Where I’d Put $6,800 in the TSX Right Now
The main indicator for Canadian equities keeps moving forward, even with the challenges posed by tariffs. Nonetheless, investors should remain careful rather than bold, despite reaching new records recently. This ongoing earning period could provide useful insights.
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If I put money into the
TSX
this month,
AtkinsRéalis Group
(
TSX:ATRL
) in the industrial sector ranks as my top priority
value pick
On May 15, 2025, the multinational engineering services and nuclear company with assets totaling $15.3 billion announced robust financial outcomes for the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the period saw unprecedented backlogs along with high revenues from nuclear operations, which can be viewed as positive indicators.
In terms of stock performance, the year-to-date increase stands at over 15.6%, while the one-year price return is more than 67%. If you had invested $6,800 a year ago, that investment would now be worth approximately $11,356.09. Additionally, with each share priced at $88.16, the dividend offered represents a conservative yet highly secure yield of about 0.09% (with a payout ratio of around 4.6%).
Pivoting to growth
AtkinsRéalisation has redirected its emphasis towards Engineering Services and Nuclear as part of their “Pivoting to Growth” strategy from 2022 through 2024. The management noted that the firm surpassed its goals related to organic growth, profitability, and debt levels starting from 2021. They are strategically placed within rapidly expanding sectors. Additionally, they possess substantial nuclear know-how which equips them to address and fulfill the worldwide requirement for low-carbon power solutions.
The timeframe between 2025 and 2027 marks the subsequent stage of AtkinsRéalis’s expansion plan. The company intends to channel resources back into its operations, target earnings-enhancing purchases, and broaden its international presence. With a robust financial position and an increase in available cash flow, sufficient capital will likely be at their disposal for fostering development.
Financial highlights
For the quarter ending March 31, 2025, total revenues and net income rose by 12.4% and 51.9%, reaching $2.6 billion and $69.1 million, compared to the first quarter of 2024. Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalisation, commented, “The company experienced robust performance at the beginning of this year due to ongoing developments in energy transformation and deteriorating infrastructure driving demand within our sectors; here, our comprehensive full-cycle engineering capabilities place us well for continued expansion.”
Edwards reports that the nuclear backlog exceeded $5 billion for the first time ever within the company’s timeline. The revenue generated from nuclear operations amounted to $538.3 million, marking an 80.3% surge compared to the previous year. By the close of the quarter, the overall backlog stood at $20.2 billion, which reflects a significant rise of 32.2% when contrasted with data from last year.
In 2024, sustainable initiatives contributed 50% towards overall earnings. Driven by robust demand and an unprecedented order backlog, the company upgraded its forecasted nuclear revenues for fiscal year 2025 to fall within the range of $1.9 billion to $2 billion, up from the previous projection of $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion.
On May 16, 2025, Rio Tinto granted AtkinsRéalisation a seven-year deal for the extensive renovation of the Isle-Maligne hydroelectric facility located in Alma, Quebec. This project encompasses engineering, consolidated procurement, and construction management services aimed at extending the power station’s operational lifespan for several decades.
Engineer a better future.
“Despite ongoing changes in the market, our companies have traditionally shown resilience and success even when faced with economic uncertainties,” Edwards noted. AtkinsRéalis remains dedicated to implementing their Delivering Excellence, Driving Growth strategy.
The firm pledges to create a brighter tomorrow through pioneering advancements in nuclear technology and ecological restoration. As of 2025, shareholders remain pleased with the robust performance of the industrial stock, which has outperformed the market.
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