DOLLARAMA REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 RESULTS
- Fiscal 2026 guidance met or exceeded on all metrics
Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results Highlights Compared to Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter
(13 weeks compared to 14 weeks)
- Sales increased by 11.7% to
$2,101.3 million , compared to$1,881.3 million - In
Canada , Comparable store sales(1), determined on a 13-week basis, increased by 1.5% (or 3.5% excluding the impact of the calendar shift), compared to 4.9% growth in the fourth quarter of the previous year - EBITDA(1) increased by 6.2% to
$711.5 million , representing an EBITDA margin(1) of 33.9%, compared to 35.6% - Operating income increased by 4.7% to
$584.4 million , representing an operating margin(1) of 27.8%, compared to 29.7% - Net earnings increased by 0.4% to
$392.5 million , resulting in a 2.1% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to$1.43 , compared to$1.40 - 7 net new stores opened in
Canada , compared to 15 in the corresponding period of the previous year, and 1 net new store opened inAustralia under the "The Reject Shop" banner ("TRS banner") - 888,309 common shares repurchased for cancellation for
$174.8 million
Fiscal 2026 Results Highlights Compared to Fiscal 2025 (52 weeks compared to 53 weeks)
- Sales increased by 13.1% to
$7,255.8 million , compared to$6,413.1 million - In
Canada , Comparable store sales, determined on a 52-week basis, increased by 4.2%, compared to 4.6% growth in the previous year - EBITDA increased by 13.5% to
$2,408.2 million , representing an EBITDA margin of 33.2%, compared to 33.1% - Operating income increased by 13.3% to
$1,937.9 million , representing an operating margin of 26.7%, unchanged from Fiscal 2025 - Net earnings increased by 12.1% to
$1,309.4 million , resulting in a 13.7% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to$4.73 , compared to$4.16 - Unrealized gain of
$10.4 million recorded in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 relating to the derivative on equity‑accounted investments, positively impacting EBITDA margin by 20 basis points and diluted net earnings per common share by$0.03 - 75 net new stores opened in
Canada , compared to 65 in the corresponding period of the previous year, and 7 net new stores opened inAustralia under the TRS banner since closing of the TRS Transaction - 4,426,267 common shares repurchased for cancellation for
$834.2 million
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"We have met or exceeded our guidance for Fiscal 2026 on all metrics, despite unfavourable weather conditions in the fourth quarter which negatively impacted store traffic during peak sales periods. Looking at the full year, our compelling year-round value continued to resonate with Canadians, as we also reached new customers through the opening of an exceptional 75 net new stores," said Mr.
"Fiscal 2026 was also a milestone year for our international expansion, with Dollarcity entering its fifth market of operation in
Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Sales for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, which was comprised of 13 weeks, increased by 11.7% to
Comparable store sales in
Gross margin(1) was 45.5% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, compared to 46.8% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025. The variance was primarily driven by a lower gross margin in
General, administrative and store operating expenses ("SG&A") for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 represented 15.4% of sales, compared to 14.7% of sales for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025. This increase is primarily attributable to higher SG&A in Australia, representing a negative 90-basis point impact, partially offset by the positive impact of scaling in
EBITDA was
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The Corporation's 60.1% share of net earnings from
Net financing costs increased by $3.2 million, from
Net earnings increased by 0.4% to
Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Sales in Fiscal 2026 increased by 13.1% to
Comparable store sales in
Gross margin was
SG&A for Fiscal 2026 represented 15.1% of sales, compared to 14.5% of sales for Fiscal 2025. This variance is primarily attributable to higher SG&A in
EBITDA was
The Corporation's 60.1% share of net earnings from CARS and its 80.05% share of net earnings from ICM amounted to
Net financing costs increased by
Net earnings increased by 12.1% to
Dollarama Australia
Transformation Update
Since the acquisition of The Reject Shop Limited (now operating under the legal name
Dollarcity
Dividend and Mexico Capital Call
On
Store Network Growth
During its fourth quarter ended
Normal Course Issuer Bid and Dividend
On
During Fiscal 2026, 4,426,267 common shares were repurchased for cancellation under the Corporation's 2025-2026 NCIB and the normal course issuer bid previously in effect, for a total cash consideration of
On
Fiscal 2027 Outlook
Capital Allocation
In Fiscal 2027, the Corporation anticipates following a consistent approach with respect to its capital allocation strategy, whereas the majority of excess cash is expected to be allocated towards the repurchase of shares through its normal course issuer bid and the declaration and payment of dividends, subject to any extraordinary events or circumstances.
