Monro Muffler Brake (NASDAQ:MNRO – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The auto parts company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($0.12), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $273.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $283.47 million. Monro Muffler Brake had a net margin of 0.19% and a return on equity of 2.33%. The company’s revenue was down 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.09) earnings per share.
Here are the key takeaways from Monro Muffler Brake’s conference call:
- Monro said its performance improvement initiatives are gaining traction, including more targeted marketing, broader use of ConfiDrive inspections, and a new district manager toolkit aimed at lifting store-level sales and profitability.
- Fourth-quarter results were weak, with comparable store sales down 2.4% and total sales down 7.2%, pressured mainly by softer tire demand and severe February weather disruptions.
- Despite lower sales, gross margin improved 90 basis points to 33.9% as labor productivity improved, showing some operating leverage even in a difficult demand environment.
- Management expects full-year fiscal 2027 comparable sales growth and said the business has enough cash flow and liquidity to support capital priorities, including the dividend, while it continues its strategic review.
- The company warned that consumer pressure, higher gas and input costs, and tariff risk could keep margin and demand dynamics challenging, with more customers trading down to lower-priced Tier 4 tires.
Monro Muffler Brake Trading Up 2.5%
MNRO opened at $16.62 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $498.93 million, a PE ratio of 831.00, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a quick ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 0.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The business has a 50 day moving average of $16.46 and a 200-day moving average of $18.70. Monro Muffler Brake has a 52 week low of $12.26 and a 52 week high of $23.91.
Monro Muffler Brake Announces Dividend
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MNRO. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in shares of Monro Muffler Brake by 139.8% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 27,904 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $404,000 after purchasing an additional 16,268 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Monro Muffler Brake by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 17,775 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $257,000 after purchasing an additional 780 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp purchased a new position in shares of Monro Muffler Brake in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $559,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Monro Muffler Brake by 11.1% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 688,075 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $9,956,000 after purchasing an additional 68,862 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in shares of Monro Muffler Brake by 5.6% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 141,635 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $2,049,000 after purchasing an additional 7,464 shares during the period.
Key Headlines Impacting Monro Muffler Brake
Here are the key news stories impacting Monro Muffler Brake this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Monro launched a strategic alternatives review, saying its board will evaluate options such as asset sales, refinancing, acquisitions, and operational changes to maximize shareholder value. That kind of process can raise takeover or restructuring speculation. Monro Announces Strategic Alternatives Review to Maximize Shareholder Value
- Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, which signals continued cash return to shareholders and may attract income-focused investors. Monro Announces Strategic Alternatives Review to Maximize Shareholder Value
- Neutral Sentiment: Monro’s earnings call and related filings provided more detail on the quarter, but the main takeaway remains the same: investors are focusing on the strategic review rather than the transcript itself. Monro, Inc. (MNRO) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results missed expectations, with EPS of -$0.16 versus a -$0.04 estimate and revenue of $273.8 million versus $283.5 million expected. Sales fell 7.2% year over year, underscoring ongoing operating pressure. Monro, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
- Negative Sentiment: Short-interest data showed no meaningful change, so it is unlikely to be driving the stock today. Monro Muffler Brake stock information
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have weighed in on MNRO. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Monro Muffler Brake in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Oppenheimer upgraded Monro Muffler Brake from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $40.00 price objective for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $28.00.
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Monro Muffler Brake Company Profile
Monro Muffler Brake (NASDAQ:MNRO) is a leading provider of undercar repair and maintenance services for light vehicles in the United States. The company’s core offerings include brake systems, exhaust systems, steering and suspension repairs, tire sales and service, oil and lube changes, wheel alignment, multi-point inspections, and state vehicle inspections. Monro serves both retail customers and fleet accounts, focusing on fast, reliable service and preventive maintenance to help extend vehicle life and safety.
Headquartered in Rochester, New York, Monro was originally founded in 1957 and has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
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