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

TSX:EMP-ACA2918434077

Current stock price

49.44 CAD
+0.37 (+0.75%)
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EMP-A.CA Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to EMP-A. Although EMP-A is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

  • The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
  • In the last month EMP-A has a been trading in the 46.43 - 51.37 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 comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, EMP-A turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 50% of all stocks.
  • EMP-A is part of the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are 16 other stocks in this industry, EMP-A did better than 46% of them.
  • EMP-A is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so EMP-A is lagging the market slightly.

EMP-A.CA Weekly and Daily overview Charts

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

EMP-A.CA Setup Rating and Analysis

8

EMP-A has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 49.17, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

EMP-A.CA Support and Resistance Analysis

43.39

52.23

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 47.72 to 49.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @45.64 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 43.83 to 44.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 49.45 to 50.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @51.71 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

EMP-A.CA 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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for EMP-A.CA is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength50.47NEUTRALEMP-A.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EMP-A.CA is above 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)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of EMP-A.CA is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.01NEUTRALThe RSI value for EMP-A.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.07NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests EMP-A.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)56.82NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EMP-A.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.69MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for EMP-A.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)13.5NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for EMP-A.CA suggests a weak or negative trend.

EMP-A.CA 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)

EMP-A.CA 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
50.6447.712.93 (5.79%)17.28%
An entry @50.64. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @47.71. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.93 points, which is 5.79%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.28% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.

EMP-A.CA Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

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

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'

TSX:EMP-A (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

49.44

+0.37 (+0.75%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg0.75%
1 Week1.17%
2 Weeks0.51%
1 Month2.19%
3 Month4.39%
6 Month0.67%
12 Month6.03%
2 Year49.46%
3 Year36.46%
5 Year26.19%
10 Year119.73%
15 Year732.01%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.41
ATR(20)%2.69%
ATR Inc-57.3%
Range Today0.64
ADR(20)1.31
ADR(20)%2.65%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS50.47
3 months CRS72.78
6 months CRS51.41
Mansfield-0.21
10 Day High51.37
10 Day Low47.71
20 Day High51.37
20 Day Low46.43
52 Week High58.32
52 Week Low43.81
CS1 End49.17
CR1 Start49.45
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.62%
DER(5)-0.56%
Volume459.87K
Volume Incr13.29%
Vol(5)516.59K
Vol(50)480.59K

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

What is the technical rating for EMP-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to EMP-A.CA.


What is the current trend direction of EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) stock?

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 53.011. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for EMP-A stock?

The short term momentum for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) is neutral.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for EMPIRE CO LTD 'A'?

EMPIRE CO LTD 'A' (EMP-A.CA) has a support level at 49.17 and a resistance level at 49.45. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of EMP-A.CA support and resistance levels.