SNDL Releases Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results

Group 1 - SNDL Inc. reported Q2 2025 net sales of $244.8 million, a 7.3% year-over-year increase, driven by a 17.4% growth in its cannabis business and a recovery in its liquor retail division [1] - The company achieved an operating income of $5.0 million, with a gross profit of $67.6 million, reflecting a 16.2% increase and a gross margin of 27.6% [1] - SNDL Inc. had no debt and $208.2 million in unrestricted cash at the end of the quarter, despite a negative free cash flow of $7.9 million due to working capital investments and CAPEX [1] Group 2 - CEO Zach George highlighted that Q2 marked the first positive operating income and net earnings for SNDL Inc. [2] - Strategic initiatives included a $32.2 million agreement to acquire 32 cannabis outlets, the launch of the Rise Rewards loyalty program, and a $9.5 million CAPEX investment for retail expansion [2] - The company has increased exports to the UK and EU while developing its U.S. strategy, positioning itself as one of the best marijuana stocks [2]