EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians
EQ Bank announced a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw for about $800 million in cash and shares, giving Loblaw at least a 17% stake in EQB. The bank reported a 19% drop in adjusted EPS and net income for 2025, citing higher credit loss provisions and a $92 million restructuring charge. EQ Bank deposits rose to $9.9 billion, up 10% year over year. The stock trades below analyst targets, with most rating it “Hold.”