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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

CJA.F
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.undefined flagFrankfurt Stock Exchange
34.80
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36.45BMarket Cap
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
CJA.F
(Frankfurt Stock Exchange)

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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
TTM
FRC
13.59
14.87
16.74
21.23
32.02
33.62
30.5
30.09
33.37
45.39
52.38
48.19
41.4
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Revenue per Share
0.22
0.27
0.33
0.42
0.52
0.72
0.82
1.05
1.06
1.48
1.62
2.1
2.45
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Basic EPS, GAAP
0.22
0.24
0.35
0.41
0.56
0.8
0.95
0.87
0.82
0.88
1.72
2.06
2.62
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- -
- -
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.08
0.09
0.13
0.14
0.16
0.19
0.24
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- -
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Dividend per Share
0.8
1.06
1.44
1.98
2.72
3.33
4.08
5.04
5.98
7.16
8.65
10.07
11.48
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Book Value per Share
0.65
0.9
1.22
1.34
1.17
1.83
1.39
2.21
2.61
0.88
2.26
3.57
4.99
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Tangible Book Value per Share
1,162
1,105
1,108
1,083
1,110
1,129
1,132
1,135
1,136
1,132
1,129
1,123
1,105
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Basic Weighted Avg Shares
15,781
16,440
18,550
22,980
35,543
37,962
34,530
34,145
37,904
51,394
59,118
54,132
45,760
62,810
71,857
69,264
69,264
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.57
2.69
2.71
2.52
2.44
2.6
3.93
4.8
4.53
4.04
4.19
5.65
7.85
5.67
5.77
5.46
5.45
Operating Margin (%)
161
176
188
200
486
554
458
606
655
883
1,078
1,344
1,364
1,550
1,534
1,765
1,765
Depreciation Expense
254
303
369
458
573
811
929
1,191
1,209
1,671
1,834
2,354
2,706
2,683
3,091
2,730
2,730
Net Income, GAAP
31.12
26.52
24.71
24.23
11.43
14.18
24.77
25.06
24.07
3.24
16.92
18.8
19.46
21.49
21.33
20.76
20.76
Effective Tax Rate (%)
1.61
1.84
1.99
1.99
1.61
2.14
2.69
3.49
3.19
3.25
3.1
4.35
5.91
4.27
4.3
3.94
3.94
Profit Margin (%)
56
148
265
-229
143
552
272
222
-79
291
-1,261
2,687
1,172
1,311
503
-351
-351
Working Capital
745
737
497
181
2,984
2,586
3,047
2,809
3,102
8,862
5,641
9,782
8,075
9,013
9,035
12,901
12,901
LT Debt
1,326
1,614
1,979
2,175
3,217
3,977
3,903
5,041
6,010
7,887
9,181
10,067
12,181
12,438
12,564
13,301
13,301
Total Equity
13.28
14.25
14.94
15.72
14.65
11.45
14.33
15.75
13.97
14.47
11.88
12.96
13.12
12.29
14.29
11.66
11.64
Return on Invested Capital (%)
16.95
18.15
19.42
19.07
14.17
13.85
14.12
15.6
13.95
14.09
12.28
13.44
13.52
13.02
14.77
12.1
12.07
Return on Capital (%)
29.74
28.85
26.72
24.44
22.19
23.94
22.18
23.05
19.32
22.42
20.53
22.34
22.55
20.76
23.14
19.63
19.63
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Oct'24
Jan'24
Apr'24
ST Debt
1,255
2,666
1,570
LT Borrowings
5,921
8,376
9,226
LT Finance Leases
3,079
3,648
3,675
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
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- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
964
962
957
Market Capitalization
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- -
- -

Working Capital

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Oct'24
Jan'24
Apr'24
Total Current Assets
6,902
7,088
7,477
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
2,103
1,672
1,868
Accounts Receivable, Net
2,462
2,776
1,998
Inventories
2,204
2,390
2,333
Total Current Liabilities
6,061
8,206
7,828
Payables & Accruals
4,516
5,295
6,060
ST Debt
1,255
2,666
1,570
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
13.38%
7.93%
5.86%
Free Cash Flow
15.54%
9.57%
13.12%
Net Income, GAAP
13.82%
9.19%
-11.69%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
7.56%
4.83%
-3.61%
Total Cash Common Dividend
21.8%
20.15%
19.94%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2022
16,435
14,220
14,220
18,576
62,810
2023
18,658
16,880
20,055
16,264
71,857
2024
15,623
16,426
19,622
17,593
69,264

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2022
- -
0.65
0.65
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2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
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2024
- -
- -
- -
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Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2022
- -
0.14
0.14
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2023
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- -
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2024
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Business
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. operates as one of the world's largest convenience retailers, owning and franchising stores under brands including Couche-Tard, Circle K, Holiday and Ingo; the company offers a broad range of merchandise such as coffee, snacks, beverages, grocery products, beer and wine, lottery tickets, fresh food, quick-service restaurant items, candy, tobacco and nicotine products, car washes and other services, alongside road transportation fuel and electric vehicle charging solutions. It serves consumers globally through approximately 16,800 stores across 31 countries and territories, with roughly 7,100 sites in the United States, 2,100 in Canada, 5,300 in Europe and other regions, and 2,300 under licensing agreements in 16 additional countries; operations emphasize fast and friendly service targeting everyday convenience needs in mobility, foodservice and retail segments. Founded in 1980 with headquarters in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Alimentation Couche-Tard continues aggressive expansion, including the announced acquisition of GetGo Cafe + Market stores from Giant Eagle and an active pipeline of acquisition opportunities across major geographies as stated by CEO Alex Miller. Recent strategic efforts encompass a withdrawn $46 billion unsolicited bid for Japan's Seven & i Holdings in July 2025 amid stalled discussions, alongside share repurchase programs under its normal course issuer bid authorized through April 2025; the company reported earnings growth in its second quarter of fiscal 2026, with same-store sales up 1.2% in the U.S., 5.4% in Canada and 0.5% in Europe and other regions, reflecting resilience amid ongoing portfolio optimization and sustainability initiatives like Gallup Exceptional Workplace awards.