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WN Stock Chart & Stats
C$98.54
C$0.40(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$98.54
C$0.40(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$83.18 - C$111.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.86K
Average Volume (3M)248.62K
Market Cap
C$39.48B
Enterprise ValueC$65.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$1.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$19.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.6
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.61
Shares Outstanding372,811,370
10 Day Avg. Volume211,514
30 Day Avg. Volume248,624
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.47
Price to Book (P/B)6.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio11.29
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$120.75Price Target Upside22.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$66.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and improving free cash flow provide internal funding for reinvestment, dividends, and debt service. This supports resilience across the grocery and real-estate businesses, although the benefits are strongest when cash generation remains sustained.
Stable Operating ProfitabilityStable operating margins indicate that the core businesses are converting revenue into operating earnings with reasonable consistency. Maintaining this profitability can support investment in stores, pharmacies, and properties while helping offset pressure from changing consumer and financing conditions.
Diversified Essential-business PlatformExposure to grocery, pharmacy, and leased real estate gives George Weston a diversified earnings platform tied to recurring consumer demand and rental income. The combination can reduce reliance on any single operating activity and provides multiple channels for long-term cash generation.
Bears Say
High LeverageHigh debt relative to equity leaves less financial flexibility and can amplify earnings volatility when interest rates or operating conditions worsen. Leverage may also constrain capital allocation, because more internally generated cash must compete between debt service, reinvestment, and shareholder distributions.
Declining Net ProfitabilityFalling net margins show that revenue growth is not fully reaching the bottom line. If this trend persists, weaker earnings conversion could reduce retained cash, limit balance-sheet improvement, and make shareholder returns more dependent on maintaining strong operating performance.
Limited Debt CoverageAlthough cash generation is a strength, the modest proportion of total debt covered by operating cash flow means deleveraging would likely take time. This limits the speed at which George Weston can improve financial flexibility and leaves greater exposure to sustained financing obligations.
George Weston News
WN FAQ
What was George Weston’s price range in the past 12 months?
George Weston lowest stock price was C$83.18 and its highest was C$111.49 in the past 12 months.
What is George Weston’s market cap?
George Weston’s market cap is C$39.48B.
When is George Weston’s upcoming earnings report date?
George Weston’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 24, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were George Weston’s earnings last quarter?
George Weston released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported C$1.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$1.237 by -C$0.097.
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$0.322 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.17%. See more information on George Weston dividends here
What is George Weston’s EPS estimate?
George Weston’s EPS estimate is 1.4.
How many shares outstanding does George Weston have?
George Weston has 372,811,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to George Weston’s price movement after its last earnings report?
George Weston reported an EPS of C$1.14 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of C$1.237. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.25%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of George Weston?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:WN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
George Weston Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
C$120.75 (22.54% Upside)
C$120.75 (22.54% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.68%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
George Weston
George Weston Limited is a diversified Canadian and international enterprise, primarily engaged in food and drug retailing, alongside offering financial services. Its operations are structured into two main segments: Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties). The Loblaw division encompasses a broad array of retail offerings, including groceries, pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, and financial solutions. It notably operates drugstores under the Shoppers Drug Mart brand. Furthermore, Loblaw extends its services to include credit card facilities, insurance brokerage, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), and mobile wireless offerings. Conversely, the Choice Properties segment is dedicated to the ownership, operation, and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, spanning commercial, residential, tenant, industrial, and office properties. George Weston also markets various products under well-known labels such as President's Choice, Life Brand, and Farmer's Market. Established in 1882, the company maintains its headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and functions as a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.
WN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$120.75
▲(22.54% Upside)