Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) Given New C$88.00 Price Target at National Bank Financial

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) had its price objective raised by National Bank Financial from C$86.00 to C$88.00 in a report released on Thursday,BayStreet.CA reports. National Bank Financial currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on ATD. Desjardins set a C$85.00 price objective on Alimentation Couche-Tard and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Scotiabank upped their price target on Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$84.00 to C$88.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$88.00 to C$96.00 in a report on Thursday. TD Securities boosted 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 research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$79.00 to C$84.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of C$90.85.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Price Performance

Shares of TSE ATD opened at C$82.95 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of C$74.84 and a 200 day moving average price of C$73.05. The firm has a market cap of C$76.79 billion, a PE ratio of 30.16, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.28. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.54. Alimentation Couche-Tard has a 1-year low of C$65.95 and a 1-year high of C$84.02.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 17th were paid a $0.215 dividend. This is a positive change from Alimentation Couche-Tard’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $0.86 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. Alimentation Couche-Tard’s dividend payout ratio is currently 20.29%.

Key Stories Impacting Alimentation Couche-Tard

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

Alimentation Couche-Tard Company Profile

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.