West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. produces and sells lumber, panels, and pulp and paper in western Canada and the southern United States. The company offers spruce/pine/fir and southern yellow pine lumber, as well as newsprint, wood chips, and lignin. It also provides treated wood, medium density fiberboard panels, laminated veneer lumber panels, and plywood; northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp used to produce various paper products, including printing and writing papers, specialty grades, and various tissue products; and bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp that is used to produce coated board grades, printing and writing paper, and paper towel/napkin grades, as well as specialty papers and tissue grades. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Gold
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Phone+1-604-8952700
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesC$6.22 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
OptionableOptionable
West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Fraser Timber's stock symbol?
West Fraser Timber trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "WFT."
How often does West Fraser Timber pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Fraser Timber?
West Fraser Timber announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 10th will be given a dividend of 0.20 per share on Thursday, January 10th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 24th. View West Fraser Timber's Dividend History.
How were West Fraser Timber's earnings last quarter?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFT) issued its earnings results on Monday, October, 22nd. The company reported $3.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business earned $1.65 billion during the quarter. View West Fraser Timber's Earnings History.
When is West Fraser Timber's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WFT?
5 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for West Fraser Timber's shares. Their predictions range from C$68.00 to C$102.00. On average, they expect West Fraser Timber's stock price to reach C$88.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for West Fraser Timber.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for West Fraser Timber?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Fraser Timber in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for West Fraser Timber.
Has West Fraser Timber been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about WFT stock has been trending positive on Saturday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. West Fraser Timber earned a coverage optimism score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of West Fraser Timber's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to West Fraser Timber include Abcourt Mines (ABI), Aben Resources (ABNAF), Aben Resources (ABN), Acacia Mining (ACA), Advance Gold (AAX), African Gold Group (AGG), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alacer Gold (ASR), ALACERGOLD/IDR UNRESTR (AQG), Alamos Gold (AGI), Alchemy Resources (ALY), Alexandria Minerals (AZX), Alio Gold (ALO), Alio Gold (ALO) and Alliance Resources (AGS).
Who are West Fraser Timber's key executives?
West Fraser Timber's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Edward R. Seraphim, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Raymond W. Ferris, Pres & COO
- Mr. Christopher A. Virostek, CFO & VP of Fin. (Age 45)
- Mr. Christopher D. McIver, Vice-Pres of Sales & Marketing
- Mr. Sean P. McLaren, Vice-Pres of U.S. Lumber
How do I buy shares of West Fraser Timber?
Shares of WFT and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Brokers that permit trading on the TSX include Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, PennTrade and Charles Schwab.
What is West Fraser Timber's stock price today?
One share of WFT stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$70.90.
What is West Fraser Timber's official website?
How can I contact West Fraser Timber?
West Fraser Timber's mailing address is 858 Beatty St Suite 501, VANCOUVER, BC V6B 1C1, Canada. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-8952700.
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