Core Insights - GURU Organic Energy Corp. reported a net revenue of CAD 6.5 million for Q2 2025, a decrease from CAD 8.0 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to temporary disruptions in Canadian distribution and the absence of prior year wholesale club rotations in the US [3][8][20] - The company achieved a gross profit of CAD 3.9 million in Q2 2025, with a gross margin expansion to 59.7% compared to 55.8% in Q2 2024, reflecting improved pricing discipline and supply chain efficiencies [3][7][20] - GURU's net loss improved by 46.5% year-over-year, decreasing to CAD 1.4 million from CAD 2.7 million in Q2 2024, indicating progress towards profitability [7][20] Financial Performance - For the six-month period ended April 30, 2025, GURU reported net revenue of CAD 14.2 million, down from CAD 15.1 million in the same period of 2024 [3][20] - Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed by 55.0% to CAD 1.2 million in Q2 2025, showcasing significant improvement in operational efficiency [3][20] - SG&A expenses declined by 26.2% year-over-year, driven by lower marketing and promotional spending [20] Market and Distribution Strategy - GURU transitioned to a direct distribution model in Canada, regaining control over retail execution and strategic investments, with new agreements in place across all major retailers [6][11] - The company secured distribution with every major Canadian retailer and is expanding into traditional food retailers, sports, outdoors, and natural food store channels [6][7] - US sales grew by 38.9% on a constant currency basis, supported by strong sales velocity and innovation, particularly in online and premium retail channels [7][12] Product Innovation - The launch of new Zero flavors, including Wild Ice Pop, received strong consumer demand, with Wild Ice Pop becoming the top-performing GURU product in Quebec's leading convenience store chain [5][10] - GURU Zero Wild Berry outperformed last year's Tropical Punch launch, becoming one of the brand's most successful new product launches in the US [13] - The company plans to launch Zero Wild Strawberry Watermelon in Quebec retailers and online in Canada in Q3 2025 [10] Future Outlook - GURU aims to drive profitable growth in the second half of the year, with secured variety pack rotations in wholesale clubs for Q4 2025 in Canada and the US [15][20] - The company is focused on scaling its Zero line across premium retail, natural, and online channels while maintaining pricing discipline and tight cost control [17][20]

MONTREAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, will report its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, before markets open. Management will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will include a Q&A period open exclusively to financial analysts who are invited to participate by using th ...