TSE:EMP.A Empire (EMP.A) Stock Price, News & Analysis C$36.63 -0.41 (-1.11%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$36.54▼C$37.2050-Day RangeC$31.70▼C$37.0452-Week RangeC$31.45▼C$40.69Volume321,708 shsAverage Volume411,438 shsMarket CapitalizationC$5.35 billionP/E Ratio12.13Dividend Yield1.99%Price TargetC$38.71 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Empire alerts: Email Address Empire MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.7% UpsideC$38.71 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.12Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling SharesC$504,880 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.71 out of 5 stars 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEmpire has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEmpire has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Empire's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for EMP.A. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEmpire pays a meaningful dividend of 2.17%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEmpire does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Empire is 24.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Empire's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EMP.A. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEmpire has a news sentiment score of 0.12. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.26 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Empire this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Empire to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Empire insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought C$0.00 in company stock and sold C$504,880.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.99% of the stock of Empire is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions42.05% of the stock of Empire is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Empire's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Empire is 12.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Empire is 12.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 218.37.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEmpire has a PEG Ratio of 16.20. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEmpire has a P/B Ratio of 1.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DarwinTop Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.Get Your Free Report About Empire Stock (TSE:EMP.A)Empire Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food retail and related real estate businesses in Canada. It operates through two segments, Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. The company owns, affiliates, and franchises approximately 1,500 retail stores under various retail banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drugs; and approximately 350 retail fuel locations. It also owns interest in Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, an open-ended Canadian real estate investment trust to sell and leaseback a portfolio of 19 retail properties; and various equity accounted interests in Genstar real estate partnerships that develop residential real estate properties in Ontario, Western Canada, and the United States. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.Read More EMP.A Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EMP.A Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 6:35 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Empire Company Limited (TSE:EMP.A) Senior Officer Sells 3,000 Shares of StockJuly 23 at 4:35 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Empire Company Limited (TSE:EMP.A) Senior Officer Sells 4,236 Shares of StockJuly 26, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Dave Ramsey Makes Big Mistake Live On AirDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.July 26 at 1:57 AM | msn.comEmpire strikes with first Beetaloo gas sales agreementJuly 20, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Empire's Music Box to host 'Band Together,' a CVIC benefit concert, art show and silent auctionJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comHochul announces funding to decarbonize Empire State PlazaJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comCanada’s Grocers Sign Government ‘Code Of Conduct’May 29, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comProperty controls a major barrier for grocery competition in Canada: expertsJuly 26, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Dave Ramsey Makes Big Mistake Live On AirDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.May 27, 2024 | forbes.comThis High-Tech Tent Can Prevent EMP Attacks From Crippling CybertrucksMay 26, 2024 | morningstar.comEmpire Co Ltd Registered Shs -A- Non VtgMay 24, 2024 | yahoo.comBling Empire Season 3 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via NetflixMay 24, 2024 | msn.comCanada's Competition Bureau Investigates Grocery RetailersMay 24, 2024 | msn.comCompetition Bureau probes alleged anticompetitive conduct by Loblaws, Sobeys ownersMay 24, 2024 | baystreet.caCanada’s Competition Bureau Investigates Grocery RetailersMay 24, 2024 | yahoo.comBillie Eilish Powers to No. 1 In Australia With ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’May 21, 2024 | msn.comEmpire Plaza offers free summer fitness classesMay 20, 2024 | msn.com10 Most Impressive Displays Of Power In X-Men '97 Season 1See More Headlines Receive EMP.A Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Empire and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend4/12/2024Dividend Payable4/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend7/15/2024Today7/26/2024Dividend Payable7/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Grocery Stores Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolTSE:EMP.A CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.empireco.ca Phone+1-902-7554440FaxN/AEmployees125,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$38.71 High Stock Price TargetC$41.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.43 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$3.02 Trailing P/E Ratio12.13 Forward P/E Ratio12.33 P/E Growth16.2Net IncomeC$759.20 million Net Margins2.46% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity14.81% Return on Assets4.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio133.75 Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.29 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$30.82 billion Price / Sales0.17 Cash FlowC$1.44 per share Price / Cash Flow25.50 Book ValueC$21.72 per share Price / Book1.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares145,980,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$5.35 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.46 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Bennett Medline (Age 56)CEO, Pres & Director Mr. Michael H. Vels (Age 57)CFO & Exec. VP Mr. Clinton David KeayExec. VP of Technology & Transformation ManagementMr. Simon GagnéExec. VP of HRMs. Lyne CastonguayExec. VP of Store ExperienceKey CompetitorsMetroTSE:MRUNorth WestTSE:NWCAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.BAlimentation Couche-TardTSE:ATD.ALoblaw CompaniesTSE:LView All CompetitorsInsidersPierre St-LaurentSold 3,000 sharesTotal: C$108,960.00 ($36.32/share)Vivek SoodSold 4,236 sharesTotal: C$153,228.83 ($36.17/share)William LintonSold 7,058 sharesTotal: C$242,690.74 ($34.39/share)William LintonBought 875 shares on 12/20/2023Total: C$30,126.25 ($34.43/share)Pierre St-LaurentSold 1,387 sharesTotal: C$53,468.85 ($38.55/share)View All Insider Transactions EMP.A Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EMP.A shares performed this year? Empire's stock was trading at C$35.05 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EMP.A stock has increased by 4.5% and is now trading at C$36.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of Empire? Shares of EMP.A stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. 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