Opinions Mike S. Newton, CIM FCSI
George Weston Ltd.WN.TOCOMMENTNov 08, 2016
Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 05, 2026. Market Open.
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Boring and defensive. You won't make a lot of money on this, but he fears high risk in the wider market. This is stable. Likes their hard assets.
(Analysts’ price target is $113.75)
Keith Richards
Scores 6 in value and 7 for fundamentals. Still have dominant market share, but negative publicity over pricing can hurt brand trust as well as regulatory oversight. The market sees 16% upside. Doesn't know why there was a big drop-off this year, something to do with product pricing and customer loyalty.
Likes it for primarily being Loblaws and Choice Properties which has a solid tenant base including Shoppers Drug Mart. Has reasonable growth prospects. The only caveat is politicians complaining about high food prices, but it doesn't bother him. The grocers face costs pressures from energy costs and higher wages.
(Analysts’ price target is $189.86)
Michael Sprung
Robert LauzonBilly Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Have been a good place to hide out in the recent market. EPS is growing by 15% for the next two years. Good for a staples company. Debt is high but not unusual for hte company. Repurchasing shares. Looks fine here. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
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Michael SprungWN-T vs. L-T This sector is just not loved right now. Investors just aren't looking at these kinds of stocks right now. Their costs have been moving up but people aren't eating more. Their sweet spot is late April until late May. L-T could be okay so he would hold on to it.
There is nothing wrong with Weston, but he prefers Loblaw’s (L-T), which hasn’t been great this year because of the food wars, inflation, and whether they pass it on to the customers or not. When you look at what Weston owns and when you look at the stub of Loblaw’s, there is often a trade that can be done there. Looking at the chart of Loblaw’s, it is probably not a bad time to be buying it down here. It gives you more liquidity, and is easier to follow.