Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.62), $0.27 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.35). Revenue for the quarter came in at $46.94 million versus the consensus estimate of $55.38 million.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

• Revenue increased 202.2% to $46.9 million (C$61.0 million), compared to the fourth quarter of last year, driven by the Canadian adult-use market, the Manitoba Harvest acquisition, and growth in international medical markets. The Company recorded reserves of $4.2 million related to discounts and returns.
• Total cannabis kilogram equivalents sold increased over seven-fold to 15,039 kilograms from 2,053 kilograms in the prior year period.
• Average cannabis net selling price per gram (excluding bulk sales) increased to $8.78 (C$11.43) compared to $7.52 (C$9.79) in the prior year period. The average net selling price excluding excise taxes for adult-use was $3.19 (C$4.16) per gram for the fourth quarter of 2019. The increase was due to a shift in product and channel mix.
• Gross margin, excluding non-cash return and inventory reserves, decreased sequentially to 29% from 31% in the prior quarter and increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 gross margin of 20%. Including non-cash charges, gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2019 was negative 120%.
• Net loss for the quarter was $219.1 million or $2.14 per share compared to a loss of $31.0 million or $0.33 per share for the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $35.3 million compared to a loss of $13.3 million in the prior year period. The increased net loss and Adjusted EBITDA declines were primarily due to increases in operating expenses related to growth initiatives, expansion of international teams, and the addition of Manitoba Harvest and Natura Naturals businesses.

“Our full year results demonstrate strong sales growth momentum, which we expect to continue in 2020,” said Brendan Kennedy, Tilray’s Chief Executive Officer. “Like our peers, we have faced industry challenges, but we remain committed to driving long-term value for our shareholders. Tilray has a diversified business model comprised of global medical, Canada adult-use and hemp products which positions us well in the current volatile market environment. We are still in the early days of this emerging growth industry and will continue being good stewards of shareholder capital as we aim to build the world’s most trusted and valued cannabis and hemp company.”

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