Aecon Group Inc (ARE.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

Aecon Group Inc (ARE.TO)

43.71

-0.37 (0.84%)

as of Jun 19, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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WEAK BUY

Prefers to own the concessions, not the builders. But if you're set on owning E&C, he likes the growth profile and position in the US and globally. Would benefit from increased activity in the US. Also likes WSP, with its strong growth and good margin profile relative to competitors.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 11/21, Up 7%) Never bet on the government. Infrastructure bill has sputtered. Stock's on the cheap side, so he's not worried about it.

TOP PICK

There's more infrastructure spending coming. They're the top candidate to build rapid transit to Trudeau Airport. They won a water project in BC. They got a contract from Bruce Nuclear. They scored a big contract in Washington DC near I-95. Aecon is reasonably priced. (Analysts’ price target is $22.19)

TOP PICK

Good run last year, now has come off. Financial results show they've been steadily increasing dividend, earnings, and backlog. Need for services continues to grow. First deal in the US is potentially transformational. Strong fundamental business outlook. Yield is 4.23%. (Analysts’ price target is $22.27)

COMMENT

Likes infrastructure sector especially with USA "build back better" program. Margins under pressure with Aecon. Believes there are better infrastructure investments out there.

BUY

The stock came off because their backlog has been weaker than expected, and the cost overruns of their coastal gaslink. Their future is strong. Well-run and pays a good dividend, but shares will be lumpy and cyclical. You'll be fine buying at the bottom and holding long term.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. They announced earnings last week and although EPS beat, revenu missed. Investors are worried about slowing revenue growth. There was a sharp decline in share price, but the infrastructure spending is a tailwind. Okay for a long-term investment. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

TOP PICK

Have seen many new highs in stocks in the same group. Will benefit from the trillion dollar infrastructure bill. Pays a 3.2% dividend yield. Cashflow has grown significantly to $110M. Very attractive 12.3x cashflow yield. Sales up 27%, cashflow up 124%. Earnings estimates were bumped up by 9%. (Analysts’ price target is $23.54)

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(A Top Pick Aug 18/20, Up 46%) Finally showing its true value. Ongoing demand for their expertise. Likes cashflow and dividend record. Continues to buy for clients.

PARTIAL BUY

The lockdown in the second quarter brought fear into the projects that Aecon is working on. There is also a global picture where infrastructure projects are coming. One of the better plays for the long term with the infrastructure spending.

BUY

It is in his model portfolio. Sooner or later he has been expecting some government infrastructure spending. The stock is not all that expensive. It has a nice balance sheet and has a decent yield. It is the type of thing you tuck away.

PARTIAL BUY

ARE-T vs. BIP.UN-T. He is happy with both. In terms of catalysts, ARE-T looks to be the more undervalued of the two. He thinks things will get more positive for it after the pandemic. It is a smaller company and could move farther. BIP.UN-T bought cell phone towers in India and are trying to take over IPL-T. He would average in to either one.

PARTIAL BUY

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Meanwhile, the 3.67% dividend yield is safe, based on a 48.56% payout ratio (the industry number is 55.73%). Tailwinds are the company’s C$5.91 billion backlog at the Biden plan. Last Thursday, the company reported Q1 revenues of $754 million vs. the street’s $708.6 million, and the street likes this story as ARE stocks bumped up shares over 2% on Monday past $19. There are five buys and two holds with an average price target of $21.79. Read 2 Rising Canadian Price Targets: AltaGas & Aecon for our full analysis.

TOP PICK

Has a $1B market cap. A play on Canadian infrastructure spending. The yield is decent around 4%. Trades at 5x enterprise value to EBITDA. Trades at a 34% discount to US comparables. 97% growth expected this year, with a PE of less than 16x. Could see a 2-3x upside if it breaks $23. (Analysts’ price target is $20.59)

HOLD

Decent valuation at 13x 2021. Modelling 2021 earnings being 10% higher than last year. It pays a dividend to pay. Always a question on backlog. China was trying to buy this asset around $19. Can have a meaningful upside since it is not too crowded. Continue to hold it.

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