•
Dec 31, 2024
•
/

SNDL Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Expected Revenue:CA$356M
+44.1% YoY
Expected EPS:-CA$0.0143
+91.2% YoY

Key Takeaways

SNDL delivered record net revenue and gross profit in Q4 2024, driven by strong growth in cannabis operations. Despite this, the company reported an operating loss primarily due to one-time valuation adjustments and impairments. Free cash flow was positive, and the company ended the quarter with a strong cash position.

Net revenue reached $257.7 million, a 3.7% increase year-over-year.

Gross profit grew 20% to $68.8 million, with a record gross margin of 26.7%.

Operating loss of $76.1 million was impacted by exceptional non-cash items totaling $81.3 million.

Free cash flow was positive at $11.6 million in Q4 2024.

Total Revenue
CA$257M
Previous year: CA$336M
-23.5%
Gross Margin
26.7%
Previous year: 23.1%
+15.6%
Adjusted Operating Loss
-CA$60.5M
Previous year: -CA$27.1M
+123.2%
Liquor Retail SSS
-3.5%
Gross Profit
CA$68.5M
Cash and Equivalents
CA$217M
Free Cash Flow
CA$11.6M
Total Assets
CA$1.34B

SNDL

SNDL

SNDL Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

SNDL expects to build momentum through 2025, with a goal of generating $100 million in positive annual free cash flow within the next three years.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong balance sheet with $218.4 million in unrestricted cash.
  • Continued focus on operational efficiencies.
  • Expansion in cannabis operations and product innovation.
  • Ongoing optimization of liquor retail pricing and product mix.
  • Strategic investments enhancing long-term growth potential.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic headwinds could impact consumer spending.
  • Continued softness in liquor retail demand.
  • Uncertain regulatory developments in key cannabis markets.
  • Risks from ongoing restructuring processes for key investments.
  • Potential valuation adjustments in investment portfolio due to market volatility.