The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that Desjardins Securities analyst Benoit Poirier is sticking with his "buy" recommendation for Stella-Jones. The Globe's David Leeder writes that Mr. Poirier gave his share target a $3 boost to $92. Analysts on average target the shares at $85.63. Mr. Poirier hiked his share target in response to Stella-Jones's accretive $140-million (U.S.) acquisition of Brooks, a U.S. manufacturer of treated wood distribution crossarms and transmission framing components. Mr. Poirier says in a note: "We are pleased with this deal given the attractive multiple paid for such a profitable business, minimal leverage impact and new growth opportunities it brings. It marks Stella-Jones's entry into the crossarms industry and, with the recent Locweld acquisition, adds two strong adjacent growth vectors. These moves further position Stella-Jones as a one-stop shop for utility customers." The Globe reported on Feb. 28 that RBC rated Stella-Jones "sector perform." It was then worth $72.39. The Globe reported on May 9 that Mr. Poirier rated Stella-Jones "buy." It was then worth $72.51. The Globe reported on Aug. 8 that National Bank rated Stella-Jones "outperform." It was then worth $77.77.