About WFG Dividend Returns
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) is a dividend-paying stock. When dividends are reinvested through a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), they purchase additional shares, which then generate their own dividends—creating a compounding effect that can significantly boost long-term returns.
How We Calculate Total Return
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1What is the total return of WFG over the past year?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) delivered a total return of -17.85% over the past year when dividends are reinvested. The price-only return was -19.57%, meaning dividends contributed an additional 1.72 percentage points to total returns.
Q2How much would $10,000 invested in WFG be worth today?
A $10,000 investment in West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. one year ago would be worth $8,215 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP). Without reinvesting dividends, the same investment would be worth $8,043. Dividend reinvestment added $172 to the portfolio value.
Q3Does WFG pay dividends?
Yes, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) pays dividends. In the last year, WFG paid approximately $1.79 per share in dividends (2.20% yield). Reinvesting these dividends through a DRIP can significantly boost long-term returns — over 20+ years, dividend compounding can account for 30–50% of total returns for dividend-paying stocks.
Q4Did WFG beat the S&P 500?
No, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) underperformed the S&P 500 by 46.29 percentage points over the past year. WFG delivered a total return of -17.85%, compared to the S&P 500's 28.44%. This means a passive S&P 500 index fund outperformed WFG by 46.29pp during this period.
Q5What is WFG's worst drawdown?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) experienced a maximum drawdown of -25.72% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-07-10 to its trough on 2025-11-05. The stock has not yet fully recovered to its prior peak. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.
Q6What is WFG's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?
Here are West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 118.9% (8.1% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $21,890. Over 20 years: 313.1% total return (7.3% CAGR) — $10,000 → $41,308. Over 30 years: 324.5% total return (4.9% CAGR) — $10,000 → $42,446. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.
Q7What was WFG's best and worst year?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s best calendar year was 2012 with a total return of 81.4%. Its worst year was 2015 with a total return of -34.4%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 115.8 percentage points.
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