Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$90.43 -1.22 (-1.33%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

Metro - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
1

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Metro in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for MRU.

Consensus Price Target

C$88.67
-1.95% Downside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Metro, the average price target is C$88.67. The highest price target for MRU is C$98.00, while the lowest price target for MRU is C$74.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.95% from the current price of C$90.43.

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MRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$88.67	C$85.63	C$84.25	C$77.14
Forecasted Upside	-1.95% Downside	-3.78% Downside	1.51% Upside	14.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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MRU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MRU Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Metro Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Metro	Consumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.13	2.49
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent MRU News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/13/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	M. Carden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	C$98.00	+5.21%
11/22/2024	Desjardins 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$85.00 ➝ C$95.00	+6.23%
11/21/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	I. Nattel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
11/21/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$86.00 ➝ C$91.00	+2.33%
8/15/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$82.00 ➝ C$85.00	+0.71%
8/15/2024	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$76.00 ➝ C$85.00	+0.71%
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8/15/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$85.00 ➝ C$88.00	+4.27%
7/22/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Van. Aelst Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	C$80.00 ➝ C$92.00	+12.81%
4/22/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$74.50 ➝ C$74.00	+6.41%

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Should I Buy Metro Stock? MRU Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Metro pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Metro
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Metro Inc.:

Metro Inc. has received a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from analysts, indicating a stable outlook for the stock, which can be appealing for conservative investors.
The stock price is currently at C$89.62, which is close to its 1-year high of C$90.72, suggesting strong market performance and potential for appreciation.
Recent upgrades in price targets by analysts, such as Desjardins raising their target from C$85.00 to C$95.00, reflect positive sentiment and expectations for future growth.
Metro Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.50%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in uncertain market conditions.
The company has a market capitalization of C$19.95 billion, indicating it is a well-established player in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, which can provide stability to investors.

Metro
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Metro Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the positive outlook, the stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.91, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 64.18, indicating a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturn.
Metro Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.41, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
Analysts have noted that the stock has been trading down slightly, with a recent decrease of 0.1%, which could indicate a lack of momentum in the short term.
With six analysts rating the stock as a hold and only one as a buy, there may be limited enthusiasm for significant price increases in the near future.

MRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Metro is C$88.67, with a high forecast of C$98.00 and a low forecast of C$74.00.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Metro in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Metro's stock has a predicted downside of -1.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Metro's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Metro has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Desjardins, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Metro less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for Metro is 2.13 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how MRU compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:MRU) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target