Stocks

What's Going On With MTY Food Group Inc Stock Wednesday?

By Wealth Awesome Newsroom -
Stocks & ETFs:MTY.TO
Photos provided by Pexels

MTY Food Group Inc's stock has seen a slight decline in recent trading, amidst mixed news regarding its operations and earnings.

This week, MTY Food Group Inc (MTY.TO) experienced a 0.84% decrease in its stock price, closing at C$33.07. Over the past week, the stock has seen a modest increase of 0.89%, but it remains down by nearly 16% over the last month. The company has been in the news recently due to challenges faced by its subsidiary, Papa Murphy’s, along with disappointing earnings reports.

Advertisement

Qtrade Direct Investing

Get up to $2,000 cash back

Open and fund a new Qtrade account with promo code SPRING26. Offer ends July 31, 2026.

MTY Food Group Inc

MTY.TO

Full stock page →

MTY.TO

MTY Food Group Inc

Source:WealthAwesomeWealthAwesome
$9.75 (-22.83%)
120 day period
$32.66$38.24$43.83Jan 27Apr 27Jul 21

Market cap

$759.02M

P/E

6.8x

52W high

$45.08

52W low

$31.87

1W change

+0.89%

Beta

0.99

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering MTY

📈

Wall Street analysts forecast MTY stock price to rise 26.5% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$41.67

+26.5% Upside

Current Price

C$32.95

Last close

Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on MTY's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$15.64C$22.22C$28.80C$35.38C$41.96C$48.54TodayMar 11May 19Jul 21Sep 2Oct 16Nov 28

30-Day Vol

44.9%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

31.5%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$27.56

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$31.05C$26.59C$36.25
60 trading daysC$29.25C$23.50C$36.41
90 trading daysC$27.56C$21.08C$36.04

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.

Investor takeaway: Investors should consider the implications of the recent earnings miss and the operational challenges at Papa Murphy’s, while also weighing the relatively low valuation metrics of MTY Food Group.

C$33.07

MTY Food Group's stock closed at C$33.07, down 0.84% for the day, amidst concerns over its earnings and operational challenges.

Bull case

Despite recent challenges, MTY Food Group has a low P/E ratio of 6.75, suggesting the stock might be undervalued compared to its earnings potential. Analysts are optimistic, with an average target price of C$41.67, indicating a potential upside of 26%.

Bear case

The closure of up to 50 Papa Murphy’s locations could indicate deeper operational issues within the brand, potentially affecting overall revenue and profitability. The recent earnings report showed a decline in adjusted earnings and revenue, missing analyst expectations, which raises concerns about future performance.

Recent Price Action

MTY Food Group Inc's stock closed at C$33.07, marking a decrease of 0.84% for the day. Over the past week, shares have increased by 0.89%, yet the stock remains down approximately 15.92% over the last month. Year-to-date, MTY Food Group has seen a decline of 13.99%, reflecting broader challenges in the consumer discretionary sector.

Company News

Recent headlines include the announcement that Papa Murphy’s, a subsidiary of MTY Food Group, plans to close up to 50 restaurants. This decision follows the company's Q2 earnings report, which revealed a decline in adjusted earnings and revenue, missing analyst estimates. These developments may raise concerns about the brand's operational viability and future growth prospects.

Technical Picture

From a technical standpoint, MTY Food Group's stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of C$38.03 and its 200-day moving average of C$38.55, indicating bearish momentum. The stock's 52-week range is between C$31.87 and C$45.08, with the current price sitting at approximately 9% of this range. MTY's beta of 0.99 suggests that it has a volatility level similar to the broader market, while the latest trading volume of 168,006 shares significantly exceeds the 20-day average volume of 115,975 shares, indicating heightened investor interest.

Advertisement

Sponsored links

Advertisement