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EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) Stock Overview

TSX:EMP-A - CA2918434077 - Common Stock

54.01 CAD
-1.73 (-3.1%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM

EMP-A.CA Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High58.32
52 Week Low37.27
Market Cap12.50B
Shares231.46M
Float129.62M
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Yield1.58%
EPS(TTM)2.99
PE18.06
Fwd PE15.95
Earnings (Next)09-11 2025-09-11
IPO07-19 1982-07-19
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS SubIndustryFood Retail


EMP-A.CA short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of EMP-A.CA in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 10 20

EMP-A.CA long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of EMP-A.CA in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 10 20 30 40 50

The current stock price of EMP-A.CA is 54.01 CAD. In the past month the price decreased by -2.98%. In the past year, price increased by 42.43%.

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A Daily stock chart

EMP-A.CA Competitors/Peers

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WN-PR-E.CA GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP 2.56 2.82B
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About EMP-A.CA

Company Profile

EMP-A logo image Empire Co. Ltd. engages in the provision of food retailing and corporate investment activities. The company is headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. The firm's segments include Food retailing, and Investments and other operations. Sobeys owns, affiliates or franchises more than 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's and Lawtons Drugs, operates grocery e-commerce under the banners Voila, Voila par IGA and ThriftyFoods.com, and operates and/or supplies more than 350 retail fuel locations. Investments and other operations segment consists of investments in Crombie REIT, real estate partnerships and various other corporate operations. Crombie REIT is focused on owning, operating and developing a portfolio of grocery and pharmacy-anchored shopping centers, freestanding stores and mixed-use developments primarily in Canada's urban and suburban markets.

Company Info

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'

115 King Street

Stellarton NOVA SCOTIA B0K 1S0 CA

CEO: Michael B. Medline

Employees: 67000

EMP-A Company Website

EMP-A Investor Relations

Phone: 19027528371

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A.CA FAQ

What is the stock price of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' today?

The current stock price of EMP-A.CA is 54.01 CAD. The price decreased by -3.1% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' stock?

The exchange symbol of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' is EMP-A and it is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange exchange.


On which exchange is EMP-A.CA stock listed?

EMP-A.CA stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' stock?

17 analysts have analysed EMP-A.CA and the average price target is 57.76 CAD. This implies a price increase of 6.94% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 54.01. Check the EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' worth?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a market capitalization of 12.50B CAD. This makes EMP-A.CA a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' have?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) currently has 67000 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a support level at 54 and a resistance level at 55.46. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of EMP-A.CA support and resistance levels.


Is EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) expected to grow?

The Revenue of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is expected to grow by 3.31% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EMP-A.CA EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock pay dividends?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a dividend yield of 1.58%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 0.81. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of EMP-A.CA dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) report earnings?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) will report earnings on 2025-09-11.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA)?

The PE ratio for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is 18.06. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 2.99 and the current share price of 54.01 CAD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for EMP-A.CA.


EMP-A.CA Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to EMP-A.CA. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, EMP-A.CA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 75.83% of all stocks.


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EMP-A.CA Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EMP-A.CA. EMP-A.CA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability.


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EMP-A.CA Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months EMP-A.CA reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 2.99. The EPS increased by 9.12% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 2.24%
ROA 4.11%
ROE 12.94%
Debt/Equity 1.23
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%17.46%
Sales Q2Q%3.04%
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%

EMP-A.CA Forecast & Estimates

17 analysts have analysed EMP-A.CA and the average price target is 57.76 CAD. This implies a price increase of 6.94% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 54.01.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 13.22% and a revenue growth 3.31% for EMP-A.CA


Analysts
Analysts75.29
Price Target57.76 (6.94%)
EPS Next Y13.22%
Revenue Next Year3.31%

EMP-A.CA Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners42.16%
Ins Owners0.88%
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A