Dominion Lending Centres reported earnings per share of C$0.13, below the C$0.15 estimate. That makes three quarterly misses in a row.
Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX: DLCG) reported results after the market closed on November 5 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Calendar data shows EPS was 13.3% below the estimate. The company also missed estimates by 10.0% in June and 14.3% in March, after beating them by 30.0% in December 2025.
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Dominion Lending Centres Inc
DLCG.TO
DLCG.TO
Dominion Lending Centres Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$616.98M
P/E
28.6x
Div. yield
1.78%
Div. / share
$0.15
52W high
$10.34
52W low
$7.71
1W change
-3.99%
Beta
1.31
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering DLCG · as of Nov 9, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast DLCG stock price to rise 52.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$12.25
+52.0% Upside
Previously C$12.63 on Nov 2, 2026
Current Price
C$8.06
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on DLCG's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
49.9%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
41.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$6.74
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$7.59 | C$6.39 – C$9.02 |
| 60 trading days | C$7.16 | C$5.61 – C$9.13 |
| 90 trading days | C$6.74 | C$5.00 – C$9.08 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 3 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 1 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | 2027-03-23 | — | 0.1500 | — |
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-05 | 0.1300 | 0.1500 | -13.3% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-06 | 0.0900 | 0.1000 | -10.0% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-07 | 0.0600 | 0.0700 | -14.3% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-24 | 0.1300 | 0.1000 | +30.0% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-06 | 0.1100 | 0.1300 | -15.4% |
The supplied data doesn’t include quarterly revenue or margins, so EPS is the clearest comparison available. For Canadian investors, funded mortgage volumes and housing activity are relevant to the company’s business. See the DLCG stock page for more company and share information.
Investor takeaway: DLCG has missed EPS estimates for three consecutive quarters, though the latest shortfall was smaller than the previous quarter’s. The available figures don’t explain why earnings fell short. No company results release was provided to verify revenue, margins or management’s comments. Consider the company’s exposure to the mortgage market, but don’t infer the reason for the miss from EPS alone.
The shares closed at C$8.06, below their 50-day average of C$8.79 and 200-day average of C$8.95. This provides market context, but doesn’t show how the shares reacted to the report that day.
C$0.13 EPS, versus C$0.15 expected
The 13.3% shortfall is DLCG’s third consecutive quarterly miss in the supplied data. EPS was C$0.09 against C$0.10 in June and C$0.06 against C$0.07 in March. December 2025 was the only beat in the last four quarters.
Bull case
The latest EPS of C$0.13 was above the year-ago figure of C$0.11 shown in the upcoming-period data. For the next quarter, three analysts expect EPS of C$0.14. That forecast implies year-over-year EPS growth of 27.3%, with consensus revenue growth of 19.6%. These are estimates, not reported results, and they come from a small analyst group.
DLCG’s mortgage-finance business could benefit if housing and mortgage activity pick up. The supplied information doesn’t show that this is happening yet.
Bear case
DLCG has missed estimates in three of its last four comparable quarters, including the latest one. Its share price is below both its 50-day and 200-day averages. The supplied 52-week range is C$7.71 to C$10.34.
Mortgage-finance activity depends in part on housing-market conditions. But the available quarterly operating data isn’t detailed enough to explain the latest miss or show whether the pattern will continue. Next quarter’s consensus estimates are based on just three analysts.
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