Review of A & W Food Services of Canada

FEB 13, 2025 - AW possessed an impressive operational profile with a track record of strong same-store-sales growth and healthy store count expansion. The strategic transaction of converting to a corporation transformed AW into a more compelling investment story. AW now, not only has an attractive dividend yield, but is also a growth-focused company that offers decent upside potential from capital appreciation as the company expands the burger chain. In addition, this transition could attract institutional ownership and research analyst coverage, which could help improve the company’s valuation. AW also prioritizes balance sheet optimization, which balances between maintaining a dividend and optimizing the capital structure to create shareholder value. We are initiating our rating at a “B”.

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Q: Hi,

After A&W’s recent conversion into a Corporation do you feel they could be a candidate for a takeover? Is it possible that this conversion to a corporation, which would simplify the structure, was done make them more desirable to an acquiring company? Two obvious Canadian suitors may be QSR and Fairfax which owns many casual dining restaurants under its Recipe Unlimited division. Looking forward to your comments. Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Anthony on February 21, 2025

A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. (AW)

Q: What is A&W projected dividend. In a past question that you answered you stated that it was $1.90 per share but in the report that you just put out the dividend yield suggest a dividend of only $1.50 per share. Which is correct?

Read Answer Asked by Irwin on February 14, 2025

Q: Hello,
What is your view on A W for long term investment as well as Definity Financial? Thanks very much

Read Answer Asked by umedali on February 18, 2025