Company Earnings UpdateLoblaw (TSX: L) 4Q18 Results: Revenues Miss Expectations as Food Demand Proves “Moderate” and Pharmacy Sales Remain Soft Coresight Research February 22, 2019 Executive Summary Loblaw reported food retail same-store sales growth of 0.8% in 4Q18, versus 0.9% growth in the prior quarter. It reported drug retail same-store sales growth of 1.9% versus 2.5% growth the prior quarter. Total revenues of C$11.2 billion came in below the consensus estimate of C$11.27 billion recorded by StreetAccount. In FY19, the company expects to report positive same-store sales and a stable gross margin in its 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: Analyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsGroceryshop 2025 Day One: AI Drives Smarter Operations as Shoppers Seek Value and Wellness
