Dividend history
Empire Company Limited
EMP-A.TO
Recent payments
$0.2430CAD
Ex: Jul 15, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.2200CAD
Ex: Jan 15, 2026
Pay: Jan 30
$0.2200CAD
Ex: Oct 15, 2025
Pay: Oct 31
$0.2200CAD
Ex: Jul 15, 2025
Pay: Jul 31
$0.2000CAD
Ex: Apr 15, 2025
Pay: Apr 30
$0.2000CAD
Ex: Jan 15, 2025
Pay: Jan 31
$0.2000CAD
Ex: Oct 15, 2024
Pay: Oct 31
$0.2000CAD
Ex: Jul 15, 2024
Pay: Jul 31
$0.1830CAD
Ex: Apr 12, 2024
Pay: Apr 30
$0.1830CAD
Ex: Jan 12, 2024
Pay: Jan 31
Empire Company Limited has raised its dividend payout.
Empire Company Limited (EMP-A.TO) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from CA$0.22 to CA$0.243. This change shows the company's commitment to providing value to its shareholders.
Investor takeaway: The new dividend amount is a 10.45% increase over the previous payout, signaling a positive trend in the company's financial health.
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Empire Company Limited
EMP-A.TO
EMP-A.TO
Empire Company Limited
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$10.66B
P/E
55.4x
Div. yield
1.85%
Div. / share
$0.88
52W high
$53.48
52W low
$43.39
1W change
-1.11%
Beta
0.35
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering EMP-A
Wall Street analysts forecast EMP-A stock price to rise 12.4% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$54.29
+12.4% Upside
Current Price
C$48.29
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on EMP-A's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
25.1%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
22.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+0.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$48.29
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$48.29 | C$44.28 – C$52.66 |
| 60 trading days | C$48.29 | C$42.72 – C$54.59 |
| 90 trading days | C$48.29 | C$41.56 – C$56.11 |
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.
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New dividend amount: CA$0.243
This is a significant jump from the prior dividend of CA$0.22.
Dividend Details
The new dividend of CA$0.243 will take effect for the upcoming payment on July 31, 2026. This increase reflects a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The ex-dividend date for this payment was July 15, 2026, which is also the record date for shareholders eligible to receive the dividend.
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Company Overview
Empire Company Limited operates in the consumer staples sector, focusing on grocery retailing. With a market cap of about CA$11.2 billion, the company has consistently provided dividends to its shareholders, with a history of 11 payments over the past 2.8 years and three dividend increases.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | EMP-A.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.243 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-07-15 |
| Record | 2026-07-15 |
| Payment | 2026-07-31 |
| Declared | 2026-06-18 |
| Trailing yield | 1.77% |
| Stock page | EMP-A.TO dividend history |
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