Canadian Segment
The Corporation anticipates generating Comparable store sales growth in
The Corporation is maintaining its guidance range compared to the prior year for gross margin as a percentage of sales for the Canadian segment at between 45.0% and 45.5%, based on its confidence in its ability to actively manage product margins. It also expects the scaling of sales to offset the impact of higher store labour and operating costs, resulting in a slight decrease in its guidance range compared to the prior year for SG&A as a percentage of sales in
In Fiscal 2027, the Corporation anticipates returning to its historical levels of between 60 to 70 net new store openings in
The increase in year-over-year capital expenditures is primarily related to the ongoing development of a logistics hub in
A summary of the Corporation's guidance ranges for the Canadian segment in Fiscal 2027, as well as how it performed against Fiscal 2026 guidance, is provided below:
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Fiscal 2026 |
Fiscal 2027 |
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Revised Guidance for the |
Actual Results for |
Guidance for the |
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Net new store openings |
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70 to 80 |
75 |
60 to 70 |
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Comparable store sales |
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4.2% to 4.7% |
4.2 % |
3.0% to 4.0% |
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Gross margin |
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45.0% to 45.5% |
45.6 % |
45.0% to 45.5% |
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SG&A |
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14.2% to 14.7% |
14.4 % |
14.1% to 14.6% |
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Capital expenditures |
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Australian Segment
In Fiscal 2027, the Corporation expects to pursue the following initiatives and investments, aimed at transforming its business and optimizing processes in
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Merchandising strategy: Introduction of
Dollarama -imported products, with a gradual ramp up anticipated to start in the second half of Fiscal 2027, reaching approximately half of import products fromDollarama by year-end; the transition to lower-priced items is expected to have a negative impact on sales. -
Store experience and network growth: Renovation of 60 to 80 stores to the
Dollarama layout and fixtures for estimated capital expenditures of betweenA$0.4 andA$0.6 million per store, and opening of 15 to 25 net new stores inAustralia for estimated capital expenditures of betweenA$0.8 andA$1 .0 million per new store. -
Operational excellence: Anticipated integration costs, transformation of IT infrastructure, additional headcount and labour costs, representing incremental
A$35 .0 million toA$45.0 million of expenses in the aggregate, and the development of a long-term plan for the logistics network, in support of optimizing store and logistics operations.
Based on the above, and the ongoing and projected initiatives and investments aimed at transforming the Australian business, the Corporation expects the Australian segment to incur a net loss in Fiscal 2027.
The guidance ranges for the Canadian segment and the Corporation's expectations regarding its capital allocation strategy and the Australian segment are based on several assumptions, including the following:
- the number of signed offers to lease and store pipeline for Fiscal 2027, the absence of delays outside of our control on construction activities and no material increases in occupancy costs in the short- to medium-term
- approximately three months visibility on open orders and product margins
- continued positive customer response to our product offering, value proposition and in-store merchandising
- the active management of product margins, including through pricing strategies and product refresh, and of inventory shrinkage
- the Corporation continuing to account for its investment in Dollarcity as a joint arrangement using the equity method
- the entering into of foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the majority of forecasted merchandise purchases in USD against fluctuations of CAD against USD
- the continued execution of in-store productivity initiatives and realization of cost savings and benefits aimed at improving operating expense
- the absence of a significant shift in labour, economic and geopolitical conditions, or material changes in the retail environment and projected census and household income data
- no significant changes in the capital budget for Fiscal 2027 for new store openings and maintenance or transformational capital expenditures
- the absence of unfavourable weather, especially in peak seasons around major holidays and celebrations
The guidance ranges for the Canadian segment and other statements included in this "Fiscal 2027 Outlook" section are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and should be read in conjunction with the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of this press release.
