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

49.48

+0.16 (0.32%)

as of Aug 13, 2026, 3:01:54 pm Market Open.

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Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Empire Company (EMP.A-T) has garnered positive feedback from various experts, highlighting its strong technical performance characterized by higher highs and higher lows on both daily and weekly charts. Specialists appreciate the stability of Canadian grocers, viewing them as entities capable of maintaining margins and revenues due to limited competition in the industry. Notably, insider buying signals positive sentiment towards the stock, further enhancing its appeal, especially following a recent dip. Trevor Rose emphasizes that the current price range around $48.50 makes it an attractive buying opportunity while indicating that the stock should be monitored for any changes in news or if it approaches $55 or above. Despite comparisons, one expert prefers Loblaw as a stronger investment, indicating the competitive landscape within the grocery sector.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Undervalued

Similar

Loblaw, L-T

BUY

Took Sobey’s private in 2007 and that component is worth $75. Have done a spectacular job of turning the stores around. Gaining good market share.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Sep 29/09, Up 13%) Quality company. Management should look at spinning out Sobeys. Lots more upside on this stock. Valuation is cheap. Good record of raising dividends every year.

TOP PICK

Has Sobey stores, Empire Theatres and part of Crombie REIT (CRR.UN-T). Suffers from a holding company discount. An analysis said that the Sobeys alone is worth $65.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Sep 29’09 Up 2.4%) Sobeys parent. Still likes it. Cleaned up their balance sheet. Stock is still down. They are the best performing food retailer in Canada yet trades at a 30% discount.

BUY

As with many conglomerates, the value of the assets is much higher than the value of the stocks. The value will come out over time. 1.6% dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 29/09. Down 0.18 %.) Cheap. Still Buy.

BUY

A core retail in that it will continue to grow in spite of the economy. Well managed. Has a record of increased dividends. Good, solid core holding.

TOP PICK

Holding company with main asset being Sobey’s, the best performing food retailer in Canada. Stock has not done well this year. Trading at 10X earnings versus its peers at 14X-15X. Raised its dividend regularly over the last 25 years. If the market doesn't recognize the value, Sobey’s family may spin out Sobey’s again. It's worth $75 a share and is only trading at $40.

COMMENT

Thought they had overpaid when they had bought Sobey’s Food Stores. Stock has been weak since but is getting into a range where he would look at it again.

TOP PICK

Have 3 legs. 1) Sobey stores, 2) Empire Theatres and 3) Crombie REIT (CRR.UN-T) which it controls. Very well run company. Paid a dividend every quarter since 1982. Did a share offering and has not recovered since.

TOP PICK

Grocery stores. Took advantage of Loblaws (L-T) difficulties to increase Ontario market share. A lot of the plazas and malls where their anchored tenants, Sobeys, are located are owned by Empire or through their captive Crombie REIT.

BUY

This company is fine. One of the few select companies in the staples area in Canada. Good and solid.

COMMENT

(Market Called Minute.) By if you are very conservative. Very blue chip family company.

DON'T BUY

There is a general concern in the grocery store industry in Canada. A lot of fundamental pressures including Wal-Mart and Costco getting into groceries.

HOLD

Regards it as one of those very old, rich family organizations. Probably worth holding on. Fully priced.

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