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Empire Company Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary11 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Core business delivered 12.5% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth, with Q2 F2026 EPS at $0.69, driven by strong operational execution and margin expansion.
Sales rose 2.8% to $7,995 million, with food sales up 3.4% and same-store food sales up 2.5%, supported by growth in Full-Service, Discount banners, and wholesale distribution.
E-commerce sales surged 81.2% year-over-year, fueled by new partnerships and Voilà platform growth, while pausing further CFC expansion.
Gross margin improved by 14 basis points excluding fuel, reflecting operational discipline and efficiency.
Internal food inflation remained below the national Consumer Price Index for food.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EPS was $0.69, down from $0.73 last year, mainly due to lower real estate-related income; core operations showed strong growth when excluding these items.
Gross profit for Q2 F26 was $2,147 million, with a gross margin of 26.9%, up 40 basis points year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $583 million, with a margin of 7.3%; free cash flow for the quarter was $5 million.
SG&A expenses rose 4.6% due to investments in stores, technology, labor, and one-time items.
Dividend per share increased to $0.22 from $0.20.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 capital spend expected to be $850 million, with half allocated to renovations and new store expansion.
Guidance for real estate-related income maintained at the lower end of $120–$140 million for fiscal 2026, with expected catch-up in the second half.
Share buyback program on track, with $195 million spent so far and up to $400 million targeted for fiscal 2026.
Long-term adjusted EPS growth targeted at 8% to 11%, driven by sales, gross margin, and EBITDA improvements.
Focus remains on store investments, digital/data initiatives, and efficiency improvements.
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Empire Company Limited operates in the food retail and real estate sectors through its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. The company manages a portfolio of grocery banners, pharmacies, and fuel stations across Canada. It also has interests in real estate development and investment. The company is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.
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