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WSP Global (WSP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$250.57 +3.14 (+1.27%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:18 PM ET)

WSP Global - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
11

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for WSP Global in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WSP.

Consensus Price Target

C$268.27
7.06% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for WSP Global, the average price target is C$268.27. The highest price target for WSP is C$285.00, while the lowest price target for WSP is C$241.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.06% from the current price of C$250.57.
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WSP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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 TargetC$268.27C$266.82C$254.50C$211.27
Forecasted Upside7.06% Upside9.09% Upside8.43% Upside15.87% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

WSP 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.
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WSP Price Targets by Month

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WSP Global Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWSP GlobalIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.08
2.73
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/13/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$264.00 ➝ C$280.00+11.60%
11/8/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$257.00 ➝ C$280.00+15.14%
11/8/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$261.00 ➝ C$279.00+14.73%
10/25/2024Scotiabank
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J. Goldman
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10/15/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuyC$260.00 ➝ C$275.00+9.08%
10/4/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetC$260.00 ➝ C$285.00+18.44%
8/20/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$273.00 ➝ C$279.00+25.37%
8/20/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-BuyC$255.00 ➝ C$270.00+21.33%
8/20/2024ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$235.00 ➝ C$250.00+12.34%
8/20/2024Desjardins
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 Boost TargetBuyC$249.00 ➝ C$257.00+15.48%
8/19/2024National Bankshares
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 Set TargetOutperformC$251.00 ➝ C$255.00+15.26%
3/1/2024Veritas Investment Research
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/9/2023Laurentian
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 Boost TargetC$203.00 ➝ C$205.00+8.49%

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Should I Buy WSP Global Stock? WSP 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 Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these WSP Global pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WSP Global
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in WSP Global Inc.:

  • WSP Global Inc. has received an average recommendation of "Buy" from twelve research firms, indicating strong confidence from analysts in the company's future performance.
  • The stock recently reached a new 52-week high of C$258.92, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • The company reported earnings per share of C$2.24 for the latest quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, which suggests stability in its financial performance.
  • WSP Global Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately C$31.04 billion, indicating it is a well-established player in its industry, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
  • Recent target price increases from various brokerages, with estimates reaching as high as C$285.00, suggest that analysts foresee significant upside potential for the stock.

WSP Global
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in WSP Global Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 52.09, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • WSP Global Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 71.81, suggesting a high level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks if the company faces financial difficulties.
  • The company's net margin of 4.03% indicates that it retains a relatively small portion of revenue as profit, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth or return capital to shareholders.
  • Despite recent positive performance, the stock's beta of 0.82 suggests it is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Market conditions can change rapidly, and any downturn could negatively impact WSP Global Inc.'s stock price, especially given its recent high valuations.

WSP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for WSP Global is C$268.27, with a high forecast of C$285.00 and a low forecast of C$241.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WSP Global in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WSP shares.

According to analysts, WSP Global's stock has a predicted upside of 7.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, WSP Global's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

WSP Global has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.

Analysts like WSP Global more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for WSP Global is Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WSP compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:WSP) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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