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LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD (L.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

TSX:L - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA5394811015 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

227.43  -0.2 (-0.09%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to L. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, L is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, L did better than 72% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by L over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
L is one of the better performing stocks in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, it outperforms 80% of 16 stocks in the same industry.
L is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so L is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month L has a been trading in the 215.88 - 229.22 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD / L Weekly stock chart
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD / L Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

L has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 229.03. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 227.26, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

171.18

236.46

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 217.50 to 227.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @212.99 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @198.60 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @172.91 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 229.03 to 234.12. 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 L.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for L.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.76POSITIVEL.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.76% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of L.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of L.CA is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of L.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.15NEUTRALThe RSI value for L.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.77POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests L.CA has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)91.19OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests L.CA may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.53LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for L.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)17.35NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for L.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
229.23217.6111.61 (5.07%)19.74%
An entry @229.22. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @217.61. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 11.61 points, which is 5.07%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 19.74% 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.
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD / L Daily stock chart

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD

TSX:L (8/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

227.43

-0.2 (-0.09%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.09%
1 Week1.27%
2 Weeks4.56%
1 Month0.78%
3 Month4.24%
6 Month27.43%
12 Month37.86%
2 Year93.84%
3 Year95.94%
5 Year237.38%
10 Year304.85%
15 Year553.69%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.2
ATR(20)%1.53%
ATR Inc3.27%
Range Today2.66
ADR(20)3.45
ADR(20)%1.52%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.76
Mansfield0.71
10 Day High229.22
10 Day Low217.62
20 Day High229.22
20 Day Low215.88
52 Week High235.17
52 Week Low164.07
CS1 End227.26
CR1 Start229.03
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.71%
DER(5)-0.4%
Volume262.26K
Volume Incr-3.22%
Vol(5)294.66K
Vol(50)349.35K