- Canadian Tire Corporation reported strong first quarter results for 2017, with consolidated revenue increasing 6.0% compared to the same period last year.
- Retail EBITDA grew 30.5% due to higher revenue and gross margin at Canadian Tire and Mark's. Diluted EPS increased 37.8% year-over-year.
- Same store sales were up 0.3% consolidated, with Canadian Tire up 0.5% and Mark's up 5.4%, while FGL Sports declined 2.7%.
- Financial Services delivered solid results with 5.8% growth in average credit card receivables and increased income before taxes.