West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Stock Price & Analysis
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) closed at USD 69.68 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.97% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 67.02; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 67.33–69.89 on volume of 163,195 shares. Market capitalization is $5.46B, with a 52-week range of USD 57.34–76.99 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
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Key facts (WFG)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.57 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 85.83 (range 81–90).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +7.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -11.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD -0.76, revenue estimate $1.43B.
Analysts (WFG)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.57 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 85.83 (low 81, high 90).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $83 → $81 |
| 2026-09-15 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Market Perform → Outperform | $75 → $85 |
| 2026-07-17 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $80 → $85 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WFG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +7.5% | -11.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +7.5% | -2.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.6% | 32.3% |
| Max drawdown | -22.6% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -41.0% (Oct 2024→Nov 2025) |
Companies that name WFG in their SEC reports
| Relationship to WFG | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) | 10-K Feb 17, 2026 | “Our largest suppliers are national companies such as Boise Cascade Company, Weyerhaeuser Company, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Specialty Building Products, James Hardie Industries plc, and Mitek Industries Inc. We believe marketplace supply allows us to competitively source most of our requirements without reliance on any particular supplier and that our diversity of suppliers affords us purchasing flexibility.” |
WFG analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.76 | $-0.44 | +71.5% | $1.43B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.96 | $-0.62 | +54.3% | $1.34B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-4.00 | $-3.10 | +29.2% | $5.56B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.73 | $2.60 | -33.4% | $6.09B | 3 |
WFG options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.9% (±$5.50) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 28, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 35.0% | ±7.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 36.1% | ±11.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 35.1% | ±13.5% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 34.8% | ±15.8% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 35.2% | ±21.1% |
30-day implied volatility 32.3% vs 30% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.17. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC)
| Price | USD 69.68 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.97% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 67.02 |
| Open | USD 67.43 |
| Day Range | USD 67.33 – 69.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 57.34 – 76.99 |
| Volume | 163,195 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.46B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WFG)
Nexqual's technical model rates WFG "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 68.34) |
| MACD | -0.58 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WFG)
Wall Street analysts rate WFG "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 85.83 (range USD 81–90), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 85.83 |
| High Target | USD 90 |
| Low Target | USD 81 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WFG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.76 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.43B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.82 vs est -0.69 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -2.4 vs est -1.24 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -2.15 vs est -2.41 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -2.59 vs est -1.52 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WFG)
| Total Revenue | $5.24B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.40% |
| Gross Margin | +21.84% |
| Operating Margin | -5.58% |
| Profit Margin | -22.98% |
| ROE | -19.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.07 |
| Current Ratio | 2.06 |
| Total Cash | $74.00M |
| Total Debt | $391.00M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WFG)
Nexqual rates West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -12% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 22%, operating -6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $74M cash vs $391M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$92M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -19%, ROA -6.1% |
Ownership (WFG)
| Insider Ownership | +32.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +59.15% |
| Shares Outstanding | 76.02M |
| Float | 54.65M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Leadership (WFG)
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is led by Sean P. McLaren, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Sean P. McLaren |
|---|---|
| EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Christopher A. Virostek CA, CPA, HBBA |
| Senior Vice-President of Corporate Services | Robin A. Lampard |
| Executive Vice-President of North American Operations | Kevin John Burke |
| Senior Vice President of Europe | Alan G. McMeekin |
Major Backers & Investors (WFG)
Notable institutional backers of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. include FIL LTD, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, Royal Bank of Canada, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FIL LTD | 11.48% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 4.94% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 4.59% |
| T. Rowe Price | 2.48% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 2.47% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 2.36% |
| Donald Smith & Co., Inc. | 2.14% |
| Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc. | 1.87% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 1.97% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:06 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFPI | UFP Industries, Inc. | USD 83.72 | ▲ 4.66% |
| SSD | Simpson Manufacturing Company, | USD 186.92 | ▲ 3.78% |
| BCC | Boise Cascade, L.L.C. | USD 78.29 | ▲ 3.57% |
| GFI | Gold Fields Limited | USD 35.14 | ▼ 4.51% |
| NTR | Nutrien Ltd. | USD 69.09 | ▲ 1.42% |
| STLD | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | USD 239.9 | ▼ 3.25% |
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