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TSE:WFG

West Fraser Timber (WFG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

C$97.15
-0.11 (-0.11%)
(As of 05/26/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
C$96.93
▼
C$98.40
50-Day Range
C$94.57
▼
C$103.75
52-Week Range
C$92.76
▼
C$132.91
Volume
104,234 shs
Average Volume
206,948 shs
Market Capitalization
C$7.90 billion
P/E Ratio
7.15
Dividend Yield
1.66%
Price Target
C$120.75
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsInsider TradesHeadlinesSocial Media

West Fraser Timber MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
24.3% Upside
C$120.75 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.84 out of 5 stars

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About West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) Stock

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 and southern yellow pine lumber, treated wood products, medium density fiberboard panels and plywood, oriented strand board, and laminated veneer lumber wood products. The company also provides northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp and bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp used to produce various paper products, including printing and writing papers, specialty grades, and various tissue products. It sells its products to major retail chains, contractor supply yards, and wholesalers, as well as industrial customers for further processing or as components for other products in Canada, the United States, China, Europe, Asia, and other countries. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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WFG Stock News Headlines

May 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
West Fraser Timber: Why I'm Buying After Earnings
May 3, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd up on Wednesday (WFG)
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May 1, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd flat on Monday (WFG)
May 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
West Fraser Timber Co (WFG) Gets a Buy from BMO Capital
April 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) Expected to Earn Q2 2023 Earnings of $2.34 Per Share
April 28, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd up on Friday (WFG)
April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Q3 2023 EPS Estimates for West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) Decreased by Analyst
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April 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
April 25, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Monday (WFG)
April 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
West Fraser: King of Lumber
April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
West Fraser Timber (WFG) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) PT Lowered to C$126.00
April 21, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Thursday (WFG)
April 19, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Tuesday (WFG)
April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Are Investors Undervaluing West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) By 42%?
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Bear of the Day: West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG)
February 15, 2023 | baystreet.ca
West Fraser Timber Reports Q4 Loss Of $94 Million On Weak Lumber Demand
January 24, 2023 | realmoney.thestreet.com
West Fraser Timber Has Lumbered Along but Is Starting to Look Promising
January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Sawmills Are Cutting Back to Buoy Lumber Prices
December 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG)?
November 11, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) rises 5.7% this week, taking three-year gains to 99%
October 25, 2022 | msn.com
A Preview Of West Fraser Timber Co's Earnings
October 25, 2022 | msn.com
Earnings Preview: West Fraser Timber Co
October 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Sawmills Cut Production in Bid to Lift Lumber Prices
September 20, 2022 | nasdaq.com
Ex-Dividend Reminder: West Fraser Timber, PulteGroup and Marriott Vacations Worldwide
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WFG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend
3/16/2023
Dividend Payable
4/04/2023
Today
5/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/26/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
TSE
Industry
Capital Markets
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
TSE:WFG
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
waterfrontcapitalcorp.com
Phone
+1-604-9222030
Fax
N/A
Employees
11,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
C$120.75
High Stock Price Forecast
C$132.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
C$105.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+24.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
C$13.59
Trailing P/E Ratio
7.15
Forward P/E Ratio
118.77
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
C$843 million
Net Margins
10.26%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
10.45%
Return on Assets
6.50%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
6.93
Current Ratio
3.66
Quick Ratio
2.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$8.22 billion
Price / Sales
0.96
Cash Flow
C$14.73 per share
Price / Cash Flow
6.60
Book Value
C$90.63 per share
Price / Book
1.07

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
81,270,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$7.90 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
2.00

Key Executives

  • Mr. Raymond W. Ferris (Age 59)
    Pres, CEO & Corp. Director
    Comp: $2.63M
  • Mr. Christopher A. Virostek CA (Age 49)
    CPA, HBBA, Sr. VP of Fin. & CFO
    Comp: $1.02M
  • Mr. Sean P. McLaren
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Peter C. Wijnbergen (Age 60)
    Pres of Engineered Wood
    Comp: $1.53M
  • Ms. Robin A. Lampard
    Sr. Vice-Pres of Fin.
  • Mr. Chuck H. Watkins
    Vice-Pres of Capital & Technology
  • Mr. Robert B. Winslow C.F.A.
    Director of Investor Relations & Corp. Devel.
  • Ms. Shannon D. Webber LL.B
    VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Mr. Christopher D. McIver
    Sr. Vice-Pres of Marketing & Corp. Devel.
  • Mr. Matt Tobin
    Vice-Pres of Sales & Marketing

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WFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell West Fraser Timber stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Fraser Timber in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WFG shares.
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What is West Fraser Timber's stock price forecast for 2023?

4 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for West Fraser Timber's shares. Their WFG share price forecasts range from C$105.00 to C$132.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach C$120.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WFG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have WFG shares performed in 2023?

West Fraser Timber's stock was trading at C$97.77 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WFG shares have decreased by 0.6% and is now trading at C$97.15.
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When is West Fraser Timber's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
View our WFG earnings forecast.

How often does West Fraser Timber pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Fraser Timber?

West Fraser Timber declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 17th will be given a dividend of 0.399 per share on Tuesday, April 4th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.64%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 16th.
Read our dividend analysis for WFG.

Is West Fraser Timber a good dividend stock?

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) pays an annual dividend of C$1.61 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 11.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for WFG.

What is West Fraser Timber's stock symbol?

West Fraser Timber trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "WFG."

How do I buy shares of West Fraser Timber?

Shares of WFG stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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What is West Fraser Timber's stock price today?

One share of WFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$97.15.

How much money does West Fraser Timber make?

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) has a market capitalization of C$7.90 billion and generates C$8.22 billion in revenue each year. The company earns C$843 million in net income (profit) each year or C$13.59 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does West Fraser Timber have?

The company employs 11,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact West Fraser Timber?

West Fraser Timber's mailing address is 2489 Bellevue Ave, WEST VANCOUVER, BC V7V 1E1, Canada. The official website for the company is waterfrontcapitalcorp.com. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-9222030.

This page (TSE:WFG) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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