Monro Muffler Brake (DE:MR2)
NASDAQ:MR2
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 29, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.02Last Year’s EPS
0.19Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of meaningful operational progress and financial improvements (margin expansion, narrowed net loss, strong cash generation, store optimization and capability builds) while acknowledging significant near-term headwinds (Q4 sales decline, tire unit weakness, weather disruptions, trade-down to lower-price tires, and short-term SG&A pressure). Management reiterated FY27 expectations for positive comparable-store sales and maintained liquidity, but several adjusted metrics and May-to-date comps remain soft. Overall the company shows constructive momentum from its transformation initiatives, tempered by persistent macro and category-specific challenges.Company Guidance
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded 90 basis points year-over-year to 33.9% in the fourth quarter, driven primarily by lower technician labor costs as a percentage of sales and productivity gains.
Improved Profitability and Loss Reduction
Operating loss improved to $5.2 million (‑1.9% of sales) in Q4 from an operating loss of $23.8 million (‑8.1% of sales) in the prior year period. Net loss narrowed to $6.6 million from $21.3 million YoY; diluted loss per share improved to $0.23 from $0.72.
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Liquidity
Generated $70 million of cash from operations in fiscal 2026, ended Q4 with net bank debt of $45 million, cash and equivalents of approximately $15 million and approximately $410 million available under the credit facility.
Progress on Portfolio Optimization and Inventory
Closed 145 underperforming stores during fiscal 2026, completed a major tire inventory reset, improved inventory position, exited 72 leases and sold 26 locations for cumulative proceeds of $25 million (with additional divestiture proceeds of $3 million noted). AP to inventory ratio improved to 202% from 178% year-over-year.
Operational Improvements and Capability Builds
Expanded ConfiDrive inspections across nearly the entire network, rolled out an enhanced district manager toolkit to ~150 stores, intensified targeted digital and CRM marketing, and strengthened vendor relationships and merchandising capabilities — all intended to drive customer acquisition, activation and in-store selling effectiveness.
Forward-Looking Confidence and Guidance
Company expects year-over-year comparable store sales growth in fiscal 2027 driven by performance-improvement initiatives, expects FY27 gross margin to be consistent with fiscal 2026, and provided capex guidance of $25 million to $35 million.
DE:MR2 Earnings History
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DE:MR2 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2026 | €14.05 | €13.96 | -0.70% |
Jan 28, 2026 | €16.40 | €16.01 | -2.37% |
Oct 29, 2025 | €14.63 | €14.72 | +0.65% |
Jul 30, 2025 | €13.07 | €13.54 | +3.60% |
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FAQ
When does Monro Muffler Brake (DE:MR2) report earnings?
Monro Muffler Brake (DE:MR2) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is DE:MR2 EPS forecast?
DE:MR2 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q1) is 0.02.