Selected Consolidated Financial Information
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52-week |
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53-week |
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(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Earnings Data |
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Sales |
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2,101,264 |
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1,881,345 |
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7,255,754 |
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6,413,145 |
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Cost of sales |
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1,145,200 |
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1,000,786 |
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3,987,089 |
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3,519,399 |
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Gross profit |
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956,064 |
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880,559 |
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3,268,665 |
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2,893,746 |
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SG&A |
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323,829 |
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276,537 |
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1,093,289 |
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930,168 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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118,307 |
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103,764 |
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429,053 |
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382,805 |
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Share of net earnings of equity-accounted investments |
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(70,476) |
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(58,034) |
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(191,536) |
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(129,905) |
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Operating income |
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584,404 |
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558,292 |
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1,937,859 |
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1,710,678 |
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Unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments |
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- |
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- |
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(10,348) |
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- |
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Net financing costs |
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47,924 |
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44,717 |
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184,020 |
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163,782 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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536,480 |
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513,575 |
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1,764,187 |
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1,546,896 |
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Income taxes |
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144,020 |
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122,621 |
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454,749 |
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378,351 |
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Net earnings |
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392,460 |
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390,954 |
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1,309,438 |
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1,168,545 |
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Basic net earnings per common share |
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Diluted net earnings per common share |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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273,435 |
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279,118 |
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275,611 |
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279,825 |
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Diluted |
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274,534 |
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280,091 |
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276,684 |
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280,819 |
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Other Consolidated Data |
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Year-over-year sales growth |
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11.7 % |
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14.8 % |
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13.1 % |
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9.3 % |
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Gross margin (1) |
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45.5 % |
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46.8 % |
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45.0 % |
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45.1 % |
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SG&A as a % of sales (1) |
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15.4 % |
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14.7 % |
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15.1 % |
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14.5 % |
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EBITDA (1) |
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711,542 |
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670,104 |
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2,408,226 |
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2,121,829 |
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Operating margin (1) |
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27.8 % |
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29.7 % |
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26.7 % |
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26.7 % |
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Capital expenditures |
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97,358 |
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93,838 |
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272,781 |
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243,450 |
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Declared dividends per common share |
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As at |
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2026 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Statement of Financial Position Data |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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331,569 |
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122,685 |
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Inventories |
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1,103,175 |
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921,095 |
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Total current assets |
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1,521,989 |
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1,201,280 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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1,258,499 |
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1,046,390 |
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Right-of-use assets |
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2,397,209 |
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2,109,445 |
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Total assets |
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7,558,352 |
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6,482,592 |
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Total current liabilities |
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1,348,179 |
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1,014,306 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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4,754,285 |
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4,280,028 |
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Total debt (1) |
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2,625,121 |
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2,282,679 |
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Net debt (1) |
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2,293,552 |
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2,159,994 |
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Shareholders' equity |
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1,455,888 |
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1,188,258 |
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Selected Segmented Financial Information
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(dollars in thousands) |
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13-week period ended
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52-week period ended
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Total |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Earnings Data |
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Sales |
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1,858,273 |
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242,991 |
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2,101,264 |
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6,800,927 |
