TSE:WN George Weston (WN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → They said crypto was dead. It went up 100X. (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free WN Stock Alerts C$180.06 -0.11 (-0.06%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$179.54▼C$181.4250-Day RangeC$165.39▼C$183.0252-Week RangeC$144.41▼C$184.97Volume122,138 shsAverage Volume100,320 shsMarket CapitalizationC$24.20 billionP/E Ratio16.73Dividend Yield1.58%Price TargetC$201.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider Trades Get George Weston alerts: Email Address George Weston MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.83 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.6% UpsideC$201.00 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.21Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling SharesC$23.66 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.18 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGeorge Weston has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of C$201.00, George Weston has a forecasted upside of 11.6% from its current price of C$180.06.Amount of Analyst CoverageGeorge Weston has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for WN. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGeorge Weston pays a meaningful dividend of 1.58%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGeorge Weston does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of George Weston is 26.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WN. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGeorge Weston has a news sentiment score of 0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for George Weston this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, George Weston insiders have sold 93,052.86% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought C$25,395.00 in company stock and sold C$23,656,170.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders58.54% 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 InstitutionsOnly 15.02% of the stock of George Weston is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of George Weston is 16.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.59.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of George Weston is 16.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 1,076.39.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGeorge 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 RatioGeorge Weston has a P/B Ratio of 4.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceThey said crypto was dead. It went up 100X.Bitcoin’s haters are out again. Despite the price doubling in the last six months alone… That hasn’t stopped the experts from piling on. 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The Choice Properties segment owns, operates, manages, and develops retail commercial and residential properties, leased to necessity-based tenants, industrial, and mixed-use and residential assets. It markets its products under the Shoppers Drug Mart, Joe Fresh, President's Choice Bank, no name, Farmer's Market, T&T, Life Brand, and PC Optimum brands. The company was founded in 1882 and is based in Toronto, Canada. George Weston Limited is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.Read More WN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WN Stock News HeadlinesMarch 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Rashid Wasti Buys 1,000 SharesMarch 16, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells C$18,018.00 in StockMarch 19, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)My next big prediction isn’t a predictionI believe this could change your life forever. 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When they wake up to this situation, billions of dollars will flood in.March 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Andrew Michael Bunston Sells 1,606 SharesMarch 11, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Director Willard Galen Garfield Weston Sells 32,100 SharesMarch 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comRashid Wasti Sells 100 Shares of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) StockMarch 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells C$291,506.51 in StockMarch 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Director Sells 23,113 Shares of StockMarch 19, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)My next big prediction isn’t a predictionI believe this could change your life forever. I’m talking about transforming everything for you, financially. You see, a rare market anomaly has emerged that I believe is going to make some people very wealthy. 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When they wake up to this situation, billions of dollars will flood in.March 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsMarch 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWN.PR.A:CAMarch 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells C$191,393.60 in StockMarch 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWillard Galen Garfield Weston Sells 32,100 Shares of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) StockMarch 4, 2024 | news.yahoo.comIPS newcomer program to merge with George Washington High SchoolMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Just Released Its Annual Earnings: Here's What Analysts ThinkMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGeorge Weston Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comBoyd Group, MDA, National, Weston at 52-Week Highs on NewsFebruary 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comGeorge Weston 4Q Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises In-Line With ViewsFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comTaxi drivers protest pothole 'nightmare' in GlasgowFebruary 23, 2024 | sports.yahoo.comGreat Britain's Matt Weston wins silver at skeleton World ChampionshipsFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comAmid measles outbreak, Florida is ‘deferring to parents’ on whether to send unvaccinated kids to schoolFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comHistorians rank Trump worst president in history, Lincoln the bestFebruary 19, 2024 | yahoo.comFact Check: The Truth About George Washington's 'Wooden' TeethFebruary 17, 2024 | msn.comThree more measles cases confirmed at Manatee Bay Elementary SchoolFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.comWATCH: George Washington painting reported stolenFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.comColorado police search for stolen 200-year-old George Washington portraitFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Intrinsic Value Of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)See More Headlines Receive WN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for George Weston and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/30/2021Ex-Dividend for 1/1 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable1/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/14/2024Today3/18/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Grocery Stores Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolTSE:WN CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.weston.ca Phone+1-416-9222500FaxN/AEmployees220,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$201.00 High Stock Price TargetC$222.