The North West Company stock gains 1.33 percent after Q2 growth
Published on 09/25/2026 at 13:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The North West Company stock (ISIN CA6665111002) stood at CAD 53.40 on the TSX on September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 1.33 percent from CAD 52.70. The latest operating catalyst was the retailer's second-quarter report dated September 8, 2026, which showed higher sales, earnings and same-store performance.
Sales reached CAD 681.96 million
According to MarketScreener on September 9, 2026, second-quarter sales for the period ended July 31, 2026 reached CAD 681.96 million, compared with CAD 646.98 million a year earlier. Net income increased to CAD 36.77 million from CAD 36.09 million, while diluted earnings per share rose to CAD 0.76 from CAD 0.74.
The comparison shows why the results matter: sales increased 5.4 percent year over year, while net income rose 1.9 percent. Six-month sales also reached CAD 1,313.6 million, compared with CAD 1,288.35 million in the prior-year period, giving the quarterly figures a broader operating base.
CIBC raises target to CAD 62.00
As MarketBeat reported on September 10, 2026, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce raised its North West price target from CAD 58.00 to CAD 62.00 and maintained an Outperformer rating. The article also cited a consensus Buy rating and an average target of CAD 60.67.
The earnings reaction had already shown the market's sensitivity to sales execution. MarketWatch reported on September 9, 2026 that second-quarter sales of CAD 682.0 million exceeded the CAD 661 million FactSet expectation, while net earnings reached CAD 38.3 million and diluted earnings per share rose to CAD 0.76.
Stock sits below yearly high
North West stock remained CAD 3.37 below its 52-week high of CAD 56.77 and CAD 8.77 above its 52-week low of CAD 44.63 on September 24, 2026. Its market capitalization was CAD 2,534,780,840 and trading volume was 201,501 shares.
The stock stood at CAD 53.40 on the TSX on September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with the session ranging from CAD 52.39 to CAD 53.77. For investors, the operating comparison and the revised CAD 62.00 target provide the two clearest reference points for assessing the current quotation.
The North West Company at a glance
- Company: The North West Company Inc.
- ISIN: CA6665111002
- Ticker: NWC
- Trading venue: TSX
- Price (as of September 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): CAD 53.40
- Market capitalization: CAD 2,534,780,840 (as of September 24, 2026)
- 52-week range: CAD 44.63-56.77 (as of September 24, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Grocery Stores
