The earnings call reflected a positive outlook on Empire's core business growth and strategic priorities, despite challenges in adjusted EPS and increased SG&A expenses. The company is actively working on improving profitability in its e-commerce segment and leveraging past investments for future growth.

Company Guidance

During the Empire Second Quarter 2026 conference call held on December 11, 2025, Pierre St. Laurent, the new President and CEO, and Constantine Pefanis, the CFO, provided detailed guidance on the company's financial performance and strategic priorities. Empire reported a 12.5% year-over-year improvement in core business operations, with food sales growing by 3.4% and same-store sales increasing by 2.5%. The company's gross margin improved by 14 basis points, excluding fuel, driven by operational efficiencies and enhanced inventory control. Excluding real estate-related earnings, Empire achieved a 12.5% growth in adjusted EPS. The company maintained its guidance for real estate-related income at the lower end of the $120 million to $140 million range. Empire plans to allocate approximately 50% of its fiscal 2026 capital expenditures of $850 million to store renovations and new store expansions. The company also highlighted its focus on cost control, customer value, and leveraging investments to realize growth opportunities. Additionally, Empire's wholesale business experienced growth due to new contracts, and the company plans to continue expanding its discount and full-service store formats across various regions.

Core Business Growth

Excluding other income and share of earnings from equity investments, the core business improved by 12.5% over last year. Same-store sales grew by 2.5%, and food sales increased by 3.4%.

Gross Margin Improvement

Gross margin improved by 14 basis points, driven by operational efficiencies and disciplined execution in stores. Excluding the impact of higher wholesale distribution sales, the improvement would have been more than 20 basis points.

Strategic Investments

Empire is focusing on capitalizing on past investments in stores, technology, and strategic projects, aiming to realize their full potential.

Expansion and Growth

Empire is planning to expand its store footprint, focusing on new store openings and leveraging its discount and full-service formats to capture market share.

Empire Co Cl A NV (EMLAF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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EMLAF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 12, 2026	2026 (Q3)	0.54 / -	0.45	―	―	―
Dec 11, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.51 / 0.50	0.53	-5.48% (-0.03)	―	―
Sep 11, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.64 / 0.66	0.653	1.11% (<+0.01)	―	―
Jun 19, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.52 / 0.54	0.457	17.46% (+0.08)	―	―
Mar 13, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.45 / 0.45	0.45	0.00% (0.00)	―	―
Dec 12, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.48 / 0.53	0.515	2.82% (+0.01)	―	―
Sep 12, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.63 / 0.65	0.566	15.38% (+0.09)	―	―
Jun 20, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.45 / 0.46	0.523	-12.50% (-0.07)	―	―
Mar 14, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.46 / 0.45	0.465	-3.13% (-0.01)	―	―
Dec 14, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.55 / 0.52	0.53	-2.74% (-0.01)	―	―

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EMLAF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Sep 11, 2025	$36.96	$36.98	+0.05%
Mar 13, 2025	$30.45	$29.10	-4.44%
Dec 12, 2024	$29.85	$31.41	+5.22%
Sep 12, 2024	$27.67	$29.05	+4.98%

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EMLAF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is 0.54.