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Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO)
NASDAQ:MNRO
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 14, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.04Last Year’s EPS
-0.09Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated measurable operational progress — positive comps, gross margin expansion, inventory reductions, real estate monetization, expanded marketing and CRM rollout, and improved GAAP profitability and cash generation. Offsetting these positives are near‑term impacts from strategic store closures (driving a 4% sales decline), wage inflation increasing technician labor costs, increased marketing and consultant investments, and declines in certain adjusted financial metrics (adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS). Management framed the challenges as deliberate, strategic investments to drive long‑term improvement and reiterated expectations for full‑year comparable store sales growth and gross margin consistency with the prior year.Company Guidance
Comparable Store Sales Growth
Comparable store sales for continuing locations increased 1.2% in the quarter (Oct -2%, Nov +4%, Dec +1%) marking the fourth consecutive quarter of positive comps and the first positive two‑year stack in over two years.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded 60 basis points year‑over‑year to 34.9%, driven primarily by 80 bps benefit from lower material costs and 30 bps benefit from lower occupancy as a percentage of sales (partially offset by 50 bps headwind from higher technician labor as a percentage of sales).
Profitability Improvement (GAAP)
Operating income increased to $18.6M (6.3% of sales) versus $10.0M (3.3% of sales) in the prior year. Net income rose to $11.1M and diluted EPS was $0.35, compared with $4.6M and $0.15 respectively in the prior year period.
Inventory Management Progress
System inventory reduced by over $7.0M in the quarter and total inventory is down approximately 16% since March (now more than $28.0M), indicating improved inventory efficiency.
Real Estate Dispositions Driving Cash Proceeds
During Q3 the company exited 32 leases and sold 20 owned locations generating $17.3M in proceeds, bringing fiscal year‑to‑date proceeds to $22.8M; YTD disposals and divestitures contributed materially to cash generation.
Marketing and CRM Rollout Expansion
Expanded multichannel digital marketing to ~340 additional store locations, extended call center support to 114 more stores (now over 830 stores served), and activated CRM campaigns to drive customer revisit and service activation.
Strong Cash Generation and Financial Flexibility
Generated $48.0M of cash from operations in the first nine months; ended Q3 with net bank debt of $40.0M, approximately $425.0M available on the credit facility, and cash & equivalents of ~$5.0M, supporting dividends and capital priorities.
MNRO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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MNRO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 28, 2026 | $20.03 | $20.05 | +0.10% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $17.81 | $14.85 | -16.62% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $15.82 | $12.67 | -19.92% |
May 28, 2025 | $12.15 | $15.94 | +31.17% |
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FAQ
When does Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) report earnings?
Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) is schdueled to report earning on May 14, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) earnings time?
Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) earnings time is at May 14, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is MNRO EPS forecast?
MNRO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is -0.04.