The earnings call reflects a mixed sentiment with strong net earnings growth and operational improvements countered by significant sales challenges and funding-related headwinds.

Company Guidance

During The North West Company Inc.'s third quarter results conference call, several key metrics and factors were discussed regarding the company's performance and outlook. The company experienced a 0.5% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, largely due to reduced Child and Family services funding in Canada and a lower permanent fund dividend in Alaska. Despite these challenges, net earnings increased by 12.9%, driven by an improved gross profit rate up by 64 basis points and a 1% reduction in expenses. Same-store sales in Canada declined by 2.8%, with a notable 11.1% decrease in general merchandise sales. Conversely, international operations saw a 1% increase in same-store food sales, offsetting a 9.9% drop in general merchandise sales. The company's gross profit grew by 1.4%, attributed to the Next 100 work, such as merchandise assortment refinement and private label expansion. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued impacts from funding reductions but expects some offset from Child and Care settlement payments, which began distribution at the end of Q3. The Next 100 program remains a focus, with significant progress in operational excellence and cost efficiencies anticipated to continue delivering value.

Net Earnings Increase

Despite a challenging quarter, net earnings increased by 12.9% compared to last year, driven by improved gross profit rates and lower expenses.

Gross Profit Growth

Gross profit increased by 1.4% for the quarter with the gross profit rate up 64 basis points compared to the third quarter last year.

Operational Excellence via Next 100 Program

The Next 100 program has contributed to operational improvements, including merchandise assortment refinement and private label expansion, resulting in cost efficiencies.

Lower Expenses

Expenses decreased by 1% for the quarter, largely due to reduced share-based compensation costs and decreased vessel repair costs.

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
Apr 15, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.87 / -	0.886	―	―	―
Dec 09, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.82 / 0.86	0.793	9.08% (+0.07)	―	―
Sep 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.77 / 0.78	0.805	-3.11% (-0.03)	―	―
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)	―	―

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TSE:NWC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Dec 09, 2025	C$48.82	C$49.58	+1.56%
Sep 08, 2025	C$50.76	C$48.40	-4.65%
Jun 10, 2025	C$53.45	C$53.38	-0.13%
Apr 09, 2025	C$48.67	C$50.40	+3.55%

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When does North West Company (TSE:NWC) report earnings?

North West Company (TSE:NWC) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 15, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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North West Company (TSE:NWC) earnings time is at Apr 15, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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TSE:NWC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.87.

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