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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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HOLD

The 200 day moving average is beautifully positioned. It just needs a little bit of rise. Towards the end of the bull market, attention goes towards consumer oriented stocks.

BUY

A little concerned about liquidity for institutions. With the Schneiders acquisition that could change a little bit. Food is a very good sector to be in and there aren't that many ways to play it in Canada.

HOLD

Their purchase of Schneiders has really helped the business. Profitability has been really improving, but unfortunately a few of the analysts have reduced their estimates going forward. Watch for signs that they are going to consistantly grow. A defensive sector, so you won't be too badly hurt by it.

HOLD

Had a perfect breakout in '03 and almost spiking now. Trend lines show a growth channel and it's near the top now. If you own, reduce on the next rally.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 16/04. Up 7.5%.) Still has a very gorgeous movement above the 200 day moving average. The consumers staple group of stocks is where people are running to when they feel the market is too high.

DON'T BUY

A well run company, but there are a lot of commodity aspects to it, so difficult in terms of pricing. Cyclical.

TRADE

Probably has some upside. Always looks expensive, but keeps going up. Good company.

TOP PICK

Towards the tail end of the market, consumer staples become attractive because investors feel that if they can't buy for growth they can go into staples. In a nice uptrend after breaking out of its base.

BUY

Very highly correlated to the price of pork bellies. Meat products are very highly demanded now in the current diet phase.

TOP PICK

Stock made a very good base in 2003 between $10 and $11.50. Has broken out recently and is currently above its 200 day moving average.

BUY

Has done quite well on pork prices.

WEAK BUY

A well-run company and have done a good job of vertically integrating their products in the stores. A slow growth business and there are pricing pressures.

BUY

Very commodity related. Seems to trade at the same level as pork which is hot at this point. Near-term, should be a good investment.

BUY

Protein commodities have been very strong and this is a way of participating.

BUY

The long-term outlook is quite strong. Very stable business. Well-managed.

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