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Highlights

  • MRC’s Q1FY25 revenue rose by 0.2% YoY, due to lower contributions from other sources.
  • Net operating income for Q1 increased by 56.3% yoy to CAD 70 million.
  • MRC declared a Q2 2025 dividend of CAD 0.20 per share, payable on June 30 to shareholders on record as of June 16.

Morguard Corporation (TSX: MRC) is a North American real estate company engaged in property ownership, development, REIT investments, and real estate advisory and management services across residential, retail, office, industrial, and hotel sectors.

In the first quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q1FY25), the company’s revenue from real estate properties increased by 2.3% YoY to CAD 263.0 million, primarily driven by higher rental income from its multi-suite residential and industrial portfolios. Total revenue surged by 0.2% YoY to CAD 282.2 million, due to lower revenue by lower contributions from other sources, including property management fees and the hospitality segment. Net operating income increased by 56.3% YoY to CAD 70.0 million.  Net income attributable to common shareholders fell by 55.4% YoY to CAD 58.1 million, compared to CAD 130.4 million in Q1FY24. The decline was primarily due to the absence of significant one-time gains recorded in Q1 FY24 from the sale of hotel properties.

Recent Business Update

MRC announced on June 12, 2025, the grand opening of Trader Joe’s at The Square in Rockville, Maryland, a key step in the site's revitalization as a vibrant retail and dining hub. The development features 186,500 sq. ft. of curated space and highlights MRC’s focus on creating connected, modern neighborhood environments.

The company has declared its second quarterly dividend for 2025 of CAD 0.20 per common share, which is slated to be paid on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2025.

Company Outlook

MRC remains focused on generating stable and growing cash flows through its diversified real estate portfolio, supported by decent fundamentals in its multi-suite residential segment. Management expects healthy rent growth and demand in residential units, while retail and office performance may vary due to tenant restructurings and higher vacancies.

Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, the company’s conservative leverage and long-term investment approach position it to navigate volatility and pursue growth opportunities, as stated by the company

Top 10 Shareholders

The top 10 shareholders of MRC collectively own approximately 77.49% of the total shares. Among them, Sahi (Kuldip Rai) holds the largest stake at around 62.75%, followed by G2S2 Capital Inc with about 12.02%.

 Stock Information

MRC's stock price has declined by approximately 0.14% over the past week and 5.16% over the past three months. As of June 16, 2025, it closed at CAD 113.33. This is below the average of its 52-week high of CAD 128.69 and 52-week low of CAD 107.77.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Note 2: The reference data for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is 16 June 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from EODHD/Others.

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