Canopy Growth Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

In This Article:

Canada cannabis revenue increased 4% in Q4 FY2025 year-over-year, led by 13% growth in Canada medical cannabis

Reduced total debt by $293 million or 49% during FY2025

Refined strategy, focus and organizational structure expected to accelerate growth in global medical cannabis and improve commercial execution in Canada adult-use cannabis

Additional cost reduction initiatives identified and initiated in Q4 FY2025 are expected to deliver at least $20 million in annualized savings over the next 12-18 months

SMITHS FALLS, Ontario, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX:WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 ("Q4 FY2025") and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 ("FY2025") and the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for FY2025 (the "Form 10-K"), including the audited consolidated financial statements for FY2025 and the unqualified report thereon of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

"Since taking over as CEO in January, we took decisive actions to accelerate growth and profitability by unifying our medical cannabis businesses globally, aligning operations with commercial focus, increasing rigor on core fundamentals and streamlining our product portfolio. With renewed focus and our resources dedicated to the most promising opportunities, I'm confident that our leading brands and product innovation pipeline can deliver meaningful growth and long-term value for both consumers and shareholders."

Luc Mongeau, Chief Executive Officer

"We demonstrated marked year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow in FY2025, while fortifying our balance sheet. We are committed to achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA in the near-term and positive Free Cash Flow over time as we accelerate growth across our global medical cannabis businesses, improve margins in Canada adult-use cannabis and further reduce costs in all areas of our businesses."

Judy Hong, Chief Financial Officer

Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Summary

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

 

Net Revenue

Gross margin
percentage

Adjusted
gross margin
percentage1

Net loss from continuing operations

Adjusted
EBITDA2

Free cash
flow3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported

 

$65,031

16%

19%

$(221,501)

$(9,248)

$(36,241)

vs. Q4 FY2024

 

(11%)

(500) bps

(200) bps

(134%)

39%

(60%)

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Summary

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

 

Net Revenue

Gross margin
percentage

Adjusted
gross margin
percentage4

Net loss from continuing operations

Adjusted
EBITDA

Free cash
flow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported

 

$268,995

30%

30%

$(604,138)

$(23,504)

$(176,563)

vs. FY2024

 

(9%)

300 bps

300 bps

(25%)

60%

24%

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1 Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin percentage are non-GAAP measures, and for Q4 FY2025 exclude $2.0 million of restructuring costs recorded in cost of goods sold ("COGS") (Q4 FY2024 - excludes $(0.3) million of restructuring cost reversals recorded in COGS). See "Non-GAAP Measures" and Schedule 4 for a reconciliation of net revenue to adjusted gross margin.

2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and Schedule 5 for a reconciliation of net loss from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA.

3 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and Schedule 6 for a reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations to free cash flow - continuing operations.

4 Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin percentage are non-GAAP measures, and for FY2025 exclude $2.0 million of restructuring costs recorded in COGS (FY2024 - excludes $(1.0) million of restructuring cost reversals recorded in COGS). See "Non-GAAP Measures" and Schedule 4 for a reconciliation of net revenue to adjusted gross margin.

Fourth Quarter and FY2025 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenue in Q4 FY2025 decreased 11% compared to the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 ("Q4 FY2024") primarily due to decreased international markets cannabis and Storz & Bickel net revenue, offset by higher Canadian cannabis net revenue. Net revenue in FY2025 decreased 9% compared to the fiscal year ended March 31,2024 ("FY2024"). Excluding net revenue from businesses divested in FY2024, net revenue in FY2025 decreased 1% compared to FY2024 primarily due to lower Canada cannabis sales offset by growth in Storz & Bickel and international markets cannabis net revenue.

  • Consolidated Gross Margin decreased by 500 basis points ("bps") to 16% in Q4 FY2025 compared to Q4 FY2024. Adjusted Gross Margin, which excludes restructuring costs recorded in COGS, decreased by 200 basis points year-over-year to 19% in Q4 FY2025. Gross Margin increased by 300 bps to 30% in FY2025 compared to FY2024 primarily driven by ongoing cost reduction actions and shift mix to higher margin medical cannabis sales in Canada.

  • Operating loss from continuing operations was $18MM in Q4 FY2025, representing an improvement of 83% compared to Q4 FY2024. The improvement in Q4 FY2025 was driven primarily by a reduction in operating expenses. Operating loss from continuing operations was $117MM in FY2025 compared to $229MM in FY2024 with the change due primarily to a reduction in operating expenses.

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $9MM in Q4 FY2025, representing a 39% improvement year-over-year, driven primarily by the realized benefit of the Company's cost savings program. Adjusted EBITDA loss of $24MM in FY2025, representing a 60% improvement year-over-year, driven primarily by the realized benefit of the Company's cost savings program.

  • Free Cash Flow was an outflow of $36MM in Q4 FY2025, an increase of 60% in outflow compared to Q4 FY2024, primarily driven by an increase in working capital outflow, partially offset by lower cash interest expenses. Free cash flow was an outflow of $177MM in FY2025, a 24% improvement compared to FY2024, primarily driven by lower interest payments.

  • Total debt decreased to $304MM at March 31, 2025 compared to $597MM on March 31, 2024 primarily due to reduction in Company's senior secured term loan following a series of pre-payments.