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

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:EMP-A - CA2918434077 - Common Stock

51.44 CAD
-0.04 (-0.08%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, EMP-A scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. EMP-A has been a medium performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was very positive.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
EMP-A is part of the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are 18 other stocks in this industry. EMP-A outperforms 70% of them.
In the last month EMP-A has a been trading in the 49.26 - 52.61 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, EMP-A outperforms 54% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
EMP-A is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so EMP-A is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A Weekly stock chart
EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

EMP-A has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 51.30, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

45.45

58.39

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 50.64 to 51.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @48.95 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 45.91 to 47.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @52.57 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 57.07 to 57.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for EMP-A.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for EMP-A.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength54.71NEUTRALEMP-A.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of EMP-A.CA is below the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EMP-A.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EMP-A.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.15NEUTRALThe RSI value for EMP-A.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.14NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests EMP-A.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)48.3NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EMP-A.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.77LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for EMP-A.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)17.67NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for EMP-A.CA suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
52.5850.631.95 (3.71%)25.00%
An entry @52.58. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @50.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.95 points, which is 3.71%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.93%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' / EMP-A Daily stock chart

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'

TSX:EMP-A (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

51.44

-0.04 (-0.08%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.08%
1 Week-1.04%
2 Weeks0.63%
1 Month4.6%
3 Month2.51%
6 Month-0.77%
12 Month15.1%
2 Year46.76%
3 Year44.25%
5 Year47.86%
10 Year99.84%
15 Year729.38%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.83
ATR(20)%1.77%
ATR Inc-39.02%
Range Today0.39
ADR(20)0.9
ADR(20)%1.76%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS54.71
3 months CRS52.45
6 months CRS22.35
Mansfield-0.68
10 Day High52.45
10 Day Low50.06
20 Day High52.61
20 Day Low49.26
52 Week High58.32
52 Week Low40.33
CS1 End51.3
CR1 Start52.57
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.05%
DER(5)-1.35%
Volume350.00K
Volume Incr-31.37%
Vol(5)278.21K
Vol(50)392.32K

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

What is the technical rating for EMP-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to EMP-A.CA.


Can you provide the trend direction for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'?

The current trend direction for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has an RSI value of 54.1466. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?

The MACD indicator for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a value of -0.137956, indicating a bearish trend.


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 51.3 and a resistance level at 52.57. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of EMP-A.CA support and resistance levels.