Desjardins Raises Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Price Target to C$70.00

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) had its target price upped by stock analysts at Desjardins from C$67.00 to C$70.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Desjardins’ price target points to a potential upside of 9.60% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages also recently commented on L. National Bank Financial increased their price objective on Loblaw Companies from C$62.00 to C$66.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Loblaw Companies from C$68.00 to C$72.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Loblaw Companies from C$63.00 to C$68.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday. TD Securities lifted their target price on Loblaw Companies from C$65.00 to C$75.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce boosted their price target on shares of Loblaw Companies from C$58.50 to C$67.00 in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Loblaw Companies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of C$92.63.

Loblaw Companies Stock Up 0.1%

TSE:L traded up C$0.07 on Thursday, hitting C$63.87. The stock had a trading volume of 707,905 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,284,487. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 166.11. Loblaw Companies has a 52 week low of C$45.47 and a 52 week high of C$69.59. The business’s fifty day moving average is C$63.75 and its 200 day moving average is C$67.00. The company has a market cap of C$75.44 billion, a PE ratio of 31.19, a P/E/G ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.30.

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported C$0.67 earnings per share for the quarter. Loblaw Companies had a return on equity of 19.90% and a net margin of 3.71%.The company had revenue of C$15.70 billion for the quarter. On average, equities research analysts expect that Loblaw Companies will post 9.1225541 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Loblaw Companies News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Loblaw Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings & management commentary: Loblaw reported C$0.67 EPS and strong revenue growth, with management attributing higher traffic to value‑seeking shoppers—this underpins near‑term sales outlook and margins. Loblaw Companies Ltd (LBLCF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Profit and revenue rise: Media coverage confirms higher Q4 profit and traffic gains—supports revenue resilience in a competitive grocery environment. Loblaw 4Q Profit, Revenue Rise as Value-Seeking Shoppers Boost Traffic
• Positive Sentiment: Retail scale: Loblaw’s retail revenue surpassed C$16 billion in 2025, reinforcing its market position and potential for margin leverage. Loblaw retail revenue surpasses $16 billion in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Growth plan: Loblaw plans ~70 new stores in 2026 emphasizing pharmacies and a hard‑discount model—accelerates footprint expansion and low‑cost banner growth. Loblaws Plans 70 New Stores in 2026 with Focus on Pharmacies and ‘Hard Discount’ Models
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism: TD Securities and BMO published bullish notes forecasting price appreciation, which can support investor sentiment even if near‑term volatility persists. Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) Stock Price Expected to Rise, TD Securities Analyst Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Sustainability partnership: Loblaw partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada on sustainable agriculture initiatives—positive ESG signal but limited immediate financial impact. Ducks Unlimited Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited partner for a sustainable future for Canadian agriculture
• Neutral Sentiment: Full call transcript available: Investors can review the detailed earnings call transcript for color on pricing, margins and guidance (useful for modeling but not new headline news). Loblaw Companies Limited (L:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational friction: Public pushback on proposed store redesigns at Shopper’s Drug Mart/No Frills could create short‑term brand noise and delay rollouts in some markets. Canadians are roasting proposed glow-ups at Loblaw-owned stores

About Loblaw Companies

Loblaw is one of Canada’s largest grocery, pharmacy, and general merchandise retailers, operating the most expansive store footprint in Ontario and maintaining sizable presences in provinces like Quebec and British Columbia. Key grocery banners include Loblaw, No Frills, and Maxi, while its pharmaceutical operations are the product of its 2014 acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart. The firm carries a robust private-label assortment, with top sellers like President’s Choice and No Name. In addition to its retail operations, Loblaw oversees a financial-services business, which provides credit card services and guaranteed investment certificates, and also operates its PC Optimum loyalty program.