Canopy Growth Q4 Net Loss Narrows, Net Revenue Advances, But Both Miss Forecasts

FINWIRES Analysis

The widening per-share loss miss versus a four-cent consensus is severe even as the absolute loss narrowed, exposing how far expectations had run ahead of cannabis-sector reality. The bright spot is 60% international growth as European supply chains normalize, hinting the export channel may outpace the saturated domestic market. With shares near a dollar, the path to profitability, not revenue cadence, remains the binding constraint.

Key Takeaways

EPS miss far worse than narrower loss implies

International up 60% on supply normalization

Profitability path remains the key overhang

Canopy Growth (WEED.TO), down 2.1% in U.S. pre-market trading, said on Monday that fourth quarter net loss narrowed as net revenue increased, but both fell short of analyst expectations.

Net loss from continuing operations improved to $154.7 million, or $0.40 loss per share, from a net loss of $196 million, or $1.27 loss per share, for the prior year period. The result missed the consensus analyst estimate of a loss of $0.10 per share, according to FactSet.

Net revenue advanced from $65 million to $71.2 million, but missed the $74.3 million forecast. Cannabis net revenue jumped 20% to $54.5 million during the quarter. International markets cannabis net revenue of $8.6 million was a 60% increase year over year, due to a smoothing out of supply chain challenges in Europe earlier in the fiscal year.

Canopy Growth shares were last seen down US$0.02, to US$0.98, in New York trading.

Air Canada Customer Service Agents Ratify a New Four-Year Contract

Air Canada (AC.TO) customer service agents ratified a new four-year collective contract, Unifor, the union representing the 6,000 employees said on Friday.The union said the new contract raises the agents' compensation by 12% in the first year and 3% in each of the next three years, along with a signing bonus. The also secured improvements to shift premiums, longevity pay, as well as payment for unused sick days carried over from the previous calendar year."This agreement shows what can happen when we put their needs first. We're seeing it with meaningful gains in wages, pensions, benefits and job security, while recognizing the critical role our members play in supporting passengers every day. We are proud of what our bargaining committee achieved on behalf of members from coast-to-coast," Unifor Local 2002 President Tammy Moore said in a statement.

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Kootenay Silver Says Contract Miner Missing Following Accident at Columba Project

Kootenay Silver (KTN.V) said Friday a contract miner working in the F Vein shaft at its Columba project in Mexico was involved in an accident on Thursday.The miner has not yet been located despite ongoing rescue efforts, the company said, adding that it immediately notified the necessary authorities and launched a full investigation into the cause of the incident."We have temporarily stopped all exploration activities while the investigation is ongoing," the company said.Price: $1.42, Change: $-0.03, Percent Change: -2.07%

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Avalon Advanced Materials Appoints PJ Juvekar to Its Board of Directors

Avalon Advanced Materials (AVL.TO) on Friday said it appointed PJ Juvekar to its board of directors, effective June 8.Juvekar currently serves as a Senior Advisor with Boston Consulting Group and also serves as a Senior Advisor to Nouryon, a Carlyle-owned specialty chemicals company, said the company."Juvekar is a former top-ranked Wall Street analyst and accomplished business leader with more than 30 years of experience across capital markets, corporate strategy, and industrial sectors," stated the company.During his more than two decades at Citigroup, Juvekar held several senior leadership positions, ultimately serving as Global Head of Research for Chemicals, Agriculture, and Climate Tech, the company added."PJ brings an exceptional combination of capital markets credibility, industrial sector expertise, and strategic advisory experience that is rarely accessible to a company of Avalon's size," said board chair Alan Ferry. "As Avalon advances toward the next stage of corporate and project development, including expanded engagement with institutional investors, government stakeholders, and strategic industry participants, PJ's perspective and network will be tremendously valuable.."The company's shares were last seen up $0.005 tot $0.06 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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