BMO Capital Markets Issues Positive Forecast for Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) Stock Price

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) had its price objective raised by BMO Capital Markets from C$79.00 to C$84.00 in a report published on Thursday,BayStreet.CA reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. National Bank Financial increased their price target on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$83.00 to C$86.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. TD Securities upped their price objective on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$89.00 to C$90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. CIBC World Markets increased their target price on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$88.00 to C$92.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$85.00 to C$88.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Desjardins set a C$85.00 price target on Alimentation Couche-Tard and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of C$90.85.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Trading Up 0.5%

TSE:ATD opened at C$82.95 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of C$76.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.16, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.28. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is C$74.84 and its 200 day moving average price is C$73.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.54, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.99. Alimentation Couche-Tard has a 52 week low of C$65.95 and a 52 week high of C$84.02.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 17th were issued a dividend of $0.215 per share. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. This is a boost from Alimentation Couche-Tard’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. Alimentation Couche-Tard’s dividend payout ratio is presently 20.29%.

Key Alimentation Couche-Tard News

Here are the key news stories impacting Alimentation Couche-Tard this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities lifted its target to C$100 (from C$90) and kept a buy view, implying ~20% upside vs. the recent price. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: RBC raised its target to C$100 (from C$91) and kept an outperform rating — another ~20% implied upside that reinforces the bullish tone. BayStreet.CA TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its target to C$96 (from C$88), signaling roughly mid‑teens upside and adding upward pressure on the stock. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus moved its target to C$95 (from C$88) and retained a buy call, supporting gains. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: Desjardins raised its target to C$92 (from C$85) and reiterated a buy rating — another double‑digit implied upside. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: CIBC increased its target to C$92 (from C$88) and kept an outperform rating, adding to the cluster of C$90+ targets. BayStreet.CA TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial nudged its target to C$88 (from C$86) and kept an outperform rating — smaller upside but still supportive. BayStreet.CA
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO raised its target modestly to C$84 (from C$79) but kept a market‑perform rating, implying little near‑term upside and offering less momentum than the buy/outperform calls. BayStreet.CA
• Neutral Sentiment: Separately, reporting notes Couche‑Tard has laid out a new strategy after ending its bid for the 7‑Eleven parent last year; this strategic update may be read as neutral until specifics and financial implications are clear. MSN

About Alimentation Couche-Tard

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltics, and Russia. The company primarily generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates more stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as China, Egypt, and Malaysia.