Loblaw Companies (L) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$190.62 -0.56 (-0.29%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

Loblaw Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Loblaw Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for L.

Consensus Price Target

C$197.00
3.35% Upside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Loblaw Companies, the average price target is C$197.00. The highest price target for L is C$225.00, while the lowest price target for L is C$161.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.35% from the current price of C$190.62.

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L Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$197.00	C$191.29	C$176.43	C$141.93
Forecasted Upside	3.35% Upside	7.38% Upside	1.13% Upside	12.59% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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L Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

L Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Loblaw Companies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Loblaw Companies	Consumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.49
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent L News	Neutral News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/13/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	M. Carden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	C$225.00	+15.47%
12/9/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$205.00 ➝ C$217.00	+12.84%
11/14/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$189.00 ➝ C$206.00	+14.12%
11/14/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$172.00 ➝ C$190.00	+5.26%
11/14/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$188.00 ➝ C$195.00	+8.03%
11/14/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	C$203.00 ➝ C$202.00	+11.91%
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7/26/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$160.00 ➝ C$180.00	+6.38%
5/2/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$148.27 ➝ C$161.00	+4.25%

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Should I Buy Loblaw Companies Stock? L Pros and Cons Explained

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Loblaw Companies
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Loblaw Companies Limited:

The stock has a current price of C$177.98, which is significantly above its fifty-two week low of C$116.81, indicating a strong recovery and potential for further growth.
Analysts have given Loblaw Companies Limited an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with a consensus price target of C$191.29, suggesting that there is room for price appreciation.
Recent earnings estimates for FY2024 have been raised to $8.57 per share, reflecting positive growth expectations and confidence from analysts in the company's performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.15%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
Loblaw Companies Limited operates in essential sectors such as grocery and pharmacy, which tend to be more resilient during economic downturns, offering a level of stability to investors.

Loblaw Companies
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Loblaw Companies Limited for these reasons:

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.50, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 163.32, suggesting that it relies heavily on debt financing, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has recently traded down by 1.9%, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the market.
With a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 3.23, the stock may be considered expensive relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and as a retail company, Loblaw Companies Limited may face challenges from changing consumer behaviors and increased competition in the grocery sector.

L Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Loblaw Companies is C$197.00, with a high forecast of C$225.00 and a low forecast of C$161.00.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Loblaw Companies in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" L shares.
: According to analysts, Loblaw Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 3.35% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Loblaw Companies has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Desjardins, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Loblaw Companies more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for Loblaw Companies is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Hold. Learn more on how L compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:L) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Loblaw Companies (L) Stock Forecast & Price Target