Metro AG
MEO2.VI
Vienna Stock Exchange7.02
EUR
-0.02
- -
ISIN
DE000A41YD16
Return %
Stock
S&P500
1Y
32.95
19.43
3Y
-0.14
76.01
5Y
-40.15
74.94
Capital Structure
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Working Capital
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Growth Rates
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Revenue
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Earnings Per Share
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Dividends Per Share
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Steffen Greubel
- Full Time Employees
- 84,041
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Food Distribution
- Address
- Metro-Strasse 1 Dusseldorf NW Germany 40235
- IPO Date
- Oct 10, 2017
- Website
- metroag.de
- Similar Companies
- Business
- Metro AG is a diversified international wholesale and food retail company that operates as a leading consumer and business-to-business (B2B) platform across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The group focuses on wholesale and food retail, delivering a broad assortment of food and non-food products, services, and private-label brands to professional customers, retailers, and consumers through integrated formats and digital channels. Metro AG focuses on professional customers and groups through its wholesale operations and operates consumer-facing formats in retail, including hypermarkets and retailing concepts that address the demand for food, fresh, and daily needs. Founding year and headquarters Metro AG is founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Geographic footprint and subsidiaries The company maintains operations across multiple countries in Europe and beyond, with a network of wholesale branches and retail stores, private-label brands, and regional distribution centers to support its supply chain. Metro AG also maintains a portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliated entities providing procurement, logistics, and marketing services to its customer base. Main products and services - Wholesale and B2B distribution: cash-and-carry and wholesale operations supplying independent retailers, hotel, restaurant, and catering (HoReCa) clients, and small-to-medium enterprises with a broad assortment of food and non-food products; private-label offerings; category management and supplier collaboration services. - Food retail and hypermarket formats: consumer-oriented stores delivering groceries, fresh foods, bakery, meat, seafood, dairy, beverages, and seasonal goods; in-store services such as deli counters, hot-food concepts, and prepared meals; e-commerce and home delivery integration. - Private-label brands and supplier partnerships: development and marketing of Metro-branded products and exclusive supplier arrangements to provide differentiated value propositions to professional and consumer customers. - Logistics and supply chain services: end-to-end procurement, warehousing, cross-docking, and distribution services; digital procurement tools and analytics for customers and suppliers; inventory management and category optimization. - Digital platforms and e-commerce: online ordering, partner portals, and digital procurement solutions for business customers; omnichannel shopper experiences for end consumers. - Services for professionals: consulting, marketing, and category development services; private-label development support; sustainability programs and compliance services. Recent major changes and strategic developments - Partnerships and alliances: expands supplier collaboration and technology-driven procurement capabilities, enhancing cross-border sourcing and private-label procurement efficiency. - Financing and corporate actions: ongoing refinements of capital structure and efficiency programs aligned with strategic transformation; engagement in strategic reviews to optimize portfolio and store formats. - Product and service launches: continued expansion of digital ordering platforms, procurement tools, and private-label product lines to strengthen value propositions for professional and consumer customers. - Strategic shifts and expansions: renewed emphasis on expanding digital commerce, value-added services for HoReCa customers, and optimization of store formats to improve profitability and customer reach. - Name and corporate changes: integrates strategic branding and reorganizations within its group structure to align with contemporary market positioning and efficiency goals. - Operational changes: enhancements to supply chain networks, warehouse automation, and in-store customer experience initiatives across major markets to improve efficiency and service levels. Industry context and business segments Metro AG operates primarily in the wholesale distribution and international retail sector, with core segments including professional wholesale (HoReCa supply, independent retail procurement) and consumer retail through hypermarkets and allied formats. It focuses on high-volume procurement, category management, private-label development, and omni-channel delivery solutions designed for professional clients and end consumers. Target markets The company serves professional customers such as independent retailers, HoReCa operators, and business buyers, as well as individual consumers through its consumer-facing formats and digital channels. Strategic relevance Metro AG maintains a value-driven, customer-centric platform that integrates wholesale procurement, private-label products, and consumer retail through omnichannel capabilities. Its strategy emphasizes digital transformation, supply-chain efficiency, and expansion of services and formats to sustain competitiveness in the wholesale and retail food sectors.