Stella-Jones (STLJF) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) will likely be announcing its results before the market opens on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $1.24 per share and revenue of $755.7360 million for the quarter.

Stella-Jones (OTCMKTS:STLJF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.84 by ($0.02). Stella-Jones had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 14.92%. The firm had revenue of $568.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $583.30 million.

Stella-Jones Price Performance

Shares of STLJF stock opened at $56.23 on Thursday. Stella-Jones has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $72.46. The company has a market capitalization of $3.07 billion and a P/E ratio of 38.25. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $55.99 and a two-hundred day moving average of $61.90. The company has a current ratio of 4.96, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

STLJF has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Desjardins reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Stella-Jones in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

About Stella-Jones

Stella-Jones Inc is a North American producer and distributor of pressure-treated wood products used in infrastructure, utility and residential applications. The company’s core offerings include treated railroad ties, utility poles, crossarms, landscape timbers and posts designed to withstand environmental stresses and extend service life. These products support a range of end markets from railways and power transmission to fencing and outdoor construction.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Stella-Jones has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to establish a network of manufacturing and treatment facilities across Canada and the United States.