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454,827 |
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7,255,754 |
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Cost of sales (3) |
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992,310 |
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152,890 |
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1,145,200 |
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3,698,768 |
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288,321 |
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3,987,089 |
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Gross profit |
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865,963 |
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90,101 |
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956,064 |
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3,102,159 |
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166,506 |
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3,268,665 |
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SG&A |
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268,704 |
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55,125 |
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323,829 |
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980,909 |
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112,380 |
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1,093,289 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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98,462 |
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19,845 |
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118,307 |
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380,608 |
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48,445 |
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429,053 |
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Share of net earnings of equity-accounted investments |
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(70,476) |
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- |
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(70,476) |
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(191,536) |
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- |
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(191,536) |
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Operating income |
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569,273 |
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15,131 |
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584,404 |
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1,932,178 |
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5,681 |
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1,937,859 |
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Unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(10,348) |
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- |
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(10,348) |
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Net financing costs |
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45,025 |
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2,899 |
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47,924 |
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177,967 |
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6,053 |
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184,020 |
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Income taxes |
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140,354 |
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3,666 |
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144,020 |
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454,876 |
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(127) |
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454,749 |
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Net earnings (loss) |
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383,894 |
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8,566 |
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392,460 |
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1,309,683 |
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(245) |
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1,309,438 |
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Other Segmented Data |
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Comparable store sales growth (4) |
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1.5 % |
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- (5) |
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4.2 % |
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- (5) |
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EBITDA (4) |
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674,429 |
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37,113 |
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711,542 |
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2,349,812 |
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58,414 |
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2,408,226 |
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Capital expenditures |
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86,043 |
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11,315 |
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97,358 |
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252,648 |
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20,133 |
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272,781 |
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Number of stores (6) |
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1,691 |
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402 |
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2,093 |
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1,691 |
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402 |
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2,093 |
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Average store size (gross square feet) (6) |
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10,455 |
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7,675 |
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10,455 |
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7,675 |
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The Canadian segment includes the contribution of the Corporation's equity-accounted investments in |
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Refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" of this press release for the definition of these items and, where applicable, their reconciliation with the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The EBITDA for the Canadian segment and the EBITDA for the Australian segment are calculated on the same basis as the consolidated EBITDA of the Corporation. Individual amounts for each of the items included in the reconciliation of the Corporation's consolidated EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure set forth in the section entitled "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" of this press release are presented, for each segment, in this Selected Segmented Financial Information table. |
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As the Corporation continues to evaluate and implement strategies to optimize operations and deploy attributes of the |
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For Fiscal 2026, the Corporation entered into inter‑segment transactions between the Canadian and Australian segments for the recharges of certain support functions benefiting the Australian segment. The incremental profits resulting from these inter-segment transactions amounted to
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
The Corporation prepares its financial information in accordance with GAAP. Management has included non‑GAAP and other financial measures to provide investors with supplemental measures of the Corporation's operating and financial performance. Management believes that those measures are important supplemental metrics of operating and financial performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on the Corporation's operating and financial performance and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. Management also believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP and other financial measures in the evaluation of issuers. Management also uses non-GAAP and other financial measures to facilitate operating and financial performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual budgets and to assess their ability to meet the Corporation's future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements.
The below-described non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
(A) Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA
EBITDA represents net earnings plus income taxes, net financing costs and depreciation and amortization and includes the Corporation's share of net earnings of its equity-accounted investments. Management believes EBITDA measure represents a supplemental metric to assess the operational profitability of the underlying core operations. The Corporation also calculates EBITDA excluding unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments, in order to exclude the impact of the Call Option, as it does not reflect ongoing operations of the Corporation and should not, in management's view, be considered in a long-term assessment of the operational profitability of the underlying core operations of the Corporation. A reconciliation of net earnings to EBITDA is included below:
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13-week period ended |
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14-week period ended |
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52-week period ended |
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53-week period ended |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Net earnings |
