Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) Given New C$96.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial Group

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) had its price objective upped by Jefferies Financial Group from C$88.00 to C$96.00 in a research report released on Thursday morning,BayStreet.CA reports.

A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on ATD. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$85.00 to C$88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Scotiabank lifted their target price on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$84.00 to C$88.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Desjardins set a C$85.00 target price on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard from C$78.00 to C$79.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, TD Securities boosted their price target 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Alimentation Couche-Tard presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of C$90.85.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of TSE:ATD opened at C$82.95 on Thursday. Alimentation Couche-Tard has a 12-month low of C$65.95 and a 12-month high of C$84.02. The company has a market capitalization of C$76.79 billion, a PE ratio of 30.16, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.28. The business has a 50 day moving average of C$74.84 and a two-hundred day moving average of C$73.05. 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 Increases Dividend

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

Trending Headlines about 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

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.