, Scotiabank and RBC Capital. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cluster of modest price target lifts for Stella-Jones, with targets now cited around the mid to high CA$90s and just above CA$100.Narrative Update • Feb 20
SJ: Utility Modernization And Acquisitions Will Shape A Steadily Fairly Valued Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on Stella Jones slightly higher to about CA$97 from roughly CA$96, reflecting modest tweaks to fair value estimates, a slightly lower discount rate, and a marginally higher assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CA$96.06 adjusted to CA$97.17, a small move higher reflecting modest model changes.Narrative Update • Feb 06
SJ: Utility Modernization And Acquisitions Will Shape Future Fairly Valued Profile
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Stella-Jones to about C$96 from roughly C$95. They point to expectations that the company can build on its role as a diversified platform supporting utility infrastructure modernization and a potential acquisitive phase in transmission and distribution spending.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Is Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Jan 23
SJ: Utility Modernization Platform And Acquisitions Will Shape Fairly Valued Shares
Our fair value estimate for Stella-Jones nudged from C$95.00 to about C$94.94 as analysts balance a new C$100 Outperform initiation, which highlights long term infrastructure and acquisition potential, with a C$89 price target trim from another firm that remains Neutral on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for a re-rating as Stella-Jones is described as moving from a mature wood products consolidator into a broader platform tied to utility infrastructure modernization, which they link directly to their C$100 price target.Narrative Update • Jan 09
SJ: Utility Modernization And Acquisitions Will Test Fairly Valued Shares
Narrative update on Stella-Jones The analyst price target for Stella-Jones has shifted modestly around the C$88 to C$100 range, as analysts point to a potential re rating opportunity tied to the company’s role in utility infrastructure modernization and an expected acquisitive phase, while others have trimmed targets and moved to more neutral stances. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Stella-Jones shows a mix of optimism around its role in utility infrastructure and more cautious views that focus on valuation and near term execution risk.Narrative Update • Dec 20
SJ: Utility Infrastructure Modernization Acquisitions And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Stella-Jones higher, lifting the price target to about $95 from roughly $93.56. This reflects slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a modestly higher earnings multiple, as the company is viewed as entering an acquisitive, infrastructure driven expansion phase.Analysis Article • Dec 10
An Intrinsic Calculation For Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ) Suggests It's 32% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Stella-Jones is CA$123 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Narrative Update • Dec 06
SJ: Utility Infrastructure Modernization And Acquisitions Will Shape Performance From Here
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Stella-Jones, pointing to a C$100 upside case. This view is anchored in expectations for an acquisitive growth phase and a long runway in utility infrastructure modernization, despite only slight tweaks to growth, discount rate, and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 21
SJ: Infrastructure Spending And Execution Risks Will Drive Performance Going Forward
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Stella-Jones from C$89.63 to C$93.56. They cite a shift towards higher profit margins and anticipated multi-year infrastructure growth as drivers of the increase.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Analysts Are Updating Their Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
It's been a good week for Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • Nov 07
SJ: Revenue Outlook And Industry Headwinds Will Shape Performance Ahead
The analyst consensus price target for Stella-Jones has increased by approximately C$4 to C$89.63. This reflects analysts' expectations for improved revenue growth and profitability metrics in the latest forecasts.Analysis Article • Oct 07
Stella-Jones Inc.'s (TSE:SJ) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Sep 08
Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
TSX:SJ 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Stella-Jones's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Did you...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Benign Growth For Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ) Underpins Its Share Price
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 16x, you may consider...Analysis Article • May 31
We Think Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Shareholders Would Not Be Objecting To Stella-Jones Inc.'s (TSE:SJ) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Key Insights Stella-Jones will host its Annual General Meeting on 7th of May CEO Eric Vachon's total compensation...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 18th of April to...Analysis Article • Mar 02
Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ) Just Released Its Annual Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Last week saw the newest yearly earnings release from Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ), an important milestone in the...Analysis Article • Feb 18
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...
New Narrative • Feb 07
Acquisitions And Utility Pole Demand Will Strengthen Future Performance
Strategic acquisitions and sustained demand for utility poles are expected to drive higher sales and profitability for Stella-Jones.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ)
Key Insights Stella-Jones' estimated fair value is CA$67.21 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With CA$70.13...Analysis Article • Jan 18
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Stella-Jones Inc.'s (TSE:SJ) 25% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Earnings
The Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 25...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Earnings Miss: Stella-Jones Inc. Missed EPS By 20% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Stella-Jones Inc. ( TSE:SJ ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great. Results showed...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Returns At Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Are On The Way Up
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Oct 07
A Look At The Fair Value Of Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ)
Key Insights Stella-Jones' estimated fair value is CA$105 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With CA$91.33 share...Analysis Article • Aug 23
Investor Optimism Abounds Stella-Jones Inc. (TSE:SJ) But Growth Is Lacking
It's not a stretch to say that Stella-Jones Inc.'s ( TSE:SJ ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.2x right now...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Stella-Jones makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,510 | 304 | 225 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,492 | 337 | 213 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,495 | 339 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,452 | 331 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,467 | 335 | 209 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,469 | 319 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,427 | 323 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,461 | 353 | 195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,384 | 343 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,319 | 326 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,296 | 306 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,189 | 261 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,124 | 255 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,065 | 241 | 157 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,945 | 227 | 145 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,782 | 196 | 134 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,778 | 217 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,750 | 227 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,738 | 239 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,801 | 284 | 129 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,666 | 238 | 124 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,551 | 210 | 125 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,463 | 204 | 121 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,352 | 179 | 119 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,251 | 162 | 119 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,189 | 163 | 116 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,177 | 156 | 116 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,176 | 147 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,171 | 144 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,124 | 138 | 112 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,068 | 168 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,956 | 164 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,888 | 165 | 96 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,886 | 168 | 94 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,851 | 135 | 87 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,845 | 139 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,814 | 145 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,838 | 154 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,854 | 168 | 94 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,775 | 162 | 94 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,640 | 146 | 89 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,559 | 141 | 84 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,492 | 131 | 83 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SJ has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SJ's current net profit margins (8.7%) are lower than last year (9.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SJ's earnings have grown by 9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SJ's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: SJ had negative earnings growth (-9.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Forestry industry average (-4.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SJ's Return on Equity (14.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 00:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Stella-Jones Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 9 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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| Jim Byrne | Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited |
| Stephen Atkinson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Hamir Patel | CIBC Capital Markets |