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Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
TSE:MRU

Metro (MRU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

C$72.72
-0.41 (-0.56%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
C$72.42
C$73.71
50-Day Range
C$68.44
C$74.62
52-Week Range
C$65.43
C$78.88
Volume
312,026 shs
Average Volume
463,009 shs
Market Capitalization
C$16.51 billion
P/E Ratio
16.64
Dividend Yield
1.84%
Price Target
C$77.21

Metro MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.2% Upside
C$77.21 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.07mentions of Metro in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.31 out of 5 stars

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About Metro Stock (TSE:MRU)

Metro Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada. The company operates supermarkets, discount, neighborhood, and specialty stores that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared food products, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen food products, bakery products, delicatessen items, and pastries. It also manufactures ready-to-eat meals, salads, dips, pastries, pies, breads, and cakes; generic drugs under Pro Doc trademark; and provides online grocery shopping services. In addition, the company offers its private label food products under Irresistibles, Selection, Our Harvest Best, Lucky Koi, Life Smart, Adonis, Phoenicia, and Premiere Moisson brands; and private label drug products comprising beauty and cosmetic products, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products, sold under the Personnelle brand name. It operates a network of food stores under various banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, Adonis, Super C, Marché Richelieu, Marché Ami, Première Moisson, Les 5 Saisons, and Food Basics, as well as drugstores primarily under the PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé, PJC Santé Beauté, Brunet, Brunet Plus, Brunet Clinique, Clini Plus, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

MRU Stock Price History

MRU Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/12 Dividend
2/14/2024
Dividend Payable
3/12/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/17/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Grocery Stores
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
97,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$77.21
High Stock Price Target
C$82.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$74.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$1.01 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$21.03 billion
Cash Flow
C$0.05 per share
Book Value
C$30.09 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$16.51 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.04
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Eric Richer La Fleche (Age 62)
    President, CEO & Non-Independent Director
    Comp: $2.57M
  • Mr. Francois Thibault
    Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
  • Mr. Marc Giroux
    Executive VP & COO – Food
  • Mr. Carmen Fortino (Age 65)
    Executive Vice President of National Supply Chain & Procurement
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Mr. Jean-Michel Coutu
    President of Jean Coutu Group
  • Mr. Frederic Legault
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Simon Rivet
    VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
  • Ms. Marie-Claude Bacon
    Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications
  • Mr. Alain Tadros
    VP, Chief Marketing & Digital Strategy Officer
  • Ms. Geneviève Bich
    Vice President of Human Resources

Should I Buy Metro Stock? MRU Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Metro Inc.:

  • Metro Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analysts' consensus estimates, which indicates a positive financial performance.
  • The company has a diverse portfolio of private label food and drug products, which can help maintain competitive pricing and drive customer loyalty.
  • With a market capitalization of C$16.55 billion, Metro Inc. is a well-established player in the Canadian food and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Recent price target updates from analysts suggest a positive outlook for the stock, with an average target of C$77.21.
  • Metro Inc. operates a network of various banners, including supermarkets, discount stores, and pharmacies, providing a wide reach in the market.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Metro Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's stock price has been trading lower recently, with a 52-week low of C$65.43, indicating potential volatility in the market.
  • Metro Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 65.71, which may pose risks in terms of financial leverage and stability.
  • Despite recent positive analyst ratings, some analysts have lowered their price targets for Metro Inc., signaling potential concerns about future performance.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.41 and current ratio of 1.16 may indicate liquidity challenges in the short term.
  • While Metro Inc. has a strong presence in the Canadian market, competition in the food and pharmaceutical sectors remains intense, potentially impacting market share and profitability.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Metro pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MRU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Metro stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Metro in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Metro's stock price target for 2024?

7 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Metro's stock. Their MRU share price targets range from C$74.00 to C$82.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$77.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have MRU shares performed in 2024?

Metro's stock was trading at C$68.59 at the start of the year. Since then, MRU stock has increased by 6.0% and is now trading at C$72.72.
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When is Metro's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 17th 2024.
View our MRU earnings forecast
.

How were Metro's earnings last quarter?

Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January, 30th. The company reported $1.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.03. The firm earned $4.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. Metro had a net margin of 4.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00%.

How often does Metro pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Metro?

Metro announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 12th will be paid a dividend of 0.335 per share on Tuesday, March 12th. This represents a $1.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.84%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.30.
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Is Metro a good dividend stock?

Metro (TSE:MRU) pays an annual dividend of C$1.34 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.83%. The dividend payout ratio is 30.66%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for MRU.

What other stocks do shareholders of Metro own?
How do I buy shares of Metro?

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This page (TSE:MRU) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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