Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Results. Revenue of $43.2 million increased 2% y-o-y and was in-line with our $43 million estimate. Gross profit margin fell to 44% from 54.4% a year ago, but was in-line with our 43.6% projection. The GM decline reflects ongoing pricing pressure in both Colorado and New Mexico, as well as a greater mix of 3rd-party products in New Mexico and higher medical sales in Colorado. Schwazze reported a net operating loss of $2.7 million and a net loss of $13.9 million, or $0.20/sh. We were at a net loss of $0.19/sh.
Quarter Highlights. Schwazze generated sequential quarterly growth across all key financial metrics during the quarter. The Company continued to focus on sharper pricing and promotional strategies to drive store traffic and market share in both Colorado and New Mexico. Wholesale margins continued to show improvement.
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