Stella-Jones Inc. sees modest gains this week, but remains below its moving averages.
Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ.TO) has shown a slight increase in its stock price this week, closing at C$69.65, up 1.57% on the day and 0.58% over the week. This performance comes amid mixed market sentiment and a lack of significant company news.
Investor takeaway: Despite minor gains, Stella-Jones continues to trade below its key moving averages, indicating potential challenges ahead. Investors should consider the company's fundamentals and analyst outlook when evaluating their positions.
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Stella-Jones Inc.
SJ.TO
SJ.TO
Stella-Jones Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$3.81B
P/E
14.8x
Div. yield
1.89%
Div. / share
$1.30
52W high
$100.01
52W low
$66.70
1W change
+0.58%
Beta
0.27
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering SJ · as of Sep 17, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast SJ stock price to rise 25.6% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$87.56
+25.6% Upside
Current Price
C$69.73
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on SJ's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
17.6%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
23.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$58.33
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$65.70 | C$61.84 – C$69.81 |
| 60 trading days | C$61.90 | C$56.82 – C$67.44 |
| 90 trading days | C$58.33 | C$52.51 – C$64.78 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Stella-Jones Inc. trades at a P/E of 14.77 with a market cap of C$3.81 billion.
With a profit margin of 7.4% and a return on equity of 12.4%, Stella-Jones demonstrates solid profitability metrics, yet it faces challenges in its stock performance.
Bull case
Analysts are optimistic about Stella-Jones, with an average target price of C$87.56, suggesting a potential upside of 25.7%. The company’s solid profit margin and return on equity highlight its operational strength.
Bear case
The stock has declined 19.01% year-to-date, raising concerns about its performance in a competitive market. Additionally, trading below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages may indicate ongoing weakness.
Recent Price Action
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Stella-Jones Inc. closed at C$69.65, reflecting a daily increase of 1.57% and a weekly gain of 0.58%. However, the stock remains down 19.01% year-to-date, highlighting a challenging market environment for the materials sector.
Technical Picture
The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of C$72.40 and its 200-day moving average of C$82.88, indicating potential bearish sentiment. The 52-week trading range for SJ.TO has been C$66.70 to C$100.01, with the stock currently positioned at about 9% of this range. The beta of 0.27 suggests lower volatility compared to the broader market, while the recent trading volume of 149,967 shares is below the 20-day average of 306,455 shares, indicating reduced investor interest.
Analyst Outlook
Despite the stock's recent performance, analysts remain positive, with an average target price of C$87.56, implying a potential upside of 25.7%. This optimism is backed by the company's solid fundamentals, including a P/E ratio of 14.77, a profit margin of 7.4%, and a return on equity of 12.4%.
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