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L Stock Chart & Stats
C$64.35
C$0.80(1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$64.35
C$0.80(1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$52.92 - C$69.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume240.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
C$72.74B
Enterprise ValueC$90.68K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$1.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$16.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.9
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.39
Shares Outstanding1,156,622,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,517,649
30 Day Avg. Volume1,319,208
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.41
Price to Book (P/B)6.68
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio17.99
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$71.40Price Target Upside10.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$65.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Retail & Services ModelLoblaw’s mix of grocery, pharmacy, private-label brands, loyalty/retail-media and a retained stake in EQ Bank creates multiple, complementary revenue streams. This diversification reduces single-category risk, preserves customer engagement synergies, and maintains exposure to financial-services economics while monetizing capital.
Strong Cash Generation And FCF TrajectoryConsistent, robust operating cash flow and growing free cash flow provide durable funding for reinvestment, network expansion and the enlarged NCIB. Reliable cash conversion supports capital returns and balance-sheet repair, underpinning long-term operating flexibility despite cyclic pressures.
Omnichannel Growth And Store ExpansionDouble-digit ecommerce growth alongside disciplined physical expansion and strong new-store cohorts builds durable market share gains. Omnichannel capabilities improve customer retention and basket size, while new-store productivity and discount-banner share gains strengthen local competitive positions over time.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageMeaningful leverage for a defensive grocery business constrains financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to higher interest rates or cash-flow shocks. Even with recent deleveraging, elevated debt limits capacity for M&A, aggressive reinvestment or further buybacks should macro conditions deteriorate.
Structurally Thin Net MarginsStable gross margins but low single-digit net margins leave limited buffer against cost inflation, wage pressure or supplier-driven price increases. This narrow profitability band reduces resilience to margin shocks and increases the importance of scale, private-label mix and tight cost control.
Persistent Pricing Pressure And Trade-downSustained consumer value-seeking and competitor discounting pressure revenue mix and require ongoing promotional investment. Higher private-label penetration and promotional intensity can suppress headline margins and force continued investment in price/cost management to protect share and customer loyalty.
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L FAQ
What was Loblaw Companies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Loblaw Companies lowest stock price was C$52.92 and its highest was C$69.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Loblaw Companies’s market cap?
Loblaw Companies’s market cap is C$72.74B.
When is Loblaw Companies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Loblaw Companies’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 99 days.
How were Loblaw Companies’s earnings last quarter?
Loblaw Companies released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported C$0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.648 by C$0.012.
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 C$0.155 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.93%. See more information on Loblaw Companies dividends here
What is Loblaw Companies’s EPS estimate?
Loblaw Companies’s EPS estimate is 0.74.
How many shares outstanding does Loblaw Companies have?
Loblaw Companies has 1,156,622,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Loblaw Companies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Loblaw Companies reported an EPS of C$0.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.648. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Loblaw Companies?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:L
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
C$71.40 (10.96% Upside)
C$71.40 (10.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:L Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$7.0M 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
0.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.82%
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.
L Company Deck
L Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized broad operational strength: solid revenue and adjusted EPS growth, improving adjusted EBITDA, robust pharmacy momentum, strong e-commerce expansion, successful store openings (including an exceptionally strong T&T California debut), and a strengthened capital-return program. Management also highlighted positive early signs from GLP-1 generics as a potential gross margin tailwind. Near-term negatives were acknowledged but appear manageable: ramp costs for new distribution capacity and stores, some category/timing headwinds (Easter shift, tobacco/liquor, tariff timing), a one-month reporting timing impact from the PC Financial sale, and external risks like fuel-price volatility. Overall, the positives and strategic tailwinds substantially outweigh the manageable short-term headwinds.View all TSE:L earnings summariesL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$71.40
▲(10.96% Upside)