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George Weston TSX:WN Stock Report

Last Price

CA$218.89

Market Cap

CA$28.6b

7D

-3.1%

1Y

33.5%

Updated

22 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

WN Stock Overview

Provides food and drug retailing, and financial services in Canada. More details

WN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends4/6

George Weston Limited Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for George Weston
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCA$218.89
52 Week HighCA$236.30
52 Week LowCA$155.49
Beta0.42
11 Month Change-1.11%
3 Month Change-0.33%
1 Year Change33.50%
33 Year Change60.72%
5 Year Change102.60%
Change since IPO12,871.26%

Recent News & Updates

George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price In Tune With Earnings

Nov 20
George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price In Tune With Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Recent updates

George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price In Tune With Earnings

Nov 20
George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price In Tune With Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Using Debt Extensively

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)

Sep 13
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Shares

Aug 15
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Shares

George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Aug 01
George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

George Weston's (TSE:WN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Jul 12
George Weston's (TSE:WN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Here's Why George Weston (TSE:WN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 23
Here's Why George Weston (TSE:WN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

George Weston's (TSE:WN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

May 26
George Weston's (TSE:WN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)

May 02
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For George Weston Limited (TSE:WN)

Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

Mar 20
Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

The Return Trends At George Weston (TSE:WN) Look Promising

Mar 07
The Return Trends At George Weston (TSE:WN) Look Promising

George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Jan 24
George Weston Limited's (TSE:WN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Does George Weston (TSE:WN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 07
Does George Weston (TSE:WN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At George Weston (TSE:WN)

Oct 09
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At George Weston (TSE:WN)

We Think George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Aug 07
We Think George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Investors Will Want George Weston's (TSE:WN) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Jul 04
Investors Will Want George Weston's (TSE:WN) Growth In ROCE To Persist

George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 04
George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

George Weston's (TSE:WN) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.713

May 22
George Weston's (TSE:WN) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.713

Should You Be Adding George Weston (TSE:WN) To Your Watchlist Today?

Apr 30
Should You Be Adding George Weston (TSE:WN) To Your Watchlist Today?

Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

Apr 17
Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Mar 24
George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

An Intrinsic Calculation For George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Feb 18
An Intrinsic Calculation For George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Is Now The Time To Put George Weston (TSE:WN) On Your Watchlist?

Jan 25
Is Now The Time To Put George Weston (TSE:WN) On Your Watchlist?

Does George Weston (TSE:WN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 11
Does George Weston (TSE:WN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The Return Trends At George Weston (TSE:WN) Look Promising

Dec 05
The Return Trends At George Weston (TSE:WN) Look Promising

With EPS Growth And More, George Weston (TSE:WN) Makes An Interesting Case

Oct 18
With EPS Growth And More, George Weston (TSE:WN) Makes An Interesting Case

Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

Oct 04
Is George Weston (TSE:WN) A Risky Investment?

Are Investors Undervaluing George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) By 29%?

Aug 27
Are Investors Undervaluing George Weston Limited (TSE:WN) By 29%?

George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Aug 15
George Weston (TSE:WN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Is Now The Time To Put George Weston (TSE:WN) On Your Watchlist?

Jul 18
Is Now The Time To Put George Weston (TSE:WN) On Your Watchlist?

George Weston (TSE:WN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 04
George Weston (TSE:WN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Shareholder Returns

WNCA Consumer RetailingCA Market
7D-3.1%-1.8%1.3%
1Y33.5%18.8%23.1%

Return vs Industry: WN exceeded the Canadian Consumer Retailing industry which returned 18.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: WN exceeded the Canadian Market which returned 23.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is WN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
WN volatility
WN Average Weekly Movement2.3%
Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement3.2%
Market Average Movement8.3%
10% most volatile stocks in CA Market17.8%
10% least volatile stocks in CA Market2.9%

Stable Share Price: WN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.

Volatility Over Time: WN's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1882220,000Galen Westonwww.weston.ca

George Weston Limited provides food and drug retailing, and financial services in Canada. The company operates through two segments, Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties). The Loblaw segment provides grocery, pharmacy and healthcare services, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, and financial services.

George Weston Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do George Weston's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
WN fundamental statistics
Market capCA$28.60b
Earnings (TTM)CA$613.00m
Revenue (TTM)CA$61.21b

46.6x

P/E Ratio

0.5x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
WN income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$61.21b
Cost of RevenueCA$41.01b
Gross ProfitCA$20.21b
Other ExpensesCA$19.59b
EarningsCA$613.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Oct 05, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)4.70
Gross Margin33.01%
Net Profit Margin1.00%
Debt/Equity Ratio123.1%

How did WN perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.5%

Current Dividend Yield

67%

Payout Ratio

Does WN pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy WN by to receive an upcoming dividend?
George Weston dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateDec 13 2024
Dividend Pay DateJan 01 2025
Days until Ex dividend20 days
Days until Dividend pay date39 days

Does WN pay a reliable dividends?

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