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Western Forest Prod (WFSTF) Stock Price & Analysis

WFSTF Stock Chart & Stats

$10.76-$0.15(-1.37%)
At close: 10:01 AM EST
$10$12$1410 Aug24 Aug8 Sep22 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
$10.76 - $10.96
52-Week Range
$7.33 - $14.40
Previous Close
$10.91
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,882
Market Cap
$116.50M
Enterprise Value
$245.77M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$4.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$59.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.65
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0.95
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 24, 2023
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Kiln Capacity And Returns

Expanded kiln capacity supports a more valuable product mix and enables drying of all dryable fiber, improving utilization of the timber resource. Management’s high return expectations indicate these investments could lower drying costs and strengthen margins over multiple years.

Higher-value Specialty Mix

A rising specialty-product share can make earnings less dependent on commodity lumber pricing by increasing exposure to differentiated, higher-value products. If this mix shift persists, it should support better realized pricing and margin resilience across the business cycle.

Improved Balance Sheet

Lower leverage gives Western Forest Products greater financial flexibility to fund operations and targeted capital projects while absorbing industry volatility. The potential move to net cash after proceeds are received would further reduce balance-sheet risk, although part of the improvement depends on asset-sale completion.

Bears Say

Persistent Unprofitability

Ongoing losses and declining revenue show that the operating model has not yet converted its timber and manufacturing base into durable earnings. Improving gross margin alone has not offset weak top-line momentum and negative operating profitability, limiting internally generated capital.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Positive operating cash flow is not yet sufficient to fund investment needs, leaving the company reliant on asset proceeds or other financing to support its capital program. Persistent negative free cash flow reduces flexibility and makes sustained earnings improvement important for long-term resilience.

Tariff Pressure And Curtailments

The sharp increase in duties and tariffs directly weakens export competitiveness and pricing, while related curtailments reduce shipment potential and manufacturing absorption. This creates a structural obstacle to restoring profitability until trade conditions improve or the product and market mix adapts.

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WFSTF FAQ

What was Western Forest Prod’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Forest Prod lowest stock price was $7.33 and its highest was $14.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Forest Prod’s market cap?
Western Forest Prod’s market cap is $116.50M.
When is Western Forest Prod’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Forest Prod’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 05, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 2 days.
How were Western Forest Prod’s earnings last quarter?
Western Forest Prod released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported $0.786 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.748 by $1.534.
Is Western Forest Prod overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Forest Prod’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Western Forest Prod pay dividends?
Western Forest Prod pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.273 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Western Forest Prod dividends here
What is Western Forest Prod’s EPS estimate?
Western Forest Prod’s EPS estimate is -0.95.
How many shares outstanding does Western Forest Prod have?
Western Forest Prod has 10,558,183 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Forest Prod’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Forest Prod reported an EPS of $0.786 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.748. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.923%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Forest Prod?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WFSTF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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