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Metro Inc. ( (TSE:MRU) ) has provided an announcement.
Metro Inc. reported a 3.4% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, reaching $5,108.7 million, with food and pharmacy same-store sales rising by 1.6% and 4.8%, respectively. Despite a temporary shutdown of its frozen food distribution center in Toronto, which negatively impacted net earnings by $22.5 million, the company achieved a 10.8% growth in adjusted fully diluted net earnings per share. For the fiscal year, sales grew by 3.7% to $22,006.7 million, and net earnings increased by 9.4% to $1,019.5 million. The company successfully opened new stores and converted others, aiming to continue its growth through strategic investments and strong execution.
The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:MRU) stock is a Buy with a C$110.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metro Inc. stock, see the TSE:MRU Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on TSE:MRU Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:MRU is a Outperform.
Metro Inc. receives a strong overall score driven by robust financial performance and positive earnings call highlights. The company’s consistent revenue growth and strategic expansions bolster its position in a competitive market. Technical indicators suggest a stable trend, while valuation metrics indicate moderate pricing. Challenges such as inflationary pressures and distribution center inefficiencies are noted but do not significantly detract from the overall positive outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on TSE:MRU stock, click here.
More about Metro Inc.
Metro Inc. operates in the retail industry, focusing on food and pharmacy products. It is known for its discount and pharmacy retail networks, and it continues to invest in its retail network to enhance customer experience and shareholder value.
Average Trading Volume: 581,441
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: C$21.16B
See more insights into MRU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.