National Bank Financial Lowers EPS Estimates for Alimentation Couche-Tard

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSE:ATD - Free Report) has seen a revision in its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the third quarter of 2026, according to a report released by National Bank Financial on March 19th. Analyst V. Shreedhar now predicts that the company will earn $1.14 per share for this quarter, a slight decrease from the previous estimate of $1.16 per share. The overall rating for the stock remains a "Strong-Buy" by National Bank Financial.

For the current fiscal year, the anticipated consensus estimate for Alimentation Couche-Tard is set at $4.04 per share. Additionally, National Bank Financial has made projections for future earnings, estimating $0.96 EPS for Q4 2026, $4.50 EPS for fiscal year 2026, and $5.08 EPS for fiscal year 2027.

Other Analysts' Reports

Other equity research firms have also recently adjusted their views on Alimentation Couche-Tard. CIBC downgraded their target price for shares from C$87.00 to C$85.00 while maintaining an "outperform" rating. Desjardins also lowered their target from C$84.00 to C$82.00 and rated the stock as a "buy." Moreover, BMO Capital Markets adjusted their price target down from C$85.00 to C$82.00. Stifel Nicolaus similarly cut their target from C$88.00 to C$86.00, continuing to endorse it as a "buy". Lastly, UBS Group decreased their target price from C$97.00 to C$94.00.

Overall, analysts maintain a positive outlook on Alimentation Couche-Tard, with twelve analysts placing a buy rating on the stock and one giving it a strong buy rating. As per data compiled from MarketBeat, the stock currently holds an average rating of "Buy" and has an average target price of C$86.31.

Stock Performance

As of Friday, the TSE:ATD stock opened at C$70.65, reflecting a minor decline of 0.1%. The company's financial metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.54, with a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.99. The stock has experienced a range in value with a 52-week low of C$65.95 and a high of C$85.53. The market capitalization stands at C$46.94 billion, boasting a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.43, a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 1.35, and a beta of 0.89. The moving averages over the past fifty days and two hundred days are C$73.08 and C$75.65, respectively.

About Alimentation Couche-Tard

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. These stores offer a variety of products, including tobacco items, groceries, snacks, beverages, fresh food, road transportation fuels, electric vehicle charging services, and aviation fuels.

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