George Weston (WN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$227.50 -1.07 (-0.47%)

(As of 12/24/2024 01:21 PM ET)

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$248.75
9.34% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for George Weston, the average price target is C$248.75. The highest price target for WN is C$269.00, while the lowest price target for WN is C$218.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.34% from the current price of C$227.50.

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WN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Month Ago 11/26/23 to 11/25/24	3 Months Ago 9/27/23 to 9/26/24	1 Year Ago 12/26/22 to 12/26/23
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)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$248.75	C$246.58	C$229.67	C$193.50
Forecasted Upside	9.34% Upside	13.02% Upside	1.76% Upside	19.75% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.49
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
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
12/9/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$253.00 ➝ C$266.00	+13.94%
11/20/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$220.00 ➝ C$221.50	+2.61%
11/20/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$254.00 ➝ C$269.00	+24.62%
11/20/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$232.00 ➝ C$255.00	+18.13%
11/20/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Zamparo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$222.00 ➝ C$218.00	+0.99%
11/18/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$242.00 ➝ C$263.00	+17.94%
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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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024. 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 stock is currently trading at C$234.44, which is close to its twelve-month high of C$237.52, indicating strong market performance and potential for further appreciation.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets significantly, with TD Securities raising their target from C$242.00 to C$263.00, suggesting confidence in the company's growth prospects.
George Weston Limited has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$30.98 billion, reflecting its stability and ability to withstand market fluctuations.
The company has a relatively low beta of 0.42, indicating that its stock price is less volatile compared to the overall market, which can be appealing for risk-averse investors.
Recent insider trading activity, including purchases by senior officers, can signal confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders often buy shares when they believe the stock is undervalued.

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 171.94, which may indicate that it is heavily reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Despite recent price target increases, Scotiabank has lowered its price target from C$222.00 to C$218.00, which could reflect concerns about the company's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced a recent decline of 0.7%, which may suggest a lack of momentum and could deter potential investors.
George Weston Limited's current ratio of 1.35, while above 1, indicates that the company has just enough assets to cover its liabilities, which may raise concerns about liquidity in times of financial stress.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.40, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could lead to a price correction if earnings do not meet expectations.

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$248.75, with a high forecast of C$269.00 and a low forecast of C$218.00.
: 6 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WN shares.
: According to analysts, George Weston's stock has a predicted upside of 9.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, George Weston's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: George Weston has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, 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 for George Weston is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WN compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:WN) was last updated on 12/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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George Weston (WN) Stock Forecast & Price Target