About Loblaw Companies Limited (L)
Loblaw Companies Limited is a Grocery Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
L trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$69.07
- Market Cap
- C$79.82B
- 52-Week High
- C$71.06
- 52-Week Low
- C$54.86
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
C$1,000 Invested in Loblaw Companies Limited (L)
How much would C$1,000 invested in L be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in L 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Loblaw Companies Limited (L) in 2025 would be worth C$1,251 as of November 2026, representing a +25.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in L 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Loblaw Companies Limited (L) in 2023 would be worth C$2,516 as of November 2026, representing a +151.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in L 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Loblaw Companies Limited (L) in 2021 would be worth C$3,154 as of November 2026, representing a +215.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in L 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Loblaw Companies Limited (L) in 2016 would be worth C$6,022 as of November 2026, representing a +502.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in L at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Loblaw Companies Limited (L) at IPO would be worth C$68,607 as of November 2026, representing a +6760.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Loblaw Companies Limited (L) has averaged a monthly return of +1.27% with a median return of +0.82%. The stock had 218 positive months (57%) and 163 negative months (43%). The best month in L's history was December 2012 with a +26.0% return, while the worst was November 2007 at -23.7%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and August the weakest (-0.5%).
L's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +66.5%, and the worst was 2007 at -29.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Loblaw Companies Limited (L) has delivered an average annual return of +16.13% with a median return of +10.03%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.64%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (74%) and losses in 8 years (26%).
L's best year was 1997 with a +84.38% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -28.98%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. L achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.11% | C$61.61 | C$69.07 |
| 2025 | +32.54% | C$46.48 | C$61.61 |
| 2024 | +49.20% | C$31.15 | C$46.48 |
| 2023 | +8.74% | C$28.65 | C$31.15 |
| 2022 | +17.09% | C$24.47 | C$28.65 |
| 2021 | +67.88% | C$14.58 | C$24.47 |
| 2020 | -4.43% | C$15.25 | C$14.58 |
| 2019 | +11.61% | C$13.66 | C$15.25 |
| 2018 | +13.42% | C$12.05 | C$13.66 |
| 2017 | -2.21% | C$12.32 | C$12.05 |
| 2016 | +10.03% | C$11.20 | C$12.32 |
| 2015 | +6.72% | C$10.49 | C$11.20 |
| 2014 | +49.49% | C$7.02 | C$10.49 |
| 2013 | +3.24% | C$6.80 | C$7.02 |
| 2012 | +11.61% | C$6.09 | C$6.80 |
| 2011 | -2.54% | C$6.25 | C$6.09 |
| 2010 | +21.71% | C$5.13 | C$6.25 |
| 2009 | -0.61% | C$5.17 | C$5.13 |
| 2008 | +5.74% | C$4.89 | C$5.17 |
| 2007 | -28.98% | C$6.88 | C$4.89 |
| 2006 | -12.04% | C$7.82 | C$6.88 |
| 2005 | -20.75% | C$9.87 | C$7.82 |
| 2004 | +9.10% | C$9.04 | C$9.87 |
| 2003 | +26.10% | C$7.17 | C$9.04 |
| 2002 | +3.76% | C$6.91 | C$7.17 |
| 2001 | +3.57% | C$6.67 | C$6.91 |
| 2000 | +44.46% | C$4.62 | C$6.67 |
| 1999 | -5.19% | C$4.87 | C$4.62 |
| 1998 | +45.33% | C$3.35 | C$4.87 |
| 1997 | +84.38% | C$1.82 | C$3.35 |
| 1996 | +38.86% | C$1.31 | C$1.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions: L
What sector is L in? ▼
L operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Grocery Stores industry.
How has L performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, L has posted gains in 23 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +84.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in L? ▼
You can invest in L through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold L.
Last updated: 11/1/2026