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Canadian Tire Corporation (CRT) released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated revenue growth of 3.3%.
Comparable sales in the first quarter were down 1%, with growth in SportChek and Mark’s offset by a decline in CTR. Consolidated income before taxes (IBT) was $169.1 million, Canadian Dollars, up $117.5 million from a year ago.
“In Q1, we delivered continued sales growth at SportChek and Mark’s and grew retail revenue as we positioned the business for spring demand,” says Greg Hicks, president and CEO, Canadian Tire Corporation. “Canadian consumers remain resilient but selective, clearly prioritizing value, but not at the expense of quality products and shopping experiences. Our True North strategy has us squarely focused on modernizing around those needs.”
