Empire Company Limited's stock remains steady with slight fluctuations as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings call.
Empire Company Limited (EMP-A.TO) experienced modest price movements this week, with a slight increase of 0.15% over the past week, bringing its last close to C$47.73. Despite a year-to-date decline of 0.50%, the stock appears stable as it approaches its fiscal 2027 results conference call scheduled for late August.
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Empire Company Limited
EMP-A.TO
EMP-A.TO
Empire Company Limited
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$10.73B
P/E
55.7x
Div. yield
1.84%
Div. / share
$0.88
52W high
$52.64
52W low
$43.39
1W change
+0.15%
Beta
0.33
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering EMP-A
Wall Street analysts forecast EMP-A stock price to rise 12.9% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$54.14
+12.9% Upside
Current Price
C$47.94
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
20.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
22.6%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-13.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$45.76
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$47.20 | C$44.02 – C$50.61 |
| 60 trading days | C$46.48 | C$42.11 – C$51.29 |
| 90 trading days | C$45.76 | C$40.56 – C$51.63 |
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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Investor takeaway: With a low beta of 0.33, Empire Company Limited's stock shows less volatility compared to the broader market. Investors should watch for upcoming earnings results as potential catalysts for price movement.
Empire Company Limited's stock trades within 47% of its 52-week range.
The stock's 52-week range of C$43.39 to C$52.64 indicates that it is currently positioned closer to the lower end, which could be appealing for value-focused investors.
Bull case
Analysts are moderately optimistic about Empire Company Limited, with an average price target of C$54.14. This suggests a potential upside of 13.4%, indicating that there may be room for growth in the stock's value.
Bear case
Concerns about valuation and profitability arise from the stock's P/E ratio of 55.74 and a profit margin of only 0.6%. These factors could be worrisome, especially in the competitive consumer staples sector.
Price Action
Empire Company Limited's stock closed at C$47.73, reflecting a 1D change of 0.00% and a slight increase of 0.15% over the past week. The stock has seen a decline of 2.08% in the last month and is down 0.50% year-to-date.
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Company News
In recent news, Empire Company Limited announced its Fiscal 2026 Annual General Meeting and the scheduled Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results Conference Call on August 27, 2026. This upcoming call is expected to provide insights into the company's financial performance and strategic direction.
Technical Picture
Empire's stock is currently trading below both its 50-day moving average of C$49.38 and its 200-day moving average of C$48.59, indicating potential resistance levels. The stock has a beta of 0.33, suggesting it is less volatile than the market, and its latest trading volume of 119,169 shares is approximately 1.10 times the 20-day average volume of 422,082 shares.
Fundamental Overview
Empire Company Limited has a market cap of approximately C$10.73 billion and a P/E ratio of 55.74. The company maintains a profit margin of 0.6% and a return on equity (ROE) of 4.6%. The earnings per share (EPS) over the trailing twelve months (TTM) stands at 0.86.
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