About George Weston Limited (WN)
George Weston Limited is a Grocery Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
WN trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$107.70
- Market Cap
- C$40.30B
- 52-Week High
- C$111.49
- 52-Week Low
- C$83.89
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
C$1,000 Invested in George Weston Limited (WN)
How much would C$1,000 invested in WN be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in WN 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in George Weston Limited (WN) in 2025 would be worth C$1,279 as of November 2026, representing a +27.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WN 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in George Weston Limited (WN) in 2023 would be worth C$2,241 as of November 2026, representing a +124.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WN 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in George Weston Limited (WN) in 2021 would be worth C$2,607 as of November 2026, representing a +160.7% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WN 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in George Weston Limited (WN) in 2016 would be worth C$3,512 as of November 2026, representing a +251.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WN at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in George Weston Limited (WN) at IPO would be worth C$40,315 as of November 2026, representing a +3931.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), George Weston Limited (WN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.13% with a median return of +0.70%. The stock had 218 positive months (57%) and 162 negative months (43%). The best month in WN's history was November 1998 with a +22.2% return, while the worst was November 2007 at -20.7%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and January the weakest (-0.7%).
WN's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +66.6%, and the worst was 2007 at -27.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, George Weston Limited (WN) has delivered an average annual return of +14.32% with a median return of +13.89%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.82%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (68%) and losses in 10 years (32%).
WN's best year was 1997 with a +83.14% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -26.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. WN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +14.81% | C$93.81 | C$107.70 |
| 2025 | +28.81% | C$72.83 | C$93.81 |
| 2024 | +37.98% | C$52.78 | C$72.83 |
| 2023 | -0.33% | C$52.96 | C$52.78 |
| 2022 | +16.43% | C$45.48 | C$52.96 |
| 2021 | +57.16% | C$28.94 | C$45.48 |
| 2020 | -5.66% | C$30.68 | C$28.94 |
| 2019 | +16.76% | C$26.28 | C$30.68 |
| 2018 | -15.87% | C$31.23 | C$26.28 |
| 2017 | -2.34% | C$31.98 | C$31.23 |
| 2016 | +7.89% | C$29.64 | C$31.98 |
| 2015 | +8.33% | C$27.36 | C$29.64 |
| 2014 | +32.03% | C$20.72 | C$27.36 |
| 2013 | +12.48% | C$18.42 | C$20.72 |
| 2012 | +6.23% | C$17.34 | C$18.42 |
| 2011 | -17.40% | C$21.00 | C$17.34 |
| 2010 | +28.25% | C$16.37 | C$21.00 |
| 2009 | +14.31% | C$14.32 | C$16.37 |
| 2008 | +13.89% | C$12.58 | C$14.32 |
| 2007 | -26.80% | C$17.18 | C$12.58 |
| 2006 | -10.82% | C$19.26 | C$17.18 |
| 2005 | -20.20% | C$24.14 | C$19.26 |
| 2004 | +7.41% | C$22.48 | C$24.14 |
| 2003 | +16.30% | C$19.32 | C$22.48 |
| 2002 | -11.94% | C$21.95 | C$19.32 |
| 2001 | +23.74% | C$17.74 | C$21.95 |
| 2000 | +53.86% | C$11.53 | C$17.74 |
| 1999 | -4.82% | C$12.11 | C$11.53 |
| 1998 | +44.85% | C$8.36 | C$12.11 |
| 1997 | +83.14% | C$4.57 | C$8.36 |
| 1996 | +35.31% | C$3.37 | C$4.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WN
What sector is WN in? ▼
WN operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Grocery Stores industry.
How has WN performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, WN has posted gains in 21 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +83.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WN? ▼
You can invest in WN through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026