Metro Inc. (MRU)

Currency in CAD
88.64
-1.51(-1.67%)
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Unusual trading volume
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Fair Value
Day's Range
87.6390.45
52 wk Range
86.63101.30
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
90.15
Open
90.24
Day's Range
87.63-90.45
52 wk Range
86.63-101.3
Volume
1.55M
Average Volume (3m)
561.64K
1-Year Change
-8.2687%
Book Value / Share
33.18
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Price Target
98.90
Upside
+11.57%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years

Metro Inc. News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 98.90
(+11.57% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold95.00+7.18%105.00Downgrade20-07-2026
CIBC
Hold97.00+9.43%101.00Maintain23-04-2026
TD Cowen
Buy106.00+19.58%113.00Maintain23-04-2026
BMO Capital
Buy105.00+18.46%110.00Maintain22-04-2026
BMO Capital
Buy110.00+24.10%115.00Maintain28-01-2026

Metro Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Metro Q3 adjusted EPS fell to CAD 1.24 vs CAD 1.52 prior year, missing CAD 1.43 forecast by 13.3% due to Quebec labor strike impact.
  • Strike caused estimated CAD 90M profit hit; total sales rose 1.4% to CAD 6.97B while adjusted EBITDA margin compressed to 8.3% from 9.5%.
  • Management expects Q4 results to remain significantly impacted until labor dispute resolves; food same-store sales down 1.5% after four weeks.
  • Company announced 10 Metro-to-Food Basics conversions in Ontario and shift to store-based e-commerce fulfillment from dark store model.
  • Strategic initiatives expected to generate CAD 15M annual after-tax earnings by fiscal 2028; CAD 90M proceeds from bakery asset sale due in Q4.
Last Updated: 12-08-2026, 07:32 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
12-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.24 / 1.43
Revenue / Forecast
6.97B / 7B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.21%
Dividend Yield
2.22%
Industry Median 0.93%
Annualised payout
2.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+10.31%
Growth Streak

MRU Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.0x22.3x11.3x
PEG Ratio
−2.410.100.03
Price/Book
2.7x3.0x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x0.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.2%13.8%24.7%
Fair Value Upside
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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 stores, neighbourhood stores, specialized stores, and pharmacies that provide fresh and grocery products, baked goods, prepared food products, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, frozen food products, bakery products, prepared meals, delicatessen items, fruits and vegetables, frozen products 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, 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, health & beauty, cosmetics, and baby categories 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 pharmacies 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 Montreal, Canada.

Employees
99000
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
87.59M41.78%7.90B
Other Institutional Investors
5.12M2.44%461.55M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
116.92M55.78%10.54B
Total
209.63M100.00%18.9B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC10.23%2,14,45,22719,33,287
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC3.53%73,91,2806,66,324

FAQ

What Is the Metro Inc. (MRU) Share Price Today?

The Metro Inc. share price today is 88.64.

What is the current Metro Inc. (MRU) share price and day range?

As of 11-09-2026, the Metro Inc. share price is 88.64, with a previous close of 90.15. The share price has ranged from 87.63 to 90.45 today, while the 52-week range spans from 86.63 to 101.30.

What Is the Metro Inc. Market Cap?

As of today, Metro Inc. market cap is 18.58B.

Does Metro Inc. Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Metro Inc. dividend yield is 2.22%.

What Is the Metro Inc. (MRU) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Metro Inc. is 98.90, with a high estimate of 110 and a low estimate of 86. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and +11.57% Upside potential.

What Is Metro Inc.'s Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Metro Inc. EPS (TTM) is 4.21.

When Is the Next Metro Inc. Earnings Date?

Metro Inc. will release its next earnings report on 25-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MRU a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Metro Inc. Trade On?

Metro Inc. is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Metro Inc.?

The stock symbol for Metro Inc. is "MRU."

How Many Times Has Metro Inc. Stock Split?

Metro Inc. has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Metro Inc. Have?

Metro Inc. has 99000 employees.
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