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392,460 |
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390,954 |
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1,309,438 |
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1,168,545 |
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Add: |
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Income taxes |
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144,020 |
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122,621 |
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454,749 |
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378,351 |
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Net financing costs |
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47,924 |
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44,717 |
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184,020 |
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163,782 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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127,138 |
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111,812 |
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460,019 |
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411,151 |
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EBITDA |
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711,542 |
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670,104 |
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2,408,226 |
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2,121,829 |
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Unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments |
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- |
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- |
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(10,348) |
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- |
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EBITDA excluding unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments |
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711,542 |
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670,104 |
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2,397,878 |
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2,121,829 |
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Total debt
Total debt represents the sum of long-term debt (including unamortized debt issue costs, accrued interest and fair value hedge – basis adjustment), short-term borrowings under the
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As at |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Credit Agreement |
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- |
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- |
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Senior Unsecured Notes |
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Senior unsecured notes (the "Fixed Rate Notes") bearing interest at: |
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Fixed annual rate of 3.850%, maturing |
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600,000 |
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- |
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Fixed annual rate of 5.165%, maturing |
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450,000 |
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450,000 |
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Fixed annual rate of 2.443%, maturing |
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375,000 |
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375,000 |
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Fixed annual rate of 5.533%, maturing |
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500,000 |
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500,000 |
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Fixed annual rate of 1.505%, maturing |
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300,000 |
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300,000 |
|
Fixed annual rate of 1.871%, maturing |
|
375,000 |
|
375,000 |
|
Fixed annual rate of 5.084%, maturing |
|
- |
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortized debt issue costs, including |
|
(7,992) |
|
(7,092) |
|
Accrued interest on the Fixed Rate Notes |
|
20,837 |
|
22,330 |
|
Long-term financing arrangement |
|
3,465 |
|
5,080 |
|
Fair value hedge – basis adjustment on interest rate swap |
|
8,811 |
|
12,361 |
|
Total debt |
|
2,625,121 |
|
2,282,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net debt
Net debt represents total debt minus cash and cash equivalents. Management believes Net debt represents a useful additional measure to assess the financial position of the Corporation by showing all of the Corporation's financing obligations, net of cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation of total debt to net debt is included below:
|
|
|
As at |
||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
2025 |
|
|
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
Total debt |
|
2,625,121 |
|
2,282,679 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
(331,569) |
|
(122,685) |
|
Net debt |
|
2,293,552 |
|
2,159,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(B) Non-GAAP Ratios
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio is a ratio calculated using adjusted net debt over consolidated EBITDA for the last twelve months. Management uses this ratio to partially assess the financial condition of the Corporation. An increasing ratio would indicate that the Corporation is utilizing more debt per dollar of EBITDA generated. A calculation of adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio is included below:
|
|
|
As at |
||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2026 |
|
2025 |
|
|
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
Net debt |
|
2,293,552 |
|
2,159,994 |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
2,770,473 |
|
2,426,977 |
|
Unamortized debt issue costs, including |
|
7,992 |
|
7,092 |
|
Fair value hedge – basis adjustment on interest rate swap |
|
(8,811) |
|
(12,361) |
|
Adjusted net debt |
|
5,063,206 |
|
4,581,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA for the last twelve-month period (1) |
|
2,445,987 |
|
2,121,829 |
|
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio |
|
2.07x |
|
2.16x |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
This amount corresponds to the EBITDA of the Corporation for the last twelve months, which was equal to |
EBITDA margin
EBITDA margin represents EBITDA divided by sales. Management believes that this measure is useful in assessing the performance of ongoing operations and efficiency of operations relative to its sales. The Corporation also calculates EBITDA margin excluding unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments, in order to exclude the impact of the Call Option, as it does not reflect ongoing operations of the Corporation and should not, in management's view, be considered in a long-term assessment of the operational profitability of the underlying core operations of the Corporation. A reconciliation of EBITDA to EBITDA margin is included below:
|
|
|
13-week period ended |
|
14-week period ended |
|
52-week period ended |
|
53-week period ended |
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2026 |
|
2025 |
|
2026 |
|
2025 |
|
|
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
EBITDA |
|
711,542 |
|
670,104 |
|
2,408,226 |
|
2,121,829 |
|
Sales |
|
2,101,264 |
|
1,881,345 |
|
7,255,754 |
|
6,413,145 |
|
EBITDA margin |
|
33.9 % |
|
35.6 % |
|
33.2 % |
|
33.1 % |
|
EBITDA excluding unrealized gain from derivative on equity-accounted investments |
|
711,542 |
|
670,104 |
|
2,397,878 |
|
2,121,829 |
|
Sales |
|
2,101,264 |
|
1,881,345 |
|
7,255,754 |
|
6,413,145 |
|
EBITDA margin, excluding unrealized gain from derivative on equity ‑ accounted investments |
|
33.9 % |
|
35.6 % |
|
33.0 % |
|
33.1 % |
(C) Supplementary Financial Measures
|
Gross margin |
Represents gross profit divided by sales, expressed as a percentage of sales. |
|
|
|
|
Operating margin |
Represents operating income divided by sales, expressed as a percentage of sales. |
|
|
|
|
SG&A as a % of sales |
Represents SG&A divided by sales. |
|
|
|
|
Comparable store sales |
Represents sales of stores, including relocated and expanded stores, open for at least 13 complete fiscal months relative to the equivalent period in the prior fiscal year, in each case, as determined on a 13-week or a 52-week basis, as applicable. |
|
|
|
|
Comparable store sales growth |
Represents the percentage increase or decrease, as applicable, of Comparable store sales relative to the equivalent period in the prior fiscal year. When reference is made to Comparable store sales growth excluding the impact of the calendar shift, Comparable store sales in the most recent fiscal year have been compared to the same calendar period in the prior year. |
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release about our current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements, including the statements relating to the Corporation's Canadian segment Fiscal 2027 outlook, the statements relating to the evaluation and implementation of strategies to optimize and deploy attributes of the
Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to management and on estimates and assumptions made by management regarding, among other things, general economic and geopolitical conditions and the competitive environment within the retail industry in
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Corporation, and its subsidiaries or Dollarcity; however, they should be considered carefully. The purpose of the forward-looking statements is to provide the reader with a description of management's expectations regarding the Corporation's and Dollarcity's financial performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made herein.
Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as at
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