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Maple Leaf Foods (MFI.TO)

27.96

-0.31 (1.10%)

as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Maple Leaf Foods (MFI-T) is perceived as a defensive stock that has been undergoing a turnaround, providing potential for margin improvement and delivering a relatively stable dividend yield of around 2.5% to 3%. However, experts express differing views on its resilience, as it operates in the consumer staples sector but is not entirely recession-proof due to its higher-end branding. Following a notable decline in share price of approximately 25% recently, some analysts suggest that the stock is becoming more attractive now, especially after a spin-off that helps mitigate commodity risk. Despite a history of volatility and challenges with rising input costs affecting margins, recent performance shows a recovery, indicating that the company could be gearing up for improved cash flow and returns in the near future. Given the mixed reviews but general optimism about its long-term prospects, many feel that, while MFI is currently undervalued, it could experience growth as market conditions stabilize.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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WEAK BUY

Is defensive. Is a turnaround story with margin improvement. Good. But it has come off along with all staples. MFI pays a 2.5% dividend, which is not bad in this market. MFI is fine overall.

WEAK BUY

Has been a turnaround story in recent years. It is a staple, but not recession proof. Is a higher-end brand some products, so can be risky in leaner times. MFI is doing the right thing and pays a good, sable 3% dividend. Prefers Premium Brands, but nothing wrong with MFI.

HOLD

Bought 4 months ago, now down ~25%.

It's really just a case of unfortunate entry timing. Spun out Canada Packers, and MFI shareholders received some shares of that. Looking more attractive at current prices, as the spinout eliminates a lot of the commodity risk. Heavy investment cycle is behind it, so now should see higher cashflow, higher returns, more share buybacks, and potentially higher dividends.

Hold, and you might even consider adding at this level.

WATCH

The sell-off in October and November was overdone. He's really interested in it. He has to study its fundamentals more, though.

BUY

In the season of tax-loss selling, a high-conviction name that's been unfairly punished.

#1 would probably be Telus. BCE is also in there. Names like AC, MFI, PRL, GSY, WFG, and TFII. All of these stocks are cheaper than they ought to be. All things being equal, those names should be higher in January than they are now.

DON'T BUY

Very volatile for a consumer staples company. Paying 15x forward PE for earnings growth of 6-7%. Missed in consumer packaged products recently. Sideways for last 5 years. Rising input costs cause margin compression.

WATCH

It is up 15% in the last month. Has a steady underlying business. Inflation has increased costs but it is catching up now and can increase sales prices and maintain costs. There is potential in the spin-off. Although he doesn't own it, it is moving up in their ranking system.

WATCH

Good picture. Something appears to have changed. May be testing old highs from 2022 and breaking out. If the breakout holds (and some breakouts don't), then probably going a lot higher.

TOP PICK

It is the leading protein company in Canada. It is spinning out the bacon division which should increase the profit margins. Chicken sales are picking up. Free cash flow per share is up over 100%. Its free cash flow/capital is 8 times greater than the typical TSX stock. Its P/E for 2025 is 17.
Buy 6 Hold 1 Sell 0

(Analysts’ price target is $33.36)

DON'T BUY

She's anticipating economic weakness, hesitant even on the consumer staples space. Consumers in Canada have seen a lot of price increases in the last 24 months; spending same $$, but taking home less. Questions ability to continue to pass on those price increases.

DON'T BUY

Meat processing business that relied on M&A in the past. Experiencing additional costs with inflation etc. People trading down to lower cost proteins. Does not own shares. Plant based protein business also suffering.

BUY

Holds it in high regard. Divested and modernized. Expansion into non-meat protein. Earnings are cyclically depressed. Not a barn burner of a growth stock. GDP-esque growth rate. Put in your RRSP. Will do well in the long-term.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 17/20, Down 6%) Plant-based area has earned a lot of attention. Unfairly penalized for the slower ramp up of meat alternatives. Trades at only 7x EBITDA, without the plant-based component. If the plant-based sector was spun out, share price would easily be over $40. Be patient, a ton of value, core business is strong.

DON'T BUY

Market didn't like its earnings, and so it's down today. Stumbling. Right sector, but not producing results fast enough for investors. Took on huge debt to expand. Sometimes it's better not to buy a company at the beginning of huge capex. Stay away right now.

TOP PICK

Meat segment has been doing well. Plant segment is a new and emerging area, and is #2 in NA. Trades at a significant discount to peers. Could easily be worth more than $40 a share. Yield is 2.62%. (Analysts’ price target is $35.19)

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Maple Leaf Foods (MFI.TO) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple Leaf Foods stock symbol?

Maple Leaf Foods is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol MFI.TO (previously MFI-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:MFI or MFI.TO

Is Maple Leaf Foods a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 6 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on MFI.TO (previously MFI-T on Stockchase). 4 analysts recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is WEAK BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Maple Leaf Foods.

Is Maple Leaf Foods a good investment or a top pick?

Maple Leaf Foods was recommended as a Top Pick by Rebecca Teltscher on 2026-05-19. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Maple Leaf Foods.

Why is Maple Leaf Foods stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Maple Leaf Foods.

Is Maple Leaf Foods worth watching?

Maple Leaf Foods is followed by 124 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Maple Leaf Foods stock price?

On 2026-07-24, Maple Leaf Foods (MFI.TO) stock closed at a price of $27.96.

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Based on 6 expert opinions: 4 buy 1 hold 1 sell

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