Should I buy or sell Maple Leaf Foods stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Maple Leaf Foods in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MFI shares. View MFI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Maple Leaf Foods' stock price target for 2024?

6 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Maple Leaf Foods' shares. Their MFI share price targets range from C$29.00 to C$33.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$30.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MFI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MFI shares performed in 2024?

Maple Leaf Foods' stock was trading at C$25.24 at the start of the year. Since then, MFI stock has decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at C$23.38. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Maple Leaf Foods' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our MFI earnings forecast .

How were Maple Leaf Foods' earnings last quarter?

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $1.19 billion during the quarter. Maple Leaf Foods had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.86% and a negative net margin of 2.57%.

How often does Maple Leaf Foods pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Maple Leaf Foods?

Maple Leaf Foods announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of 0.22 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.21. Read our dividend analysis for MFI .

Is Maple Leaf Foods a good dividend stock?

Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) pays an annual dividend of C$0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.85%. Read our dividend analysis for MFI .

What other stocks do shareholders of Maple Leaf Foods own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Maple Leaf Foods investors own include Enbridge (ENB) , Royal Bank of Canada (RY) , Suncor Energy (SU) , Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) , Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B) , Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) , Air Canada (AC) , BCE (BCE) and Inter Pipeline (IPL) .

How do I buy shares of Maple Leaf Foods?

Shares of MFI stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor , Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

TSE:MFI

Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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C$23.62

+0.24 (+1.03%)

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Today's Range: C$23.25
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C$23.72
50-Day Range: C$22.21
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C$26.07
52-Week Range: C$21.52
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C$31.63

Volume: 19,672 shs
Average Volume: 172,516 shs
Market Capitalization: C$2.89 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.73%
Price Target: C$30.75

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Maple Leaf Foods MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 31.5% Upside
C$30.75 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.62
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.12 out of 5 stars

4.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Maple Leaf Foods has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Maple Leaf Foods has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for MFI.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Maple Leaf Foods does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for MFI.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Maple Leaf Foods has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Maple Leaf Foods this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 3 people have searched for MFI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Maple Leaf Foods to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Maple Leaf Foods insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
40.05% of the stock of Maple Leaf Foods is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 25.65% of the stock of Maple Leaf Foods is held by institutions.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Maple Leaf Foods is -22.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Maple Leaf Foods is -22.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Maple Leaf Foods has a PEG Ratio of 18.07. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Maple Leaf Foods has a P/B Ratio of 1.89. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Maple Leaf Foods Stock (TSE:MFI)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. produces food products in the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and internationally. The company operates through Meat Protein Group and Plant Protein Group segments. It produces various food products, including prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products; bacon, hams, wieners, and meat snacks; a variety of delicatessen products; and processed chicken products, such as fully cooked chicken breasts and wings, processed turkey products, specialty sausages, cooked meats, sliced meats, cooked sausage products, lunch kits, and canned meats. The company offers its products under various brands, including Maple Leaf, Cappola, Klik, Parma, Maple Leaf, Natural Selections, Chao Creamery, Larsen, Pepperettes, Maple Leaf, Natural Top Dogs, Deli Express, LightLife, Red Hots, Maple Leaf Prime, Fantino & Mondello, Lunch Mate, Shopsy's, Ready Crisp, Field Roast, Main Street Deli, Shopsy's, Deli-Fresh, Schneiders, Grab N Snack, Mère Michel, Sila, Schneiders, Blue Ribbon, Greenfield Natural Meat Co, Mina, Sunrise, Schneiders, Country Naturals, Holiday, Mitchell's, Swift, Schneiders Deli Best, Hot Rod, Oh Naturel!, Swift Premium® Big Stick!, Hygrade, Oktoberfest, Viau, Bittner's, Juicy Jumbos, Olympic, Burns, Kam, and Olympic Craft Meats. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

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MFI Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Media Advisory - Maple Leaf Foods to Report 2024 First Quarter Financial Results

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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Brokerages

