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Empire Company Limited Analysis (EMP-A.TO)
Is Empire Company Limited a good investment? Empire Company Limited (EMP-A.TO) is currently trading at 51.88 CAD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 53.00 CAD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 52.64. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Empire Company Limited is expected to release its next earnings report on Dec. 10, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 3.86.
For income investors, Empire Company Limited pays a dividend yield of 1.79%. With a payout ratio of 95%, the dividend appears to be under pressure.
Investor FAQ
Does Empire Company Limited pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.93 CAD (1.79% yield).
What asset class is Empire Company Limited?
Empire Company Limited is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 3 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Dec. 10, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.97.
Company Profile
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 retail stores under the Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's, and Lawtons Drugs brands; operates grocery e-commerce stores under the Voilà, Voilà par IGA, IGA.net, and ThriftyFoods.com; and operates and/or supplies retail fuel locations. Empire Company Limited was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.76 CAD
|
| July 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.2707 |
| April 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.2445 |
| Jan. 29, 2027 (estimated) | 0.2445 |
| ▸2026 |
0.93 CAD
|
| Oct. 30, 2026 | 0.2430 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0.2430 |
| April 30, 2026 | 0.2200 |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | 0.2200 |
| ▸2025 |
0.84 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | 0.2200 |
| July 31, 2025 | 0.2200 |
| April 30, 2025 | 0.2000 |
| Jan. 31, 2025 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2024 |
0.77 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | 0.2000 |
| July 31, 2024 | 0.2000 |
| April 30, 2024 | 0.1830 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | 0.1830 |
| ▸2023 |
0.70 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2023 | 0.1830 |
| July 31, 2023 | 0.1830 |
| April 28, 2023 | 0.1650 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | 0.1650 |
| ▸2022 |
0.63 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2022 | 0.1650 |
| July 29, 2022 | 0.1650 |
| April 29, 2022 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 28, 2022 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2021 |
0.56 CAD
|
| Oct. 29, 2021 | 0.1500 |
| July 30, 2021 | 0.1500 |
| April 30, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| ▸2020 |
0.50 CAD
|
| Oct. 30, 2020 | 0.1300 |
| July 31, 2020 | 0.1300 |
| April 30, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| ▸2019 |
0.46 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| July 31, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| April 30, 2019 | 0.1100 |
| Jan. 31, 2019 | 0.1100 |
| ▸2018 |
0.43 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| July 31, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| April 30, 2018 | 0.1050 |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | 0.1050 |
| ▸2017 |
0.42 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2017 | 0.1050 |
| July 31, 2017 | 0.1050 |
| April 28, 2017 | 0.1030 |
| Jan. 31, 2017 | 0.1030 |
| ▸2016 |
0.41 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2016 | 0.1030 |
| July 29, 2016 | 0.1030 |
| April 29, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| Jan. 29, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2015 |
1.04 CAD
|
| Dec. 11, 2015 | 0.1000 |
| Oct. 30, 2015 | 0.1000 |
| July 31, 2015 | 0.3000 |
| April 30, 2015 | 0.2700 |
| Jan. 30, 2015 | 0.2700 |
| ▸2014 |
1.06 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2014 | 0.2700 |
| July 31, 2014 | 0.2700 |
| April 30, 2014 | 0.2600 |
| Jan. 31, 2014 | 0.2600 |
| ▸2013 |
1.00 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2013 | 0.2600 |
| July 31, 2013 | 0.2600 |
| April 30, 2013 | 0.2400 |
| Jan. 31, 2013 | 0.2400 |
| ▸2012 |
0.93 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2012 | 0.2400 |
| July 31, 2012 | 0.2400 |
| April 30, 2012 | 0.2250 |
| Jan. 31, 2012 | 0.2250 |
| ▸2011 |
0.85 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2011 | 0.2250 |
| July 29, 2011 | 0.2250 |
| April 29, 2011 | 0.2000 |
