Empire (EMLAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Empire Company Limited trades on the OTC Pink under the symbol EMLAF. It is a leading Canadian food retailer and distributor, operating a network of more than 1,500 locations across all provinces. The company’s retail segment includes national and regional banners such as Sobeys, Safeway (Western Canada), FreshCo, IGA (Quebec), Foodland (Atlantic Canada), Thrifty Foods and Price Chopper (Ontario). Through its wholesale division, Empire serves independent grocers and franchises markets under the Empire Wholesale Club and other distribution outlets.

In addition to traditional supermarket operations, Empire has expanded its digital and e-commerce capabilities, offering online grocery ordering and home delivery services to meet shifting consumer preferences. The company also operates a pharmacy business and fuel retailing at select locations, creating diversified revenue streams beyond core grocery sales. Its real estate footprint is managed through strategic partnerships and investments, including the Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns and operates grocery-anchored retail properties.

Empire’s corporate history dates back more than a century, tracing its roots to a family-owned meat delivery business in Atlantic Canada. The current enterprise was established in the mid-1960s and significantly expanded its footprint through the acquisition of Sobeys in 1980. Over the years, Empire has grown through targeted acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of Canada’s largest food retailers, adapting to evolving market trends and consumer demands.

Leadership at Empire is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Medline, who joined the company in 2017. Under Medline’s guidance, Empire has accelerated its omnichannel offerings and strengthened its supply chain operations. The company remains focused on delivering value to customers, supporting local suppliers, and pursuing innovation across its retail, wholesale and real estate platforms.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $35.61 to $35.71
• 50-Day Range: $35.71 to $41.87
• 52-Week Range: $22.27 to $41.90
• Volume: 6,762 shs
• Average Volume: 24,691 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 13.67
• Dividend Yield: 2.97%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Empire Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Empire scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Empire.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Empire is 13.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Empire is 13.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 1,078.53.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Empire has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 135.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Empire has recently decreased by 16.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Empire pays a meaningful dividend of 1.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Empire does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Empire is 40.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Empire has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 135.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Empire has recently decreased by 16.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.88

News Sentiment

Empire has a news sentiment score of 0.88. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Empire this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Empire insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 36.56% of the stock of Empire is held by institutions.

EMLAF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EMLAF shares performed this year?

Empire's stock was trading at $30.51 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, EMLAF stock has increased by 17.0% and is now trading at $35.71.

How were Empire's earnings last quarter?

Empire Company Limited (OTCMKTS:EMLAF) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December, 12th. The company reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.15.

How do I buy shares of Empire?

Shares of EMLAF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 12/12/2013
• Today: 9/17/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Grocery Stores
• Sub-Industry: Misc.
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:EMLAF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.empireco.ca
• Phone: (902) 755-8371
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 131,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A