West Fraser Timber stock hits 52-week low at $69.47

Published 30/07/2025, 20:38
West Fraser Timber stock hits 52-week low at $69.47

West Fraser Timber Co (NYSE:WFG) Ltd’s stock reached a 52-week low, hitting $69.47, reflecting a significant downturn over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued at current levels, with analysts setting price targets as high as $115. The company’s stock has experienced a 21.49% decrease in value over the last 12 months, illustrating a challenging period for the timber giant. Despite the downturn, management has been actively buying back shares, and the company maintains strong fundamentals with a healthy current ratio of 2.89. This decline in stock price marks a notable shift from previous levels, as market conditions and potential industry-specific factors continue to impact investor sentiment and the company’s financial performance. Notably, the company has maintained dividend payments for 40 consecutive years, demonstrating long-term financial stability. For deeper insights into West Fraser’s financial health and growth potential, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, West Fraser Timber Co Ltd reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which significantly missed analysts’ expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.38, contrasting sharply with the forecasted $0.88. This resulted in an EPS surprise of -143.18%. Additionally, revenue fell short of expectations, coming in at 1.53 billion dollars compared to the anticipated 1.61 billion dollars. This marked a revenue surprise of -4.97%. These developments reflect the company’s recent financial performance challenges. Analyst firms have not provided any recent upgrades or downgrades following this earnings report. These recent updates are important for investors to consider when evaluating West Fraser Timber’s current financial standing.

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