SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (Cboe CA: TILT) (OTCID: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions including inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, announced its financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. All financial information is reported in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) ...

Core Insights - Chili's has surpassed Applebee's in U.S. systemwide sales for the first time in 2024, with sales growing from approximately $3.6 billion in 2021 to $4.6 billion in 2024, while Applebee's sales remained flat at $4.1 billion during the same period [1] - In the most recent fiscal quarters, Chili's reported a 31% increase in same-store sales, whereas Applebee's experienced a 2.2% decline, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of declines for Applebee's [2] Company Performance - Dine Brands, the parent company of Applebee's, has seen its share price decline by about 40% over the past year, with analysts suggesting that returning to positive same-store sales could significantly boost the stock [3] - Dine Brands operates as an "asset light business," primarily through franchised restaurants, which limits operational control compared to Chili's, which is mostly company-owned [4] Strategic Initiatives - Dine Brands is planning to remodel all its locations over the next three years and is incentivizing franchisees to adopt these renovations early [6] - The company is also introducing combination restaurants featuring both IHOP and Applebee's, with the first location opened in Seguin, Texas, showing promising sales growth from $2 million to $6 million annually [7][8] Market Outlook - Despite softer traffic in 2024, there is optimism about future growth and success within the Applebee's franchisee community [9]

Core Insights - SoFi Technologies has experienced significant growth since becoming publicly traded, with its membership base tripling since the end of 2021 and consumer deposits exceeding $27 billion [1][3] - Despite this growth, SoFi remains a relatively small financial institution, ranking as the 63rd largest U.S. bank by assets, indicating substantial room for expansion [3][5] - In Q1 2025, SoFi reported a 33% year-over-year revenue increase, its highest earnings per share to date, and added approximately 800,000 new members, marking a record for the company [4] Growth Potential - SoFi's average member holds only 1.4 products, suggesting significant potential for cross-selling additional services [5] - The company is scaling its third-party loan origination platform, which generates low-risk, high-margin fee income without requiring its own capital [5] - Personal loans remain SoFi's core business, with student loan and home loan originations increasing by 58% and 54% respectively in the latest quarter, presenting further growth opportunities, especially if interest rates decline [5][6] Valuation and Market Position - SoFi's current valuation stands at 2.9 times tangible book value and approximately 50 times forward earnings, indicating it is not a cheap bank stock, but its growth momentum and high net interest margin could lead to substantial returns [7] - To become a top 10 financial institution, SoFi would need to grow its total assets from $37.7 billion to approximately $373 billion, a tenfold increase [8] - If successful in achieving this scale, SoFi could command a higher valuation than other large U.S. banks due to its asset-light business model and low cost structure, potentially leading to life-changing wealth for investors [9]