Loblaw welcomes pricing probe while Loblaw stock costs EUR 39.40

Published on 10/12/2026 at 11:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Loblaw reported CAD 15.0 billion revenue in the second quarter, up 4.1 percent. Market value for Loblaw stock was CAD 72.9 billion on October 9, 2026.

Key points in brief

Loblaw welcomed a Competition Bureau probe into supplier pricing rules on October 2, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached CAD 15.0 billion, up 4.1 percent year over year.
The Lang & Schwarz price was EUR 39.40 on October 12, 2026 at 11:03 a.m. CEST.
Loblaw is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on November 18, 2026.

Loblaw, CA5394811015, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Loblaw (CA5394811015) was trading at EUR 39.40 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 11:03 a.m. CEST. The company had welcomed a Competition Bureau probe into supplier pricing rules on October 2, 2026, according to Simply Wall St.

Pricing probe sets the backdrop

The investigation concerns minimum advertised pricing policies used by large consumer packaged goods suppliers. Loblaw said the rules can restrict retailers' ability to promote lower grocery prices, making promotional flexibility a direct operating issue.

For Loblaw, the issue sits beside a value-focused expansion strategy. The company operates grocery, pharmacy, health care and financial services businesses, while its discount banners remain central to customer traffic.

Second-quarter growth stayed measurable

In the second quarter of 2026, revenue including PC Financial reached CAD 15.3 billion, up 4.1 percent, while adjusted diluted net earnings per common share rose 11.9 percent to CAD 0.66, according to Yahoo Finance.

The same call reported online sales growth of 19.3 percent and drug retail same-store sales growth of 4.6 percent. Management also raised its 2026 share-repurchase expectation to CAD 2.1 billion, an increase of CAD 200 million from its initial plan.

What does the probe mean for margins?

The pricing investigation adds a regulatory variable to a business that is already balancing lower prices, supplier costs and store investment. The second-quarter retail gross margin was stable, up 10 basis points year over year, according to the company call.

That combination matters because Loblaw's recent growth came with both volume and efficiency signals. Revenue increased 4.1 percent, while adjusted earnings per share grew faster at 11.9 percent, giving investors a concrete measure of operating leverage.

Three dated company milestones

On May 6, 2026, Loblaw reported first-quarter revenue of CAD 14.5 billion and net income of CAD 587.0 million, according to Simply Wall St. On July 30, 2026, the company discussed second-quarter revenue of CAD 15.3 billion and adjusted earnings per share of CAD 0.66 in its results call, according to Yahoo Finance. On October 2, 2026, Loblaw welcomed the Competition Bureau probe affecting supplier pricing practices, according to Simply Wall St.

Next reporting dates

Loblaw is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on November 18, 2026, and full-year 2026 earnings on February 25, 2027, according to Barrons.

Stock price and market value

Loblaw's primary listing is on the Toronto Stock Exchange, where the stock was last quoted at CAD 62.64 on October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The market capitalization was CAD 72.9 billion at that date, and the 52-week range was CAD 54.44 to CAD 69.59.

The Lang & Schwarz price was EUR 39.40 on October 12, 2026 at 11:03 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Loblaw stock.