West Fraser Timber Hits Day Low of CAD 81.20 Amid Price Pressure

West Fraser Timber Co. has experienced significant volatility today, with the stock hitting an intraday low of CAD 81.20, reflecting a decline of 8.86% on March 20, 2026. This performance starkly contrasts with the S&P/TSX 60, which saw a more modest decline of 1.61% on the same day. Over the past week, West Fraser Timber has dropped 6.03%, and its one-month performance shows a notable decrease of 16.08%. Year-to-date, the stock has declined by 1.89%, while its one-year performance reveals a substantial drop of 26.21%. In the longer term, the stock has underperformed the S&P/TSX 60 over three years, with a decrease of 18.33%, and has shown minimal growth of just 1.2% over the past five and ten years. Financial metrics indicate challenges, with a pre-tax profit of CAD -66.43 million and a net profit of CAD -40.13 million, both reflecting significant declines. The company's market capitalization stands at CAD 7,078 million, and it operates within the Paper, Forest & Jute Products industry.