Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: Earnings Period Enters Full Swing

Slate of financial results paint picture for industry

This week was packed with financial results from cannabis companies across the board. Here’s a rundown of some of the reports seen this past trading week:

• Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL,OTCQX:TCNNF) – The Florida-based operator reported a revenue line of US$289 million for its Q1 2023 period. "With increasing adoption and expanding state level access to cannabis, the industry is well beyond the tipping point,” Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers said.

• TerrAscend (CSE:TER,OTCQX:TRSSF) – This operator celebrated a year-over-year revenue uptick of 42.8 percent to reach US$69.4 million in Q1. Jason Wild, executive chairman of TerrAscend, said that some of the markets the firm operates in will transform to adult-use markets this year, offering a bigger potential for revenue growth.

• Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) – This Canadian farming company with exposure into the domestic cannabis market reported US$30.1 million in total cannabis sales, which is 47 percent of the firm’s total sales.

• Charlotte's Web Holdings (TSX:CWEB,OTCQX:CWBHF) – This CBD manufacturer reported a net loss of US$2.9 million for its Q1 period despite cost cutting measurements and revenue of US$17 million. Lower revenue was attributed to “lower oil tincture sales volume and related product mix for the periods.”

• Jushi Holdings (CSE:JUSH,OTCQX:JUSHF) – “Our aggressive steps to responsibly right size the business, improve efficiencies and manage costs created an approximate 13 percent year-over-year reduction in operating expenses,” Jim Cacioppo, CEO of the company, said as part of its Q1 results. The firm reported a revenue line of US$69.9 million. However, the firm still reported a net loss of US$12.4 million.

• Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON,TSX:CRON) – The Canadian operator reported a revenue line of C$20.1 million for the Q1 2023 period, a decline of C$4.9 million from Q1 2022.

Wellness market gets cannabis-infused tea options

Tilray Brands (TSX:TLRY,NASDAQ:TLRY) confirmed the launch of a line of cannabis-infused tea products.

The drink collection was developed through the firm’s wellness brand Solei.

The three products — Solei Peach Ginger Green Tea, Solei Lavender Chamomile Tea and Solei Mint Tea — contain a mix of ingredients with different combinations of CBD, CBN and THC.

Tilray’s new tea products launched initially in five provincial markets in Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario.

Cannabis company news

• Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ:SHFS) announced a partnership with Five Star Bank, a subsidiary of Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:FISI), to expand cannabis banking solutions in the US. “Backed by Five Star Bank’s ability to dedicate up to $1 billion in deposit capacity through its relationship with Safe Harbor, cannabis businesses of all sizes will be afforded greater access to credit facilities along with a robust suite of cannabis banking services,” the firm said.

• Acreage Holdings (CSE:ACRG.A.U,OTCQX:ACRHF) confirmed the resignation of its chief financial officer Steve Goertz. “I wish the team continued success and I look forward to following Acreage’s trajectory as it joins Canopy USA under a shared mission to execute stronger together,” Goertz said.

• Delta 9 Cannabis (TSX:DN,OTCQX:DLTNF) received a purchase order from an operator in BC for 12 of its modular Grow Pods. “Our turnkey platform for Grow Pods and services continues to prove one of the best options for cannabis industry entrepreneurs seeking licensing and support services as they launch their businesses,” John Arbuthnot, CEO of Delta 9, said.

• HEXO (TSX:HEXO,NASDAQ:HEXO) obtained approval to hold a special meeting of shareholders to approve its planned arrangement with Tilray Brands.