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Loblaw Companies LimitedTSX:L Stock Report

Market Cap CA$64.3b
Share Price
CA$54.89
My Fair Value
CA$66.75
17.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y28.6%
7D-2.4%
Portfolio Value
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Loblaw Companies Limited

TSX:L Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$64.3b

Loblaw Companies (L) Stock Overview

A food and pharmacy company, provides grocery, pharmacy and healthcare services, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile products and services in Canada and the United States. More details

L fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 2.9% per year

Earnings grew by 18.2% over the past year

Risk Analysis

Has a high level of debt


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Aging And Urbanization Trends Will Transform Grocery Retail

Key Takeaways New store formats, local sourcing, and pharmacy expansion are driving revenue outperformance and long-term growth across all core business segments. Accelerated adoption of AI supply chain tools and targeted loyalty investments are delivering unexpected cost savings, greater efficiencies, and enhanced customer retention.
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CA$66.75
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17.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
5.43%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Integrated Healthcare And Retail Automation Will Unlock Value

Key Takeaways Expansion of pharmacy clinics, healthcare services, and digital transformation boosts customer engagement, pharmacy traffic, and overall sales growth. ESG initiatives, private label strength, and supply chain automation drive higher margins, brand loyalty, and reduced operational costs.
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CA$59.48
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7.7% undervalued intrinsic discount
4.11%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Digital Competition And Rising Costs Will Erode Retail Fundamentals

Key Takeaways E-commerce disruption and shifting consumer values threaten Loblaw's relevance, as digital lag and outdated offerings risk eroding market share and revenue resilience. Intensifying competition, brand perception issues, and technology gaps may suppress profitability through margin pressures, regulatory scrutiny, and higher operational costs.
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21.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
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Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Loblaw Companies
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCA$54.89
52 Week HighCA$59.70
52 Week LowCA$42.56
Beta0.38
1 Month Change-6.59%
3 Month Change-1.26%
1 Year Change28.62%
3 Year Change95.08%
5 Year Change214.11%
Change since IPO20,977.81%

Recent News & Updates

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Sep 14
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Aug 21
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Recent updates

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Sep 14
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Aug 21
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.1411

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aug 04
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Shares

Aug 02
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Shares

We Think Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jul 13
We Think Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Jun 24
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Loblaw Companies' (TSE:L) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.5643

May 05
Loblaw Companies' (TSE:L) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.5643

Is Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) A Risky Investment?

Mar 29
Is Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) A Risky Investment?

Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Mar 11
Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Feb 02
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Nov 27
Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
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Expanding Store Network And Innovative Discounts Boost Long-Term Retail Growth

Expansion of store base and focus on discount retail could boost long-term sales growth and market share.

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Oct 25
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Does Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 10
Does Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Shareholder Returns

LCA Consumer RetailingCA Market
7D-2.4%-2.9%-0.2%
1Y28.6%10.7%19.7%

Return vs Industry: L exceeded the Canadian Consumer Retailing industry which returned 9.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: L exceeded the Canadian Market which returned 20.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is L's price volatile compared to industry and market?
L volatility
L Average Weekly Movement2.5%
Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement3.8%
Market Average Movement8.8%
10% most volatile stocks in CA Market18.3%
10% least volatile stocks in CA Market2.8%

Stable Share Price: L has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.

Volatility Over Time: L's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1919220,000Per Bankwww.loblaw.ca

Loblaw Companies Limited, a food and pharmacy company, provides grocery, pharmacy and healthcare services, health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile products and services in Canada and the United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Financial Services. The Retail segment operates corporate and franchise-owned retail food, and associate-owned drug stores.

Loblaw Companies Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Loblaw Companies's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
L fundamental statistics
Market capCA$64.32b
Earnings (TTM)CA$2.46b
Revenue (TTM)CA$62.29b
26.5x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Is L overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
L income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$62.29b
Cost of RevenueCA$41.95b
Gross ProfitCA$19.98b
Other ExpensesCA$17.52b
EarningsCA$2.46b

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 14, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)2.07
Gross Margin32.07%
Net Profit Margin3.94%
Debt/Equity Ratio82.1%

How did L perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.0%
Current Dividend Yield
26%
Payout Ratio

Does L pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy L by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Loblaw Companies dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateSep 15 2025
Dividend Pay DateOct 01 2025
Days until Ex dividend4 days
Days until Dividend pay date12 days

Does L pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/09/18 05:32
End of Day Share Price 2025/09/18 00:00
Earnings2025/06/14
Annual Earnings2024/12/28

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Loblaw Companies Limited is covered by 26 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jim MarroneAccountability Research Corporation
James DurranBarclays
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research