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Loblaw Companies Ltd (L.TO)

61.28

-0.18 (0.29%)

as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Loblaw Companies Ltd is recognized as a dominant player in the Canadian grocery and pharmacy sector, benefiting from strong brand loyalty and private label offerings. Despite its robust performance, experts express concerns regarding its valuation, with some calling for caution due to the perception of shrinking growth potential and increased competition from retailers like Walmart and Costco. While some analysts view Loblaw as a defensive investment that could provide stability in uncertain economic times, others critique its recent price surges and suggest trimming positions. The company's acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart is praised for unlocking profitability, though comparisons with ATD highlight some hesitancy among investors. Overall, while Loblaw has shown resilience amid food inflation, market sentiment varies, indicating mixed outlooks on its future performance.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Overvalued

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ATD

HOLD

Closing 60 or more stores. Be patient.

SELL

Management has changed. Wal-Mart is coming in. Still a premium price.

DON'T BUY

Selling groceries pretty well anywhere in the northern hemisphere is a brutally competitive business, especially if Wal-Mart has their sights set on that market. Would steer clear of this one.

DON'T BUY

Still have operational issues on. New management.

DON'T BUY

Has been negative on them because earnings issues are not out of the woods yet. Distribution centres have been problematic. Fairly low margins, so any issues quickly turn into losses. Wants to see a nice quarter first.

DON'T BUY

Looks at stocks on a relative earnings growth scale and this one is not showing very well. Having some operational difficulties and are not able to show year-over-year earnings growth. Doesn’t think they can beat Wal-Mart (WMT-N).

BUY

Doesn't think it will have trouble maintaining its leadership in the food distribution channel. Had a stumble which is a good time to buy. He owns George Weston (WN-T) which owns 67% of Loblaws.

DON'T BUY

A great Canadian company, great brand name, great locations, and seems to be doing the right things to deal with competition, but execution has been terrible. Wait until they fix the logistical problems.

BUY

As an entry point, you could start nibbling at this time and then add at higher or lower prices. Have a pretty strong brand name. They will be able to compete with Wal-Mart.

COMMENT

This will require patience. Wal-Mart is starting to introduce superstores that will cause a decline in margins. Have a distribution and logistics problem.

DON'T BUY

His model price is $56.78, an 18.5% positive differential. This is where he thinks the stock will hold its ground. They have to show a turnaround, something in the way of good news.

HOLD

Down 30% this year. He is a little frustrated with it. Hasn't lost heart completely. Thinks they can turn this around.

COMMENT

If you view the economy is not being good, this company will still be selling product. However, they do have competition. Making money and their balance sheet is in decent shape.

DON'T BUY

Not an attraction for non-food stuff so he is having trouble with the whole concept. They are still having trouble with stock out problems.

DON'T BUY

There probably will be a time in the next 6/12 months when it will be an attractive buy, but at likely lower prices. Have used all of their cash flow and some borrowed money in their expansion program. Have never generated net free cash flow.

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