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George Weston Ltd. (WN.TO)

102.92
+2.04 (2.02%)
as of Jul 16, 2026, 6:48:39 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

George Weston Ltd. (WN-T) has garnered varied opinions among analysts, highlighting its nature as a defensive and stable investment amidst a volatile market. Several experts commend its core business in staples and hard assets, noting its resilience even if the tech sector experiences downturns. However, one analyst expresses concern over the complexities associated with holding companies and references a competitor they favor. Despite positive metrics like market share and analysts' price targets indicating potential upside, there are also mentions of negative publicity regarding product pricing that could impact brand trust and loyalty. Overall, opinions range from cautious optimism to reservations about the inherent risks of its structure and market performance.

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BUY
Has been under a little pressure because Loblaws has been off as well as the bakeries in the US been hit by the Atkins diet. At a good price now.
BUY
A terrific holding company. Consumer staples that are good in almost any economic times. Reasonable price.
DON'T BUY
On the bakery side, you have the worries of people cutting back on carbohydrates.
TOP PICK
A very inexpensive way to play Loblaws. Very levered to any sort of a recovery in the bakery business particularly.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
The weaker US dollar has hurt them and have had a difficult time in their food retail in the US. Whenever the macro environment changes for them, they will be in a very strong position.
WEAK BUY
The major portion of this stock is Loblaws. The low carb phenomena has hurt the bakery side of the business. Would prefer Loblaws.
BUY
A boring stock, but that's good. Own a big chunk of Loblaws. Suffering from the bakery wars in the US. A well-run company.
DON'T BUY
Model price of $77 and thinks their Loblaws holdings is fairly valued. Good-quality stock.
TOP PICK
One of the few profitable bakers. Likes their Loblaws asset. Very good really retailers. A good long-term hold.
HOLD
One of the best run large companies in the country. Likes the outlook for the US bakery side of the business, but a little concerned about competition coming for Loblaws. Good for a long term hold.
DON'T BUY
A well-run business to and invested some businesses that were not providing much growth. Under performing the market.
BUY
Extremely high quality. The bakery side is struggling a little bit at the moment. Should be a core holding. Solid, but not exciting.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top pick Sept 11/03. Down 3.8%.) Used it as a way of getting into Loblaws. Their bakery side of the business in the US has been disappointing, but thinks it is only a cyclical phenomenon.
TOP PICK
(Top pick Sept 10/03. Down 3.3%.) The most cost effective way to get to Loblaws. Expects the margin squeeze on the US bakery will stop.
TOP PICK
A good way of getting exposure to Loblaws. You also get the upside of the bakery business in the US. Good price. Should earn $6 this year and $7dollars next year. Has an ROE of 18% plus. 1.2% dividend.
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