Empire Company Limited (EMLAF)
| Market Cap | 7.98B -14.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 23.60B +2.1% |
| Net Income | 145.89M -71.7% |
| EPS | 0.63 -70.6% |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| PE Ratio | 54.71 |
| Forward PE | 13.87 |
| Dividend | 0.65 (1.86%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,300 |
| Open | 35.39 |
| Previous Close | 35.16 |
| Day's Range | 35.38 - 35.65 |
| 52-Week Range | 32.56 - 41.90 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
About Empire Company
Empire Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food retail and related real estate businesses in Canada. It operates through two segments, Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. The company owns, affiliates, and franchises retail stores under the Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo’s, and Lawtons Drugs brands; operates grocery e-commerce stores under the Voilà, Voilà par IGA, IGA.net, and ThriftyFoods.com; and operates and/or supplies retail fuel locations. Empire Compan... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Empire Company's revenue was 32.03 billion, an increase of 2.13% compared to the previous year's 31.36 billion. Earnings were 198.00 million, a decrease of -71.71%.
Financial numbers in CAD Financial StatementsNews
Empire Company price target raised to C$58 from C$54 at CIBC
CIBC raised the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$58 from C$54 and keeps an Outperformer rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s fiscal Q4 report…
Empire Company price target raised to C$55 from C$51 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$55 from C$51 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company, under new management, it entering…
Empire Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Fiscal 2026 ended with 8.7% adjusted EPS growth, strong core business performance, and a 10.2% dividend increase. Over 70 new stores are planned in three years, with a focus on discount and pharmacy growth. Fiscal 2027 EPS growth is expected at the high end of guidance.
Empire Company Earnings release: Q4 2026
Empire Company released its Q4 2026 earnings on June 18, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Empire Company Slides: Q4 2026
Empire Company has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 18, 2026.
Empire Company Annual report: Q4 2026
Empire Company has published its Q4 2026 annual report on June 18, 2026.
Empire Company price target lowered to C$51 from C$52 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$51 from C$52 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares.
DoorDash Empire announces new partnership with Empire Company
DoorDash (DASH) announced one of its largest grocery expansions in Canada through a new partnership with Empire Company (EMLAF), bringing more than 1,000 stores across 10 provinces onto its marketplac...
Empire Company price target raised to C$54 from C$53 at CIBC
CIBC raised the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$54 from C$53 and keeps an Outperformer rating on the shares.
Empire Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 saw strong sales and EPS growth, with disciplined cost control and strategic e-commerce restructuring. Gross margin was flat, but underlying performance remains robust, and cost benefits from recent actions are expected to drive further gains in fiscal 2027.
Empire Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
Empire Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on March 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Empire Company Slides: Q3 2026
Empire Company has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on March 12, 2026.
Empire Company price target lowered to C$50 from C$58 at TD Securities
TD Securities analyst Michael Van Aelst lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$50 from C$58 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first on…
Empire Company price target lowered to C$53 from C$59 at CIBC
CIBC analyst Mark Petrie lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$53 from C$59 and keeps an Outperformer rating on the shares.
Empire Company price target lowered to C$52 from C$57 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$52 from C$57 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Empire Company price target lowered to C$51 from C$55 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst Tamy Chen lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$51 from C$55 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Empire Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Core business delivered 12.5% adjusted EPS growth year-over-year, with food sales up 3.4% and same-store sales up 2.5%. Gross margin improved, and disciplined cost control remains a focus. E-commerce profitability improved, and new store and wholesale growth are expected to continue.
Empire Company Earnings release: Q2 2026
Empire Company released its Q2 2026 earnings on December 11, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.
Empire Company Slides: Q2 2026
Empire Company has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on December 11, 2025.
Empire Company price target lowered to C$58 from C$63 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$58 from C$63 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Empire Company Transcript: AGM 2025
The meeting featured unanimous approval of all formal business, strong financial results for fiscal 2025, and recognition of leadership transitions. Strategic focus remains on local supply chains, innovation, and CEO succession, with continued investment in community and operational excellence.
Empire Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Fiscal 2026 began with strong adjusted EPS growth and improved gross margin, despite softer same-store sales due to cycling last year's one-time events and cold weather. Investments in analytics, disciplined cost control, and new store openings support continued growth, with Q2 starting ahead of Q1.
Empire Company Earnings release: Q1 2026
Empire Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on September 11, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.
Empire Company Slides: Q1 2026
Empire Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on September 11, 2025.
Empire Company price target raised to C$63 from C$62 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Empire Company (EMLAF) to C$63 from C$62 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.