The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, April 12, edition that CIBC World Markets analyst Hamir Patel lowered his estimates for wood products companies further heading into first quarter earnings season, pointing to "weaker-than-expected benchmark prices and lower volume/higher cost assumptions" following recent channel checks. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Patel has reaffirmed his "outperformer" recommendation for Stella-Jones. Mr. Patel boosted his share target by a loonie to $86. Analysts on average target the shares at $90.71. The Globe reported on March 13, 2023, that Mr. Patel continued to rate Stella-Jones "outperformer." The shares could then be had for $53.48. The Globe reported on Nov. 9, 2023, that National Bank Financial analyst Maxim Sytchev had reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Stella-Jones. The shares could then be had for $81.78. The Globe reported on March 1, 2024, that Desjardins Securities analyst Benoit Poirier had reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Stella-Jones. The shares could then be had for $72.82.