Goldman Sachs
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
