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Empire Company (A) (EMP.A.TO)

49.32

-0.69 (1.38%)

as of Aug 12, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Empire Company (EMP.A-T) is regarded positively by various experts, showcasing a trend of higher highs and higher lows, indicating a strong technical position. The company's operations within the grocery sector, characterized by limited competition, help protect its margins and revenue, which is particularly attractive during economic fluctuations. Insights from Trevor Rose highlight that despite a recent dip in pricing, the company's fundamentals remain solid, and insider buying signals confidence in its future. Furthermore, the stock is deemed a stable investment, with buy-in recommendations around $48.50, implying a good entry point for potential investors. While comparisons to Loblaw suggest strong competition, experts see merit in holding both.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Undervalued

Similar

Loblaw, L

COMMENT

Dividend is only 0.9% and would like to see this raised to 3%-4%. Trades at a pretty big discount to asset value and there would probably be a higher stock price with a higher dividend.

COMMENT

Recently acquired Shell gas stations in Atlantic Canada, which is a good fit. Compared to Loblaws (L-T), this has been a big success story.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has been going higher in a market that is going lower. Resistance at around $60. Has a longer-term upward trend. Strength, relative to the TSE is positive. Have been indications of stability recently where the market has been going down. All positive technical indicators. Try to buy at the 200 day moving average of $54. Looking at $62 in 12 months.

TOP PICK

Sobeys grocers, Crombie REIT, Empire cinemas, etc. Grocery stores have been in a price war. Loblaws (L-T) reported better margins, so expect this will too. If you count all the pieces of this company, they add up to much more than the stock price, probably $70-$75 a share.

BUY

Empire cinema chain, Sobeys, etc. Well run company and probably trades at a significant discount to its value. Rising grocery prices a good for the industry because they slip in increases in their margins.

BUY

Excellent entry point. Bought more today. We are going to see higher food inflation, which is good news for investors. Worth $80 a share compared with piers’ multiples. Every year they raise the dividend and have yet to announce it this year.

BUY

Sobey’s grocery stores is their big holding as well as Crombie REIT (CRR.UN-T) and the Empire Movie chain. This has fallen back with all the grocery stocks because of concerns of competition and low margins. Net Asset Value of probably $75 or $80. With inflation he sees grocery stores having better margins.

TOP PICK

Food inflation is increasing, which will be very profitable for earnings. You get about $10 a share in real estate and other assets such as Crombie Real Estate (CRR.UN-T) and movie theatres. Feels Net Asset Value is about $80 a share.

WEAK BUY

A name you can rely on for the long term. He prefers WN.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 15/09. Up 24%.) Good holdings. Smart ownership.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Sep 29/09, Up 29%) Still undervalued. Owner of Sobeys. Best performing grocery store in Canada.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Sep 29/09, Up 29%) Expects really good earnings. Little food deflation did not stop good results. Dividend is up. Thinks it is the best performing grocery story.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Jun 18/09, Up 14%) 3 main assets. Sobeys, Cromby and movie theaters. The companies are worth $80 a share if values individually. Nice dividend (increased) and solid earnings.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 29/09. Up 19.38%.) A lot of value in this company. High Cdn$ has created deflation in grocery stores so he expects weaker earnings this year. Expect it will turn around and there will be food inflation again. Not a lot of competition. Trades at a deep discount to Loblaws (L-T).

TRADE

Food stocks have done fairly well in this environment because they are defensive. They own a lot of real estate and that is why they have done so well. You need inflation for food retailers to do really well.

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