Loblaw Companies Ltd

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ISIN null / Valor 692731

Toronto Stock Exchange (2025-11-14)

CAD 60.51+2.40%

Loblaw Companies Ltd
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About company

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is a leading Canadian retailer with a diverse portfolio that includes grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, and financial services. The company operates under various well-known banners, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix, which are prominent in the pharmacy and health sectors. Loblaw also offers a range of private label products such as Life Brand and provides specialized services like Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. Additionally, the company has expanded into beauty and wellness through initiatives like The Beauty Clinic by Shoppers and BeautyBOUTIQUE, as well as catering to the needs of seniors with Wellwise by Shoppers. With a focus on providing a wide array of products and services, Loblaw continues to be a significant player in the Canadian retail landscape.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Services

Revenue and Sales Growth

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Loblaw reported revenue of $14.948 billion, a 2.9% increase from the previous year. Retail segment sales rose by 3.0%, with Food Retail same-store sales up 2.5% and Drug Retail same-store sales increasing by 1.3%. For the fiscal year, total revenue reached $61.014 billion, up by 2.5%, with Food Retail and Drug Retail same-store sales growing by 1.5% and 2.4%, respectively.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted diluted net earnings per common share grew by 10.0% in the fourth quarter and by 10.3% for the entire fiscal year 2024, reflecting the company's effective management and operational performance.

Network Expansion and Investments

Throughout 2024, Loblaw invested in its network by opening 52 new Drug and Food retail stores and 78 new pharmacy care clinics. In 2025, the company plans to open approximately 80 new food and drug stores and 100 new clinics, including its first T&T® Supermarket in the United States.

Strong E-commerce Performance

E-commerce sales surged by 18.4% in the fourth quarter and by 16.9% over the fiscal year, demonstrating the company's successful adaptation to the growing online shopping trend.

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