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Metro (MRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$90.20 -1.42 (-1.55%)
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Metro - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
2

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MRU.

Consensus Price Target

C$102.33
13.45% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Metro, the average price target is C$102.33. The highest price target for MRU is C$113.00, while the lowest price target for MRU is C$95.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.45% from the current price of C$90.20.
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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MRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/23/25 to 9/23/26		1 Month Ago
8/24/25 to 8/24/26		3 Months Ago
6/25/25 to 6/25/26		1 Year Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$102.33C$102.33C$103.63C$110.13
Forecasted Upside13.45% Upside13.44% Upside9.99% Upside18.69% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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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.
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Metro Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMetroConsumer Staples Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.22
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/13/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector PerformC$111.00 ➝ C$110.00+22.78%
8/13/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetBuyC$106.00 ➝ C$108.00+20.55%
8/13/2026
National Bank Financial logo
National Bank Financial
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector PerformC$105.00 ➝ C$102.00+13.85%
7/29/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/20/2026
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$105.00 ➝ C$95.00+2.47%
4/23/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
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 Lower TargetHoldC$99.00 ➝ C$97.00+7.67%
4/23/2026
Scotia logo
Scotia
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 Lower TargetSector PerformC$103.00 ➝ C$96.00+6.56%
4/23/2026
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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 Lower TargetNeutralC$101.00 ➝ C$97.00+7.67%
4/9/2026
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Scotiabank
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldC$103.00+8.99%
4/17/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Mark Carden
Mark Carden
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Boost TargetC$99.00 ➝ C$105.00+2.82%

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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 Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Metro pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Metro
Bull Case

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

  • Metro Inc. recently reached a tentative labor deal that ends the strike in Laval, resolving a significant operational risk that had been weighing on the stock and providing clarity for future earnings stability.
  • The company offers a defensive investment profile with a beta of 0.11, indicating significantly lower volatility than the broader market, which is attractive for investors seeking stability in the consumer staples sector.
  • With a current stock price of $90.20, the shares are trading below the consensus price target of C$102.33, suggesting potential upside of approximately 13% based on current analyst estimates.
  • Metro Inc. maintains a consistent dividend yield of 1.78% with a payout ratio of 36.94%, indicating that the company retains a substantial portion of its earnings for reinvestment while still providing reliable income to shareholders.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter with revenue of C$6.97 billion and a return on equity of 12.87%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital in a market with over 97,000 employees.

Metro
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has recently crossed below its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift to a bearish trend and potential continued downward price pressure.
  • Recent insider activity shows a pattern of selling, with insiders like Simon Rivet and Alain Tadros reducing their positions by over 11% and 13% respectively in September, which may signal a lack of confidence in near-term stock appreciation.
  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with seven out of nine analysts recommending a hold, indicating that the market views the stock as fairly valued with limited immediate growth catalysts.
  • Metro Inc. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 71.09, which suggests a significant level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility or increase risk during economic downturns.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.41 indicates that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets, relying more heavily on inventory turnover to manage cash flow.

MRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Metro is C$102.33, with a high forecast of C$113.00 and a low forecast of C$95.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Metro in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong 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 upside of 13.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Metro's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Metro has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Metro more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Metro is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.22. Learn more on how MRU compares to other companies.

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