Should I buy or sell WSP Global stock right now?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WSP Global in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WSP shares. View WSP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is WSP Global's stock price target for 2024?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for WSP Global's shares. Their WSP share price targets range from C$205.00 to C$255.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach C$236.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WSP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have WSP shares performed in 2024?

WSP Global's stock was trading at C$185.74 at the start of the year. Since then, WSP shares have increased by 12.9% and is now trading at C$209.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is WSP Global's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our WSP earnings forecast .

How were WSP Global's earnings last quarter?

WSP Global Inc. (TSE:WSP) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.91 by $0.08. The firm earned $3.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.81 billion. WSP Global had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.96% and a net margin of 3.81%.

How often does WSP Global pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WSP Global?

WSP Global declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Sunday, March 31st will be given a dividend of 0.375 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 27th. Read our dividend analysis for WSP .

Is WSP Global a good dividend stock?

WSP Global (TSE:WSP) pays an annual dividend of C$1.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.65%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for WSP .

What other stocks do shareholders of WSP Global own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WSP Global investors own include Intact Financial (IFC) , Constellation Software (CSU) , Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B) , AutoCanada (ACQ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Vermilion Energy (VET) , Open Text (OTEX) , Enbridge (ENB) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) .

How do I buy shares of WSP Global?

Shares of WSP stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor , Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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WSP Global (WSP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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C$208.42

-1.59 (-0.76%)

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Today's Range: C$208.42
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C$210.48
50-Day Range: C$196.87
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C$229.78
52-Week Range: C$166.75
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C$230.98

Volume: 20,876 shs
Average Volume: 162,824 shs
Market Capitalization: C$25.98 billion

P/E Ratio: 47.48
Dividend Yield: 0.72%
Price Target: C$236.75

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WSP Global MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 12.9% Upside
C$236.75 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.89
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.94 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
WSP Global has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
WSP Global has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for WSP.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
WSP Global has a dividend yield of 0.65%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
WSP Global does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of WSP Global is 34.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for WSP.

3.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
WSP Global has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for WSP Global this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for WSP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added WSP Global to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, WSP Global insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.46% of the stock of WSP Global is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
60.30% of the stock of WSP Global is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of WSP Global is 47.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of WSP Global is 47.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 401.45.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
WSP Global has a PEG Ratio of 1.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
WSP Global has a P/B Ratio of 4.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About WSP Global Stock (TSE:WSP)

WSP Global Inc. operates as a professional services consulting firm in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, and internationally. It advises, plans, designs, and manages projects for rail, transit, aviation, highways, bridges, tunnels, water, maritime, and urban infrastructure for public and private clients, construction contractors, and other partners. The company also provides engineering and consultancy services, such as decarbonization strategies, digital building design to building engineering design, and project management services. In addition, it works with and advises governments and private sector in earth sciences and environmental sustainability to conduct due diligence, permit approvals, regulatory compliance, waste/hazardous materials management, geotechnical and mining engineering, environmental/ social impact assessments, feasibility, and land remediation studies. Further, the company offers energy clients support, including large-scale power plants, renewables clean energy investments, smaller on-site power generation and efficiency programs, energy transmission, storage and distribution from pre-feasibility studies and community engagement through operation and decommissioning; and provides siting and licensing, procurement, construction management, engineering, process design, and productivity analysis to food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, aerospace, automotive, technology, and chemicals industries, as well as operation, maintenance, and decommissioning services during the facility's active life. Additionally, it offers strategic advisory services comprising planning and advisory, management, and technology and sustainability services. The company was formerly known as GENIVAR Inc. and changed its name to WSP Global Inc. in January 2014. WSP Global Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 3/27/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/08/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: TSE:WSP
Previous Symbol: TSE:GNV
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.wsp.com
Phone: +1-514-3400046
Fax: N/A
Employees: 66,500
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: C$236.75
High Stock Price Target: C$255.00
Low Stock Price Target: C$205.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +12.7%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$4.39
Trailing P/E Ratio: 47.84
Forward P/E Ratio: 26.40
P/E Growth: 1.09
Net Income: C$550 million
Net Margins: 3.81%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 8.96%
Return on Assets: 4.89%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 67.33
Current Ratio: 1.15
Quick Ratio: 1.04

