Empire (EMLAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Empire Company Limited operates as a retailer and wholesaler of food and household products across Canada. Through its primary subsidiary Sobeys Inc., the company manages an extensive network of grocery banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo and Thrifty Foods. In addition to grocery retailing, Empire Company engages in wholesale distribution through its subsidiary Empire Wholesale, supplying independent grocers and convenience stores. The company also owns and operates complementary businesses such as pharmacy services, real estate holdings, and food processing facilities.

Founded as a corporate parent in 1963, Empire traces its roots to the Sobeys family business established in Nova Scotia in 1907. Over the decades, the company grew through strategic acquisitions, notably acquiring Safeway’s Canadian operations in 2013 and the Farm Boy chain in 2018. These investments helped broaden Empire’s geographic reach from its Maritime origins into markets spanning Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada and the Prairies. Today, it operates over 1,500 retail locations and maintains a network of distribution centres and manufacturing plants, supporting both national and regional supply chains.

Empire Company’s operations encompass a range of value-added services including fresh and prepared foods, private-label brands and fuel retailing at select locations. Its proprietary brands—such as Compliments, Panache and Stellar—cover grocery, fresh meat and bakery categories. In recent years, the company has placed emphasis on omnichannel growth, enhancing its e-commerce platform, expanding click-and-collect services and piloting home delivery options to meet evolving consumer preferences.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Medline, Empire Company has continued to pursue operational efficiencies and customer-centric innovation. The executive team has prioritized investments in supply chain optimization, technology integration and sustainability initiatives. While headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Empire maintains its corporate office in Stellarton and a major regional office in Toronto, reflecting its coast-to-coast presence and commitment to serving Canadian communities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $41.35 to $41.35
• 50-Day Range: $35.14 to $41.50
• 52-Week Range: $22.27 to $41.50
• Volume: 2,689 shs
• Average Volume: 28,443 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 15.83
• Dividend Yield: 2.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Empire Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Empire scored higher than 11% 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: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Empire is 15.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Empire is 15.83, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 13.14.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 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 54.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Empire has recently decreased by 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

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 54.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Empire has recently decreased by 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Empire has a news sentiment score of 1.62. 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 0.62 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EMLAF shares have increased by 35.5% and is now trading at $41.35.

How were Empire's earnings last quarter?

Empire Company Limited (OTCMKTS:EMLAF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December, 12th. The company reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate 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: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/11/2025

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: 15.83
• 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