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Loblaw Companies Ltd (L.TO)

66.20

+1.43 (2.21%)

as of Jun 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 15 opinions in the last 12 months.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L-T) is viewed as a defensive investment, largely regarded as the leading grocery and pharmacy retailer in Canada. Analysts appreciate its strong market presence, especially with its No Frills stores and robust private label offerings that provide better margins. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart has been cited as a significant driver of profitability and growth. While there are concerns regarding high valuations and competition from giants like Walmart and Costco, most experts recognize Loblaw's strong earnings growth, technical performance, and free cash flow generation. Despite some hesitation on its current price, the general sentiment among analysts leans towards its potential as a reliable stock in uncertain market conditions.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Overvalued

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COMMENT

A classic defensive stock and they now seem to have turned things around. At this point it is an interesting investment. On her radar.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 26/08. Up 3.4%.) Got stopped at about $30.50 at a very small profit. Nothing wrong with it and it is in the reasonable space. Very defensive.

DON'T BUY

In the last few months, profitability has stabilized. Operating characteristics are also improving a little bit but doesn't think it is out of the woods entirely yet. Still too early.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 26/08. Up 7.1%.) Likes the food sector. Still on track. Hold.

SHORT

(Market Call Minute.) Has had an amazing run, but the most expensive grocery store in the world right now.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 7/08. Up 6.7%.) Had a good run so there might be better places to put new money. If you own, continued to Hold.

TOP PICK

Very real indications they are gaining traction and moving towards their operating plan. This could see earnings growth over the next 3 years in a very defensive space.

TOP PICK

Great management.

DON'T BUY

Recently shot up because of that move to defensive stocks as well as a rumour that the Weston family might be making a bid to privatize the company. Thinks this is built into the price of the stock. Trading at about 8X EBITDA next year.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Has performed amazingly well over the last little while. There is a possibility that Weston (WN-T) will take it back in the fold.

TOP PICK

One of the few stocks that is above its 200-day moving average. Started base building as far back as February/08. Use a stoploss of around $30.50. Potential of reaching $47-$48.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.)

TOP PICK

Looks like it has turned around. Good locations.

TOP PICK

In times of desperation, consumers stop going to restaurants and start buying frozen meat pies. Simultaneously, you've got this company that is making a turnaround in its quarterly numbers. The long exhausting restructuring seems to be happening.

DON'T BUY

Not buying because profit characteristics are very weak. ROE is still very weak. Been acting defensively because it is relatively cheap and is a consumer’s staple. Margins have started to stabilize. Would look for the start of a turnaround in the next 6 to 9 months.

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