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$14.44 billion
Price / Sales: 1.81
Cash Flow: C$4.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 45.24
Book Value: C$50.77 per share
Price / Book: 4.14

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 124,670,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$26.18 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.80

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Key Executives

Mr. Alexandre J. L'Heureux C.F.A. (Age 51)
CA, CPA, F.C.A., FCPA, President, CEO & Director
Comp: $4.61M
Mr. Alain Michaud
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Mark W. Naysmith
Chief Executive of Europe, Middle East & Africa
Mr. Lewis Paul Cornell P.E. (Age 54)
President & CEO of USA
Comp: $1.5M
Ms. Marie-Claude Dumas Eng. (Age 53)
M.Sc.A., MBA, President & CEO of WSP in Canada
Comp: $1.27M
Mr. David Langlois
Chief Accounting and Treasury Officer
Mr. Chadi Habib
Chief Technology Officer & Head of Business Solutions
Mr. Gino Poulin
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Julianna Fox
Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
Mr. Philippe Fortier
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

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Insiders

Guy Templeton
Sold 1,871 shares
Total: C$360,208.66 ($192.52/share)

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Should I Buy WSP Global Stock? WSP Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in WSP Global Inc.:

WSP Global Inc. operates as a professional services consulting firm in multiple countries, providing a diversified revenue stream.
Recent developments show that WSP Global Inc. has expanded its presence in various industries, increasing growth potential.
With a history dating back to 1885, WSP Global Inc. has a long-standing reputation and experience in the market.
WSP Global Inc. has a strong track record of acquisitions and mergers, indicating strategic growth opportunities.
The current stock price of WSP Global Inc. is favorable for potential investors, offering a good entry point.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in WSP Global Inc. for these reasons:

Whispir Limited, a communications intelligence company, is often confused with WSP Global Inc., leading to potential brand confusion.
Wynnstay Properties Plc, another company with a similar symbol, may cause investor confusion and impact stock performance.
WSP Global Inc. faces competition from other professional services consulting firms, which could affect market share and profitability.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties may impact the financial performance of WSP Global Inc., leading to potential risks for investors.
Investors should carefully monitor industry trends and company developments to make informed decisions about investing in WSP Global Inc.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these WSP Global pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WSP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WSP Global stock right now?: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WSP Global in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WSP shares.
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What is WSP Global's stock price target for 2024?: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for WSP Global's shares. Their WSP share price targets range from C$205.00 to C$255.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach C$236.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WSP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have WSP shares performed in 2024?: WSP Global's stock was trading at C$185.74 at the start of the year. Since then, WSP shares have increased by 12.9% and is now trading at C$209.74.
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When is WSP Global's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our WSP earnings forecast.
How were WSP Global's earnings last quarter?: WSP Global Inc. (TSE:WSP) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.91 by $0.08. The firm earned $3.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.81 billion. WSP Global had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.96% and a net margin of 3.81%.

How often does WSP Global pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WSP Global?: WSP Global declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Sunday, March 31st will be given a dividend of 0.375 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 27th.
Read our dividend analysis for WSP.
Is WSP Global a good dividend stock?: WSP Global (TSE:WSP) pays an annual dividend of C$1.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.65%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for WSP.
What other stocks do shareholders of WSP Global own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WSP Global investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), AutoCanada (ACQ), AbbVie (ABBV), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Vermilion Energy (VET), Open Text (OTEX), Enbridge (ENB) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS).
How do I buy shares of WSP Global?: Shares of WSP stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:WSP) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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WSP Global (WSP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

WSP Global MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About WSP Global Stock (TSE:WSP)

WSP Stock Price History

WSP Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy WSP Global Stock? WSP Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

WSP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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