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Cronos Group Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 11 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue rose 40%: Net revenue was $45.2 million against $32.3 million a year earlier, up $12.9 million. Management attributed the rise mainly to flower sales in Israel and other countries, which carry no excise taxes, and Canadian extract and flower sales. Source
  • Gross profit rose 39%: Gross profit was $19.2 million, up $5.4 million or 39%. The company attributed this to higher average sales prices from a mix shift toward Israel and other countries, and to higher sales volumes. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $5.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $5.1 million, up $2.8 million or 122%. The company attributed the improvement to higher gross profit, partly offset by higher sales, marketing, general and administrative, and research and development costs. Source
  • Israel revenue rose 53%: Israel net revenue was $14.2 million, up $4.9 million or 53%. Management said PEACE NATURALS expanded its lead in the Israeli medical market, and that Israel delivered another record quarter. Source
  • Other countries revenue rose 97%: Net revenue in markets outside Israel was $5.7 million, up $2.8 million or 97%. Management said this reached record levels in the quarter. Source
  • Spinach vape cartridges reached #1: Spinach vape cartridges reached 11.1% share and ranked #1 in the quarter. The three best-selling vape SKUs nationwide across all formats were Spinach vape cartridges. Source
  • Operating expenses rose 18%: Operating expenses were $21.0 million, up 18%, or 12% at constant currency. Management cited higher salaries and benefits, transaction costs and product development costs, partly offset by lower share-based compensation. Source
  • Cash and investments $822.3 million: Cash and short-term investments were $822.3 million at constant currency, down 1% from $831.8 million at December 31, 2025. Management attributed the decline to buybacks, capital spending and withholding taxes, partly offset by operating cash flow. Source

“Cronos delivered record net revenue and gross profit in the first quarter, as we continue to execute against our borderless products strategy and as additional supply from the expansion at Cronos GrowCo fuels our next phase of growth.”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO of Cronos

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchases SourceMay 14, 2026 to May 13, 2027up to $50 millionNew
Open market repurchase cap SourceMay 14, 2026 to May 13, 20275% of common shares outstandingNew
CanAdelaar closing Source2026summer of 2026

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The CanAdelaar purchase agreement was amended on May 8, 2026, extending the closing Long Stop Date from June 9, 2026 to September 9, 2026. Source
  • New guidance: A new share repurchase authorization of up to $50 million was approved on May 8, 2026, to follow the existing program. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue rose 40%: Net revenue was $45.2 million against $32.3 million a year earlier, up $12.9 million. Management attributed the rise mainly to flower sales in Israel and other countries, which carry no excise taxes, and Canadian extract and flower sales. Source
  • Gross profit rose 39%: Gross profit was $19.2 million, up $5.4 million or 39%. The company attributed this to higher average sales prices from a mix shift toward Israel and other countries, and to higher sales volumes. Source
  • Net income rose 103%: Net income was $15.7 million, up $8.0 million. Management said the increase came mainly from higher gross profit and other income, partly offset by higher operating expenses. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $5.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $5.1 million, up $2.8 million or 122%. The company attributed the improvement to higher gross profit, partly offset by higher sales, marketing, general and administrative, and research and development costs. Source
  • Constant currency growth figures: At constant currency, net revenue rose 30% to $41.9 million and gross profit rose 28%. Adjusted EBITDA on that basis was $4.2 million, up 81%. Source

Segments and regions

  • Israel revenue rose 53%: Israel net revenue was $14.2 million, up $4.9 million or 53%. Management said PEACE NATURALS expanded its lead in the Israeli medical market, and that Israel delivered another record quarter. Source
  • Canada revenue rose 26%: Canada net revenue was $25.4 million, up $5.2 million or 26%. At constant currency the increase was 20%. Source
  • Other countries revenue rose 97%: Net revenue in markets outside Israel was $5.7 million, up $2.8 million or 97%. Management said this reached record levels in the quarter. Source
  • One reportable segment: Results are reported as total consolidated results, reflecting one reportable segment. Canada, Israel and other countries are shown as revenue geographies within that segment. Source

“We are benefitting from increased volume following Cronos GrowCo’s expansion and sustained growth in our proprietary products across categories, with significant momentum in international markets, positioning Cronos to deliver sustainable net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth.”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO of Cronos

