During the past five years, the reality of the cannabis industry has not lived up to the hype that accompanied Canada's historic legalization of pot for recreational use in 2018. Cannabis stocks have largely generated abysmal returns during much of that time. Tilray Brands (TLRY 1.79%), a leader in the sector, is no exception. However, the company has made significant changes to its business recently and continues to plan for the future in case cannabis legalization progresses. With that in mind, could Tilr ...

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Company Performance - Tilray Brands' valuation has plummeted by 94% over the past five years, making it one of the worst-performing cannabis stocks [1] - The company reported an operating loss of $42.2 million for the fiscal period ended Nov. 30, worse than the $41.8 million loss a year ago, despite a 9% increase in revenue [4] - Operating cash flow for the past six months was a negative $76 million, accelerating from the $46.3 million cash burn during the same period a year earlier [4] Diversification Strategy - Tilray has been diversifying by acquiring alcohol brands to expand its presence in the U.S. market, as national marijuana legalization remains uncertain [2] - The company has acquired over 20 alcohol brands, but this has led to a bloated portfolio, with some slow-growing SKUs being removed [5] - The focus on growth through acquisitions may not be leading to a stronger bottom line, as the company appears to prioritize growth over profitability [5] Market and Regulatory Environment - Optimism around marijuana legalization has waned, particularly with the new Republican government, which typically takes a harder stance on drugs [6][7] - The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF has declined by 50% in the past three months, reflecting poor investor sentiment [7] - Without significant progress in U.S. marijuana legalization, Tilray's future prospects remain uncertain [8] Investment Outlook - Tilray remains a highly risky stock, with no guarantee of survival over the next five years if it continues to burn cash and incur heavy losses [9][10] - The stock is likely to appeal only to speculative investors with a high risk tolerance, as there are better growth stock options available for most investors [10]

Any investor hoping to reap the rewards by holding marijuana companies must be a shiny-eyed optimist at this point. Weed companies are among the worst performers on the stock exchange since they are constantly barraged by headwinds in North America. At the very least, they have to contend with heavy competition, punitive levels of taxation, and (in the case of the U.S.) patchy, inconsistent legalization.One of the larger players on the pot market is Tilray Brands (TLRY), and its difficult 2024 mirrored the ...

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Bursting with Bright Citrus Flavor, the Limited-Release IPA Hits Shelves This MonthBRECKENRIDGE, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breckenridge Brewery, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is thrilled to introduce its new seasonal beer release, Spring Forward Grapefruit IPA. This vibrant brew masterfully balances bold grapefruit and refreshing zesty citrus flavors with just the right level of hop-driven bitterness. Spring Forward Grapefruit IPA bursts with a crisp, clea ...

Market Share and Revenue Growth - Tilray's market share in Canada decreased marginally from 9.8% to 9.4% in the quarter, reflecting efforts to preserve margins amid price compression[129] - Tilray acquired four craft brands and breweries on September 1, 2024, expected to enhance beverage segment revenues and market penetration[144] - Manitoba Harvest's US branded business grew 6.2% in multi-outlet consumption for the six months ended November 30, 2024, driven by value-added innovation[142] - Tilray's international cannabis business benefits from EU-GMP cultivation facilities in Portugal and Germany, along with a fully owned route-to-market infrastructure in key regions[131] Operational Efficiency and Product Innovation - Wellness gross margin increased to 31% for both the three and six months ended November 30, 2024, driven by operational efficiencies and higher-margin product sales[177] - Tilray's Breckenridge Distillery received Double Gold awards, including the World's best finished Bourbon at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards[126] - Tilray launched a lineup of Hemp Derived Delta-9 (HD-D9) products, Non-Alcoholic beverages, and Energy drinks as part of its innovation strategy[128] - In Germany, Tilray received the first license for domestic medical cannabis cultivation under the new MedCanG regulations, leading to increased prescription numbers and business growth[133] Financial Performance and Expenses - Operating expenses increased by $14.2 million (16%) to $103.4 million for the three months and by $32.0 million (19%) to $199.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from the Craft Acquisition II[179] - Selling costs increased by 113% to $16.2 million for the three months and by 93% to $27.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, driven by higher freight costs and increased sales from the Craft Acquisition II[179][187] - Research and development costs increased by 7% to $60,000 for the three months and by 22% to $165,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2024, related to external costs for new product development[179][190] - Salaries and wages increased by 19% to $22.7 million for the three months and by 23% to $44.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, due to the inclusion of employees from the Craft Acquisition II[181] - Office and general expenses increased by 17% to $9.5 million for the three months and by 15% to $18.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, primarily due to the Craft Acquisition II[182] - Stock-based compensation decreased by 12% to $7.2 million for the three months and by 14% to $14.2 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, due to fully vested stock options and RSUs[184] - Insurance expense increased by 26% to $3.2 million for the three months but decreased by 12% to $5.6 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, driven by lower premiums and additional policies for the beverage business[185] - Rent expense decreased by 34% to $1.0 million for the three months and by 5% to $2.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, due to the exit from the Truss Lease and reduced lease payments[186] - Marketing and promotion costs increased by 6% to $9.7 million for the three months and by 20% to $21.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, due to the Craft Acquisition II and quarterly variability in discretionary expenses[189] - Change in fair value of contingent consideration was $nil for both the three and six months ended November 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $0.3 million and a gain of $10.8 million in the prior year period[191] - Net loss for the three months ended November 30, 2024, increased by 85% to $(85.275) million compared to $(46.183) million in the same period last year[206] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2024, decreased by 11% to $9.017 million compared to $10.086 million in the same period last year[206] Cash Flow and Debt Management - Long-term investments decreased to $7.416 million as of November 30, 2024, from $7.859 million as of May 31, 2024[56] - The company has drawn down $10,000 from a $30,000 revolving credit facility as of November 30, 2024[59] - Net carrying amount of long-term debt decreased to $164.709 million as of November 30, 2024, from $173.858 million as of May 31, 2024[62] - The company issued 67,210,864 shares under the ATM program, generating gross proceeds of $114.3 million during the six months ended November 30, 2024[213] - Net cash used in operating activities increased to $(76.031) million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, compared to $(46.251) million in the same period last year[215] - Net cash used in investing activities increased to $(60.120) million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, compared to $55.207 million in the same period last year[215] - Cash and marketable securities totaled $252.249 million as of November 30, 2024, compared to $259.791 million as of November 30, 2023[215] - The company repaid the remaining principal of the APHA 24 Notes in cash upon maturity on June 1, 2024[68] - Cash flows from financing activities increased to $38.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024, compared to ($85.4) million in the prior year period[219] - Cash flows from financing activities increased to $98.8 million for the six months ended November 30, 2024, compared to ($71.3) million in the prior year period[219] - The company received $21.6 million from the overallotment issuance of TLRY 27 Notes in the prior period ended November 30, 2023[219] - The company repaid $107.3 million for the TLRY 23 and APHA 24 Notes in the prior period ended November 30, 2023[219] Legal and Accounting Matters - The company believes that the reasonably possible losses from litigation are not material and will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position[221] - Critical accounting estimates include revenue recognition, valuation of inventory, long-lived assets, goodwill, intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred tax assets[222] - The company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requiring significant estimates and assumptions[222] - Recently issued accounting pronouncements may impact the company's financial position and results of operations[223] - There have been no material changes in market risk during the six months ended November 30, 2024[224] Business Expansion and Brand Promotion - The company operates 20 brew pubs across the U.S., including the Breckenridge Distillery restaurant, to promote craft beer brands and drive revenue growth[128] - The company incurred $2.0 million in transaction expenses for the six months ended November 30, 2024, related to acquisitions and strategic transactions[143]

