The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with strong sales growth and benefits from the Next 100 program being offset by challenges such as the impact of wildfires and reduced funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative. While there were notable achievements in international operations and adjusted EBITDA growth, higher expenses and challenges in Canadian operations created a balanced outlook.

Company Guidance

During the North West Company Inc.'s first quarter conference call for fiscal year 2025, key financial metrics indicated a strong start despite comparisons to an exceptionally robust prior year's quarter. Consolidated sales increased by 3.9%, while net earnings saw a 2.2% rise, building on a significant 22.3% increase the previous year. The company's performance was bolstered by a 4% gain in same-store food sales and a 7.2% increase in gross profit dollars, attributed to changes in sales blend and reduced markdowns. However, these gains were partially offset by an 8.7% rise in expenses, largely due to Next 100 program costs and higher share-based compensation. Adjusted net earnings, which exclude one-time costs, improved by 14.2%. In Canada, total sales grew by 2%, driven by a 5.1% increase in same-store food sales, while the International Operations reported a 2.8% rise in same-store sales. Despite challenges such as the wildfire situation in Northern Canada and potential impacts from reduced government payments and economic conditions, the company remains optimistic, with ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiencies through its Next 100 program and improved promotional strategies.

Consolidated Sales Increase

Consolidated sales in the quarter were up 3.9% and net earnings increased by 2.2% on top of a 22.3% increase last year.

International Operations Success

International Operations delivered strong results with same-store sales increasing 2.8%, driven by a 5.2% increase in general merchandise and 2.6% in food.

Next 100 Program Benefits

The Next 100 program drove effective data-driven promotions and cost savings, contributing to increased gross profit and labor productivity gains.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Adjusted EBITDA in Canadian Operations increased 5.8%, following an 11.3% increase in the first quarter of last year.

North West (TSE:NWC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:NWC Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Sep 03, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.76 / -	0.805	―	―	―
Jun 10, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.58 / 0.64	0.574	11.85% (+0.07)	―	―
Apr 09, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.76 / 0.89	0.779	13.74% (+0.11)	―	―
Dec 10, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.81 / 0.79	0.839	-5.48% (-0.05)	―	―
Sep 04, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.76 / 0.81	0.8	0.63% (<+0.01)	―	―
Jun 05, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.60 / 0.57	0.505	13.66% (+0.07)	―	―
Apr 10, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.72 / 0.78	0.748	4.14% (+0.03)	―	―
Dec 06, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.70 / 0.84	0.664	26.36% (+0.17)	―	―
Sep 12, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.66 / 0.80	0.671	19.23% (+0.13)	―	―
Jun 07, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.59 / 0.51	0.631	-19.97% (-0.13)	―	―

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TSE:NWC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jun 10, 2025	C$53.91	C$53.84	-0.13%
Apr 09, 2025	C$49.09	C$50.83	+3.54%
Dec 10, 2024	C$50.94	C$49.37	-3.08%
Sep 04, 2024	C$44.22	C$47.39	+7.17%

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North West (TSE:NWC) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 03, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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North West (TSE:NWC) earnings time is at Sep 03, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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TSE:NWC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.76.

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