George Weston (WN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$218.82

-4.67 (-2.09%)

(As of 11:06 AM ET)

George Weston - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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$229.67
2.76% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for George Weston, the average price target is C$229.67. The highest price target for WN is C$254.00, while the lowest price target for WN is C$212.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.76% from the current price of C$218.82.

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WN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/4/23 to 10/3/24	1 Month Ago 9/4/23 to 9/3/24	3 Months Ago 7/6/23 to 7/5/24	1 Year Ago 10/4/22 to 10/4/23
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$229.67	C$229.67	C$216.67	C$193.33
Forecasted Upside	2.76% Upside	3.94% Upside	6.67% Upside	26.54% 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	2.43
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent WN News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/31/2024	Desjardins 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	C$212.00 ➝ C$232.00	+7.81%
7/31/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Market Perform	C$196.00 ➝ C$220.00	+2.23%
7/31/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	C$235.00 ➝ C$254.00	+18.03%
7/22/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	C$246.00 ➝ C$242.00	+14.16%
5/6/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$200.00 ➝ C$212.00	+12.81%
2/29/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$216.00 ➝ C$218.00	+22.97%
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Should I Buy George Weston Stock? WN Pros and Cons Explained

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George Weston
Bull Case

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

George Weston Limited has a strong dividend history, with a current annualized dividend yield of 1.44%. This consistent dividend payout can provide investors with a steady income stream.
Recent analyst ratings on George Weston Limited have been positive, with a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" and an average 12-month price target of C$229.67. This indicates potential for stock price appreciation.
George Weston Limited's recent quarterly earnings report showed an earnings per share (EPS) of C$2.93, demonstrating strong financial performance.
The company's stock price has been trending upwards, with a 50-day moving average price of C$217.46 and a 200-day moving average price of C$199.43. This positive stock price momentum can attract investors seeking capital gains.
George Weston Limited has a market capitalization of C$30.00 billion, indicating the company's size and stability in the market.

George Weston
Bear Case

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

The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 171.94 is relatively high, which may pose a risk in terms of financial leverage and potential financial instability.

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$229.67, with a high forecast of C$254.00 and a low forecast of C$212.00.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for George Weston in the last year. 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 4.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: George Weston has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Desjardins, 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.