Transcontinental Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Transcontinental's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -0.9%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings declining at 0.6% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.1% per year. Transcontinental's return on equity is 8.7%, and it has net margins of 6%.
Key information
-0.89%
Earnings growth rate
-0.045%
EPS growth rate
| Packaging Industry Growth | 6.09% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.14% |
| Return on equity | 8.75% |
| Net Margin | 6.03% |
| Next Earnings Update | 04 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
TCL.A: Special Dividend And CEO Transition Will Drive Future Returns
Analysts have lowered their average 12 month price target for Transcontinental by about CA$20, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts appear to see value in Transcontinental even with lower price targets, suggesting they still view the stock as having upside relative to current trading levels after recalibrating their models.Narrative Update • May 11
TCL.A: Special Dividend And New CEO Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have cut their average 12 month price target for Transcontinental by about CA$20, citing revised expectations for the business that are reflected in updated discount rate, revenue and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports broadly align around lower 12 month price targets for Transcontinental, with cuts clustered around CA$20 to CA$20.75.Narrative Update • Apr 21
TCL.A: Special Dividend And New CEO Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average 12 month price target on Transcontinental by CA$0.14 to CA$7.71, citing updated fair value estimates, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on resetting price targets for Transcontinental, with several firms cutting their 12 month views while keeping the discussion anchored on valuation assumptions and execution risks.Narrative Update • Apr 06
TCL.A: Special Dividend Will Support Higher Future Returns Despite Lower P E Expectations
Analysts have cut their 12 month price target for Transcontinental from about CA$27.50 to roughly CA$7.85. They point to higher required returns, a lower assumed future P/E multiple and only modest improvements in profitability as key drivers of the reset.Narrative Update • Mar 23
TCL.A: Special Dividend And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Capital Returns
Analysts now set their price target for Transcontinental at about CA$27.50, a small adjustment from roughly CA$27.67. This reflects updated views on revenue pressure, margin expectations and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 08
TCL.A: Printing Contract Renewal And Sector Sale Will Support Future Capital Returns
Analysts have trimmed their CA$ price target on Transcontinental, pointing to slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a marginally higher forward P/E outlook to justify the updated valuation. What's in the News Transcontinental has called a special shareholders meeting on February 2, 2026, to vote on a special resolution approving the sale of all issued and outstanding equity securities of entities that operate the Packaging Sector to ProAmpac Holdings Inc., under a stock purchase agreement dated December 7, 2025 (management proxy circular Schedule A).Narrative Update • Feb 22
TCL.A: Long-Term Printing Contracts Will Support Future Capital Returns
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Transcontinental slightly higher to CA$27.67. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and forward P/E that remain broadly in line with prior estimates.Narrative Update • Feb 06
TCL.A: Long-Term Printing Contracts Will Support Future Capital Return Changes
Analysts have nudged their price target for Transcontinental slightly higher to about CA$27.67 from roughly CA$27.14, citing updated fair value estimates and modest adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Transcontinental has called a special meeting of shareholders for February 2, 2026, to vote on a special resolution approving the sale of all issued and outstanding equity securities of the entities that operate the Packaging Sector under a stock purchase agreement with ProAmpac Holdings Inc.Narrative Update • Jan 22
TCL.A: Long-Term Printing Contracts Will Support Future Acquisition Opportunities
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Transcontinental to account for minor revisions to the discount rate, revenue growth expectations and profit margin assumptions, while keeping fair value steady at about $27.14 and the implied future P/E close to 41x. What's in the News Transcontinental extended its agreement with METRO for three years to provide multiple marketing services, including continued participation in the raddar print and digital flyer in Quebec and other potential Canadian markets, along with printing, in store marketing and content solutions (company client announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 08
TCL.A: Long-Term Printing Deals Will Support Future M&A Upside
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price expectations for Transcontinental. The updated target is now aligned to a fair value of about $27.14 per share, reflecting modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, without a change to the core valuation view.Narrative Update • Dec 24
TCL.A: Future Printing Agreements Will Drive M&A And Shareholder Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Transcontinental to approximately $27.14 from about $26.86 per share, citing a higher long term valuation multiple despite weaker near term revenue growth expectations and a slightly softer profit margin outlook. What's in the News TC Transcontinental and The Globe and Mail renewed their long standing partnership with a new 10 year printing agreement, extending a 40 year relationship that is the longest in Canadian newspaper printing history (company announcement).Analysis Article • Dec 16
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225
Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ) will pay a dividend of CA$0.225 on the 20th of January. The dividend yield will be...Narrative Update • Dec 10
TCL.A: Future M&A Expansion Will Drive Shareholder Value Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Transcontinental from approximately $24.46 to $26.86 per share. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, despite tempered expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 28
The Returns At Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Aren't Growing
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Do Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • May 01
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Here's Why We Think Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Transcontinental Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Shareholders of Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 11% to...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Many Still Looking Away From Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.1x Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ) may be sending bullish signals...
