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West Fraser Timber

69.48 USD
-1.91
2.68%
Updated Jul 30, 3:59 PM EDT
1 day
-2.68%
5 days
-5.04%
1 month
-5.21%
3 months
-6.08%
6 months
-21.06%
Year to date
-19.85%
1 year
-20.84%
5 years
3.93%
10 years
3.93%
 

About: West Fraser Timber is a softwood lumber company that also produces wood panels and pulp products. The company produces its wood products globally, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, Europe, and the Southeastern United States. Following its acquisition of Norbord in 2021, West Fraser is now one of the largest oriented strand board producers in the world.

Employees: 9,700

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

36% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.84M | Put options by funds: $2.83M

20% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 25

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 209 [Q4 2024] → 210 (+1) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+0) [Q1 2025]

2.09% less ownership

Funds ownership: 43.18% [Q4 2024] → 41.09% (-2.09%) [Q1 2025]

14% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 71 | Existing positions reduced: 83

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.94B [Q4 2024] → $2.46B (-$476M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$96
38%
upside
Avg. target
$96
38%
upside
High target
$96
38%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
TD Securities
Sean Steuart
38%upside
$96
Buy
Maintained
25 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about WFG published over the past 30 days

Negative
Benzinga
5 hours ago
West Fraser Timber Stock May Face Prolonged Weakness Ahead
West Fraser Timber WFG has entered a no-action zone under the Adhishthana Principles, with both its weekly and monthly structures pointing to a prolonged period of consolidation. Here's how the cycle is shaping up and why investors might want to steer clear for now.
West Fraser Timber Stock May Face Prolonged Weakness Ahead
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
LAKE BABINE NATION AND WEST FRASER PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS B.C.'S FOREST SECTOR
Innovative collaboration supports long-term fibre security and economic development VANCOUVER, BC , July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) and the Lake Babine Nation Forestry Limited Partnership (LBN Forestry) welcomed today's announcement by the Government of British Columbia approving the creation of a new First Nations Woodland Licence in the Smithers area.
LAKE BABINE NATION AND WEST FRASER PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS B.C.'S FOREST SECTOR
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher A.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
West Fraser Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
VANCOUVER, BC , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) reported today the second quarter results of 2025 ("Q2-25").
West Fraser Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Notice of Second Quarter Results Conference Call
VANCOUVER, BC , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Notice of Second Quarter Results Conference Call
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
West Fraser Declares Dividend
VANCOUVER, BC , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on July 14, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 26, 2025.
West Fraser Declares Dividend
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
West Fraser Credit Facility and Term Loan Renewals Increase Liquidity
VANCOUVER, BC , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced it has entered into a syndicated credit agreement providing for the renewal of its $1 billion credit facility and extension of the facility's maturity from July 2028 to May 2030.
West Fraser Credit Facility and Term Loan Renewals Increase Liquidity
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
West Fraser Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
VANCOUVER, BC , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX: WFG) (NYSE: WFG) released its 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Together: People and Partnerships.
West Fraser Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Negative
MarketBeat
3 months ago
3 Stocks To Watch For When Tariffs Subside
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3 Stocks To Watch For When Tariffs Subside
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 months ago
West Fraser Announces Voting Results of the Annual Shareholders Meeting
VANCOUVER, BC , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Quesnel, B.C.
West Fraser Announces Voting Results of the Annual Shareholders Meeting
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