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March 14, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

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February 27, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com

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Maple Leaf Foods reports $9.3-million fourth-quarter loss compared with $41.5-million loss year earlier

January 24, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: Maple Leaf Foods down on Wednesday (MFI)

December 3, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Plant-based meat industry still poised for growth, experts say

November 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

November 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Maple Leaf Foods presents 13th annual Food Safety Symposium to bridge the gap on food safety and sustainability

October 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Media Advisory - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call

October 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Maple Leaf Foods and the Centre Support Expansion of Healthy School Meals in Ontario with $250,000 Donation

October 10, 2023 | msn.com

Maple Leaf Foods: Bringing Home the Bacon With a Tasty Dividend

September 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

BMO Capital Remains a Buy on Maple Leaf Foods (MFI)

August 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Maple Leaf Foods' (TSE:MFI) Dividend Will Be CA$0.21

August 5, 2023 | 247wallst.com

Canadian Stocks Deliver a Whole Bunch of Bad News in Q2

August 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Gets a Buy Rating from Scotiabank

August 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Receives a Buy from TD Securities

August 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Got Some Good News

July 27, 2023 | fool.ca

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/22/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend: 3/07/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/28/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/02/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: TSE:MFI
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.mapleleaffoods.com
Phone: +1-905-2855000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 13,500
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: C$30.75
High Stock Price Target: C$33.50
Low Stock Price Target: C$29.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +31.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C($1.03)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 24.92
P/E Growth: 18.07
Net Income: C$-124,980,000.00
Net Margins: -2.57%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -7.86%
Return on Assets: 0.46%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 140.69
Current Ratio: 1.17
Quick Ratio: 0.54

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$4.87 billion
Price / Sales: 0.59
Cash Flow: C$0.86 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 27.20
Book Value: C$12.36 per share
Price / Book: 1.89

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 122,530,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$2.86 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.49

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael H. McCain B.B.A. (Age 65)
O.C., Executive Chairman
Comp: $1.23M
Mr. Curtis Eugene Frank
President, CEO & Director
Mr. Adam John Grogan
President & COO
Dr. Randall D. Huffman
Chief Food Safety & Sustainability Officer
Mr. David Smales (Age 54)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Andreas Liris
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Mr. Michael Ross Rawle
Vice President of Treasury & Investor Relations
Ms. Suzanne G. Hathaway
Senior VP, General Counsel, Communications & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Stephane Dubreuil
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
Mr. Patrick Lutfy
Senior Vice President of Retail & Marketing

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Insiders

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MFI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Maple Leaf Foods stock right now?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Maple Leaf Foods in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MFI shares.
View MFI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Maple Leaf Foods' stock price target for 2024?: 6 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Maple Leaf Foods' shares. Their MFI share price targets range from C$29.00 to C$33.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$30.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MFI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MFI shares performed in 2024?: Maple Leaf Foods' stock was trading at C$25.24 at the start of the year. Since then, MFI stock has decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at C$23.38.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Maple Leaf Foods' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
View our MFI earnings forecast.
How were Maple Leaf Foods' earnings last quarter?: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $1.19 billion during the quarter. Maple Leaf Foods had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.86% and a negative net margin of 2.57%.

How often does Maple Leaf Foods pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Maple Leaf Foods?: Maple Leaf Foods announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of 0.22 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.21.
Read our dividend analysis for MFI.
Is Maple Leaf Foods a good dividend stock?: Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) pays an annual dividend of C$0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.85%.
Read our dividend analysis for MFI.
What other stocks do shareholders of Maple Leaf Foods own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Maple Leaf Foods investors own include Enbridge (ENB), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Suncor Energy (SU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Air Canada (AC), BCE (BCE) and Inter Pipeline (IPL).
How do I buy shares of Maple Leaf Foods?: Shares of MFI stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:MFI) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Maple Leaf Foods MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Maple Leaf Foods Stock (TSE:MFI)

MFI Stock Price History

MFI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

MFI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™