West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. · Materials · Lumber & Wood Production
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$66.49
+$1.25 (+1.92%) 4:00 PM ET
Pre-market$66.40
−$0.09 (−0.14%) 7:51 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$65.24
OpenOpen$65.23
Day highHigh$66.61
Day lowLow$64.17
VolumeVol131,016
Avg volAvgVol258,428
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
West Fraser Timber’s share price is down materially over the past year yet is currently trading near key short-term moving averages with momentum indicators leaning modestly positive. The balance sheet shows substantial equity relative to liabilities and solid current liquidity, which contrasts with the weaker recent price performance. Short interest remains low as a percentage of shares outstanding despite an elevated short volume ratio in recent trading, while recent news flow has been generally favorable, centered on recurring dividends.
AI summarized at 12:04 PM ET, 2026-01-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:48LONG:55
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−48% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.52×
RSI
36.87(Weak)
Weak (30–40)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
-1.31 (Weak)
MACD: -0.61 Signal: 0.70
Long-Term
-1.10 (Weak)
MACD: 1.50 Signal: 2.60
Intraday trend score
52.00
LOW35.00HIGH60.00
Latest news
WFG•12 articles•Positive: 5Neutral: 2Negative: 0
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Sns Insider
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Market to Hit USD 78.57 Billion by 2033, Driven by Rising Demand for Eco-Friendly Furniture and Cost-Effective Construction Materials | SNS Insider
The global MDF market is projected to grow from USD 44.39 billion in 2025 to USD 78.57 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand for eco-friendly furniture, sustainable construction materials, and modular interior solutions. The U.S. segment is expected to grow from USD 5.68 billion to USD 9.88 billion over the same period. Standard MDF and furniture applications currently dominate the market, while moisture-resistant MDF and construction applications are experiencing the fastest growth rates.
Identified as a key market player benefiting from overall MDF market growth, but no company-specific developments or challenges highlighted.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
West Fraser Declares Dividend
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share, payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 29, 2025.
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Sentiment note
Company is declaring a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The press release highlights the company's diversified operations across multiple regions and sustainable practices.
UnknownInvesting.com• Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli
Trade Tariffs and Housing Weakness Discount Sector Leaders Beyond Fundamentals
The transportation and timber sectors face challenges from trade tariffs and housing market weakness, but two companies - Landstar Systems and West Fraser Timber - present potential investment opportunities due to unique market positioning and potential future growth.
Impacted by housing market decline and trade tariffs, but potential opportunities exist with potential Section 232 tariff loopholes and possible housing market recovery, with analysts suggesting a 40.7% potential price increase to $100 per share
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
West Fraser Declares Dividend
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share, payable on October 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 25, 2025.
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Sentiment note
Company declared a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Researchandmarkets.Com
North America Plywood Market Forecast and Company Analysis Report 2025-2033 Featuring Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser, West Fraser Timber, BlueLinx, PotlatchDeltic, South Coast Lumber, Hood Industry, and RoyOMartin
The North American plywood market is projected to grow from $16.82 billion in 2024 to $23.37 billion by 2033, driven by government spending, technological advancements, and eco-friendly building material demand, with a 3.72% CAGR.
Mentioned as a key player without specific performance details
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
West Fraser Declares Dividend
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares, payable on July 14, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 26, 2025.
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Sentiment note
The company has declared a quarterly dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Bunge, West Fraser Timber, GrowGeneration and Hydrofarm
The Zacks Agriculture - Products industry is expected to benefit from stable food demand, driven by population growth and consumer preference for healthier options. Companies like Bunge, West Fraser Timber, GrowGeneration, and Hydrofarm are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends through strategic initiatives.
West Fraser is witnessing solid demand for its products, driven by the home construction markets. The company's strategy of optimizing its portfolio through divestitures and mill curtailments, along with significant capital investments to modernize its mills and improve efficiency, are expected to contribute to its earnings growth.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks Investment Research
4 Agriculture - Products Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry
The agriculture-products industry is poised for growth, driven by stable food demand, rising consumer preference for healthier options, and advancements in agricultural technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming. Companies like Bunge, West Fraser Timber, GrowGeneration, and Hydrofarm are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends.
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Sentiment note
West Fraser is witnessing strong demand for its products, particularly in the home construction markets. The company's strategy of optimizing its portfolio and making capital investments to improve efficiency and lower costs is expected to contribute to its earnings growth.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) Shares Gain on Q1 Earnings Beat
Arcadia Biosciences' (RKDA) Q1 results benefit from a decline in operating expenses.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights West Fraser Timber, CalMaine Foods, The Andersons and Hydrofarm
West Fraser Timber, CalMaine Foods, The Andersons and Hydrofarm have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Madhurima Das
4 Agriculture - Products Stocks to Watch in a Thriving Industry
The Agriculture - Products industry is set to gain from solid demand. Stocks like WestFraser (WFG), CalMaine Foods (CALM), Andersons (ANDE) and Hydrofarm (HYFM) are poised to ride on this positive trend.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street Analysts Believe West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG) Could Rally 25.09%: Here's is How to Trade
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 25.1% in West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
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