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 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 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for George Weston's shares. Their WN share price targets range from C$179.00 to C$222.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach C$201.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.4% 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 2024?

George Weston's stock was trading at C$164.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WN stock has increased by 7.8% and is now trading at C$177.25. 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 7th 2024. View our WN earnings forecast .

How were George Weston's earnings last quarter?

George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $2.51 EPS for the quarter. The business earned $14.70 billion during the quarter. George Weston had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.71% and a net margin of 2.56%.

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

George Weston declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors 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 1.61%. The ex-dividend date 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 1.54%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.51%. 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 .

TSE:WN

George Weston (WN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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C$177.25

+1.41 (+0.80%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: C$177.04
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C$179.42
50-Day Range: C$167.58
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C$186.40
52-Week Range: C$144.41
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C$187.93

Volume: 77,008 shs
Average Volume: 107,721 shs
Market Capitalization: C$23.82 billion

P/E Ratio: 16.49
Dividend Yield: 1.61%
Price Target: C$201.00

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George Weston MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.83 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 13.4% Upside
C$201.00 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.13
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
C$24.35 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

2.29 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
George 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.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
George Weston has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

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 1.54%, 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 26.51%. 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.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
George Weston has a news sentiment score of 0.13. 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 0.31 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for George Weston this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for WN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, George Weston insiders have sold 120,927.46% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought C$20,120.00 in company stock and sold C$24,350,724.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
58.56% 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 15.05% 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 16.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.21.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of George Weston is 16.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 242.45.
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 4.07. 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. 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 and healthcare services, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, and financial services. This segment also offers credit card and other banking services, insurance brokerage services, guaranteed investment certificates, and wireless mobile products and services. 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.

WN Stock Price History

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WN Stock News Headlines

March 26, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Insider Selling: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells 2,303 Shares of Stock

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George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells C$18,018.00 in Stock

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George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

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April 4, 2024 | msn.com

Classes canceled at two Weston schools on Thursday due to water main break

April 3, 2024 | tmcnet.com

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April 2, 2024 | msn.com

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George Weston Insiders Added CA$11.7m Of Stock To Their Holdings

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March 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Just Released Its Annual Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

George Weston Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

Boyd Group, MDA, National, Weston at 52-Week Highs on News

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/07/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: TSE:WN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.weston.ca
Phone: +1-416-9222500
Fax: N/A
Employees: 220,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: C$201.00
High Stock Price Target: C$222.00
Low Stock Price Target: C$179.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +13.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.83
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$10.75
Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.94
P/E Growth: 1.7
Net Income: C$1.50 billion
Net Margins: 2.56%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 19.71%
Return on Assets: 5.57%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 158.23
Current Ratio: 1.24
Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$60.12 billion
Price / Sales: 0.40
Cash Flow: C$19.38 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.15
Book Value: C$43.58 per share
Price / Book: 4.07

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 134,400,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$23.85 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.38

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Key Executives

Mr. Galen G. Weston B.A. (Age 51)
M.B.A., Chairman & CEO
Comp: $4.91M
Mr. Richard Dufresne
President & CFO
Mr. Barry Kieran Columb (Age 59)
Executive VP of Loblaw & President of President's Choice Financial
Comp: $3.59M
Mr. John Williams (Age 58)
Group Treasurer & Head of Corporate Finance
Roy MacDonald
Group Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Andrew Bunston
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Ms. Jennifer Maccarone
Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Khush Dadyburjor (Age 57)
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Rashid Wasti (Age 56)
Executive VP & Chief Talent Officer
Anemona Turcu
Group Chief Risk Officer

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

Pros

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

George Weston Limited has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings per share, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 1.53%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Recent analyst reports have given George Weston an "outperform" rating, suggesting positive future prospects.
The stock price has been trending upwards, reaching a 1-year high of C$186.81, reflecting investor confidence.
George Weston's return on equity of 19.71% demonstrates efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits.

Cons

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 158.23, which may pose risks in times of economic uncertainty.
George Weston's dividend payout ratio of 26.49% indicates a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
While the stock has seen positive performance, the beta of 0.38 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential returns.
Analyst target prices have already been revised upwards, potentially limiting further upside in the short term.
Investors should consider the company's 1-year low of C$144.41 as a reference point for potential downside risk.

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 Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these George Weston pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 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 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for George Weston's shares. Their WN share price targets range from C$179.00 to C$222.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach C$201.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.4% 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 2024?: George Weston's stock was trading at C$164.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WN stock has increased by 7.8% and is now trading at C$177.25.
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 7th 2024.
View our WN earnings forecast.
How were George Weston's earnings last quarter?: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $2.51 EPS for the quarter. The business earned $14.70 billion during the quarter. George Weston had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.71% and a net margin of 2.56%.

How often does George Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for George Weston?: George Weston declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors 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 1.61%. The ex-dividend date 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 1.54%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.51%. 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 (WN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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 Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

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

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