West Fraser Timber Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $(1.03) Misses $0.34 Estimate, Sales $1.44B Beat $1.38B Estimate
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West Fraser Timber reported a Q3 2024 GAAP EPS of $(1.03), missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by a significant margin. However, the company's sales of $1.44 billion exceeded expectations of $1.38 billion.
October 23, 2024 | 9:05 pm
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West Fraser Timber's Q3 2024 earnings report shows a significant EPS miss but a sales beat. The EPS of $(1.03) was far below the expected $0.34, while sales of $1.44 billion surpassed the $1.38 billion estimate.
The significant EPS miss suggests potential operational or market challenges, likely leading to negative sentiment and a short-term price decline. However, the sales beat indicates some positive aspects, slightly mitigating the negative impact.
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