EMLAF Stock Chart & Stats
$35.16
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$35.16
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.31 - $37.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.00
Average Volume (3M)51.64K
Market Cap
$7.70B
Enterprise Value$19.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$320.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.9
Beta-0.11
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.98
Shares Outstanding124,661,070
10 Day Avg. Volume56,744
30 Day Avg. Volume51,641
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.76
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio9.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.74Price Target Upside7.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Cash GenerationSustained operating and free cash flow gives Empire an internal funding source for store expansion, renovations, technology, and other strategic initiatives. This supports resilience and reduces reliance on external financing, although the available cushion remains moderate relative to broader funding needs.
Improving Operating LeverageRecent EBITDA and margin improvement indicates that productivity programs, procurement actions, ecommerce changes, and disciplined cost control are converting sales into stronger operating earnings. If sustained, this operating leverage can help rebuild profitability despite ongoing investment in the store network.
Expansion And Digital GrowthStore openings expand physical reach and future sales capacity, while ecommerce growth adds a complementary channel for customer engagement and basket development. Together, these initiatives broaden Empire’s growth platform and reinforce its position across Canadian grocery formats.
Bears Say
Material Profitability DeteriorationThe sharp decline in net and operating margins weakens earnings quality and leaves less room to absorb cost inflation, competitive pricing, or execution setbacks. Stable gross margin has not prevented pressure below gross profit, making a durable recovery dependent on restoring operating efficiency.
Elevated Leverage And Weaker ReturnsHigher leverage is more demanding when profitability and returns on equity have weakened, because a larger capital structure is being supported by lower earnings. This reduces financial flexibility for expansion or shocks and can constrain capital allocation until returns improve.
Cautious Demand And Cost PressureValue-focused consumers and softer industry tonnage can limit volume and pricing power across the grocery network. Modest same-store growth, combined with flat gross margin and higher supply-chain and fuel costs, may keep revenue gains from translating into durable profit expansion.
Empire Co Cl A NV News
EMLAF FAQ
What was Empire Co Cl A NV’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Co Cl A NV lowest stock price was $32.31 and its highest was $37.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s market cap?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s market cap is $7.70B.
When is Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 10, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Empire Co Cl A NV’s earnings last quarter?
Empire Co Cl A NV released its earnings results on Sep 10, 2026. The company reported $0.746 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.745 by $0.001.
Is Empire Co Cl A NV overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Empire Co Cl A NV’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Empire Co Cl A NV pay dividends?
Empire Co Cl A NV pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.87%. See more information on Empire Co Cl A NV dividends here
What is Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate?
Empire Co Cl A NV’s EPS estimate is 0.55.
How many shares outstanding does Empire Co Cl A NV have?
Empire Co Cl A NV has 124,661,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empire Co Cl A NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empire Co Cl A NV reported an EPS of $0.746 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.745. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.501%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Empire Co Cl A NV?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EMLAF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Empire Co Cl A NV Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$37.74 (7.33% Upside)
$37.74 (7.33% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $91.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.60%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Empire Co Cl A NV
Headquartered in Stellarton, Canada, Empire Company Limited, established in 1907, is a prominent player in Canadian food retail and related real estate. Its operations are bifurcated into Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. Under its retail division, the company owns, affiliates with, or franchises approximately 1,600 stores nationwide, operating under well-known banners such as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's, and Lawtons Drugs. Additionally, it oversees about 350 retail fuel stations and manages various e-commerce grocery platforms, including Voilà, Grocery Gateway, IGA.net, and ThriftyFoods.com. Within its investment segment, Empire holds a significant interest in Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, which is dedicated to the ownership, operation, and development of commercial properties, particularly those anchored by grocery and pharmacy businesses, encompassing shopping centers, standalone units, and mixed-use developments. The company also possesses equity interests in Genstar partnerships, which are involved in residential real estate development across Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States.
EMLAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$37.74
▲(7.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
3.21% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
82.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors