- Food retail comparable sales increased by 2%, which is below the estimated increase of 3.2% and higher than last year’s 0.5% growth.
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reported at C$0.69.
- Drug retail comparable sales saw an increase of 4%, surpassing last year’s growth of 2.9%.
- Reported revenue at C$19.40 billion, a 4.6% increase year-over-year, slightly below the estimated C$19.42 billion.
- The company anticipates full-year adjusted net earnings per common share to grow from high single-digits to low double-digits, excluding the effect of a 53-week year.
- Current analyst recommendations include 8 buys, 3 holds, and 2 sells.
Loblaw Cos on Smartkarma
Analyst coverage of Loblaw Cos on Smartkarma reveals a bullish sentiment towards the company. The research report titled “Primer: Loblaw Cos (L CN) – Sep 2025″ by Ξ±SK highlights Loblaw as Canada’s largest food and pharmacy retailer with a network of over 2,400 stores and strong private-label brands like President’s Choice and No Name. The analyst emphasizes Loblaw’s diversified business model, including its multi-format retail strategy and expansion into financial services and apparel, driving growth for the company.
Despite being a market leader, Loblaw faces intense competition and regulatory scrutiny in the Canadian grocery market. Traditional grocers like Sobeys and Metro, mass merchandisers such as Walmart and Costco, and online retailers all pose challenges. Additionally, Loblaw is under public and governmental scrutiny over food price inflation, which could impact its reputation. Investors are advised to conduct independent verification before making any decisions based on this information.
A look at Loblaw Cos Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
With an overall positive outlook, Loblaw Companies Limited, a retail and wholesale food distributor in Canada, is scoring well across various key factors. While its Value and Dividend scores are middling, the company shines in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum. This suggests that Loblaw has solid potential for growth, strong ability to withstand economic challenges, and a positive market momentum.
Loblaw Companies Limited operates a variety of stores, warehouses, and cash and carry outlets, both company-owned and franchised, across Canada. With a balanced mix of scores in different areas, the company appears well-positioned to navigate the competitive retail landscape and capitalize on opportunities for expansion and profitability in the long term.
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