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CIBC Says Buybacks in E&C, Heavy Equipment Space, Influenced by AI Narrative

CIBC Capital Markets said buyback activity in the engineering & construction and heavy equipment companies it covers appear to be influenced by an artificial intelligence narrative.Citing the most recent SEDI filings, CIBC analyst Krista Friesen observed share-buyback activity at AtkinsRealis (ATRL.TO), Badger Infrastructure (BDGI.TO), Finning International (FTT.TO), RB Global (RBA.TO), and Stantec (STN.TO)."Unsurprisingly, a number of the companies that have been negatively impacted by the current AI narrative have been more active than usual on their buybacks such as Stantec, which has not repurchased shares since 2023," Friesen writes.AtkinsRealis has increased its activity relative to recent quarters; and RB Global recently introduced a normal course issuer bid (NCIB).A "notable" outlier is WSP Global (WSP.TO), which does not have an NCIB in place, but is down nearly 33% YTD due largely to the AI narrative, Friesen adds.Price: $83.66, Change: $-0.25, Percent Change: -0.30%

CIBC Comments on Ontario's Defence Industrial Strategy Framework

Ontario released its Defence Industrial Strategy framework last week, formalizing defense as a priority area of industrial policy, with a 10-year focus on scaling domestic capacity, technology development and supply chains, notes CIBC Capital Markets.The framework remains high-level, with no specific projects or procurement timelines disclosed as yet.For analyst Krista Friesen, the strategy is another supportive data point for Canadian companies that have exposure to defense spending, including the E&C companies within CIBC's coverage.The framework is structured around four pillars. The first pillar, strengthening the domestic industrial base, aims to expand manufacturing capacity and support production across aerospace, energy and related industrial sectors."This points to increased activity tied to facility construction, plant upgrades and industrial site development. For the E&Cs, this represents potential exposure to the build-out of manufacturing and processing facilities tied to defence supply chains, as well as broader infrastructure required to support production," Freisen writes.The second pillar advances emerging and dual-use technologies, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace systems and related R&D infrastructure.The third pillar aims to boost defense exports, while the fourth pillar is focused on integrating supply chains, linking upstream inputs such as critical minerals with downstream manufacturing, assembly and delivery. "This has cross-sector implications, as defence programs increasingly require coordinated multi-tier supply networks. For covered names, this expands the potential scope across project lifecycles, from front-end engineering to construction and commissioning, and ongoing equipment and operational support," the analyst noted.A fourth pillar includes "integrating supply chains, linking upstream inputs such as critical minerals with downstream manufacturing, assembly and delivery".The framework is being introduced alongside higher defense spending commitments, including $81.8 billion of incremental federal investment over five years. Ontario has also outlined potential economic impacts of up to 43,000 jobs and approximately $6.0 billion of incremental GDP by 2035.Price: $82.08, Change: $-0.64, Percent Change: -0.77%

AtkinsRealis Group Appoints Byron Bright to Head U.S. Division

AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) has appointed Byron Bright to head its U.S. division. He will succeed Steve Morriss from July 1, the company said on Tuesday.Bright brings more than 25 years of experience across engineering, technical services, program management, and government services. He was most recently chief operating officer at KBR.AtkinsRealis climbed from 20th to 16th in industry publication ENR 2026 Top 20 Design Firms ranking in the U.S.. It delivered a strong first quarter marked by record backlog, a statement said.AtkinsRealis shares were last seen up $0.12, to $82.84, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.Price: $83.00, Change: $+0.28, Percent Change: +0.34%

AtkinsRealis Group Appointed To Support EDF and Sizewell C Across UK Nuclear Portfolio

AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) has been appointed by EDF (Electricite de France) and Sizewell C Limited to a broad Professional Services framework, the company said on Tuesday."The framework ensures AtkinsRealis will continue to support EDF as a trusted delivery partner during a vital transition period as some of its existing plants enter vital life extension programs, others shift towards the end of operational life, and as Hinkley Point C prepares for operations as the UK's first large-scale reactor for a generation," said the company.The inclusion of Sizewell C will also help to "realize the full benefits of replication as the AtkinsRealis team applies the knowledge and experience from Hinkley Point C to the new build program" as it enters construction phase, the company added.Under the new Professional Services Framework, AtkinsRealis will support EDF Nuclear Services, EDF Nuclear Operations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C across more than 60 different technical and project delivery disciplines, from design and engineering to program management and consultancy, the company said."EDF has been a major client to our Nuclear business for over two decades, and this framework is a continuation of the vital work we have been delivering across operational and new build programs for EDF Energy and Sizewell C in the UK," said Ian L. Edwards, CEO of AtkinsRealis. "Our proven ability to provide a breadth of capabilities strengthens our role as a strategic partner with EDF and reinforces our leading position as a truly end-to-end engineering services provider in the global nuclear industry."

