FMX Fomento Economico Mexicano

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:FMX) experienced a significant 62.8% increase in short interest during December, reaching 1,268,478 shares as of December 15th. This represents 0.4% of the company's shares with a short-interest ratio of 2.5 days. Despite missing recent earnings estimates, the company recently boosted its quarterly dividend, and institutional investors have been actively modifying their holdings.

Value Partners Investments Inc. increased its stake in Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:FMX) by 43.3%, purchasing an additional 41,400 shares and now holding 137,109 shares valued at $13.52 million. This makes Fomento Economico Mexicano the firm's 19th largest holding, representing 1.1% of its portfolio. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings, and analysts have a "Hold" rating with a consensus target price of $101.63 for the stock, which is currently trading near $102.33.

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC significantly increased its stake in Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:FMX) by nearly 80% in the third quarter of 2025, now holding 143,865 shares worth approximately $14.19 million. While FEMSA has a high annualized dividend yield of roughly 7.9% and institutional ownership of 61%, the company missed Q3 EPS estimates and currently has a hold consensus rating from analysts with a price target around $101.63.

Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSAUBD) has seen its stock decline, but its financial prospects appear decent, particularly its Return on Equity (ROE). Despite a low ROE compared to the industry average, the company has achieved moderate net income growth. Future analyst forecasts predict an increase in ROE due to a projected drop in the payout ratio.

Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.'s stock has recently experienced a 3.2% decline, yet its financial metrics, particularly its return on equity (ROE) and earnings growth, appear respectable. The company's ROE of 8.4% is lower than the industry average, but it has achieved a moderate 20% net income growth over the past five years. Despite a high payout ratio, FEMSAUBD has shown decent earnings growth, and future forecasts indicate a rising ROE with a decreasing payout ratio.

Perpetual Ltd significantly reduced its holdings in Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) by 95.4% in the third quarter, leaving them with 42,487 shares valued at $4.19 million. Other institutional investors showed mixed activity in FMX. The company reported a missed Q3 EPS, a high dividend yield of 8.0%, and maintains a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with a target price around $101.63.