Products and brands

  • Spinach vape cartridges reached #1: Spinach vape cartridges reached 11.1% share and ranked #1 in the quarter. The three best-selling vape SKUs nationwide across all formats were Spinach vape cartridges. Source
  • Spinach flower rose to third: In flower, the Spinach brand rose to #3 with 5.0% share. Management linked this to increased product availability after the Cronos GrowCo expansion. Source
  • Spinach edibles held first place: Spinach kept the #1 edibles position with a 20.8% share of the Canadian market. SOURZ by Spinach gummies held 22.7% of the gummies segment. Source
  • PUFFERZ reached second in all-in-ones: PUFFERZ all-in-one vapes reached #2 in market share in March 2026, four months after launch, as Canadian distribution broadened during the quarter. Source
  • PEACE NATURALS leads Israel: PEACE NATURALS remained the number one cannabis brand in Israel. Israel recorded its ninth consecutive quarter of record net revenue. Source
  • Lord Jones entered Israel: Lord Jones made its entry into Israel's medical cannabis market in Q1 2026, with five premium flower strains that management said met strong patient demand. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Adjusted gross margin eased to 42%: Adjusted gross margin was 42% against 44% a year earlier. Gross margin was 42% against 43%, while adjusted gross profit rose $4.9 million to $19.2 million. Source
  • Operating expenses rose 18%: Operating expenses were $21.0 million, up 18%, or 12% at constant currency. Management cited higher salaries and benefits, transaction costs and product development costs, partly offset by lower share-based compensation. Source
  • Inventory write-down in cost of sales: Cost of sales was $25.4 million, up 37%, and included a $665 thousand inventory write-down. No inventory write-down was recorded in Q1 2025. Source
  • Excise taxes rose to $13.8 million: Excise taxes were $13.8 million against $9.6 million a year earlier. Net revenue before excise taxes was $59.0 million, up from $41.9 million. Source

“Backed by an industry-leading balance sheet, we have the financial strength and flexibility to invest with discipline and deliver value to our shareholders.”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO of Cronos

Cash, capital and returns

  • Operating cash flow was $10.9 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.9 million, against $2.1 million used in the same period of 2025. Source
  • Cash and investments $822.3 million: Cash and short-term investments were $822.3 million at constant currency, down 1% from $831.8 million at December 31, 2025. Management attributed the decline to buybacks, capital spending and withholding taxes, partly offset by operating cash flow. Source
  • Quarter buybacks and tax withholding: Repurchases of common stock were $16.7 million in the quarter. Withholding taxes paid on share-based awards were $1.5 million, and net cash used in financing activities was $18.3 million. Source
  • Capital expenditures fell 87%: Capital expenditures were $2.0 million, down from $15.4 million a year earlier, a decrease of 87%. Source
  • Share repurchases since May 2025: From May 14, 2025 through May 6, 2026, the company repurchased 13,394,475 shares at a cost of about $33.5 million, including commissions and excise taxes. Source

Strategy and acquisitions

  • CanAdelaar agreement signed December 2025: The company agreed on December 9, 2025 to acquire CanAdelaar B.V., one of ten licensed producers in the Dutch cannabis supply chain experiment. Source
  • Realignment restructuring costs: Restructuring costs were $484 thousand, covering employee severance and IT infrastructure and finance transformation tied to the Realignment. Source
  • Prior-year GrowCo inventory step-up: Q1 2025 gross profit carried a $0.5 million inventory step-up from the Cronos GrowCo Transaction. No such amount was recorded in Q1 2026. Source

Financial items and tax

  • Foreign currency gain of $13.7 million: The foreign currency gain was $13.7 million, against $1.6 million a year earlier. It was the largest line in total other income of $20.0 million. Source
  • Revaluation loss on financial instruments: The loss on revaluation of financial instruments was $2.5 million, driven by the High Tide Warrant and the company's equity securities in Vitura. Source
  • Income tax provision of $2.4 million: The income tax provision was $2.4 million on income before taxes of $18.1 million, against a $0.5 million benefit a year earlier. Source
  • Translation loss in other comprehensive loss: Foreign exchange translation produced a $17.9 million loss in other comprehensive loss. Comprehensive loss attributable to Cronos Group was $3.3 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 11 May 2026

  • CanAdelaar closing targeted for summer: Management expects the CanAdelaar acquisition to close in the summer of 2026, within the amended closing timetable. Source
  • Repurchase program starts May 14: The new repurchase program begins May 14, 2026 and runs to May 13, 2027 unless ended earlier. Repurchases depend on market conditions and may be modified or discontinued. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Research and development expense Source$1,413 thousand (Q1 2025: $793 thousand)
Cannabis flower net revenue Source$33,734 thousand (Q1 2025: $23,344 thousand)
Cannabis extracts net revenue Source$11,457 thousand (Q1 2025: $8,608 thousand)

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: CanAdelaar closing depends on Dutch regulatory clearances, confirmations on CanAdelaar's licenses and completion of a Dutch background review known as the Bibob review. Source
  • Regulatory: The company recorded expense tied to an Israeli regulatory inquiry into alleged dumping of medical cannabis products: $18 thousand this quarter against $274 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Financial: A $106 thousand allowance was recognized on the High Tide loan receivable, which the company classifies as a non-operating loan. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal costs of defending shareholder class actions over the 2019 restatement were $411 thousand this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release expected closing in the first half of 2026. The current release gives summer 2026 and notes the Long Stop Date was extended.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.