Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) Given New C$92.00 Price Target at Desjardins

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) had its price target boosted by Desjardins from C$85.00 to C$92.00 in a report released on Thursday morning,BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Several other research firms also recently commented on ATD. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$79.00 to C$84.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$85.00 to C$88.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. National Bank Financial boosted their price target on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$86.00 to C$88.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. CIBC World Markets raised their price objective on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$88.00 to C$92.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, TD Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$89.00 to C$90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. One equities research 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of C$90.85.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock Performance

Shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard stock opened at C$82.95 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of C$74.84 and a 200 day simple moving average of C$73.05. Alimentation Couche-Tard has a one year low of C$65.95 and a one year high of C$84.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.54, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.88. The firm has a market capitalization of C$76.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.16, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.28.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 17th were paid a $0.215 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. 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%. Alimentation Couche-Tard’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 20.29%.

Alimentation Couche-Tard News Summary

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.