Metro Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Metro has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.7%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 0.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.6% per year. Metro's return on equity is 14%, and it has net margins of 4.4%.
Key information
4.74%
Earnings growth rate
7.64%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 10.26% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.59% |
| Return on equity | 14.01% |
| Net Margin | 4.44% |
| Last Earnings Update | 20 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 10
MRU: Repurchases And Long Term Outlook Will Offset Labour And Execution Worries
Metro's analyst price target has been reduced, with several firms trimming their views by CA$2 to CA$7 as analysts reassess their assumptions while leaving long term fair value and growth estimates largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of target cuts on Metro, with several firms lowering their 12 month views by CA$2 to CA$7 while keeping their long term assumptions largely intact.Narrative Update • Apr 25
MRU: Calmer Repricing Will Meet Buybacks Dividend Hike And Labour Uncertainty
Analysts have trimmed Metro's blended price target by approximately CA$2.45, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modest tweaks to fair value estimates, and recent target cuts from multiple Canadian banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on resetting expectations for Metro, with several firms trimming their price targets by amounts ranging from CA$1 to CA$7.Narrative Update • Apr 10
MRU: Modest Repricing Will Meet Steady Buybacks And Higher Dividend
Metro's analyst price target has moved slightly, with a modest adjustment of a few Canadian dollars as analysts factor in updated fair value estimates, a lower discount rate, and essentially unchanged revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of small target cuts in the C$1 to C$7 range, which points to analysts fine tuning their models rather than making wholesale changes to their view on Metro.Narrative Update • Mar 27
MRU: Trimmed Expectations Will Meet Steady Buybacks And Higher Dividend
Analyst price targets for Metro have been trimmed by CA$1 to CA$7 across several firms, with analysts citing updated assumptions that leave fair value and key model inputs effectively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of lower price targets for Metro, with cuts ranging from CA$1 to CA$7.Narrative Update • Mar 13
MRU: Modest Multiple Reset Will Meet Steady Buybacks And Dividend Policy
Analysts have trimmed their average Metro price target by CA$1 to reflect updates from several firms, while still pointing to modest adjustments in discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have focused mainly on fine tuning valuation frameworks for Metro, with several firms trimming their price targets in the CA$1 to CA$7 range.Narrative Update • Feb 26
MRU: Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Offset Cautious Sentiment Going Forward
Narrative Update on Metro The blended analyst price target for Metro has been reduced by CA$1. This reflects a series of recent cuts from firms including RBC Capital, BMO Capital, Scotiabank and TD Securities, as analysts reassess their expectations while keeping key model assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 12
MRU: Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Future Returns
The updated analyst price target for Metro edges slightly lower to about CA$102.45 from CA$103, as analysts factor in modestly higher discount rates and refreshed assumptions following recent target revisions across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Metro, with several firms adjusting their price targets in both directions over time.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Earnings Miss: Metro Inc. Missed EPS By 5.4% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Last week, you might have seen that Metro Inc. ( TSE:MRU ) released its first-quarter result to the market. The early...Narrative Update • Jan 29
MRU: Share Repurchases And Dividend Increases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Metro's analyst price target has been trimmed by about C$3 to C$103.00 as analysts factor in slightly lower fair value, a higher discount rate and more conservative assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Metro shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their price targets in both directions over time.Analysis Article • Jan 21
Return Trends At Metro (TSE:MRU) Aren't Appealing
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Jan 04
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E
Metro Inc.'s ( TSE:MRU ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.8x might make it look like a sell right now compared...Analysis Article • Dec 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Metro (TSE:MRU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 15
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Metro (TSE:MRU) Presents An Opportunity
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Oct 03
Calculating The Fair Value Of Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU)
Key Insights Metro's estimated fair value is CA$108 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Metro's CA$93.52 share...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Is Metro (TSE:MRU) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Returns At Metro (TSE:MRU) Appear To Be Weighed Down
TSX:MRU 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Metro's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Did you know...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Metro Inc.'s (TSE:MRU) P/E
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may consider Metro...
New Narrative • Nov 24
Supply Chain Transformation And E-commerce Expansion Set To Boost Retail Growth
Metro's supply chain modernization and expansion in loyalty programs are anticipated to enhance efficiencies, customer engagement, and drive revenue growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Metro makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 20 Dec 25 | 22,175 | 984 | 2,309 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 22,007 | 1,017 | 2,280 | 0 |
| 05 Jul 25 | 21,836 | 1,020 | 2,261 | 0 |
| 15 Mar 25 | 21,617 | 993 | 2,240 | 0 |
| 21 Dec 24 | 21,363 | 961 | 2,215 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 21,220 | 929 | 2,193 | 0 |
| 06 Jul 24 | 21,353 | 931 | 2,221 | 0 |
| 16 Mar 24 | 21,129 | 981 | 2,190 | 0 |
| 23 Dec 23 | 21,028 | 1,012 | 2,162 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 20,725 | 1,015 | 2,114 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 20,086 | 961 | 2,053 | 0 |
| 11 Mar 23 | 19,524 | 890 | 2,005 | 0 |
| 17 Dec 22 | 19,243 | 869 | 1,983 | 0 |
| 24 Sep 22 | 18,889 | 846 | 1,964 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 18,548 | 872 | 3,187 | 0 |
| 12 Mar 22 | 18,403 | 849 | 2,677 | 0 |
| 18 Dec 21 | 18,321 | 839 | 2,303 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 21 | 18,283 | 823 | 1,934 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 18,335 | 816 | 307 | 0 |
| 13 Mar 21 | 18,450 | 828 | 303 | 0 |
| 19 Dec 20 | 18,246 | 816 | 297 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 17,998 | 795 | 300 | 0 |
| 04 Jul 20 | 17,713 | 776 | 356 | 0 |
| 14 Mar 20 | 17,107 | 734 | 428 | 0 |
| 21 Dec 19 | 16,820 | 679 | 485 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 16,768 | 712 | 531 | 0 |
| 06 Jul 19 | 16,645 | 689 | 529 | 0 |
| 16 Mar 19 | 16,052 | 635 | 520 | 0 |
| 22 Dec 18 | 15,249 | 621 | 499 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 14,383 | 1,717 | 479 | 0 |
| 07 Jul 18 | 13,876 | 1,722 | 468 | 0 |
| 17 Mar 18 | 13,312 | 1,732 | 447 | 0 |
| 23 Dec 17 | 13,316 | 1,755 | 447 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 13,175 | 592 | 446 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 12,876 | 583 | 432 | 0 |
| 11 Mar 17 | 12,818 | 577 | 430 | 0 |
| 17 Dec 16 | 12,798 | 570 | 430 | 0 |
| 24 Sep 16 | 12,788 | 572 | 424 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 12,693 | 558 | 736 | 0 |
| 12 Mar 16 | 12,520 | 545 | 606 | 0 |
| 19 Dec 15 | 12,345 | 533 | 507 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 12,224 | 506 | 414 | 0 |
| 04 Jul 15 | 12,102 | 492 | 4 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: MRU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MRU's current net profit margins (4.4%) are lower than last year (4.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MRU's earnings have grown by 4.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MRU's earnings growth over the past year (2.4%) is below its 5-year average (4.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: MRU earnings growth over the past year (2.4%) did not outperform the Consumer Retailing industry 7.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: MRU's Return on Equity (14%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 20:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/20 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/27 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Metro Inc. is covered by 20 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jim Marrone | Accountability Research Corporation |
| James Durran | Barclays |
| Etienne Ricard | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |