Metro Inc

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ISIN null / Valor 1049536

Toronto Stock Exchange (2025-10-21)

CAD 95.38-0.42%

Metro Inc
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About company

Metro Inc. is a prominent player in the Canadian food and pharmacy sector, with a significant presence in Québec and Ontario. The company boasts annual sales exceeding $20 billion and employs over 97,000 individuals, highlighting its substantial role in the regional economy. Metro Inc. operates across various facets of the retail industry, including functioning as a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services. Its extensive network comprises approximately 987 food stores and 641 drugstores. The food stores operate under a variety of banners, such as Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis, and Première Moisson, catering to a diverse range of consumer needs and preferences. In the pharmacy sector, Metro Inc. services a significant number of outlets primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy, and Food Basics Pharmacy brands, further solidifying its position as a key player in both the food and pharmacy markets in its operational regions.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Services

Sales Growth

Q3 Fiscal 2025 sales reached $6.871 billion, marking a 3.3% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This growth was primarily driven by higher sales across Metro Inc.'s retail network.

Same-Store Sales Increase

Food same-store sales grew by 1.9%, while pharmacy same-store sales saw a 5.5% increase. Prescription drugs sales rose by 6.2%, and front-store sales increased by 4.0%, boosted by over-the-counter products, cosmetics, and health and beauty items.

Net Earnings and Earnings Per Share

Net earnings for the third quarter were $323.0 million, representing a 9.0% increase from the previous year. Fully diluted net earnings per share rose by 13.0% to $1.48. Adjusted net earnings also showed growth, up 8.8% to $331.8 million.

Store Expansion and Investment

Metro Inc. successfully opened five new food stores during the quarter, with plans to continue this expansion pace in the fourth quarter. Investments in the retail network and supply chain are expected to support ongoing growth.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, consistent with the previous quarter, reflecting Metro Inc.'s commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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