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George Weston (TSE:WN)
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WN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s RangeC$0 - C$0
52-Week RangeC$142.61 - C$209.91
Previous CloseC$208.49
Volume84.95K
Average Volume (3M)148.91K
Market Cap
C$27.63B
Enterprise ValueC$52.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$2.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$21.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Jul 26, 2024EPS Estimate
C$3.04Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 14, 2024Dividend Yield1.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.53
Shares Outstanding133,762,150
10 Day Avg. Volume243,581
30 Day Avg. Volume148,905
Standard Deviation0.05
R-Squared0.11
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)7.40
P/FCF Ratio12.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$218.50Price Target Upside4.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
George Weston News
PremiumCompany Announcements
George Weston Launches Share Repurchase Strategy
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George Weston Limited Issues $250 Million in Notes
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George Weston Limited Announces $250M Notes Offering
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George Weston Limited Shows Resilience in Q2 2024
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PositionWN’s strong financial position and free cash flow of approximately C$1 billion annually can sustain the current pace of buybacks for the next couple of years.
Investor PreferenceSome investors have recently indicated a preference for WN over Loblaw for Loblaw exposure and to benefit from a potential rally in Choice's stock.
Target Price IncreaseThe target price for WN has been increased to C$212 based on an 11% holdco discount.
Bears Say
EarningsQ1/24 adjusted EPS was $2.30 vs. both BMO/Street of $2.52.
Holdco DiscountThe Holdco discount has expanded notably from HSD% last year to 16% now.
Tax RatesQ1/24 adjusted EPS was lower-than-expected largely due to a much higher tax rate due to temporary non-core items.
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Options Prices
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Ownership Overview
60.44% Insiders
1.83% Mutual Funds
3.94% Other Institutional Investors
33.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
WN FAQ
What was George Weston’s price range in the past 12 months?
George Weston lowest stock price was C$142.61 and its highest was C$209.91 in the past 12 months.
What is George Weston’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is George Weston’s upcoming earnings report date?
George Weston’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 26, 2024 which is 104 days ago.
How were George Weston’s earnings last quarter?
George Weston released its earnings results on May 07, 2024. The company reported C$2.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$2.521 by -C$0.221.
Is George Weston overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts George Weston’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does George Weston pay dividends?
George Weston pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.82 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.42%. See more information on George Weston dividends here
What is George Weston’s EPS estimate?
George Weston’s EPS estimate is C$3.04.
How many shares outstanding does George Weston have?
George Weston has 132,516,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to George Weston’s price movement after its last earnings report?
George Weston reported an EPS of C$2.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$2.521. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.792%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of George Weston?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:WN
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George Weston Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$218.50 (4.84% Upside)
C$218.50 (4.84% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$14.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
George Weston
George Weston is a holding company that operates through three subsidiaries encompassing retail, real estate, and consumer goods. The first is Loblaw, the largest grocer in Canada, in which it has a 52% controlling stake. The second is Choice Properties, an open-ended real estate investment trust, where George Weston's ownership sits close to 63%. The third is Weston Foods, a North American bakery, which the firm wholly owns. While all three are separate entities, they operate under a contractual, as well as tacit, framework of strategic business partnerships. This is exemplified by Loblaw being Choice's largest tenant.
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WN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$218.50
▲(4.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
38/50 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+11.51%
reiterated a buy rating 6 months ago
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