West Fraser Timber Gets Mixed Analyst Ratings With $85.20 Price Target
Analysts covering West Fraser Timber have set a consensus Moderate Buy rating, with five buy, two hold, and one sell recommendation. The average 12-month price target is $85.20, above the stock's recent opening of $70.77, though the company's latest quarterly results missed expectations with an adjusted loss of $0.78 per share versus a $0.70 forecast. Revenue also fell short at $1.43 billion, and analysts project a full-year loss, while the firm maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.32.
The eight brokerages tracking West Fraser Timber show a split outlook, with five recommending purchase, two suggesting holding, and one advising sale. Their average price target of $85.20 sits roughly 20% above the stock's recent opening of $70.77, indicating some analysts see upside despite recent turbulence.
The company's July quarterly report revealed an adjusted loss of $0.78 per share, slightly worse than the $0.70 analysts had projected. Revenue of $1.43 billion also came in under the $1.45 billion forecast. The firm maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.32, and institutional investors hold about 40% of shares, with a market capitalization near $5.54 billion.
This mixed analyst sentiment could affect retail investors weighing positions in the forestry sector, as well as pension funds and institutional holders exposed to the stock. The gap between the price target and current trading may signal uncertainty about lumber demand and tariff pressures. Dividend income could provide some stability for shareholders, though projected full-year losses may temper confidence. Broader market participants could watch this as an indicator of how Canadian resource companies are faring under current trade conditions.