AtkinsRealis Appointed to Support EDF and Sizewell C across UK Nuclear Portfolio

AtkinsRealis Group Price Target Lowered to $99.00 at Stifel Canada

Stifel Canada trimmed its price target on the shares of AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) by $2.00 to $99.00 but left its buy rating unchanged.AtkinsRealis posted a solid first quarter, but left 2026E and 2027E guidance unchanged, notes analyst Ian Gillies. Contribution is expected to be weighted towards the second half of this year as the war in Iran negatively impacts AMEA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) while the U.S. and Latin America's (USLA) growth is expected to pick up throughout the year.The company has been active in its capital allocation year-to-date through a series of three acquisitions (~$310 million) and repurchasing 0.9-million shares in the first quarter, notes Gillies."We believe the company can continue to be very active with both programs given the capital flexibility with ND/EBITDA (ex. leases) of -0.1x and -0.6x in 2026E/2027E."Price: $81.60, Change: $-0.13, Percent Change: -0.16%

CIBC Confirms Outperformer Rating on AtkinsRealis and Cuts Target to $120 on Q1 Results

CIBC Capital Markets maintained its outperformer rating on the shares of AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) while lowering its price target to $120 from $125 after the company reported its first quarter financial results on Thursday.The bank's 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast "largely remains unchanged" as the company maintained its guidance for the year and moved its 2027 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $1.33 billion from $1.30 billion."While we continue to see the broader engineering space come under pressure due to AI fears, ATRL is outperforming on a relative basis, which we attribute to its unique nuclear exposure," said analyst Krista Friesen. "We maintain our Outperformer rating and our price target moves from $125 to $120 as we reduce the multiple we apply to the ESR business to reflect broader industry uncertainty."(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $83.53, Change: $-2.17, Percent Change: -2.53%

AtkinsRealis Group Price Target Lowered to $117 at TD

TD Securities lowered its price target on AtkinsRealis Group Inc. (ATRL.TO) to $117 from $127 on Friday.Analyst Michael Tupholme maintained a Buy rating on shares of the Canadian engineering services and nuclear company following its Q1 results."We see an H2/26 nuclear tech. decision in Ontario as a re-rating catalyst," Tupholme said in a note to clients."Also, we believe the 2026 Nuclear revenue guide could be conservative, given Q1/26 growth of +37% y/y vs. vs. FY2026 guide of +9% y/y," the analyst said. "ESR org. growth is strong and FY2026 ESR margin expansion remains intact."Tupholme said the price target reduction is due to a "reduced ESR target multiple of 11.0x (was 12.5x), reflecting lower sector valuations."

AtkinsRealis Group Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Higher, Beat Estimates

AtkinsRealis Group's (ATRL.TO) first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue both advanced, beating estimates, the company said Thursday.Adjusted earnings, stripped of most one-time items, rose to $131.9 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, from $110 million, or $0.63 per share, from the prior year period. The result beat the consensus mean estimate of $0.74 per share, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Revenue climbed 18% to $3.0 billion, beating the $2.74 billion forecast. Engineering Services revenue increased 12% to $1.9 billion, while nuclear revenue totaled a quarterly record of $736.6 million, a 36.8% increase.Backlog totaled $20.3 billion as at March 31, the company said.AtkinsRealis will pay a regular dividend of $0.02 per share on June 11, to shareholders of record on May 28.AtkinsRealis shares closed down $5.24 to $83.66 on Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Earnings Flash (ATRL.TO) AtkinsRealis Reports Q1 Revenue of $3.0B, up 18%, and Segment Adjusted EBIT up 12%, over Q1 2025

Earnings Flash (ATRL.TO) AtkinsRealis Posts Q1 Diluted EPS of $0.56 and Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.80, up 27% over Q1 2025

Update: AtkinsRealis to Buy Ireland-Based Firm TOBIN; Signs 20-Year Agreement for Engineering Services With First American Nuclear

