TSE:WN George Weston (WN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up? (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free WN Stock Alerts C$177.42 +1.76 (+1.00%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$174.77▼C$178.4950-Day RangeC$167.58▼C$186.4052-Week RangeC$144.41▼C$187.93Volume129,228 shsAverage Volume108,522 shsMarket CapitalizationC$23.85 billionP/E Ratio16.50Dividend Yield1.61%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/Downside13.3% UpsideC$201.00 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.05Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling SharesC$24.35 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.2.25 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.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 1.54%, 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 26.51%. 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 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGeorge Weston has a news sentiment score of 0.05. 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 0.24 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for George Weston this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for WN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 Insiders58.56% 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 InstitutionsOnly 15.05% 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 16.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of George Weston is 16.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 241.57.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 4.07. 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 Paradigm PressCould Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…>>Click here to find out what it is. 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.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 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Sells 2,303 Shares of StockMarch 24, 2024 | insidertrades.comRashid Wasti Sells 1,500 Shares of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) StockApril 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…March 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Senior Officer Rashid Wasti Buys 1,000 SharesApril 17, 2024 | msn.comEx-Nebraska guard commits to Rhode Island basketball while another recruit decommitsApril 16, 2024 | msn.comRevolutionary Ancestry: DNA Unlocks George Washington's Family SecretsApril 16, 2024 | msn.comBoy Fatally Shot Near George Washington Preparatory High SchoolApril 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGeorge Weston (TSE:WN) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $167.04April 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…April 15, 2024 | bizjournals.comWeston Urban snaps up more downtown propertyApril 12, 2024 | detroitnews.comMichigan basketball's George Washington III withdraws from transfer portalApril 11, 2024 | tmcnet.comGovernment Technology Veterans George Wilson and Tom Weston Partner with Bluestone Investment PartnersApril 10, 2024 | msn.comTuesday's Top Prep Performers: Rio Mesa's Jacob Roa tosses two-hit shutoutApril 10, 2024 | msn.comSee all homes sold in Cuyahoga County, April 1 to April 7April 9, 2024 | msn.comFormer Washington OT Roger Rosengarten scheduled for top-30 visit with TexansApril 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGeorge Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsApril 7, 2024 | msn.comEarl Timberlake leaves Bryant basketball; Mackayla Scarlett commits to ProvidenceApril 4, 2024 | msn.comClasses canceled at two Weston schools on Thursday due to water main breakApril 3, 2024 | tmcnet.comThe George Washington University Selects Ellucian Banner SaaS to Modernize Employee and Student ExperienceApril 2, 2024 | msn.comAmerica's Coolest Small Towns by StateApril 2, 2024 | msn.comFormer Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home at age 35March 29, 2024 | msn.comManhattan DA suggests Donald Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judgeMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comThe Wichita Eagle’s 2024 high school boys basketball all-state teams for every classMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comGeorge Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century gravesMarch 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGeorge Weston Insiders Added CA$11.7m Of Stock To Their HoldingsMarch 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWN.PR.A:CAMarch 4, 2024 | news.yahoo.comIPS newcomer program to merge with George Washington High SchoolSee 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 Earnings2/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/07/2024Get 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+13.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$10.75 Trailing P/E Ratio16.50 Forward P/E Ratio14.94 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$19.38 per share Price / Cash Flow9.15 Book ValueC$43.58 per share Price / Book4.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares134,400,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$23.85 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.38 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.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. 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 Anemona TurcuGroup Chief Risk OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMetroTSE:MRULoblaw CompaniesTSE:LAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.AAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.BDollaramaTSE:DOLView All CompetitorsInsidersAndrew Michael BunstonSold 2,303 sharesTotal: C$422,079.10 ($183.27/share)Rashid WastiSold 1,500 sharesTotal: C$272,475.00 ($181.65/share)Rashid 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)View All Insider Transactions 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 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 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 price objectives 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 share price to reach C$201.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.3% 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 the year. Since then, WN shares have increased by 7.9% and is now trading at C$177.42. 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) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $2.51 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.61%. 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 1.54%. 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? 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