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. View WN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

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. View analysts price targets for WN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

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. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is George Weston's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024. View our WN earnings forecast .

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. Read our dividend analysis for WN .

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%. Read our dividend analysis for WN .

What other stocks do shareholders of George Weston own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other George Weston investors own include Loblaw Companies (L) , Enbridge (ENB) , BCE (BCE) , Suncor Energy (SU) , Bombardier, Inc. Class B (BBD.B) , Power Co. of Canada (POW) , Associated British Foods (ASBFY) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Manulife Financial (MFC) .

How do I buy shares of George Weston?

Shares of WN 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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

C$158.09

-1.83 (-1.14%)

(As of 12/4/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: C$157.27
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50-Day Range: C$145.32
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52-Week Range: C$144.41
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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

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Earnings Headlines Insider Trades

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

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
George Weston has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of C$193.50, George Weston has a forecasted upside of 22.4% from its current price of C$158.09.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
George Weston has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for WN.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
George Weston pays a meaningful dividend of 1.71%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
George Weston does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of George Weston is 27.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for WN.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for George Weston this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
4 people have searched for WN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added George Weston to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, George Weston insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought C$3,890.00 in company stock and sold C$0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
56.67% of the stock of George Weston is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 15.85% of the stock of George Weston is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of George Weston is 15.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 114.82.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of George Weston is 15.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 276.66.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
George Weston has a PEG Ratio of 1.70. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
George Weston has a P/B Ratio of 3.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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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WN Stock News Headlines

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November 21, 2023 | marketwatch.com

George Weston 3Q Profit Slides, Revenue Rises

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 20, 2023 | msn.com

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Individual investors own 29% of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) shares but private companies control 57% of the company

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November 7, 2023 | msn.com

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October 26, 2023 | msn.com

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October 23, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: George Weston 4.75% Pref Ser V flat on Thursday (WN-PR-E)

October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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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

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Industry: Grocery Stores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Current Symbol: TSE:WN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.weston.ca
Phone: +1-416-9222500
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

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$10.25
Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.42
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.74
P/E Growth: 1.7
Net Income: C$1.42 billion
Net Margins: 2.46%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 18.34%
Return on Assets: 5.86%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 152.99
Current Ratio: 1.25
Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$59.57 billion
Price / Sales: 0.36
Cash Flow: C$17.27 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.15
Book Value: C$46.01 per share
Price / Book: 3.44

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 135,500,000
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

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Insiders

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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.
View WN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
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.
View analysts price targets for WN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
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.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is George Weston's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024.
View our WN earnings forecast.
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.
Read our dividend analysis for WN.
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%.
Read our dividend analysis for WN.
What other stocks do shareholders of George Weston own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other George Weston investors own include Loblaw Companies (L), Enbridge (ENB), BCE (BCE), Suncor Energy (SU), Bombardier, Inc. Class B (BBD.B), Power Co. of Canada (POW), Associated British Foods (ASBFY), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Manulife Financial (MFC).
How do I buy shares of George Weston?: Shares of WN 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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George Weston Stock Price, News & Analysis (TSE:WN)

George Weston MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About George Weston Stock (TSE:WN)

WN Stock Price History

WN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

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

Pros

Cons

WN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™