(Updates to add acquisition of TOBIN and shares)AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Patrick J Tobin & Co. Ltd. (TOBIN), a leading Irish engineering and project management consultancy firm, it said Wednesday. No financial details were given."The acquisition supports AtkinsRealis' growth strategy in Ireland, further strengthening its local footprint to over 700 employees and bolstering its capabilities to support Ireland's ambitious program of infrastructure development," the company said in a statement.Meanwhile, earlier Wednesday, the company also signed a Strategic Alliance agreement with First American Nuclear (FANCO) whereby the company will act as the exclusive engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) provider for EAGL-1 small modular reactor (SMR) projects in North America.Work has begun on the task orders, and the agreement contemplates services worth up to $250 million over the first five years, it said. Under the first task orders, AtkinsRealis will prepare procedures and policies required to do design work, such as a quality program and engineering procedures.The company will also undertake the conceptual design for the balance of plant and review the design of the nuclear steam supply system.Shares of the company were last seen down 0.9% at $88.12 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.Price: $87.79, Change: $-1.11, Percent Change: -1.25%

AtkinsRealis Buying Ireland-based engineering and project management consultancy firm TOBIN

AtkinsRealis Signs 20-Year Agreement for Engineering Services With First American Nuclear

AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) signed a Strategic Alliance agreement with First American Nuclear (FANCO) whereby the company will act as the exclusive engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) provider for EAGL-1 small modular reactor (SMR) projects in North America.Work has begun on the task orders, and the agreement contemplates services worth up to $250 million over the first five years, it said. Under the first task orders, AtkinsRealis will prepare procedures and policies required to do design work, such as a quality program and engineering procedures.The company will also undertake the conceptual design for the balance of plant and review the design of the nuclear steam supply system.Shares of the company closed down 1.4% to $88.9 on Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

AtkinsRealis Signing 20-year Agreement For Engineering Services with First American Nuclear

AtkinsRealis Moved Overnight To Acquire Australia-based Defence Advisory Consultancy Coras; No Financial Terms Given

AtkinsRealis' Acquisition of WGA "Positive", Says Stifel Canada

Stifel Canada views AtkinsRealis Group's (ATRL.TO) acquisition of privately held WGA, an 800-person engineering consultancy based in Australia and New Zealand, positively.In a note, analyst Ian Gillies, who has raised AtkinsRealis' price target by $1.00 to $115.00 and maintained a buy rating on the shares, said the WGA acquisition is estimated to increase the company's 2026E/2027E EBITDA by 1.2% and 1.7%, respectively.Gillies estimates the acquisition cost to be approximately $261 million at a transaction multiple of 10.0x EV/EBITDA. "Importantly, the company has over $3.2 billion of internal dry powder, which will continue to drive active M&A executions."Price: $91.17, Change: $-0.51, Percent Change: -0.56%

Stifel Canada Maintains Buy Rating, $114.00 Price Target, on AtkinsRealis Group

Stifel Canada is maintaining its buy rating and $114.00 price target on the shares of AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) even as the Globe & Mail reports that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) assessed the Monark nuclear power reactor's capacity at 850 MW, substantially lower than the previously expected 1,000+ MW.Stifel analyst Ian Gillies notes that the CNSC assessment is preliminary. AtkinsRealis yesterday issued a statement disputing the assessment, and stating that the submission was for 925 MW, which could be expanded to 1,000 MW upon owners' request.AtkinsRealis says the decision for 925 MW (with the option to expand to 1,000 MW) is intentional and indicates that it reflects a commitment to avoid first-of-a-kind (FOAK) risk; replicates a successful operating design; and facilitates cost and schedule discipline for owners and ratepayers.Price: $90.75, Change: $-1.93, Percent Change: -2.08%

AtkinsRealis to Buy Australia-Based Engineering Consultancy WGA

AtkinsRealis Group (ATRL.TO) on Tuesday said it entered into a scheme implementation deed to buy an Australian and New Zealand engineering and project management consultancy firm, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA). Terms of the deal were not disclosed."This transaction reflects our continued investment in the AMEA region, in line with our 'Delivering Excellence, Driving Growth' strategy," said AtkinsRealis Chief Executive Ian L. Edwards. "Australia is a priority market for us, where we are rapidly building scale and capability."The company said the proposed deal will be implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Australian Corporations Act and is subject to customary closing conditions, including WGA shareholders' approval, and the receipt of necessary regulatory and court approvals.Shares of the company closed down 0.7% to $92.68 on Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

AtkinsRealis Said Buying Australia-based Engineering Consultancy WGA