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This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Empire Company (EMP.A) operates within the competitive grocery industry, characterized by low margins and oligopolistic dynamics. Experts recognize the company's recent positive results and improvements in cost management, leading to a more efficient operation. The company's stock is viewed as potentially undervalued compared to peers like Loblaw and Metro due to its lack of a discount brand and pharmacy presence. Despite some concerns about flat same-store sales, there is optimism regarding future expansion, particularly following its well-received Farm Boy acquisition. Overall, experts believe that demand for consumer staples is likely to remain strong, making this a promising long-term investment opportunity.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Undervalued
HOLD

The ultimate winner in inflation. Tough business, low margins, competitive. He owns COST. Loblaw is well run, as are MRU and EMP.A

WEAK BUY

Loves the grocery industry, an oligopoly. Well managed. Cheaper than MRU or L. Doesn't have as many discount banners, not many pharmacies. Still good value at these prices, good turnaround, it's looking for expansion opportunities. Farm Boy acquisition going well. He owns Loblaw.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The black sheep of Canada's big three grocers, but recent results were pretty good and that's raised the stock. Are improving costs and being more efficient. Same-store sales growth is flat, though. They lack a discount brand like Metro and Loblaw, and lack presence in pharmacies. That's why their PE is lower than their peers. Buy at $30-35, though. Well-managed, using technology well for deliveries.

HOLD

Nice support level was momentarily cracked, which would have scared people like him if he were holding the stock. Recovered, fantastic news. Look at next levels of resistance, around $38. If that breaks, you'll get into old resistance levels of $41-42, and there's a decent chance of this. Looks OK, 7/10. 

BUY

Good time in economic cycle for this business. Expecting a pop in this stock. Demand for consumer staples will be strong. Would a good company to own for the long term. 

BUY

Turned around Safeway acquisition. Inflation has helped food pricing. Canadian population growth. All the grocery chains own the best locations. Underperformed this year. Valuation much more attractive. Has always logged Loblaw, perhaps because EMP.A has a more confusing structure.

WEAK BUY

Defensive. Owned it a while ago, but Loblaw offers better value, the Shoppers chain, exposure to cities, and better efficiencies. Neither pays a good dividend, but Empire's chart looks attractive now for the short term. 

WAIT

Very expensive, trading up near maximums. Be patient, let things fall to something that will give you a better rate of return.

HOLD
Doing very well, based on food inflation. People have been shopping more downscale, and Loblaw has more exposure to discount chains than competitors. Inflationary pressures. A good, defensive place to be, though his preference is Loblaw.
HOLD
Very solid. Decent hold here. Low growth sector, about 5%. Good franchise. On weakness below $37, look at buying. If you're negative on the market, safe place to be. If you're positive on the market, there are better places for your money. Yield of 1.5% that will slowly increase over time.
WAIT
Well run. Benefited during the pandemic. Stepped up their online game. Online demand will continue. Tough comparisons to last year. May be better to wait and see how investors react over the next few quarters. Not huge downside, but more of a wait and see.
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Has seen some target downgrades, although relatively small. The weakness comes after the company stated it expects sales growth to slow. The decline is an interesting buy opportunity as it remains cheap and safe in these market conditions. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

WAIT

MRU-T vs. EMP.A-T. Metro has been his favourite grocery stock for 15 years. Grocery are the stay-at-home stocks but as we exit the pandemic this is not where you want to be. Don’t buy until the rotation is completed.

DON'T BUY
She owns another name in food retailing/grocers, who have benefitted from strong same-store sales growth, though this growth will moderate as economies open up more and eat out more. All retailers are increasing digital shopping and home delivery, though. It's a competitive space. All names have benefitted from the pandemic, but Empire doesn't offer much growth or pay a large dividend.
BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Picks from 5i Research. The recent results were overall very solid. Revenue, as well as Earnings per Share both beat expectations. Same store sales were up 11% and continues to have good momentum. They are transitioning their brand right now and it is going as expected. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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Empire Company (A)(EMP.A-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3

Total Signals / Votes : 8

Stockchase rating for Empire Company (A) is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Empire Company (A)(EMP.A-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire Company (A) stock symbol?

Empire Company (A) is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol EMP.A-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (EMP.A-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:EMP.A or EMP.A-T

Is Empire Company (A) a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 8 stock analysts published opinions about EMP.A-T. 3 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 3 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Empire Company (A).

Is Empire Company (A) a good investment or a top pick?

Empire Company (A) was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Empire Company (A).

Why is Empire Company (A) stock dropping?

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Is Empire Company (A) worth watching?

8 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Empire Company (A) In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Empire Company (A) stock price?

On 2025-03-14, Empire Company (A) (EMP.A-T) stock closed at a price of $43.45.