Loblaw Companies Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Loblaw Companies has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 16.9%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 6.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.8% per year. Loblaw Companies's return on equity is 20.6%, and it has net margins of 3.7%.

Key information

16.9%

Earnings growth rate

20.2%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing Industry Growth10.3%
Revenue growth rate4.8%
Return on equity20.6%
Net Margin3.7%
Last Earnings Update05 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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?

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Aug 26
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Does Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Jul 12
Does Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L)

Jun 23
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L)

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

Jun 09
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

May 07
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Apr 17
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Pinning Down Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Mar 30
Pinning Down Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Here's Why We Think Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 12
Here's Why We Think Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Loblaw Companies (TSE:L)

Jan 09
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Loblaw Companies (TSE:L)

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

Dec 25
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Shares

Estimating The Fair Value Of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L)

Dec 04
Estimating The Fair Value Of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L)

These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 44% Above Its Share Price

Aug 19
Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 44% Above Its Share Price

Here's Why Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Aug 04
Here's Why Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jul 03
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

May 18
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSE:L) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 03
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Apr 04
Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jan 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's Why Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jan 14
Here's Why Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Loblaw Companies' (TSE:L) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Jan 02
Loblaw Companies' (TSE:L) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 94% Above Its Share Price

Nov 02
Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSE:L) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 94% Above Its Share Price

With EPS Growth And More, Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 15
With EPS Growth And More, Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Makes An Interesting Case

These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Loblaw Companies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:L Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
05 Oct 2460,5972,23415,4400
15 Jun 2460,3242,07815,7210
23 Mar 2460,1152,12915,4700
30 Dec 2359,5292,08815,3160
07 Oct 2359,0052,07615,1130
17 Jun 2358,1282,01114,9270
25 Mar 2357,2371,89014,8360
31 Dec 2256,5041,90914,5840
08 Oct 2255,2542,12414,3720
18 Jun 2253,9161,99914,0500
26 Mar 2253,5601,98713,8490
01 Jan 2253,1701,86313,7430
09 Oct 2153,6991,46413,7470
19 Jun 2153,3201,37513,5590
27 Mar 2152,7861,16913,5960
02 Jan 2152,7141,09613,6150
03 Oct 2051,0181,00513,2910
13 Jun 2050,00299413,0810
21 Mar 2049,1781,11112,6970
28 Dec 1948,0371,06912,4180
05 Oct 1947,6651,04312,3760
15 Jun 1947,32968612,3100
23 Mar 1947,01769312,2690
29 Dec 1846,69370712,1990
06 Oct 1846,38627912,7640
16 Jun 1846,2591,18812,4520
24 Mar 1846,5181,25412,2420
30 Dec 1746,5871,27412,0600
07 Oct 1746,8061,67511,1590
17 Jun 1746,7571,21111,0350
25 Mar 1746,4081,01010,9370
31 Dec 1646,38597110,9210
08 Oct 1646,12086410,9510
18 Jun 1645,92361110,8760
26 Mar 1645,72763810,8660
02 Jan 1645,39459110,7270
10 Oct 1545,94274410,7580
20 Jun 1545,59572010,8110
28 Mar 1545,3677910,7490
03 Jan 1542,611539,8380
04 Oct 1438,838-808,6930
14 Jun 1435,248-727,4150
22 Mar 1432,4615616,4260
28 Dec 1332,3716276,3410

Quality Earnings: L has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: L's current net profit margins (3.7%) are higher than last year (3.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: L's earnings have grown by 16.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: L's earnings growth over the past year (7.7%) is below its 5-year average (16.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: L earnings growth over the past year (7.7%) exceeded the Consumer Retailing industry -11.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: L's Return on Equity (20.6%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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