While the stellar performance of cannabis stocks since their nadir in 2020 is due to multiple contributing factors, including the expected emergence from COVID-19 lockdowns, optimism surrounding the large-scale legalization at the state level in the U.S. has certainly been a major contributing factor. With an increasing number of…
states legalizing the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, cannabis sales are expected to increase this year and beyond.
The burgeoning cannabis market in Canada has been gaining momentum on the back of increasing cannabis legalization in the United States. This could open up major markets for Canadian pot companies and allow them significantly increase their market shares.
The cannabis market is estimated to grow at a 28% CAGR over the next five years to reach $90.4 billion. With governors of many states pushing for federal decriminalization of marijuana, Wall Street analysts believe financially-strong Canadian cannabis stocks Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC – Get Rating), Tilray, Inc. (TLRY – Get Rating), and Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF – Get Rating) could gain significantly in the near term.
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Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC – Get Rating)
Formerly known as Tweed Marijuana Inc., CGC is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company. The company operates through Cannabis, Hemp and Other Consumer Products, and Canopy Rivers segments. Its products include high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel.
In April, CGC entered a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, regarding its U.S. portfolio of CBD-infused beverages. Southern Glazer’s established network should help CGC to sell its CBD beverage portfolio to eminent retailers and consumers of the U.S. market.
CGC’s net revenue grew by 23% year-over-year to CAD152.53 million ($126.5 million) in the third quarter ended December 31, 2020. The company reported a CAD$24.59 million ($20.39 million) gross margin. Its selling, general and administrative expenses came in at CAD144.08 million ($119.45 million), representing a 14.7% year-over-year decrease over this period.
Analysts expect CGC’s revenue to increase 46.3% to $467.05 million in the fiscal period ending March 31, 2021. The company’s EPS is expected to increase 23.6% year-over-year. The stock has gained 16.8% over the past year.
Closing yesterday’s trading session at $22.68, the $32.84 average analyst price target represents a potential upside of 44.8%.
Tilray, Inc. (TLRY – Get Rating)
Incorporated in 2018 and based in Canada, TLRY is involved in research, cultivation, processing and distribution of medical cannabis. It is the first GMP-certified medical cannabis producer to supply cannabis flower and extract products to patients, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, governments and…
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