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May 11, 2026

Metcash Preliminary FY26 Conference Call Key Points

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Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Metcash (MTS) with a target price of A$3.80, highlighting recovering liquor margins and multi-year supermarket price programs despite hardware macro headwinds.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Liquor margins have recovered to long-term trends following a 'perfect storm' in 1H26 of low inflation and subdued volumes.
  • 2.Hardware margins are under pressure from a worsening macro outlook but will be supported by cost-out initiatives and a new management structure.
  • 3.IGA price competitiveness is at record levels due to mature, multi-year programs like the 'Extra Specials'.

Table of Contents

  • Our key points from the MTS FY26 preliminary results call
  • Metcash Ltd.
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Peter MarksRayanne HaidarJames Leigh, CFA

Securities

MTS.AX

Themes

Retail Margin ManagementSupply Chain Geopolitical RiskStructural Cost Reduction

Regions

Asia PacificAustralia