Maple Leaf Foods (MFI) Stock Overview
Operates as a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company in Canada, the United States, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, China, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$30.67 |
| 52 Week High | CA$36.35 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$23.35 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.03% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.79% |
| 1 Year Change | 12.18% |
| 3 Year Change | 16.39% |
| 5 Year Change | 16.57% |
| Change since IPO | 422.04% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
MFI: Future P/E Repricing Will Follow 2030 Buyback And Dividend Plan
Analysts have nudged the Maple Leaf Foods fair value estimate up from CA$35.75 to CA$36.00, reflecting slightly higher long term margin and P/E assumptions, alongside recent price target increases across several firms following the company's investor day. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have leaned supportive of Maple Leaf Foods, with several firms revising price targets higher following the investor day and one firm moving to a more positive rating stance.MFI: Future P/E Repricing Will Follow 2030 Free Cash Flow Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged Maple Leaf Foods' price target higher into the CA$30 to CA$37 range, reflecting updated views that incorporate the company's recent investor day guidance on longer term growth and free cash flow potential. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive stance on Maple Leaf Foods, with several firms adjusting price targets higher following the investor day and refreshed long term guidance.MFI: Future P/E Repricing Will Hinge On 2030 Free Cash Flow Execution
Analysts have nudged the implied fair value for Maple Leaf Foods higher to about CA$35.75 from CA$35.50, reflecting recent price target increases across the Street following investor day commentary on growth and free cash flow potential. Analyst Commentary Street research around Maple Leaf Foods has turned more constructive following the recent investor day, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets to reflect updated views on growth and free cash flow potential.MFI: Future P/E Repricing Will Depend On Free Cash Flow And Dividend Execution
The analyst price target for Maple Leaf Foods has been raised from CA$34.00 to CA$35.50, with analysts citing updated expectations for revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Maple Leaf Foods has been broadly constructive, with several firms adjusting price targets higher and, in one case, upgrading the rating following the company’s investor day.MFI: Long Term P/E Repricing Will Rely On Steady Margin And Dividend Execution
Analysts have lifted their CA$ price target on Maple Leaf Foods by CA$1, citing updated views that are reflected in a slightly lower future P/E assumption and unchanged fair value, discount rate, revenue outlook, and profit margin estimates. Analyst Commentary Analysts framed the CA$1 increase in the Maple Leaf Foods price target as a modest refinement rather than a major shift, given that their fair value, discount rate, revenue outlook, and profit margin assumptions are unchanged.MFI: Long Term P/E Repricing Will Rely On Consistent Margin Execution
Narrative Update: Maple Leaf Foods Analysts have lifted their price target on Maple Leaf Foods by C$1 to reflect updated views on the company’s fair value, discount rate and longer term P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around the C$1 price target adjustment focuses on how analysts see Maple Leaf Foods’ valuation lining up with their refreshed discount rate and longer term P/E assumptions.MFI: Margin Execution And Brand Initiatives Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Maple Leaf Foods has been adjusted to C$34.00 from C$33.88. This reflects recent Street research in which analysts fine tuned their views on the stock, including a C$1 price target increase at one firm and target revisions to C$34 and C$27 at others, while maintaining positive or neutral ratings.MFI: Margin Execution And Brand Initiatives Will Drive Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Maple Leaf Foods, with recent targets moving from C$39 to C$36 and then to C$34, and from C$32 to C$27, reflecting updated views on the shares while maintaining mixed ratings on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Maple Leaf Foods point to a reset in expectations, with price targets moving lower while ratings remain mixed.MFI Will See Margin Initiatives Drive Attractive Future Earnings Upside
The analyst price target for Maple Leaf Foods has been trimmed by about C$3 to reflect slightly slower revenue growth assumptions, offset by marginally better profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, according to analysts. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain broadly constructive on Maple Leaf Foods, but recent research reflects a more measured view on the company’s valuation and execution risk.MFI: Operational Efficiency And Sector Trends Will Drive Future Share Performance
Analysts have slightly lowered their average price target for Maple Leaf Foods to approximately C$36.81 from C$37.13. This adjustment reflects recent updates in market assessments and continued sector performance reviews.High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success
Analysts have revised their price targets for Maple Leaf Foods, lowering their fair value estimate from approximately C$38.38 to C$37.13. They cite softer revenue growth expectations and a slightly reduced profit margin outlook as the reasons for this adjustment.High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success
Analysts have revised their price target for Maple Leaf Foods downward by approximately C$1.26. They cite moderating revenue growth expectations and a reduction in projected profit margins as key factors behind the adjustment.With EPS Growth And More, Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success
Despite a lower net profit margin, Maple Leaf Foods’ higher future P/E ratio suggests increased investor optimism for earnings growth, prompting a modest upward revision in the consensus analyst price target to CA$39.64. What's in the News The company expects revenue growth in the mid-single-digit range for 2025.High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success
Despite slightly lower revenue growth forecasts, Maple Leaf Foods’ fair value estimate has risen—driven by a notable expansion in its expected valuation multiple, with the consensus price target increasing from CA$34.79 to CA$38.36. What's in the News Reported impairment of property and equipment and right-of-use assets totaling CAD 1,291,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...We Think Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success
Rising global demand for high-protein and sustainable foods, alongside Maple Leaf's innovation and brand strength, supports sustained revenue growth and margin expansion.Should You Think About Buying Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSE:MFI) Now?
While Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ( TSE:MFI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price...Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
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It's not a stretch to say that Maple Leaf Foods Inc.'s ( TSE:MFI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x right now...Is Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Maple Leaf Foods (TSE:MFI) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Shareholder Returns
| MFI | CA Food | CA Market | |
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| 7D | 2.4% | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1Y | 12.2% | 35.7% | 31.4% |
Return vs Industry: MFI underperformed the Canadian Food industry which returned 34.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MFI underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 33.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MFI volatility | |
|---|---|
| MFI Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 17.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.8% |
Stable Share Price: MFI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: MFI's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | 9,600 | Curtis Frank | www.mapleleaffoods.com |
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company in Canada, the United States, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, China, and internationally. It offers fresh and frozen poultry, bacon, hams, wieners, meat snacks, a variety of delicatessen products, specialty sausages, a line of cooked meats, sliced meats, cooked sausage products, lunch kits, and canned meats; processed chicken products comprising fully cooked chicken breasts and wings; and a range of plant-based products, including tempeh and plant-based chicken, sausages, wieners, bacon, grounds, burgers, deli meat, cheeses, and frozen appetizers under the Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Fantino & Mondello, Grab’N Snack, Lunch Mate, LightLife, Field Roast, Chao, Swift Premium, Hygrade, Mitchell’s Gourmet, Larsen, and Shopsy’s brands, as well as private label brands. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MFI fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$3.79b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$73.99m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$3.97b |
Is MFI overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MFI income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CA$3.97b |
| Cost of Revenue | CA$3.28b |
| Gross Profit | CA$689.00m |
| Other Expenses | CA$615.01m |
| Earnings | CA$73.99m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.59 |
| Gross Margin | 17.36% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 85.1% |
How did MFI perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does MFI pay a reliable dividends?
See MFI dividend history and benchmarks| Maple Leaf Foods dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 08 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 1 day |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 23 days |
Does MFI pay a reliable dividends?
See MFI dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/05 12:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 10 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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| Donald McLee | Berenberg |
| Etienne Ricard | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Luke Hannan | Canaccord Genuity |