Analysts Predict Q3 Earnings for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSE:ATD)

On February 20, 2025, analysts provided updated earnings estimates for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSE:ATD). Research analysts at National Bank Financial revised their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) projections down from $1.08 to $0.91. Despite this adjustment, they have maintained a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock.

The consensus for the company's full-year earnings stands at $4.04 per share. Moreover, forecasts for future earnings include $0.80 EPS for Q4 2025, $1.26 EPS for Q1 2026, $1.16 EPS for Q3 2026, $0.99 EPS for Q4 2026, and an estimated $4.54 EPS for the entire fiscal year 2026.

Additional Analyst Insights

Other equity analysts have also weighed in on Alimentation Couche-Tard. Desjardins reduced their price target for the company from C$87.00 to C$84.00, assigning a "hold" rating in a report dated February 11, 2025. Scotiabank set a target price of C$91.00 and provided an "outperform" rating in their note from December 20, 2024. Likewise, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target from C$83.00 to C$85.00 as of November 20, 2024. Conversely, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price estimate from C$87.00 to C$85.00 on February 10, 2025. CIBC also offered an upward price adjustment from C$88.00 to C$89.00 on November 27, 2024.

Out of the analysts covering Alimentation Couche-Tard, two have rated the stock as a hold, eight analysts rate it as a buy, and one has issued a strong buy rating. Currently, the stock boasts a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of C$88.50, per data available on MarketBeat.com.

Current Stock Performance

As of the last market session, shares of ATD opened at C$71.59. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of C$71.25 and a high of C$87.27. The company's financial ratios indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.54, a current ratio of 0.99, and a quick ratio of 0.88. The market capitalization of Alimentation Couche-Tard stands at C$47.57 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.67 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35. The stock's beta is recorded at 0.89, indicating its relative volatility compared to the market.

Dividend Increase Announcement

Recently, Alimentation Couche-Tard announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, which was paid out on December 18, 2024. Shareholders on record received a dividend of $0.195, which represents an annual payout of $0.78 and yields 1.09%. This marked an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. The company's dividend payout ratio is calculated at 18.26%.

Company Overview

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. operates convenience stores under various brands across North America, Europe, and Asia. These stores offer a range of products including tobacco, grocery items, snacks, beverages, and fresh foods. In addition, the company provides road transportation fuels, electric vehicle charging solutions, and services related to energy for stationary engines.

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