George Weston Ltd. Hits Day High with Strong 4.45% Intraday Surge

George Weston Ltd. has experienced a notable uptick today, gaining 4.45% and reaching an intraday high of CAD 91.06. This performance stands out against the S&P/TSX 60, which recorded a modest increase of 1.24% for the day. Over the past week, George Weston has shown a 2.43% rise, slightly outperforming the S&P/TSX 60's 2.2% gain.
In terms of longer-term performance, George Weston has delivered a 15.77% return over the past year, although this is below the S&P/TSX 60's 21.18%. Year-to-date, the stock has risen by 20.96%, compared to the index's 22.46%. Over three years, George Weston has significantly outperformed the index with a remarkable 77.98% increase, and over five years, it has surged by 169.55%, again surpassing the S&P/TSX 60's 83.26% growth.

With a market capitalization of CAD 33,769 million, George Weston operates within the retailing industry and maintains a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.00. The company's return on equity stands at an impressive 57.32%, reflecting strong profitability metrics.