New Narrative • Jan 27
Cost Optimization And Sustainable Packaging Will Drive Future Success
Focus on cost structure improvement and strategic divestments enhances profitability and streamlines operations toward higher-margin growth opportunities.Analysis Article • Jan 11
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A)?
While Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Dec 15
Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.225
The board of Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 20th of January, with...Analysis Article • Oct 01
Here's Why Transcontinental (TSE:TCL.A) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 13
There May Be Reason For Hope In Transcontinental's (TSE:TCL.A) Disappointing Earnings
Transcontinental Inc.'s ( TSE:TCL.A ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock...Analysis Article • Jun 07
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Transcontinental Inc.'s (TSE:TCL.A) P/E Ratio
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 14x in Canada, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Nov 18
At CA$11.10, Is Transcontinental Inc. (TSE:TCL.A) Worth Looking At Closely?
Transcontinental Inc. ( TSE:TCL.A ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Transcontinental makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 26 | 2,750 | 166 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 Oct 25 | 2,744 | 171 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 Jul 25 | 2,376 | 125 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 Apr 25 | 2,391 | 130 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 Jan 25 | 2,390 | 112 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 Oct 24 | 2,813 | 121 | 15 | 0 |
| 28 Jul 24 | 2,843 | 115 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 Apr 24 | 2,850 | 92 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 24 | 2,914 | 99 | 14 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 23 | 2,941 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 23 | 2,963 | 105 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 3,004 | 118 | 12 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 23 | 2,973 | 124 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 22 | 2,956 | 141 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 2,930 | 120 | 7 | 0 |
| 01 May 22 | 2,804 | 114 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 22 | 2,711 | 121 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 2,643 | 131 | 8 | 0 |
| 25 Jul 21 | 2,523 | 143 | 11 | 0 |
| 25 Apr 21 | 2,489 | 163 | 11 | 0 |
| 24 Jan 21 | 2,491 | 153 | 11 | 0 |
| 25 Oct 20 | 2,574 | 132 | 11 | 0 |
| 26 Jul 20 | 2,709 | 193 | 34 | 0 |
| 26 Apr 20 | 2,851 | 148 | 34 | 0 |
| 26 Jan 20 | 2,993 | 144 | 34 | 0 |
| 27 Oct 19 | 3,039 | 166 | 34 | 0 |
| 28 Jul 19 | 3,077 | 121 | 29 | 0 |
| 28 Apr 19 | 3,106 | 137 | 29 | 0 |
| 27 Jan 19 | 2,873 | 183 | 28 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 18 | 2,624 | 213 | 28 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 18 | 2,322 | 220 | 25 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 18 | 2,041 | 250 | 25 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 18 | 2,005 | 227 | 25 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 17 | 2,007 | 212 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 17 | 2,036 | 196 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 17 | 2,026 | 193 | 25 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 17 | 2,024 | 152 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 16 | 2,020 | 146 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 16 | 2,004 | 192 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 2,018 | 189 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 16 | 2,011 | 234 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 2,002 | 237 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 15 | 2,010 | 140 | 25 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: TCL.A has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: TCL.A's current net profit margins (6%) are higher than last year (4.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: TCL.A's earnings have declined by 0.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: TCL.A's earnings growth over the past year (47.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (-0.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: TCL.A earnings growth over the past year (47.9%) exceeded the Packaging industry -3.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: TCL.A's Return on Equity (8.7%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/03 21:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/25 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/26 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Transcontinental Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David McFadgen | ATB Cormark |
| David McFadgen | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Stephen MacLeod | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |