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George Weston Stock Price, News & Analysis (TSE:WN)

C$158.09
-1.83 (-1.14%)
(As of 12/4/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
C$157.27
C$160.68
50-Day Range
C$145.32
C$167.67
52-Week Range
C$144.41
C$183.92
Volume
82,794 shs
Average Volume
154,245 shs
Market Capitalization
C$21.42 billion
P/E Ratio
15.42
Dividend Yield
1.77%
Price Target
C$193.50

George Weston MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.4% Upside
C$193.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
C$3,890 Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.33 out of 5 stars


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About George Weston Stock (TSE:WN)

George Weston Limited provides food and drug retailing, and financial services in Canada and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties). The Loblaw segment provides grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, and financial services. It operates retail drug stores under the Shoppers Drug Mart name. This segment also provides credit card services, insurance brokerage services, guaranteed investment certificates, and wireless mobile products and services. The Choice Properties segment owns, operates, and manages commercial, residential, tenant, industrial, and office properties. It provides products under the President's Choice, no name, Life Brand, and Farmer's Market brands. The company was founded in 1882 and is based in Toronto, Canada. George Weston Limited is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.

WN Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/30/2021
Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend
9/14/2023
Dividend Payable
10/01/2023
Today
12/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/1 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
3/06/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Grocery Stores
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
221,285
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$193.50
High Stock Price Target
C$215.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$172.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+22.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$1.42 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$59.57 billion
Cash Flow
C$17.27 per share
Book Value
C$46.01 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$21.42 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.40
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Galen G. Weston B.A. (Age 50)
    M.B.A., Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $4.91M
  • Mr. Richard Dufresne
    President & CFO
  • Mr. Robert Sawyer (Age 69)
    Chief Operating Officer of Loblaw
    Comp: $5.31M
  • Mr. Barry Kieran Columb (Age 58)
    Executive VP of Loblaw & President of President's Choice Financial
    Comp: $3.59M
  • Mr. Rael Lee Diamond CPA (Age 46)
    CA, President & CEO of Choice Properties
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Mr. John Williams (Age 57)
    Group Treasurer & Head of Corporate Finance
  • Roy MacDonald
    Group Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Gordon Andrew McDonald Currie (Age 64)
    Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Jennifer Maccarone
    Vice President of Human Resources
  • Mr. Khush Dadyburjor (Age 56)
    Chief Strategy Officer

Should I Buy George Weston Stock? WN Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of George Weston was last updated on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in George Weston Limited:

  • George Weston Limited provides food and drug retailing, and financial services in Canada and internationally.
  • The company operates through two segments: Loblaw Companies Limited and Weston Foods.
  • George Weston Limited has a long history, being founded in 1882.
  • The company is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.
  • George Weston Limited has a strong portfolio of well-known brands.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in George Weston Limited for these reasons:

  • George Weston Limited operates in a highly competitive industry.
  • The company's financial performance may be impacted by economic downturns.
  • There may be regulatory challenges and changes in the food and drug retailing sector.
  • Investors should consider the potential risks associated with the company's financial services operations.
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices could affect the company's profitability.














WN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell George Weston stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for George Weston in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WN shares.
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What is George Weston's stock price target for 2024?

6 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for George Weston's stock. Their WN share price targets range from C$172.00 to C$215.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$193.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have WN shares performed in 2023?

George Weston's stock was trading at C$167.99 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, WN shares have decreased by 5.9% and is now trading at C$158.09.
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When is George Weston's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024.
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How were George Weston's earnings last quarter?

George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) posted its earnings results on Friday, July, 30th. The company reported $1.78 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.78. The business earned $12.93 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.30 billion. George Weston had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.34% and a net margin of 2.46%.

How often does George Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for George Weston?

George Weston declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.713 per share on Monday, January 1st. This represents a $2.85 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.80%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14th.
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Is George Weston a good dividend stock?

George Weston (TSE:WN) pays an annual dividend of C$2.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.71%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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This page (TSE:WN) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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