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$179.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$10.76 Trailing P/E Ratio16.81 Forward P/E Ratio14.93 P/E Growth1.7Net IncomeC$1.50 billion Net Margins2.56% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity19.71% Return on Assets5.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio158.23 Current Ratio1.24 Quick Ratio0.73 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$60.12 billion Price / Sales0.40 Cash FlowC$19.75 per share Price / Cash Flow9.15 Book ValueC$43.58 per share Price / Book4.15Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares134,400,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$24.30 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.38 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Galen G. Weston B.A. (Age 51)M.B.A., Chairman & CEO Comp: $4.91MMr. Richard DufresnePresident & CFOMr. Barry Kieran Columb (Age 59)Executive VP of Loblaw & President of President's Choice Financial Comp: $3.59MMr. Rael Lee Diamond CPA (Age 47)CA, President & CEO of Choice Properties Comp: $1.83MMr. John Williams (Age 58)Group Treasurer & Head of Corporate Finance Roy MacDonaldGroup Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Andrew BunstonChief Legal Officer & SecretaryMs. Jennifer MaccaroneVice President of Human ResourcesMr. Khush Dadyburjor (Age 57)Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Rashid Wasti (Age 56)Executive VP & Chief Talent Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMetroTSE:MRULoblaw CompaniesTSE:LAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.AAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.BDollaramaTSE:DOLView All CompetitorsInsidersRashid WastiSold 100 sharesTotal: C$18,018.00 ($180.18/share)Willard Galen Garfield WestonSold 23,113 sharesTotal: C$4.20 M ($181.51/share)Andrew Michael BunstonSold 1,606 sharesTotal: C$291,506.51 ($181.51/share)Rashid WastiBought 1,000 shares on 3/6/2024Total: C$20,120.00 ($20.12/share)Willard Galen Garfield WestonSold 32,100 sharesTotal: C$5.67 M ($176.68/share)View All Insider Transactions 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, March 17, 2024 at 5:04 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in George Weston Limited: George Weston Limited operates in the grocery stores industry, which is known for its stability and consistent demand, providing a reliable revenue stream. The company offers a diverse range of products and services through its segments, Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, allowing for revenue diversification and risk mitigation. Recent analyst reports have shown positive ratings and target price upgrades for George Weston Limited, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth. George Weston Limited has a strong dividend history, with a quarterly dividend payout representing a dividend yield of 1.56%, providing investors with a steady income stream. The company's stock performance has shown resilience, with a 1-year high of C$184.97, suggesting potential for capital appreciation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in George Weston Limited for these reasons: George Weston Limited has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 158.23, which may indicate financial leverage risk and potential constraints on future growth initiatives. The company's current ratio of 1.24 and quick ratio of 0.73 suggest liquidity challenges, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. While the company has a moderate P/E ratio of 17.29, the P/E/G ratio of 1.70 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential. There is a beta of 0.38 associated with George Weston Limited, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential returns for more risk-tolerant investors. Despite recent positive analyst ratings, there is a hold rating on the stock, suggesting some uncertainty or mixed opinions about the company's future performance. 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 twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 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 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for George Weston's shares. Their WN share price targets range from C$179.00 to C$222.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach C$201.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.6% 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 2024? George Weston's stock was trading at C$164.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WN stock has increased by 9.5% and is now trading at C$180.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is George Weston's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our WN earnings forecast. How were George Weston's earnings last quarter? George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 30th. The company reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.78. The company had revenue of $12.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.30 billion. George Weston had a net margin of 2.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.71%. How often does George Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for George Weston? George Weston announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.713 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $2.85 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. Read our dividend analysis for WN. Is George Weston a good dividend stock? George Weston (TSE:WN) pays an annual dividend of C$2.85 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.58%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.49%. 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. 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