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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc

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About

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates as a convenience store and fuel retailer, generating revenue through the sale of food, beverages, and petroleum products.

Business. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO) is a company in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry, operating within the broader Energy - Fossil Fuels sector. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker ATD.TO. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an entity engaged in oil and gas activities with a product-sale revenue model.

Classification92 %
SectorEnergy
Business sectorEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Refining and Marketing
ActivityOil & Gas
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY21 analysts
16 buy5 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target94,39

Analyst recommendations

21 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy16
Hold5
Sell0
12-month price target
94,39
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
21 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
3,4 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSAlimentation Couche-Tard bids CAD 12 billion for Poland's Zabka Group2026-07-31
  • ENERGYKorean Air Q2 profit falls 34% as fuel costs offset record revenue2026-07-13
  • MARKETSCouche-Tard market cap surges $10B on record fuel margins2026-06-23
  • ENERGYCouche-Tard U.S. sales growth signals consumer resilience amid Middle East conflict2026-06-23
  • MARKETSCouche-Tard profit surges on fuel price tailwinds as Hormuz risk persists2026-06-23
  • ENERGYCouche-Tard profits nearly double as high fuel prices fail to dent merchandise sales2026-06-22
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    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    This is the first analysis for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be identified from the available data to drive a narrative of change. The monitoring signals for the company remain largely inactive. Over the 30-day period ending July 16, 2026, daily dispatch counts were zero for every day except July 13, which recorded a single dispatch. No sentiment data is associated with these signals, and the broader watcher signals list is empty. In terms of corporate structure and market presence, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is characterized by a lean executive team of two officers and coverage by five analysts. The company holds membership in one index, though the specific index is not detailed. Notably, the data indicates zero top holders, suggesting a lack of reported major institutional ownership in this specific dataset. External thematic factors show a connection to "middle-east-ceasefire-efforts," which carries an intensity score of 1.5146 and a negative peer weight of -1.5146. However, this saga is associated with zero posts, indicating limited direct news volume or immediate impact on the company's reported activities within this timeframe.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-13

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO) is a company in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing industry, operating within the broader Energy - Fossil Fuels sector. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker ATD.TO. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an entity engaged in oil and gas activities with a product-sale revenue model.

    Classification92 %
    SectorEnergy
    Business sectorEnergy - Fossil Fuels
    IndustryOil & Gas Refining and Marketing
    ActivityOil & Gas
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, indicating a moderate level of leverage, and a current ratio of 0.98, suggesting that the company's current liabilities slightly exceed its current assets. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.

    The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 3.43% and a return on assets of 1.22%, which are metrics that are typically used to evaluate the efficiency and profitability of a company's use of equity and assets. These figures suggest that the company is generating a modest return on its equity and assets.

    The company's revenue is primarily derived from its convenience store and fuel retail operations, with a significant portion of its business concentrated in North America. The company's exposure to geographic markets is a key factor in its revenue concentration.

    The company's growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by its capital expenditure and operating cash flow. The company's capital expenditure for the period was -1.94 billion USD, and its operating cash flow was 4.82 billion USD. These figures indicate that the company is investing in its operations while maintaining a strong cash flow from operations.

    The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's risk assessment highlights the importance of monitoring its liquidity position and the potential for dilution. The company's free cash flow of 212.1 million USD and operating cash flow of 4.82 billion USD provide a buffer against liquidity risks.

    Recent events and filings have not indicated any significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's recent financial performance and analyst estimates suggest a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 94.39 USD and a median price target of 91.00 USD.

    This is the first analysis for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be identified from the available data to drive a narrative of change. The monitoring signals for the company remain largely inactive. Over the 30-day period ending July 16, 2026, daily dispatch counts were zero for every day except July 13, which recorded a single dispatch. No sentiment data is associated with these signals, and the broader watcher signals list is empty. In terms of corporate structure and market presence, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is characterized by a lean executive team of two officers and coverage by five analysts. The company holds membership in one index, though the specific index is not detailed. Notably, the data indicates zero top holders, suggesting a lack of reported major institutional ownership in this specific dataset. External thematic factors show a connection to "middle-east-ceasefire-efforts," which carries an intensity score of 1.5146 and a negative peer weight of -1.5146. However, this saga is associated with zero posts, indicating limited direct news volume or immediate impact on the company's reported activities within this timeframe.

    Key takeaways
    • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc has a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11.
    • The company's return on equity is 3.43%, indicating a modest return on its equity.
    • The company's operating cash flow is 4.82 billion USD, which is a positive indicator of its liquidity.
    • The company's capital expenditure for the period was -1.94 billion USD, suggesting investment in its operations.
    • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
    • Analysts have a generally positive outlook on the company, with a mean price target of 94.39 USD.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 5

    Revenue grew at a 12.3% CAGR over four years, demonstrating strong top-line expansion for Alimentation Couche-Tard.

