Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$106.97 +0.79 (+0.74%)

As of 06/30/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
3

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MRU.

Consensus Price Target

C$104.22
-2.57% Downside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Metro, the average price target is C$104.22. The highest price target for MRU is C$112.00, while the lowest price target for MRU is C$85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.57% from the current price of C$106.97.

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MRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/1/24 to 7/1/25	1 Month Ago 6/1/24 to 6/1/25	3 Months Ago 4/2/24 to 4/2/25	1 Year Ago 7/2/23 to 7/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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$104.22	C$104.22	C$94.44	C$77.86
Forecasted Upside	-2.57% Downside	-3.02% Downside	-7.05% Downside	2.73% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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	2.43	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
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
4/21/2025	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	C$99.00 ➝ C$112.00	+9.18%
4/17/2025	National Bankshares 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$102.00 ➝ C$107.00	+4.78%
4/17/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$100.00 ➝ C$110.00	+7.72%
4/17/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$95.00 ➝ C$105.00	+2.82%
4/17/2025	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$91.00 ➝ C$106.00	+3.80%
4/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Carden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$99.00 ➝ C$105.00	+2.82%
4/14/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	I. Nattel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$90.00 ➝ C$98.00	-1.81%
4/4/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$96.00 ➝ C$110.00	+7.48%
8/15/2024	Cfra		Boost Target		C$76.00 ➝ C$85.00	+0.71%

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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 Sunday, June 29, 2025. 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.:

The current stock price is around C$104.20, reflecting a stable performance in the market.
Metro Inc. has received an average rating of "Hold" from analysts, indicating a balanced outlook with potential for growth.
Recent upgrades in price targets by several analysts suggest confidence in the company's future performance, with targets reaching up to C$112.00.
The company has a solid market capitalization of C$23.04 billion, which indicates a strong position in the grocery and pharmaceutical sectors.
Metro Inc. offers a quarterly dividend of $0.37, providing investors with a reliable income stream, which translates to an annual yield of 1.42%.

Metro
Bear Case

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

The company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high at 62.29, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on debt for growth.
Despite recent upgrades, the average analyst rating remains a "Hold," suggesting that there may not be strong bullish sentiment among all analysts.
Metro Inc. operates in a highly competitive grocery market, which can impact profit margins and growth potential.
The stock has shown limited volatility with a beta of 0.08, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
Recent trading volumes have been below average, indicating potential investor hesitation or lack of interest in the stock.

MRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Metro is C$104.22, with a high forecast of C$112.00 and a low forecast of C$85.00.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Metro in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings 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 -2.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Metro has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Desjardins, National Bankshares, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Metro less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for Metro is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MRU compares to other companies.

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Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target