George Weston (WN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$270.19 +2.12 (+0.79%)

As of 05/23/2025 04:18 PM Eastern

George Weston - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for George Weston in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for WN.

Consensus Price Target

C$282.42
4.53% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for George Weston, the average price target is C$282.42. The highest price target for WN is C$308.00, while the lowest price target for WN is C$221.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.53% from the current price of C$270.19.

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WN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/24/24 to 5/24/25	1 Month Ago 4/24/24 to 4/24/25	3 Months Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	1 Year Ago 5/25/23 to 5/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$282.42	C$254.75	C$252.42	C$216.67
Forecasted Upside	4.53% Upside	-1.35% Downside	16.05% Upside	10.78% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

WN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

George Weston Stock vs. The Competition

Type	George Weston	Consumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Negative News See Recent WN News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/9/2025	Desjardins 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$251.00 ➝ C$300.00	+14.71%
5/7/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$268.00 ➝ C$296.00	+9.74%
5/7/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	J. Zamparo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$241.00 ➝ C$285.00	+5.66%
5/2/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$256.00 ➝ C$308.00	+16.23%
4/14/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$264.00 ➝ C$284.00	+13.05%
11/20/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$220.00 ➝ C$221.50	+2.61%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these George Weston pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

George Weston
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around C$262, which reflects a strong performance as it recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating positive momentum.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting confidence in future growth.
George Weston Limited has a substantial market capitalization of approximately C$34.70 billion, indicating a stable and established presence in the market.
The company has a relatively low beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock is less volatile compared to the market, which can be appealing for risk-averse investors.
Insider ownership is significant, with 59.41% of shares held by company insiders, which often indicates that those with the most knowledge about the company have confidence in its future prospects.

George Weston
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 372.50, which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Despite recent positive movements, the stock has seen fluctuations, with analysts providing mixed ratings, which could signal uncertainty in its future performance.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high at 53.51, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent insider selling activity, including significant transactions by senior officers, may raise concerns about the company's future outlook from those closest to its operations.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and the retail sector, in which George Weston Limited operates, can be particularly sensitive to economic downturns, affecting overall performance.

WN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for George Weston is C$282.42, with a high forecast of C$308.00 and a low forecast of C$221.50.
: 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for George Weston in the last twelve months. 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.
: According to analysts, George Weston's stock has a predicted upside of 4.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, George Weston's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: George Weston has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Desjardins, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like George Weston more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for George Weston is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how WN compares to other companies.

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George Weston (WN) Stock Forecast & Price Target