- TD Securities maintains a “Buy” rating for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (OTC:ANCTF) and raises the price target from C$82 to C$85.
- Shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard surged over 10% in Toronto after withdrawing a $47 billion takeover bid for Japan’s Seven & i Holdings.
- The stock’s volatility is highlighted by its recent price movements, with a low of $53.30 and a high of $58.75 on the day of reporting.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (OTC:ANCTF), a Canadian multinational operator of convenience stores, most notably under the Circle K brand, is a significant player in the retail sector, competing with giants like 7-Eleven. On July 17, 2025, TD Securities maintained its “Buy” rating for ANCTF, with the stock trading at approximately $53.30. They also raised the price target from C$82 to C$85.
Recently, shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard surged over 10% in Toronto following the company’s decision to withdraw its $47 billion takeover bid for Japan’s Seven & i Holdings. This decision was due to a lack of constructive engagement from Seven & i, as highlighted by CNBC’s Martin Soong and Chery Kang. The stock’s current price of $53.30 reflects an increase of approximately 7.10%, with a rise of $3.54.
The stock has shown volatility, reaching a low of $53.30 and a high of $58.75 today. Over the past year, ANCTF has experienced a high of $61.86 and a low of $45.61. The company’s market capitalization is approximately $50.53 billion, indicating its substantial presence in the market. The trading volume for ANCTF is 2,157 shares on the OTC exchange.
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s decision to retract its bid for Seven & i Holdings has sparked discussions about the strategic implications for both companies. Couche-Tard had aimed to acquire all of Seven & i’s business outside Japan and a 40% stake in its domestic operations. However, the lack of sincere engagement from Seven & i led to the withdrawal, as reported by CNBC.
