Loblaw (TSX:L) Institutional Ownership: 20.12% (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSX:L Loblaw Companies Ltd TSX:L
90 GF Score
Price C$65.12
GF Value C$50.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Loblaw Institutional Ownership?

Loblaw TSX:L +1.62% 90 Institutional Ownership is 20.12% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Loblaw's institutional ownership is 20.12%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Loblaw's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Loblaw's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Loblaw Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loblaw's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Loblaw Historical Data

The historical data trend for Loblaw can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 18.84 18.94 18.91 19.96 20.08 20.17 20.35 20.36 20.19 20.18
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Loblaw Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 20.12% mean?
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Institutional Ownership of 20.12% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors.
Is Loblaw's Institutional Ownership too high?
Loblaw's current Institutional Ownership is 20.12%. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's Institutional Ownership compare to KR and SFM?
Loblaw's Institutional Ownership of 20.12% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. Loblaw's current Institutional Ownership is 20.12%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.42, compared to a current price of C$65.12 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 20.12%. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Institutional Ownership is 20.12% as of Jul. 17, 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$65.12 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.42. GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:L:

  • Institutional Ownership: 20.12%
  • GF Value™: C$50.42 vs. price of C$65.12 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 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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