Stock Analysis

Metro First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations

TSX:MRU
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Metro (TSE:MRU) First Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: CA$5.12b (up 2.9% from 1Q 2024).
  • Net income: CA$258.8m (up 14% from 1Q 2024).
  • Profit margin: 5.1% (up from 4.6% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
  • EPS: CA$1.17 (up from CA$0.99 in 1Q 2024).
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TSX:MRU Earnings and Revenue Growth January 29th 2025

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Metro EPS Beats Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 9.8%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Canada.

Performance of the Canadian Consumer Retailing industry.

The company's shares are down 1.8% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. We have a graphic representation of Metro's balance sheet and an in-depth analysis of the company's financial position.

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About TSX:MRU

Metro

Through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Canada.

Excellent balance sheet, good value and pays a dividend.

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