Loblaw Companies (LBLCF)
OTHER OTC:LBLCF
LBLCF Stock Chart & Stats
$44.71
-$2.45(-1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$44.71
-$2.45(-1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.08 - $50.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume200.00
Average Volume (3M)19.15K
Market Cap
$53.50B
Enterprise Value$91.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$960.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.73B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.4
Beta0.07
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.13
Shares Outstanding1,162,494,600
10 Day Avg. Volume35,842
30 Day Avg. Volume19,146
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)6.68
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio17.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.07Price Target Upside11.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$47.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$6.3B) and robust free cash flow (~$4.4B; ~71% of net income TTM) provide durable internal funding for capex, debt servicing, share actions and reinvestment in omnichannel capabilities, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Healthy And Improving MarginsGross, EBIT and net margins are solid for a grocery operator and have improved (net margin up vs. 2022), reflecting pricing, mix and cost control. Persistent margin strength supports durable profitability and cash conversion even in a low-margin sector.
Diversified Retail And Services MixA multi‑channel business combining supermarkets, Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies, private‑label brands, PC loyalty and financial services spreads revenue risk, boosts cross‑sell opportunities, and supports higher-margin private label and retail-media monetization over time.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage materially above peers for a defensive retailer reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to rate moves. Higher debt burdens can constrain strategic investments, limit ability to absorb shocks, and raise refinancing risk over the medium term.
Limited Debt Coverage By OCFOperating cash flow covering under half of total debt implies thinner cushions for repayment and higher reliance on refinancing or asset sales. That reduces margin for adverse cycles and can force tradeoffs between debt reduction, dividends, and growth investments.
Revenue Growth VolatilityAn unusually high TTM growth reading relative to annual trends suggests revenue momentum may be uneven. Inconsistent top‑line growth complicates capacity planning, margin forecasting, and long‑term investment prioritization, raising execution risk over coming quarters.
Loblaw Companies News
LBLCF FAQ
What was Loblaw Companies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Loblaw Companies lowest stock price was $38.08 and its highest was $50.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Loblaw Companies’s market cap?
Loblaw Companies’s market cap is $53.50B.
When is Loblaw Companies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Loblaw Companies’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Loblaw Companies’s earnings last quarter?
Loblaw Companies released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.377 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.374 by $0.003.
Is Loblaw Companies overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Loblaw Companies’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Loblaw Companies pay dividends?
Loblaw Companies pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.111 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.88%. See more information on Loblaw Companies dividends here
What is Loblaw Companies’s EPS estimate?
Loblaw Companies’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Loblaw Companies have?
Loblaw Companies has 1,162,494,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Loblaw Companies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Loblaw Companies reported an EPS of $0.377 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.374. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.507%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Loblaw Companies?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LBLCF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Loblaw Companies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$50.07 (11.99% Upside)
$50.07 (11.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LBLCF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $733.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Loblaw Companies
Loblaw Companies Limited is a prominent Canadian enterprise primarily focused on food and pharmacy, delivering a wide array of products and services across the nation. Its diverse business interests encompass grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile communications. The company structures its operations into two main divisions: Retail and Financial Services. The Retail division manages an extensive network of corporate and franchise food stores, in addition to associate-owned drugstores, which also house in-store pharmacies, dedicated health and beauty outlets, apparel shops, and various general merchandise locations. Conversely, the Financial Services segment provides credit card and banking solutions, manages the popular PC Optimum loyalty program, offers insurance brokerage, and delivers telecommunication services. Furthermore, Loblaw offers the PC Health app, a digital platform designed to connect Canadians with valuable healthcare resources and support. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Brampton, Canada, the company markets its offerings under numerous brands and functions as a subsidiary of George Weston Limited.
LBLCF Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized consistent, multi-faceted operational progress: steady revenue and EBITDA growth, improving margins, strong e-commerce growth, disciplined capital returns (share buybacks and dividends), successful expansion of discount and health capabilities, automation progress and strategic tech/AI investments. Management acknowledged near-term drags from new store and ramping costs, T&T U.S. investment, category pressures (liquor, tobacco, HABA) and timing uncertainty related to the PC Financial sale and shifted flu season. On balance the company presented multiple clear growth drivers, robust returns, and a plan to continue returning cash to shareholders while managing known short-term headwinds.View all LBLCF earnings summariesLBLCF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$50.07
▲(11.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
53.31% Insiders
2.18% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
37.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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