- Strong return on equity of 36.6%
- 4.70% TTM dividend yield
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 10.1x
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jun 12, 2026)
The Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock price gained 0.257% on the last trading day (Friday, 12th Jun 2026), rising from $22.16 to $22.22. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.99% from a day low at $22.19 to a day high of $22.41. The price has risen in 4 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.16% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 1 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $24.58 thousand.
The stock is moving within a wide and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $20.22 and $22.68 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
MLFNF Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $21.89 and $21.34. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, May 15, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.30%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $21.58 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.220 between high and low, or 0.99%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.272%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $21.03 (-5.33%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 19 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MLFNF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 15th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 15th we expect Maple Leaf Foods Inc. to open at $22.27, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $22.10 and $22.34, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.233 (+/-1.05%) up or down from last closing price. If Maple Leaf Foods Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.05% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $22.40 (0.80%) than the support at $21.58 (2.88%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for Maple Leaf Foods Inc. stock to perform well in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.488
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 15, 2026 - $22.27 ( 0.240%).
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MLFNF Performance
Trading levels for MLFNF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 22.49 | 1.23% |
| R2 | 22.41 | 0.85% |
| R1 | 22.36 | 0.618% |
| Price | 22.22 | |
| S1 | 22.19 | -0.138% |
| S2 | 22.14 | -0.372% |
| S3 | 22.05 | -0.750% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 22.81 | 2.63% |
| R1 | 22.40 | 0.799% |
| Price | 22.22 | |
| S1 | 21.58 | -2.88% |
| S2 | 21.55 | -3.02% |
| S3 | 21.46 | -3.42% |
MLFNF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 08, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.154 | 0.703% |
| 2 | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 09, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.151 | 0.81% |
| 3 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.433 | 2.35% |
| 4 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.136 | 0.754% |
| 5 | Aug 06, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.175 | 0.671% |
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