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Dividend CompanyTSXCanada

EMP-A.TO

Empire Company Class A

Consumer StaplesPlain dividendQuarterly

Market Snapshot

$50.17

-$0.02 (-3.98%)

Toronto

Yield

1.80%

Rate $0.90

Next Payment

Payment date passed

Ex-date 2026-07-15

52wk Position

43.83%

-13.97% below high

Updated just now

Income Intelligence Summary

Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.

Framework readout
1

Income reliability

Derived from payout history

Quarterly income profile is visible

EMP-A.TO has an income profile aligned with its dividend company role. Provider data shows 4 recent payout records.

2

DRIP defense

Editorial framework

Default DRIP test is not defended

EMP-A.TO does not cover one full share per payment at the default 100-share test. Coverage is 0.45.

3

Main watch item

Editorial framework

DRIP coverage is the weak point

EMP-A.TO is below the defended default DRIP zone. The practical watch item is share count versus current price, not just stated yield.

Decision Area

Distribution and DRIP Defense

Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.

Distribution Chart

Last 12 payments

Confirmed Expected

Coverage Ratio Test

DRIP defense check

Failed
Cash
$22.50
APR
0.448
Coverage
0.448

Rung failed. Restore immediately or rebalance the holding.

Price Creep

Defended price ceiling

Max defended
$22.50
Cushion
-$27.67
Cushion %
-55.15%
Current $50.17Break $22.50

Smart Recommendation

EMP-A.TO is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.

Research Signals

Research in progress

DRIP availability

Available

Tax character

Eligible dividend

Distribution history

Quarterly distributions, established payout history

Structure Overview

This is a publicly traded company that pays regular cash dividends to shareholders. Canadian-listed dividend companies typically pay eligible dividends, which qualify for the dividend tax credit in non-registered accounts. Payout policy, frequency, and sustainability vary by issuer; verify the current distribution policy directly with the company.

Canadian Planning Notes

  • 1Eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are taxed more favourably in a non-registered account than foreign dividends or interest income.
  • 2DRIP availability varies by issuer and broker; confirm whether your plan offers optional cash purchase (OCP) alongside the dividend reinvestment.
  • 3Always verify the current payout policy, ex-dividend date, and recent financial results with the issuer before including this holding in a plan.

Market Facts

Market Data

A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.

Market Data

Market data

Updated facts where available

Price

$50.17

Previous close

$50.19

Day range

$49.99 - $51.02

52wk range

$43.81 - $58.32

Market cap

11.3B

Volume

734.7K

Avg volume

470.7K

Exchange

Toronto

Dividend and distribution

Forward rate

$0.90

Trailing rate

$0.88

Forward yield

1.80%

Trailing yield

1.75%

Per payment

$0.23

Cadence

Quarterly

Next ex-date

Jul 15, 2026

Next pay

Apr 30, 2026

Last dividend

$0.22

Last dividend date

Apr 15, 2026

Performance

Daily change

-$0.02

Daily change %

-3.98%

52wk position

43.83%

Below 52wk high

-13.97%

Above 52wk low

14.52%

Open

$50.30

Earnings and financials

Trailing EPS

0.86

Forward EPS

3.88

Revenue

32B

Revenue growth

2.20%

Profit margin

0.62%

Operating margin

4.01%

Payout ratio

N/A

Free cash flow

727.6M

Total cash

291M

ROE

4.60%

ROA

4.68%

Debt/equity

152.5

Beta

0.34

Valuation

Trailing P/E

58.34

Forward P/E

12.93

Price/sales

0.35

Price/book

2.26

Enterprise value

19B

EV/EBITDA

8.07

Analyst facts

Target mean

$54.38

Target high

$58.00

Target low

$48.00

Recommendation mean

2.75

Recommendation key

hold

Analysts

8

Canadian Context

Account placement

Non-registered

Eligible Canadian dividends qualify for the dividend tax credit, which can improve after-tax income in taxable accounts.

TFSA: Tax-free growth and withdrawals.

RRSP: Tax-deferred growth, with withdrawals taxed as regular income.

Eligible dividend tax credit

Total credit
$345.27
Effective rate
34.53%

Broker DRIP status

Questrade

Available

Wealthsimple

Available

RBC Direct Investing

Available

TD Direct Investing

Available

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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.