Company Earnings UpdateLoblaw (TSX: L) 1Q19 Results: Comp Growth Strengthens in Retail Coresight Research May 2, 2019 Executive Summary In 1Q19, ended March 23, Loblaw reported strengthening in same-store growth in both its food retail and drug retail segments. Operating income and adjusted EBITA were impacted by the IFRS 16 accounting change. Adjusted EBITDA of was up 42%, or C$313 million, and comfortably exceeded expectations Management maintained FY19 guidance for positive same-store sales and a stable gross margin in the retail segment. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John Mercer4Q25 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 80% of Companies Grow Sales and About 75% Beat EPS Consensus Amid Broad Strength in Discount, Specialty Apparel and Value Retail
