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Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$120.43 -0.65 (-0.54%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Fomento Economico Mexicano - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
4

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fomento Economico Mexicano in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for FMX.

Consensus Price Target

$131.43
9.13% Upside
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fomento Economico Mexicano, the average price target is $131.43. The highest price target for FMX is $150.00, while the lowest price target for FMX is $97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.13% from the current price of $120.43.
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.
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FMX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$131.43$127.13$117.17$105.16
Forecasted Upside9.13% Upside3.91% Upside-4.38% Downside23.37% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyHold

FMX 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.
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FMX Price Targets by Month

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Fomento Economico Mexicano Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFomento Economico MexicanoConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.13% Upside147.74% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
8/6/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$139.00+11.84%
8/4/2026 Set Target$150.00+19.35%
8/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/4/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$125.00 ➝ $150.00+19.35%
7/14/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$125.00 ➝ $130.00+0.76%
6/26/2026Boost TargetOverweight$117.00 ➝ $126.00-1.28%
2/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$113.00 ➝ $128.00+13.97%
9/9/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$93.00 ➝ $97.00+11.66%
8/19/2025Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $97.00+13.78%
4/7/2025UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform

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Should I Buy Fomento Economico Mexicano Stock? FMX 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, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fomento Economico Mexicano pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fomento Economico Mexicano
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $120.43, which is below the average analyst price target of $131.43, suggesting potential upside of approximately 9% based on the consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from eight research firms.
  • Recent institutional activity indicates growing confidence, with Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquiring a new position of 148,064 shares and Cook & Bynum Capital Management LLC buying 233,445 shares in the second quarter, signaling that large investors are increasing their exposure to the company.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.827 per share, representing a significant jump from the previous $0.67, which provides a higher income stream for shareholders and reflects management's confidence in cash flow generation.
  • Director Michael David Kahn purchased 2,100 shares at an average price of $118.13 in August 2026, an insider buy that often signals that company leadership believes the stock is undervalued relative to its intrinsic worth.
  • Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. reported revenue of $13.20 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, demonstrating strong top-line performance and the ability to maintain scale in the competitive beverage and retail sectors.

Fomento Economico Mexicano
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. for these reasons:

  • Several analysts have recently downgraded the stock, including Weiss Ratings lowering its rating to "hold (c-)" and Wall Street Zen cutting its recommendation from "buy" to "hold," indicating concerns about the current valuation or growth trajectory.
  • The stock has a P/E ratio of 32.99, which is relatively high compared to many consumer staple peers, suggesting that the market is pricing in significant future growth that may not be realized if earnings growth slows.
  • Short interest has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to 1,737,062 as of August 14, 2026, up from 712,161 in May 2026, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • The company's net margin is only 3.60%, which is relatively thin for a large multinational, leaving little room for error if input costs rise or pricing power weakens in the competitive retail and beverage markets.
  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the payout ratio stands at 48.60%, which is a substantial portion of earnings, potentially limiting the company's ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or weather economic downturns without cutting dividends.

FMX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fomento Economico Mexicano is $131.43, with a high forecast of $150.00 and a low forecast of $97.00.

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fomento Economico Mexicano in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FMX shares.

According to analysts, Fomento Economico Mexicano's stock has a predicted upside of 9.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fomento Economico Mexicano's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Fomento Economico Mexicano has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fomento Economico Mexicano more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Fomento Economico Mexicano is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how FMX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Fomento Economico Mexicano analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/4/2026.
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