FMX Surges 0.89% on 204.57% Volume Spike, Ranks 369th in Trading Volume

On August 21, 2025, Mexican (FMX) saw a 0.89% rise in share price, with a trading volume of $0.24 billion—a 204.57% jump from the previous day—ranking it 369th in volume among listed stocks. Analysts have maintained a "Moderate Buy" consensus, supported by five buy ratings and two holds, with a target price of $118.64 implying an 8.5% upside. Short interest in FMX has declined by 31.83% month-over-month, reflecting improved investor sentiment.

Recent developments highlight FMX’s strong dividend profile, offering a 1.82% yield with a payout ratio of 18.83%, deemed sustainable. Institutional ownership remains stable, with hedge funds holding 61% of shares. The company’s earnings guidance for 2025 projects a decline to $5.03 per share from $5.40, yet its P/E ratio of 10.30 remains below both market and sector averages. Analysts from Morgan Stanley and UBS have adjusted price targets, with UBS raising its target to $115.00 and maintaining a "neutral" stance.

FMX’s strategic focus on retail and beverage operations, including its OXXO and Cruz Verde chains, continues to drive long-term value. Institutional inflows in Q2 2025, including purchases by Northwestern Mutual and Steward Partners, indicate growing confidence in its diversified business model. The stock’s 52-week range of $81.07 to $114.13 underscores its volatility, though its beta of 0.66 suggests lower sensitivity to market swings.

Backtesting of a high-volume trading strategy (buying top 500 stocks by daily volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025) yielded a 6.98% annualized return with a 15.59% maximum drawdown. The strategy showed steady growth but faced a significant mid-2023 downturn, emphasizing the need for risk management in volume-driven approaches.