Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) Share Price and News

Price

$3.16

Movement

0.01 (-0.32%)

As at 2 Apr - Closed (20 mins delayed)

52 Week Range

$2.96 - $3.98

 
1 Year Return

-19.59%

Metcash Ltd Chart and Price Data

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Fundamentals Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Market Cap $3.48 billion
P/E Ratio 13.20
Dividend Yield 5.35%
Shares Outstanding 1.10 billion
Earnings per share 0.241
Dividend per share 0.17
Year To Date Return 2.58%
Earnings Yield 7.58%
Franking 100%
Earnings Yield

7.58%

Franking

100%

Dividend per share

0.17

Year To Date Return

2.58%

Shares Outstanding

1.10 billion

Earnings per share

0.241

Share Price

$3.16

Day Change

0.01 (-0.32%)

52 Week Range

$2.96 - $3.98

Yesterday's Close

$3.17

Today's Open

$3.18

Days Range

$3.14 - $3.20

Volume

1,849,488

Avg. Volume (1 month)

3,635,650

Turnover

$5,845,787

As at 2 Apr - Closed

Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
13 Dec 2024 $0.0850 100.00% Interim 29 Jan 2025
16 Jul 2024 $0.0850 100.00% Final 27 Aug 2024
14 Dec 2023 $0.1100 100.00% Interim 30 Jan 2024
18 Jul 2023 $0.1100 100.00% Final 21 Aug 2023
20 Dec 2022 $0.1150 100.00% Interim 30 Jan 2023
12 Jul 2022 $0.1100 100.00% Final 10 Aug 2022
21 Dec 2021 $0.1050 100.00% Interim 28 Jan 2022
01 Jul 2021 $0.0950 100.00% Final 11 Aug 2021
22 Dec 2020 $0.0800 100.00% Interim 29 Jan 2021
07 Jul 2020 $0.0650 100.00% Final 05 Aug 2020
17 Dec 2019 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 23 Jan 2020
09 Jul 2019 $0.0700 100.00% Final 07 Aug 2019
13 Dec 2018 $0.0650 100.00% Interim 18 Jan 2019
10 Jul 2018 $0.0700 100.00% Final 08 Aug 2018
14 Dec 2017 $0.0600 100.00% Interim 19 Jan 2018
06 Jul 2017 $0.0450 100.00% Final 27 Jul 2017
27 Jun 2014 $0.0900 100.00% Final 25 Jul 2014
27 Dec 2013 $0.0950 100.00% Interim 24 Jan 2014
03 Jul 2012 $0.1650 100.00% Final 16 Jul 2012
09 Dec 2011 $0.1150 100.00% Interim 06 Jan 2012
09 Dec 2010 $0.1100 100.00% Interim 07 Jan 2011
04 Dec 2006 $0.0700 100.00% Interim 03 Jan 2007
26 Jun 2006 $0.0600 100.00% Final 12 Jul 2006
03 Nov 2005 $0.0550 100.00% Interim 02 Dec 2005

MTS ASX Announcements

An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
10th Mar 2025 2025-03-10T16:43:07 Notification of cessation of securities - MTSYesNo4:43pm413k
10th Mar 2025 2025-03-10T16:38:32 Change of Director's Interest NoticeYesNo4:38pm3225k
10th Mar 2025 2025-03-10T14:22:36 Equity Incentive Plan RulesYesNo2:22pm30311k
28th Feb 2025 2025-02-28T08:20:07 Change of Director's Interest NoticeYesNo8:20am2211k
27th Feb 2025 2025-02-27T08:32:25 Change of Director's Interest NoticeYesNo8:32am2243k
5th Feb 2025 2025-02-05T14:04:00 Initial Directors Interest NoticeYesNo2:04pm2179k
4th Feb 2025 2025-02-04T13:18:43 Correction of 2024 AGM Voting ResultsYesNo1:18pm2232k
30th Jan 2025 2025-01-30T13:21:48 Change of Director's Interest NoticeYesNo1:21pm2212k
28th Jan 2025 2025-01-28T08:36:34 Application for quotation of securities - MTSYesNo8:36am615k
20th Jan 2025 2025-01-20T09:44:05 Update - Dividend/Distribution - MTSYesNo9:44am517k

About Metcash Ltd

Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) is a wholesale distribution and marketing company specialising in food, liquor, and hardware. The company supplies and supports independent retailers in Australia.

Its supermarket segment supplies more than 1600 stores, including the IGA and Foodland brands. Its liquor operations supply more than 90 per cent of independently owned bottle shops including the Bottle-O and Cellarbrations brands, as well as pubs. 

Metcash's hardware division is the second-largest supplier in Australia, servicing more than 700 Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, and Total Tools stores across metropolitan and regional Australia. 

