Fomento Económico Mexicano outlines $5.3B capital return plan through 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 27 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Financial Performance: FEMSA reported a 78.3% increase in Q4 net income, driven by strong performances in various divisions, including Proximity Americas and Coca-Cola FEMSA, with plans for $5.3 billion in capital returns over 2025-2026.
Challenges and Outlook: Despite robust financial results, management acknowledged traffic declines in Mexico due to external factors and expressed cautious optimism about growth strategies in the U.S. and Brazil while focusing on enhancing digital capabilities and shareholder value.
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Analyst Views on FMX
Wall Street analysts forecast FMX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FMX is 103.50 USD with a low forecast of 102.00 USD and a high forecast of 105.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Hold
Current: 108.090
Low
102.00
Averages
103.50
High
105.00
Current: 108.090
Low
102.00
Averages
103.50
High
105.00
About FMX
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, formerly known as Valores Industriales SA, is a Mexico-based holding company. The Company’s scope of activities is divided into three primary business divisions based on the Firm’s subsidiaries’ operations: Coca-Cola FEMSA, which focuses on manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing of various kinds of beverages primarily through Coca-Cola FEMSA SAB de CV as well as its subsidiaries; Proximidad & Salud, which is related to retail-sale operations conducted in American countries such as Mexico, Brasil, Colombia, and European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, among others, as well as running a chain of gasoline stations in Mexico; Digital@FEMSA, which is engaged in providing digital-ecosystem solutions connected with virtual payments, issuing gift cards, and other financial services. Additionally, through its other subsidiaries, the Firm is also involved in industries such as logistics and foodservice.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Fomento Economico Mexicano Surpasses 200-Day Moving Average - Positive Outlook for FMX
- 52 Week Range: FMX's stock has a 52-week low of $81.075 and a high of $108.74, with the last trade recorded at $100.38.
- Dividend Stocks: There is a mention of other dividend stocks that have recently crossed above their 200-day moving average.
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- Market Analysis: The information provided includes a brief analysis of FMX's stock performance within the context of its trading range.
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