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Cronos Group Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue grew 58 percent: The company reported net revenue of $53.0 million, up $19.6 million or 58 percent from Q2 2025. On a constant-currency basis, growth was 51 percent. Source
  • Net income reversed to a profit: Net income was $35.7 million, compared with a net loss of $38.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the change mainly to higher gross profit and other income. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $13.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $13.1 million, up $11.4 million from Q2 2025. On a constant-currency basis it was $11.9 million, up $10.2 million. Source
  • Israel revenue up 60 percent: Israel net revenue reached $15.0 million, up 60 percent, the tenth consecutive record quarter for the segment. Constant-currency growth was 32 percent. PEACE NATURALS remained the leading cannabis brand there. Source
  • International sales outside Israel up 88 percent: Revenue outside Canada and Israel rose 88 percent to a record, led by flower demand, particularly in Germany. Management pointed to PEACE NATURALS demand there. Source
  • Spinach stayed #1 in vapes: Spinach held the #1 vape brand position in Canada for a second consecutive quarter, with 10.6 percent total vape share. In cartridges it ranked #1 for a third quarter at 11.8 percent. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 54 percent: Gross profit was $28.5 million, up $13.9 million. Gross margin was 54 percent against 43 percent a year earlier, which management linked to higher average prices and a mix shift toward Israel and other countries. Source
  • New Israeli investigation initiated August 5: The Commissioner notified the company on August 5 that a new investigation had been initiated into the alleged dumping. Source

“Cronos delivered a record second quarter by organically achieving record net revenue, record gross profit and record Adjusted EBITDA, while also reducing our share count.”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
CanAdelaar acquisition closing Sourcesecond half of 2026second half of 2026

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A new Israeli anti-dumping investigation into Canadian medical cannabis imports was initiated after a new complaint was filed on July 30. Source
  • Ended: The June 2026 Israeli anti-dumping investigation was terminated on July 28 on procedural grounds, without a determination on the merits. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue grew 58 percent: The company reported net revenue of $53.0 million, up $19.6 million or 58 percent from Q2 2025. On a constant-currency basis, growth was 51 percent. Source
  • Net income reversed to a profit: Net income was $35.7 million, compared with a net loss of $38.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the change mainly to higher gross profit and other income. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $13.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $13.1 million, up $11.4 million from Q2 2025. On a constant-currency basis it was $11.9 million, up $10.2 million. Source
  • Shekel strength lifted reported revenue: Management said net revenue for the period benefited from the strengthening of the New Israeli Shekel against the U.S. dollar. Source

Segments and regions

  • Israel revenue up 60 percent: Israel net revenue reached $15.0 million, up 60 percent, the tenth consecutive record quarter for the segment. Constant-currency growth was 32 percent. PEACE NATURALS remained the leading cannabis brand there. Source
  • Canada revenue rose to record: Canada net revenue was $28.7 million, up 50 percent, a record for the country according to management. Source
  • International sales outside Israel up 88 percent: Revenue outside Canada and Israel rose 88 percent to a record, led by flower demand, particularly in Germany. Management pointed to PEACE NATURALS demand there. Source

“We’re executing with discipline across our strategic priorities and our results reflect it.”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO

Products and brands

  • Spinach stayed #1 in vapes: Spinach held the #1 vape brand position in Canada for a second consecutive quarter, with 10.6 percent total vape share. In cartridges it ranked #1 for a third quarter at 11.8 percent. Source
  • Edibles share held at 20.8%: Spinach stayed #1 in Canadian edibles with 20.8 percent share. Five SOURZ by Spinach gummies products ranked among the top 10 edibles nationally, including the top-selling edibles SKU. Source
  • Flower and pre-roll ranks rose: Spinach ranked #3 in flower at 5.4 percent share. In pre-rolls it rose to #7 at 3.1 percent, and Spinach STIX distribution broadened across Canadian provinces. Source
  • New vape flavors and limited editions: Cronos launched three PUFFERZ flavors in Canada and a summer limited-time vape cartridge. In July, SOURZ by Spinach added rare cannabinoid varieties with CBG, CBN and CBC. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin rose to 54 percent: Gross profit was $28.5 million, up $13.9 million. Gross margin was 54 percent against 43 percent a year earlier, which management linked to higher average prices and a mix shift toward Israel and other countries. Source
  • Operating expenses rose four percent: Operating expenses were $21.0 million, up $1.2 million. Constant-currency growth was 4 percent, driven by salaries, transaction costs and product development, partly offset by excise stamp penalty recoveries. Source
  • Excise taxes reduced reported revenue: Net revenue before excise taxes was $70.6 million. Excise taxes of $17.6 million were deducted to arrive at reported net revenue. Source
  • Currency gain was largest other income item: The foreign currency gain of $20.2 million in Q2 was the largest item within other income of $28.3 million. Management cited foreign currency transaction gains as a driver of net income. Source

“Backed by an industry-leading balance sheet and positive cash flow from operations, we are well positioned to invest in our growth strategy while returning capital to shareholders”

Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Cash balance fell $3.3 million: Cash, short-term investments and non-current deposits totaled $827.0 million as reported, including $467.0 million of cash. On a constant-currency basis the total fell $3.3 million, mainly due to buybacks, capex and withholding taxes. Source
  • Share count reduced by repurchases: The company repurchased 12.3 million shares in the first half of 2026 for $32.9 million in cash. Shares outstanding fell to 370.7 million from 381.6 million at year-end 2025. Source
  • Operating cash flow reached $34.9 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $34.9 million for the six months, against $0.7 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures were $3.8 million for the six months. Source

CanAdelaar acquisition timing

  • CanAdelaar closing moves to second half: Management expects the CanAdelaar B.V. acquisition to close in the second half of 2026, once Dutch regulatory clearance and remaining closing conditions are met. Source
  • No specific regulatory issues flagged: The company said it has not been informed of any specific issues with its Dutch regulatory clearance submission. It said the timing appears to reflect the ordinary course of the review. Source

Israeli anti-dumping matters

  • Israeli investigation terminated procedurally: A June 2026 investigation into alleged dumping of Canadian medical cannabis imports was terminated on July 28 on procedural grounds. The termination did not preclude another complaint or a new investigation. Source
  • New domestic industry complaint filed: A new complaint on imports of medical cannabis from Canada was filed for the Israeli domestic industry. On August 2, the Commissioner notified the Government of Canada of sufficient prima facie evidence. Source
  • New Israeli investigation initiated August 5: The Commissioner notified the company on August 5 that a new investigation had been initiated into the alleged dumping. Source
  • Company disputes the allegations: Management disputes the allegations underlying these matters and cannot predict the timing or outcome of the new investigation. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • CanAdelaar closing expected second half: The company expects the acquisition to close in the second half of 2026, once Dutch regulatory clearance and remaining conditions are met. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Cannabis flower net revenue, Q2 2026 (USD thousands) Source39,214
Cannabis extracts net revenue, Q2 2026 (USD thousands) Source13,774
Research and development expense (USD thousands) Source1,215 for Q2 2026; 2,628 for six months

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The Israeli anti-dumping matters could lead to a provisional or final anti-dumping duty or other import restriction. Timing and outcome cannot be predicted. Source
  • Regulatory: Closing of the CanAdelaar acquisition depends on Dutch regulatory clearance and on satisfying or waiving the remaining closing conditions. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The Q1 release gave summer 2026 as the expected closing period. The Q2 release now gives the second half of 2026. No status is stated.

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.