Empire Company Limited reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended February 03, 2024. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was CAD 7,494.4 million compared to CAD 7,489.3 million a year ago. Net income was CAD 134.2 million compared to CAD 125.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 0.54 compared to CAD 0.49 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 0.54 compared to CAD 0.49 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was CAD 23,321.1 million compared to CAD 23,069.7 million a year ago. Net income was CAD 576.3 million compared to CAD 503.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 2.31 compared to CAD 1.93 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 2.31 compared to CAD 1.93 a year ago.