Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$86.57 +0.10 (+0.12%)

(As of 11/14/2024 ET)

Metro - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
5

Buy
2

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for MRU.

Consensus Price Target

C$85.00
-1.81% Downside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Metro, the average price target is C$85.00. The highest price target for MRU is C$92.00, while the lowest price target for MRU is C$74.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.81% from the current price of C$86.57.

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MRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/16/23 to 11/15/24	1 Month Ago 10/17/23 to 10/16/24	3 Months Ago 8/18/23 to 8/17/24	1 Year Ago 11/16/22 to 11/16/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 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$85.00	C$84.25	C$84.25	C$77.33
Forecasted Upside	-1.81% Downside	-0.89% Downside	0.41% Upside	10.08% 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	2.29	2.50
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
11/12/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	I. Nattel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Buy	C$84.00 ➝ C$90.00	+3.53%
8/15/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$82.00 ➝ C$85.00	+0.71%
8/15/2024	Cfra 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$76.00 ➝ C$85.00	+0.71%
8/15/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$77.00 ➝ C$86.00	+1.90%
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%
8/13/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$75.00 ➝ C$80.00	-0.81%
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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%
11/17/2022	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$71.00 ➝ C$72.00	-4.70%
11/17/2022	ATB Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$76.00 ➝ C$80.00	+5.95%

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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 Saturday, November 2, 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 been rated as a "buy" by some analysts, indicating potential growth and positive outlook for the company.
Recent dividend declaration of $0.34 per share showcases the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders, providing a steady income stream.
Analysts have raised the price target for Metro Inc., suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and potential for stock price appreciation.
Metro Inc. has a strong financial position with a current ratio of 1.10, indicating the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.
The company's earnings per share (EPS) performance has been meeting or exceeding analyst estimates, reflecting a stable financial performance.

Metro
Bear Case

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

Despite some analysts rating Metro Inc. as a "buy," the majority of analysts have given it a "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty in the stock's future performance.
The stock price of Metro Inc. has been trading down recently, indicating potential volatility and market sentiment that may not be favorable for investors in the short term.
Metro Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 64.18, which could pose risks in terms of financial leverage and potential financial stability.
The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.61 and price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.12 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
While Metro Inc. has a dividend yield, the yield of 1.59% may not be attractive to income-seeking investors compared to other dividend-paying stocks in the market.

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$85.00, with a high forecast of C$92.00 and a low forecast of C$74.00.
: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Metro in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 -1.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Metro has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Metro less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for Metro is 2.29 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 11/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target