Loblaw (TSX:L) Cash Flow for Dividends: C$-654 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:L Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
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Price C$66.09
GF Value C$50.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Loblaw Cash Flow for Dividends?

Loblaw TSX:L -0.17% 92 Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Loblaw's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-654 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Loblaw's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 (C$-335 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$-166 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (C$-166 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$0 Mil).

Loblaw's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 (C$-562 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$-459 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (C$-459 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$-812 Mil).

Loblaw Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Loblaw Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Loblaw Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Loblaw Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Loblaw Quarterly Data
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Loblaw Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-654 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-654 Mil mean?
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Loblaw's current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-654 Mil. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-654 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-654 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loblaw stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw (TSX:L) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.30, compared to a current price of C$66.09 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-654 Mil. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-654 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Loblaw (TSX:L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$66.09 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.30. GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:L:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: C$-654 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$50.30 vs. price of C$66.09 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Loblaw Business Description

Address 1 President’s Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6Y 5S5
Loblaw is Canada's largest retailer, operating approximately 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores across the country. Its main grocery banners include Loblaw, No Frills, and Maxi, and its pharmacy stores are mostly under the Shoppers Drug Mart banner, which it acquired in 2014. In addition to brand-name offerings, Loblaw offers private-label products under the President's Choice and No Name brands. Beyond retail, Loblaw runs the PC Optimum loyalty program, but announced plans to sell its financial services arm including credit cards and insurance brokerage to EQB in December 2025. George Weston is Loblaw's controlling shareholder with a 53% stake.
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