West Fraser Timber (WFG) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

West Fraser Timber (NYSE:WFG - Get Free Report) is expected to be releasing its Q2 2025 earnings data after the market closes on Wednesday, July 23rd. Analysts expect West Fraser Timber to post earnings of $1.07 per share and revenue of $1.61 billion for the quarter.

West Fraser Timber (NYSE:WFG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 22nd. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.61 by ($0.15). West Fraser Timber had a return on equity of 0.99% and a net margin of 0.03%. The business had revenue of $1.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. On average, analysts expect West Fraser Timber to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

West Fraser Timber Trading Down 0.8%

NYSE:WFG traded down $0.58 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $74.04. 254,542 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 173,247. The firm's fifty day moving average is $74.73 and its 200-day moving average is $78.00. West Fraser Timber has a 12-month low of $69.48 and a 12-month high of $102.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.68 billion, a P/E ratio of -435.53 and a beta of 1.15.

West Fraser Timber Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 26th were paid a $0.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 26th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.73%. West Fraser Timber's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -752.94%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded West Fraser Timber from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on West Fraser Timber from $117.00 to $99.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 22nd. TD Securities reduced their target price on West Fraser Timber from $99.00 to $98.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reduced their target price on West Fraser Timber from $105.00 to $90.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $100.40.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On West Fraser Timber

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in West Fraser Timber stock. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG - Free Report) by 3.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 230,878 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 6,640 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. owned 0.30% of West Fraser Timber worth $17,764,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. 40.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About West Fraser Timber

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals and renewable energy. It offers spruce-pine-fir, douglas fir-larch, hem-fir, and southern yellow pine lumber, treated wood products, medium density fiberboard panels and plywood, oriented strand board, and laminated veneer lumber wood products, as well as particleboards.