Western Forest Products Future Growth
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Western Forest Products is forecast to grow revenue at 6.8% per annum. EPS is expected to grow by 72.3% per annum.
Key information
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Earnings growth rate
72.27%
EPS growth rate
| Forestry earnings growth | 51.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.8% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 11 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 12
WEF: Updated Margin Views And Discount Rate Will Shape Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent Street research that reflects updated views on the company, supported by revised assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Western Forest Products points to updated views on valuation that are being shaped by refreshed assumptions for discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 28
WEF: Lower Discount Rate And New Price Views Will Support Firmer Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised their average price target for Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent target increases from TD Securities and Scotiabank as support for this revision. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes suggest analysts are reassessing Western Forest Products' risk and reward profile, with the latest CA$2 and CA$5.50 target moves contributing to a higher average price target.Narrative Update • Mar 14
WEF: Lower Discount Rate And Firmer Margins Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target on Western Forest Products by CA$2 to CA$15.13, citing modest shifts in discount rate assumptions, slightly higher projected profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions on Western Forest Products provide a snapshot of how research desks are thinking about valuation, execution risk, and potential growth.
New Narrative • Mar 01
Kiln Capacity Expansion And Specialty Products Will Transform Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Western Forest Products Western Forest Products is a North American wood products company focused on coastal timberlands, lumber manufacturing and value added wood products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 28
WEF: Refined Assumptions Will Balance Lower Production And Reduced Perceived Risk
Analysts have increased their CA$14.75 fair value estimate for Western Forest Products to CA$15.13, citing updated price targets from TD Securities and Scotiabank, along with modest adjustments to discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a tighter range of fair value estimates for Western Forest Products, with fresh price targets feeding directly into the revised CA$15.13 valuation.
New Narrative • Feb 14
Higher Lumber Duties And Weak Demand Will Pressure Margins And Limit Earnings Recovery
Catalysts About Western Forest Products Western Forest Products is an integrated forest products company focused on harvesting, processing and selling lumber and related wood products, including specialty and engineered products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 14
WEF: Updated Fair Value Assumptions Will Balance Lower Output And Reduced Risk
Analysts have raised their CA$ price target on Western Forest Products by CA$14.15, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research from major Canadian banks. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are lifting their CA$ price targets, which signals greater confidence in their updated fair value assumptions for Western Forest Products.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Optimistic Investors Push Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jan 15
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Western Forest Products is CA$15.69 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Apr 30
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Western Forest Products Inc.'s (TSE:WEF) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights Western Forest Products to hold its Annual General Meeting on 7th of May Total pay for CEO J. Hofer...
New Narrative • Apr 07
New Dry Kiln And AI Will Optimize Timber Operations
Operational enhancements and strategic investments in new technologies are set to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and increase earnings.Analysis Article • Feb 12
Is Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 21
Revenues Tell The Story For Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF)
There wouldn't be many who think Western Forest Products Inc.'s ( TSE:WEF ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x is...Analysis Article • May 09
Western Forest Products' (TSE:WEF) Dividend Will Be CA$0.0125
The board of Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.0125
The board of Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.0125
Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share on the 16th...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2027 | 1,035 | -28 | -23 | 16 | 3 |
| 12/31/2026 | 920 | N/A | -38 | 19 | 3 |
| 3/31/2026 | 926 | -113 | -13 | 24 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 987 | -80 | -14 | 17 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,058 | -64 | 18 | 52 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,067 | -22 | 0 | 35 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,087 | -9 | 6 | 42 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,064 | -30 | -13 | 20 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,037 | -44 | -45 | -5 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,027 | -42 | -69 | -30 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 993 | -59 | -78 | -36 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,018 | -68 | -78 | -34 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,062 | -76 | -71 | -25 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,187 | -52 | -66 | -15 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,348 | 7 | -46 | 0 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 1,444 | 62 | -57 | -10 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,481 | 111 | -21 | 22 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 1,478 | 146 | 72 | 109 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 1,455 | 186 | 163 | 200 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 1,418 | 201 | 249 | 282 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 1,409 | 207 | 274 | 300 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 1,346 | 177 | 234 | 258 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 1,188 | 108 | 117 | 139 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 965 | 33 | 62 | 80 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 726 | -30 | 16 | 29 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 577 | -60 | -1 | 11 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 631 | -69 | -14 | 7 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 808 | -46 | N/A | 11 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 1,012 | -12 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 1,163 | 22 | N/A | 27 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 1,181 | 49 | N/A | 63 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 1,197 | 69 | N/A | 118 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 1,195 | 83 | N/A | 116 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 1,188 | 81 | N/A | 109 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 1,147 | 80 | N/A | 112 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 1,143 | 74 | N/A | 134 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 1,153 | 92 | N/A | 179 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 1,191 | 95 | N/A | 188 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 1,205 | 93 | N/A | 168 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 1,187 | 94 | N/A | 128 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 1,160 | 68 | N/A | 134 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 1,116 | 68 | N/A | 130 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 1,103 | 63 | N/A | 141 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 1,082 | 65 | N/A | 120 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 1,049 | 68 | N/A | 81 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: Insufficient data to determine if WEF's forecast earnings growth is above the savings rate (3%).
Earnings vs Market: Insufficient data to determine if WEF's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the Canadian market
High Growth Earnings: Insufficient data to determine if WEF's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: WEF's revenue (6.8% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Canadian market (4.8% per year).
High Growth Revenue: WEF's revenue (6.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if WEF's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/03 21:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Western Forest Products Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Kennedy | CIBC Capital Markets |
| Daryl Swetlishoff | Raymond James Ltd. |
| Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital Markets |