Financial Data and Key Metrics - The company will refer to non-GAAP financial measures during the call, which are intended to provide useful information for investors but should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial information [4] - A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures is available in the earnings press release [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - No specific data or metrics related to individual business lines were provided in the content Market Data and Key Metrics - No specific data or metrics related to individual markets were provided in the content Company Strategy and Industry Competition - No specific information on company strategy or industry competition was provided in the content Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - No specific commentary from management on the operating environment or future outlook was provided in the content Other Important Information - The earnings press release is available on the Investors section of the Tilray Brands' website and has been filed with the SEC and the CSA [3] Q&A Session Summary - No Q&A session content was provided in the documents

Earnings Performance - Tilray's stock dropped 12% after missing analyst sales forecasts, reporting $211 million in revenue compared to the expected $216.3 million for Q2 FY2025 [1] - Despite the revenue miss, the company achieved a 9% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching a record $211 million for Q2 [2] - Adjusted earnings broke even, outperforming the forecasted $0.01 per share loss, but GAAP results showed a net loss of $85 million, or $0.10 per share, which is nearly 50% worse than the previous year's Q2 loss of $0.07 per share [4][5] Business Segment Performance - International cannabis sales grew 25%, beverage revenue increased 36%, and wellness revenue rose 13% year-over-year [2] - Gross profit increased 29%, with growth observed across all four business segments [2] - Total cannabis sales declined by 1.5% to $66 million, despite the strong growth in international cannabis sales [2] Company Outlook - Tilray has consistently reported losses over the past six years and is expected to continue losing money in the coming years [5] - The company's inability to achieve profitability raises concerns about its stock being a viable investment [5]

Performance Overview - Tilray Brands reported revenue of $210 95 million for the quarter ended November 2024, an 8 9% increase compared to the same period last year [3] - The company's EPS was -$0 10, compared to $0 00 in the year-ago quarter [3] - The revenue surprise was -3 33% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $218 22 million, while the EPS surprise was -150 00% compared to the consensus estimate of -$0 04 [3] Business Segment Performance - Cannabis business revenue was $65 65 million, a -2 2% year-over-year change, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $67 19 million [2] - Wellness business revenue was $14 61 million, a 13% year-over-year increase, slightly above the two-analyst average estimate of $14 51 million [2] - Beverage alcohol business revenue was $63 08 million, a 35 6% year-over-year increase, below the two-analyst average estimate of $68 40 million [2] - Distribution business revenue was $67 61 million, a 0 6% year-over-year increase, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $68 million [2] Stock Performance - Tilray Brands' shares returned +13 2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2 2% change [1] - The stock currently has a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term [1] Key Metrics Analysis - Revenue and earnings changes year-over-year, along with comparisons to Wall Street expectations, are critical for investors to determine their next move [4] - Key metrics provide a more accurate picture of the company's financial health and help investors project stock price performance [4]