Empire Company Limited reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended November 04, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was CAD 7,751.2 million compared to CAD 7,642.8 million a year ago. Net income was CAD 181.1 million compared to CAD 189.9 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 0.73 compared to CAD 0.73 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 0.72 compared to CAD 0.73 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was CAD 15,826.7 million compared to CAD 15,580.4 million a year ago. Net income was CAD 442.1 million compared to CAD 377.4 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 1.76 compared to CAD 1.44 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was CAD 1.76 compared to CAD 1.44 a year ago.