| Jan. 31, 2011 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2010 |
0.77 CAD
|
| Oct. 29, 2010 | 0.2000 |
| July 30, 2010 | 0.2000 |
| April 30, 2010 | 0.1850 |
| Jan. 29, 2010 | 0.1850 |
| ▸2009 |
0.72 CAD
|
| Oct. 30, 2009 | 0.1850 |
| July 31, 2009 | 0.1850 |
| April 30, 2009 | 0.1750 |
| Jan. 31, 2009 | 0.1750 |
| ▸2008 |
0.68 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2008 | 0.1750 |
| July 31, 2008 | 0.1750 |
| April 30, 2008 | 0.1650 |
| Jan. 31, 2008 | 0.1650 |
| ▸2007 |
0.63 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2007 | 0.1650 |
| July 31, 2007 | 0.1650 |
| April 30, 2007 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 31, 2007 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2006 |
0.58 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2006 | 0.1500 |
| July 31, 2006 | 0.1500 |
| April 28, 2006 | 0.1400 |
| Jan. 31, 2006 | 0.1400 |
| ▸2005 |
0.52 CAD
|
| Oct. 28, 2005 | 0.1400 |
| July 29, 2005 | 0.1400 |
| April 29, 2005 | 0.1200 |
| Jan. 31, 2005 | 0.1200 |
| ▸2004 |
0.44 CAD
|
| Oct. 29, 2004 | 0.1200 |
| July 30, 2004 | 0.1200 |
| April 30, 2004 | 0.1000 |
| Jan. 30, 2004 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2003 |
0.37 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2003 | 0.1000 |
| July 31, 2003 | 0.1000 |
| April 30, 2003 | 0.0825 |
| Jan. 31, 2003 | 0.0825 |
| ▸2002 |
0.47 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2002 | 0.0830 |
| July 31, 2002 | 0.1650 |
| April 30, 2002 | 0.1120 |
| Jan. 31, 2002 | 0.1120 |
| ▸2001 |
0.38 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2001 | 0.1120 |
| July 31, 2001 | 0.0900 |
| April 30, 2001 | 0.0900 |
| Jan. 31, 2001 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2000 |
0.32 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 2000 | 0.0900 |
| July 31, 2000 | 0.0700 |
| April 28, 2000 | 0.0700 |
| April 5, 2000 | 0.0150 |
| Jan. 31, 2000 | 0.0700 |
| ▸1999 |
3.88 CAD
|
| Oct. 29, 1999 | 0.0700 |
| Aug. 11, 1999 | 1.2000 |
| July 30, 1999 | 0.0700 |
| May 12, 1999 | 1.2000 |
| April 30, 1999 | 0.0700 |
| Feb. 10, 1999 | 1.2000 |
| Jan. 29, 1999 | 0.0700 |
| ▸1998 |
5.06 CAD
|
| Nov. 10, 1998 | 1.2000 |
| Oct. 30, 1998 | 0.0700 |
| Aug. 12, 1998 | 1.2000 |
| July 31, 1998 | 0.0625 |
| May 13, 1998 | 1.2000 |
| April 30, 1998 | 0.0625 |
| Feb. 11, 1998 | 1.2000 |
| Jan. 30, 1998 | 0.0625 |
| ▸1997 |
5.03 CAD
|
| Nov. 12, 1997 | 1.2000 |
| Oct. 31, 1997 | 0.0625 |
| Aug. 13, 1997 | 1.2000 |
| July 31, 1997 | 0.0550 |
| May 13, 1997 | 1.2000 |
| April 30, 1997 | 0.0550 |
| Feb. 12, 1997 | 1.2000 |
| Jan. 31, 1997 | 0.0550 |
| ▸1996 |
6.22 CAD
|
| Dec. 3, 1996 | 1.2000 |
| Nov. 13, 1996 | 1.2000 |
| Oct. 31, 1996 | 0.0550 |
| Aug. 13, 1996 | 1.2000 |
| July 31, 1996 | 0.0550 |
| May 13, 1996 | 1.2000 |
| April 30, 1996 | 0.0550 |
| Feb. 13, 1996 | 1.2000 |
| Jan. 31, 1996 | 0.0550 |
| ▸1995 |
3.80 CAD
|
| Nov. 1, 1995 | 1.2000 |
| Oct. 31, 1995 | 0.0550 |
| Aug. 2, 1995 | 1.2000 |
| July 31, 1995 | 0.0500 |
| May 8, 1995 | 1.2000 |
| April 28, 1995 | 0.0500 |
| Jan. 31, 1995 | 0.0500 |
| ▸1994 |
0.20 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 1994 | 0.0500 |
| July 29, 1994 | 0.0500 |
| April 29, 1994 | 0.0500 |
| Jan. 31, 1994 | 0.0500 |
| ▸1993 |
0.20 CAD
|
| Oct. 29, 1993 | 0.0500 |
| July 30, 1993 | 0.0500 |
| April 30, 1993 | 0.0500 |
| Jan. 29, 1993 | 0.0500 |
| ▸1992 |
0.16 CAD
|
| Oct. 30, 1992 | 0.0400 |
| July 31, 1992 | 0.0400 |
| April 30, 1992 | 0.0400 |
| Jan. 31, 1992 | 0.0400 |
| ▸1991 |
0.16 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| July 31, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| April 30, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| Jan. 31, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| ▸1990 |
0.16 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 1990 | 0.0400 |
| July 31, 1990 | 0.0400 |
| April 30, 1990 | 0.0400 |
| Jan. 31, 1990 | 0.0400 |
| ▸1989 |
0.08 CAD
|
| Oct. 31, 1989 | 0.0400 |
| July 31, 1989 | 0.0400 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Company Limited | Oct 30, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.243 CAD |
| Empire Company Limited | Jul 31, 2026 | Paid | 0.243 CAD |
| Empire Company Limited | Apr 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.22 CAD |
| Empire Company Limited | Jan 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.22 CAD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Oct. 3, 2002 | 2:1 |
| Sept. 29, 2015 | 3:1 |
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