Richards Group reported quarterly EPS of C$0.51, well below the C$0.71 estimate. It’s the latest in an uneven run: the company has beaten estimates in just one of its last four quarters.
Richards Group Inc. (TSX: RIC) reported results after the market close on October 29 for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. EPS was C$0.51, 28.2% below the calendar estimate of C$0.71. Investors can visit the RIC.TO stock page for company details and market data.
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Richards Group Inc.
RIC.TO
RIC.TO
Richards Group Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$303.57M
P/E
11.1x
Div. yield
4.53%
Div. / share
$1.32
52W high
$32.75
52W low
$25.54
1W change
-4.51%
Beta
0.69
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering RIC · as of Sep 17, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast RIC stock price to rise 45.8% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$41.33
+45.8% Upside
Current Price
C$28.35
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 RIC's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
34.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
30.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-25.9%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$25.85
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$27.49 | C$24.45 – C$30.91 |
| 60 trading days | C$26.66 | C$22.58 – C$31.47 |
| 90 trading days | C$25.85 | C$21.10 – C$31.68 |
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: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-29 | 0.5100 | 0.7100 | -28.2% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-30 | 1.3300 | 0.6800 | +95.6% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-04 | 0.5300 | 0.7000 | -24.3% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-16 | 0.6300 | 0.6400 | -1.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-30 | 0.5600 | 0.6600 | -15.2% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-28 | 0.3800 | 0.6000 | -36.7% |
Investor takeaway: The EPS miss stands out in the supplied results. Supplemental headlines point to mixed operating trends: revenue reportedly rose 1.8%, helped by the PharmaSystems acquisition, and gross margins increased 6.5%. Organic growth in Healthcare was offset by lower Packaging revenue. These figures come from supplemental headlines, not the supplied earnings calendar, so check them against the company’s release. The fundamentals snapshot shows an indicated dividend yield of 4.53%, which may interest income-focused investors. But the earnings miss and recent record of falling short of estimates make earnings quality and segment performance worth a closer look.
C$0.51 EPS versus C$0.71 expected
The C$0.20-per-share shortfall was a 28.2% miss. In the prior quarter, EPS of C$1.33 beat the C$0.68 estimate by 95.6%. The latest result reverses that performance, leaving the company with one beat and three misses in its last four quarters.
Bull case
A supplemental results headline reports 6.3% organic growth in Healthcare and higher gross margins. The PharmaSystems acquisition also adds consumer health and wellness products to the business. The fundamentals snapshot lists a 4.53% dividend yield and a P/E ratio of about 11.1. If the acquired revenue and margin gains last, they could strengthen the investment case.
Bear case
EPS missed estimates by 28.2%, and Richards Group has beaten estimates only once in its last four reported quarters. A supplemental headline reports that Packaging revenue fell 7.3%, offsetting some of the growth in Healthcare. The stock’s last close of C$28.35 was below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. That’s market context, not an explanation for the earnings result.
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