Despite a tough quarter due to a labor strike, Metro Inc. showed resilience by meeting earnings expectations, particularly in its pharmacy segment and online sales.
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Metro Inc.
MRU.TO
MRU.TO
Metro Inc.
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Market cap
$18.98B
P/E
19.2x
52W high
$101.02
52W low
$86.63
1W change
-1.81%
Beta
0.36
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering MRU
Wall Street analysts forecast MRU stock price to rise 9.5% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$98.56
+9.5% Upside
Current Price
C$89.98
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MRU's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
16.7%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
19.8%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+4.6%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$91.47
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$90.47 | C$85.41 – C$95.84 |
| 60 trading days | C$90.97 | C$83.85 – C$98.69 |
| 90 trading days | C$91.47 | C$82.78 – C$101.07 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 8 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 1 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-12 | 1.2400 | 1.2400 | +0.0% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-22 | 1.1100 | 1.1100 | +0.0% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-27 | 1.1600 | 1.2000 | -3.3% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-19 | 1.0000 | 0.9800 | +2.0% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-13 | 1.5200 | 1.5300 | -0.7% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-16 | 1.0200 | 1.0200 | +0.0% |
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Metro Inc. (MRU.TO) reported its third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, with an adjusted EPS of $1.24. This matches analyst expectations but is a decline from last year. The labor strike affected food sales, although the pharmacy division remained strong.
Investor takeaway: Investors should think about how the labor strike might impact Metro's future earnings, along with the company's efforts to improve its retail network and boost pharmacy operations.
Adjusted EPS of $1.24 Matches Estimates Amid Labor Challenges
Metro's adjusted EPS of $1.24 is down 18.4% from the same quarter last year, showing the significant effects of the labor strike and rising operational costs.
Bull case
Metro's pharmacy segment is doing well, with same-store sales growth of 4.8%. The company is also taking steps that could improve long-term profitability, like rebranding some stores to the Food Basics banner and focusing on growing online sales.
Bear case
The ongoing strike at the Laval distribution center is putting a lot of pressure on food sales and overall profitability. The drop in food same-store sales and the strike's significant impact on earnings could threaten Metro's financial health in the near term.
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