 

MTS Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
01 Apr 2025 $3.17 $0.01 0.32% 1,413,794 $3.18 $3.19 $3.16
31 Mar 2025 $3.16 $-0.02 -0.63% 4,063,554 $3.16 $3.18 $3.15
28 Mar 2025 $3.18 $0.04 1.27% 2,238,287 $3.14 $3.20 $3.14
27 Mar 2025 $3.14 $0.01 0.32% 2,462,629 $3.11 $3.16 $3.11
26 Mar 2025 $3.13 $0.02 0.64% 2,491,434 $3.14 $3.15 $3.11
25 Mar 2025 $3.11 $-0.02 -0.64% 2,037,424 $3.15 $3.15 $3.11
24 Mar 2025 $3.13 $-0.06 -1.88% 1,959,242 $3.18 $3.18 $3.12
21 Mar 2025 $3.19 $0.11 3.57% 9,703,935 $3.10 $3.21 $3.08
20 Mar 2025 $3.08 $0.01 0.33% 5,897,550 $3.09 $3.11 $3.06
19 Mar 2025 $3.07 $0.00 0.00% 2,957,869 $3.09 $3.09 $3.03
18 Mar 2025 $3.07 $0.01 0.33% 3,481,539 $3.09 $3.13 $3.07
17 Mar 2025 $3.06 $0.04 1.32% 3,408,911 $3.04 $3.07 $3.03
14 Mar 2025 $3.02 $0.03 1.00% 3,738,758 $2.98 $3.03 $2.96
13 Mar 2025 $2.99 $-0.06 -1.97% 4,176,608 $3.03 $3.05 $2.98
12 Mar 2025 $3.05 $-0.10 -3.17% 6,499,729 $3.11 $3.12 $3.01
11 Mar 2025 $3.15 $0.05 1.61% 6,641,566 $3.09 $3.15 $3.06
10 Mar 2025 $3.10 $0.00 0.00% 2,043,630 $3.10 $3.12 $3.09
07 Mar 2025 $3.10 $0.01 0.32% 2,801,233 $3.08 $3.11 $3.07
06 Mar 2025 $3.09 $0.03 0.98% 2,479,762 $3.08 $3.11 $3.07
05 Mar 2025 $3.06 $-0.06 -1.92% 4,334,046 $3.10 $3.11 $3.06
04 Mar 2025 $3.12 $-0.06 -1.89% 2,238,371 $3.18 $3.19 $3.11

Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
04 Mar 2025 Douglas (Doug) Jones Transfer 223,701 $697,947
Off-market transfer.
04 Mar 2025 Douglas (Doug) Jones Transfer 223,701 $697,947
Off-market transfer.
27 Feb 2025 Marina Go Buy 6,500 $20,832
On-market trade.
29 Jan 2025 Marina Go Issued 35 $108
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
29 Jan 2025 Margaret Haseltine Issued 1,850 $5,735
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
03 Dec 2024 Mark Johnson Buy 25,000 $85,250
On-market trade.
16 Sep 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Issued 469,948 $1,687,113
Issue of securities. 1,271,560 Performance Rights
27 Aug 2024 Margaret Haseltine Issued 1,569 $5,601
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
15 Aug 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Issued 18,456 $66,257
Conversion of securities.
15 Aug 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Expiry 65,235 $234,193
As advised by the company. 801,612 Performance Rights, lapsed
15 Aug 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Exercise 214,745 $770,934
Conversion of securities. 866,847 Rights
15 Aug 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Issued 196,289 $704,677
Conversion of securities. As per announcement on 22-08-2024
15 Jul 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Issued 100,790 $371,915
Director remuneration. 1,081,592 Performance Rights
28 Jun 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Exercise 160,428 $567,915
Conversion of securities. 980,802 - Performance Rights
27 Jun 2024 Mark Johnson Buy 5,665 $21,045
On-market trade.
30 Apr 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Exercise 193,455 $762,212
Conversion of securities. 1,141,230 Performance Rights
30 Apr 2024 Douglas (Doug) Jones Issued 193,455 $762,212
Conversion of securities.

Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Title Start Date Profile
Mr David Charles Hunter Whittle Non-Executive Director Nov 2024
Mr Whittle is an ASX board director and has a background in brand, data technology, omni-channel retail and digital transformation experience. He is a founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Lexer, a globalsoftware company helping brands and retailers genuinely understand and engage their customers. Davids executive career spans over 20 years, including 10 years with global advertising group M&C Saatchi in local and international leadership roles, culminating in three years as Managing Director in Australia. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Myer Holdings Limited and Michael Hill International Limited, and previously held a number of directorships in not-for-profit organisations.
Mr Peter Alan Birtles Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Aug 2019
Mr Birtles has over 30 years of experience in retail and consumer goods industries, including 18 years with Super Retail Group Limited where he was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to early 2019, and therefore brings a strong retail and FMCG lens to his role. Peter's executive career also includes experience in accounting and finance having previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Super Retail Group Limited, as well as other senior financial roles during his 12 years with The Boots Company in the UK and Australia. He is also a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee and the Technology Advisory Working Group.
Ms Helen Elizabeth Craig Nash Non-Executive Director Oct 2015
Ms Nash has more than 20 years executive experience across three diverse industries- consumer packaged goods, media and quick service restaurants. Helen brings rounded commercial and consumer focused experience to her role. She initially trained in the UK as a Certified Management Accountant, and 18 years in brands and marketing allow her to bring a strong consumer lens to the Board. She gained extensive strategic, operational and general management experience in her role of Chief Operating Officer at McDonalds Australia. Helen is a non-executive director of Southern Cross Media Group Limited (since 2015) and Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited (since 2017) and was appointed Chair of Inghams in August 2022. She is Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee and also a member of the People and Culture Committee.
Mr Mark Graham Johnson Non-Executive Director Aug 2022
Mr Johnson has 35 years of experience as an accountant with Coopers & Lybrand and then PwC, including as PwC's National Assurance Leader in Australia from 2003 to 2007 and then as its Chief Executive Officer, Australia and Deputy Chairman, Asia Pacific from 2008 to 2012. He is a member of Risk and Compliance Committee and also Chair of the Technology Advisory Working Group.
Ms Margaret Anne Haseltine Non-Executive Director May 2021
Ms Haseltine has more than 30 years of experience across supply chains and logistics, customer interface in the FMCG sector, change management and governance. Her executive career includes 20 years at Mars Inc. including five years as Chief Executive Officer of Food in Australia. She is Chair of the People and Culture Committee and also a member of the Technology Advisory Working Group.
Mr Murray Jordan Non-Executive Director Feb 2016
Mr Jordan has experience in the independent retail sector, bringing insights and perspective to the Board regarding the challenges faced by independent retailers and the valuable role they play in the community. Murray was previously the Managing Director of New Zealand grocery retail and wholesale business Foodstuffs North Island Limited, a co-operative wholesale company, supplying independently owned and operated businesses in the supermarkets, food service and liquor sectors. He has also held key management positions in property development and investment. Murray is a non-executive director of Metlifecare Pty Limited, Asia Pacific Village Holdings Pty Limited and Asia Pacific Village Group Pty Limited (each since November 2020), Stevenson Group Limited (since July 2016) and Chorus Limited (since September 2015), each a New Zealand company. He is also a trustee of the Foodstuffs Member Protection Trust and Co-operative Perpetuation Trust (both since January 2019), a trustee of the Southern Cross Health Trust (since August 2019), a director of the Southern Cross Medical Care Society (since January 2020), a director of Deakin TopCo Pty Ltd. He is also a member of the People and Culture Committee and Safety and Sustainability Committee.
Ms Marina Simone Go Non-Executive Director Feb 2025
Mr Go is a director of ASX-listed companies and brings a customer focus and understanding of independent retailing, as well as a background in digital strategy. Marina is currently a director of the ASX-listed Transurban Group, Southern Cross Austereo and Adore Beauty. She is also a director of several non-listed organisations, including the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. Her many prior directorships include six years with the convenience and petrol retailer, 7-Eleven. Marinas executive career spans more than 25 years in the media industry, culminating in her role as General Manager of Hearst-Bauer Media, publisher of Harpers Bazaar, Elle and Cosmopolitan. Prior to this she held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Private Media, Australias leading independent digital publisher.
Mr Douglas (Doug) Jones Executive DirectorChief Executive Officer Mar 2022
Mr Jones is an experienced executive with wholesale, retail and eCommerce experience in Canada, South Africa and Australia. He has held senior finance, supply chain and general management roles at Makro SA, Massmart Limited, Amalgamated Beverages Industries Limited and The South African Breweries, all in Johannesburg, Coca-Cola Enterprises in Canada, and Deloitte in both Canada and South Africa.
Ms Julie Hutton Company SecretaryGeneral Manager of Legal Jun 2016
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Kylie Wallbridge CEO Australian Liquor Marketers
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Annette Welsh CEO Independent Hardware Group
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Grant Ramage CEO Metcash Food
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Richard Murray CEO Total Tools
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Deepa Sita CFO Metcash Group
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Julie Hutton Chief Legal Risk and Compliance Officer & Company Secretary Metcash Group
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Marij Kouwenhoven Chief Technology Officer Metcash Group
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Julie Hutton Company SecretaryGeneral Manager of Legal
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Danielle Jenkinson Group Chief People & Culture Officer Metcash Group
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Shares Capital
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 335,798,785 30.76%
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 191,494,400 17.54%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 161,965,120 14.84%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 42,697,669 3.91%
National Nominees Limited 37,111,092 3.40%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 24,876,476 2.28%
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 14,784,991 1.35%
BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd 6,360,069 0.58%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <143212 Nmmt Ltd A/C> 5,386,167 0.49%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 5,341,289 0.49%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <NT Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 4,475,207 0.41%
BKI Investment Company Limited 3,621,084 0.33%
Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 3,357,420 0.31%
Certane Ct Pty Ltd <Metcash Employee Share Plan> 2,900,882 0.27%
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 2,678,390 0.25%
IOOF Investment Services Limited <Iisl Nal Isma 2 A/C> 2,439,322 0.22%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 2,320,550 0.21%
IOOF Investment Services Limited <Iisl Nal Isma 1 A/C> 1,476,108 0.14%
IOOF Investment Services Limited <Ioof Idps A/C> 1,337,116 0.12%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 1,262,908 0.12%

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