    Operating and net margins exceed cohort medians, indicating superior profitability relative to Oil & Gas peers.

    Analysts project 12.8% upside to the mean price target, reflecting positive market sentiment on the stock.

    Cash conversion is best-in-class at 10.63, significantly outperforming the cohort median of 1.05.

    Gross profit reached $13.0 billion in FY2025, showing robust underlying profitability despite revenue fluctuations.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    Free cash flow dropped 11.1% year-over-year, reducing the capital available for dividends or acquisitions.

    The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in its financial stability.

    Long-term debt surged to $14.7 billion in FY2024, increasing leverage and financial obligations significantly.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-03-17
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue $21.81B, +4,3% YoY; Operating income +18,2% YoY.

    Revenue$21.81B+4,3 % YoY
    Operating income$1.14B+18,2 % YoY
    Net income$757.2M+18,1 % YoY
    Free cash flow$737.2M+60,5 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow$3.73B+14,9 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$21.81B
    Gross profit$4.24B
    Operating income$1.14B
    Net income$757.2M
    Margins
    Gross margin19.4%
    Operating margin5.2%
    Net margin3.5%
    FCF margin3.4%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$40.89B
    Total liabilities$25.30B
    Total equity$15.59B
    Cash & equivalents$1.53B
    Long-term debt$15.78B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow$3.73B
    CapEx-$1.48B
    Free cash flow$737.2M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $21.81BOperating costs $20.66BTax $387.4MNet income $757.2M
    Highlights
    • Revenue $21.81B, +4,3% YoY
    • Operating income +18,2% YoY
    • Net income +18,1% YoY
    • Free cash flow +60,5% YoY
    • Net margin 3.5%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    C$83,66
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    C$13.19B
    Net cash
    -C$13.38B
    Current ratio
    1.0
    Debt / equity
    1.1
    ROA
    1.2%
    ROE
    3.4%
    Cash conversion
    1063.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Beverages
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    Convenience Store Retail
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    Fuel & Convenience
    low · llm_fanout_v2

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    2,90
    Predicted surprise
    -0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    21
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-01 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate2,90
    Revenueno estimateno estimate73,9B USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate4,1B USD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution21 analysts
    Strong buy3
    Buy13
    Hold5
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetC$94,39 · Median C$91,00
    Low C$82,00High C$120,65
    Operating income · consensus4,1B USD
    EPS surprise
    −6,6 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −1,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowC$82,00
    MeanC$94,39
    MedianC$91,00
    HighC$120,65
    SpotC$83,66
    +12.8 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,6 %Above median
    Net Margin2,6 %Above median
    ROE3,4 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-11,0 %Bottom quartile
    D/E1,11Below median
    Cash Conv10,63Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
    • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Alex MillerPresident, Chief Executive Officer
    • Brian P. HannaschPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Index membership
    S&P/TSX 60Canada

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ATD.TOCanonical
    Toronto Stock Exchange · CAD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-13
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-31 13:45 UTCNEWSAlimentation Couche-Tard bids CAD 12 billion for Poland's Zabka Group → The Quebec convenience giant's aggressive move into Central Europe signals a shift toward high-growth international markets after a period of strong domestic earnings.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-23 19:17 UTCNEWSCouche-Tard U.S. sales growth signals consumer resilience amid Middle East conflict → Circle K owner posts best U.S. same-store sales in three years, suggesting demand holds firm despite geopolitical headwinds and elevated fuel costs.
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-03-17 17:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue USD 21.81B · Net USD 757.2M
    2025-11-24 17:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue USD 17.87B · Net USD 740.6M
    2025-09-02 17:39 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue USD 17.35B · Net USD 782.5M
    2025-06-25 17:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue USD 16.27B · Net USD 439.4M
    2025-06-25 17:05 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue USD 72.86B · Net USD 2.58B
    2025-03-18 17:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue USD 20.90B · Net USD 641.4M
    2024-11-25 17:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue USD 17.41B · Net USD 708.8M
    2024-09-04 17:07 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue USD 18.28B · Net USD 790.8M
    2024-06-25 17:10 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue USD 17.59B · Net USD 453.0M
    2024-06-25 17:10 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue USD 69.26B · Net USD 2.73B
    2023-06-27 17:10 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue USD 71.86B · Net USD 3.09B
    2022-06-28 17:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue USD 62.81B · Net USD 2.68B
    2021-06-29 17:24 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2021 Revenue USD 45.76B · Net USD 2.71B
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