Forest Products(IN00369.US)

West Fraser raised at Raymond James as lumber industry conditions begin to improve

West Fraser Timber (WFG) shares rose 3.9% after Raymond James upgraded them to Outperform with a $75 price target. The upgrade reflects improving conditions in the lumber industry, with Canadian producers poised for a stronger 2026 as valuations are at historic lows. Analyst Daryl Swetlishoff noted that 2025 marked the low point of a downturn, and factors like mill curtailments and potential U.S. housing policy changes could boost demand. He also upgraded Canfor and Interfor to Strong Buy, citing their favorable positioning in the market.

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West Fraser Timber (WFG.CN) saw its gains rapidly expand to 4.3%

West Fraser to record goodwill impairment in Q4 2025 due to economic conditions, provides 2026 operational outlook. TSX & NYSE: WFG.

Today, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. based in Vancouver, British Columbia, disclosed plans to recognize an impairment of its Lumber segment goodwill in the fourth quarter of 2025. This decision comes as a response to sustained challenging economic circumstances. West Fraser is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the symbols WFG.