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George Weston Ltd. (WN.TO)

104.01
-0.78 (0.74%)
as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

George Weston Ltd. (WN-T) is perceived as a stable investment option, with experts noting its boring and defensive nature. The company's strong assets are a point of attraction during times of market volatility. However, critiques arise about its operation as a holding company, particularly regarding the discount associated with such structures. This has led some analysts to prefer investing directly in its subsidiary, Loblaw. Despite maintaining a dominant market share, recent negative publicity over pricing issues may have impacted its brand trust and prompted regulatory scrutiny, which could influence future performance expectations. The analysts highlight a potential upside in the market, underscoring the need for careful consideration of pricing strategies and customer loyalty moving forward.

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Neutral
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Fair Value
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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.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick May 9/03. Up 3.5%.) Still likes. This was a play on Loblaw's and the US bakery business.
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