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Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: West Fraser Timber Co (WFG) and First Quantum Minerals (OtherFQVLF)

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Materials sector with new ratings on West Fraser Timber Co (WFGResearch Report) and First Quantum Minerals (FQVLFResearch Report).

West Fraser Timber Co (WFG)

In a report released today, Hamir Patel from CIBC reiterated a Buy rating on West Fraser Timber Co, with a price target of C$140.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $76.54.

According to TipRanks.com, Patel is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 18.1% and a 56.0% success rate. Patel covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Mercer International, Stella-Jones, and Interfor.

Currently, the analyst consensus on West Fraser Timber Co is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $99.56, a 28.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 19, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $97.00 price target.

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First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF)

In a report released today, Bryce Adams from CIBC maintained a Hold rating on First Quantum Minerals, with a price target of C$15.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $11.72.

According to TipRanks.com, Adams is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.0% and a 62.3% success rate. Adams covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Torex Gold Resources, Capstone Copper, and Hudbay Minerals.

Currently, the analyst consensus on First Quantum Minerals is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $12.72, representing a 6.9% upside. In a report issued on April 16, Barclays also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a C$16.00 price target.

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