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Empire Co Cl A NV (TSE:EMP.A)
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EMP.A Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s RangeC$0 - C$0
52-Week RangeC$31.45 - C$46.77
Previous CloseC$43.22
Volume1.06M
Average Volume (3M)403.73K
Market Cap
C$10.42B
Enterprise ValueC$17.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$287.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$7.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Mar 13, 2025EPS Estimate
C$0.63Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 15, 2025Dividend Yield1.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.74
Shares Outstanding241,974,331
10 Day Avg. Volume526,635
30 Day Avg. Volume403,732
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.17
Alpha0.00178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.90
P/FCF Ratio8.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$50.20Price Target Upside16.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consumer TrendsManagement attributed last quarter's better-than-expected comp to early signs of a slightly better consumer as food inflation stabilizes and interest rates begin to come down.
ExpansionManagement indicated new store openings will double, reflecting growth with more net new FreshCo sites in Western Canada.
ValuationThere is potential for further narrowing the valuation discount if EMP can demonstrate consistent 8-11% EPS growth.
Bears Say
Industry ExposureEMP has limited pharmacy exposure, which is a segment that continues to see significant accretive growth.
Market UncertaintyThere remains significant uncertainty on the shape of a potential consumer recovery next year.
ValuationEMP continues to trade at a wider-than-historical discount to Loblaw and Metro, despite recent improvements.
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EMP.A FAQ
What was Empire Co Cl A NV’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Co Cl A NV lowest stock price was C$31.45 and its highest was C$46.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 13, 2025 which is in 82 days.
How were Empire Co Cl A NV’s earnings last quarter?
Empire Co Cl A NV released its earnings results on Dec 12, 2024. The company reported C$0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.661 by C$0.069.
Is Empire Co Cl A NV overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Empire Co Cl A NV’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Empire Co Cl A NV pay dividends?
Empire Co Cl A NV pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.74%. See more information on Empire Co Cl A NV dividends here
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate is C$0.63.
How many shares outstanding does Empire Co Cl A NV have?
Empire Co Cl A NV has 138,362,170 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empire Co Cl A NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empire Co Cl A NV reported an EPS of C$0.73 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.661. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.229%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Empire Co Cl A NV?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:EMP.A
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Empire Co Cl A NV Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$50.20 (16.15% Upside)
C$50.20 (16.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:EMP.A Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$199.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Empire Co Cl A NV
Empire Co Ltd key businesses are food retailing, investments, and other operations. The food retailing division operates through Empire's subsidiary Sobeys and represents nearly all of the company's income. This segment owns, affiliates, or franchises more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces, under retail banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawton's Drug Stores, and multiple retail fuel locations. The company's investment and other operations segment include the investment in Crombie REIT, which is an open-ended Canadian real estate investment trust, as well as the Genstar Development Partnership.
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EMP.A Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$50.20
▲(16.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering EMP.A
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
11/16 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+8.11%
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