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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cannabis Industry Growth. Themes include Recreational Cannabis, Medical Cannabis, and CBD Products.
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -135%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -172%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -56 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -20%
1  Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -11%
2   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -32%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%
3   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 176%
4   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -101%
5   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 109%
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cannabis Industry Growth. Themes include Recreational Cannabis, Medical Cannabis, and CBD Products.
1 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -135%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -172%
2 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -56 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -20%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -11%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -32%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 176%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -101%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 109%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CGC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining the approximate -37.2% stock movement for Canopy Growth (CGC) from August 31, 2025, to December 12, 2025: 1. Deteriorating Profitability and Capital Erosion Despite Revenue: Canopy Growth's Q1 fiscal year 2026 report, released in early August 2025, indicated a "gloomy undercurrent" beneath seemingly promising revenue figures, with deeply negative EBIT margins of -221.9% and substantial negative net income from continuing operations, signaling ongoing capital erosion. This highlighted a lack of profitability despite efforts to increase top-line revenue.

2. Persistent Challenges in the Canadian Cannabis Market and Limited U.S. Access: The broader Canadian cannabis sector, where Canopy Growth operates significantly, continues to face fundamental deterioration and stagnant growth. Crucially, the lucrative U.S. market largely remains inaccessible to foreign cannabis companies, hindering Canopy Growth's expansion and growth opportunities, even amid discussions of potential cannabis rescheduling.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CGC Return17%-65%-74%-78%-46%-58%-99%
Peers Return-41%-11%-31%-38%-9%7%-78%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CGC Win Rate50%8%25%33%25%17% 
Peers Win Rate37%28%33%38%37%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CGC Max Drawdown-54%-65%-76%-84%-47%-70% 
Peers Max Drawdown-70%-21%-37%-48%-28%-37% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: TLRY, CRON, SNDL, ACB, JAZZ.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/11/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCGCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-99.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven13852.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-60.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven155.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven251 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-75.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven300.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Canopy Growth's stock fell -99.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/10/2021. A -99.3% loss requires a 13852.9% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.1%16.1%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-6.1%-6.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
-1.7%-1.7%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
8.2%8.2%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
19.3%19.3%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.1%16.1%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-6.1%-6.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
-1.7%-1.7%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
8.2%8.2%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
19.3%19.3%-5.1%

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Financials

CGCTLRYCRONSNDLACBJAZZMedian
NameCanopy G.Tilray B.Cronos SNDL Aurora C.Jazz Pha. 
Mkt Price1.138.432.851.774.55164.893.70
Mkt Cap0.30.91.10.50.310.00.7
Rev LTM2798311329523674,158599
Op Inc LTM-56-89-24-11-29454-27
FCF LTM-96-96-658-181,239-12
FCF 3Y Avg-261-54-2527-771,069-40
CFO LTM-88-61227021,39212
CFO 3Y Avg-253-24-1137-581,274-18

Growth & Margins

CGCTLRYCRONSNDLACBJAZZMedian
NameCanopy G.Tilray B.Cronos SNDL Aurora C.Jazz Pha. 
Rev Chg LTM-0.7%2.3%19.0%4.4%23.9%4.1%4.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-10.8%11.0%17.4%29.3%18.5%5.1%14.2%
Rev Chg Q5.9%4.7%6.1%3.1%11.4%6.7%6.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%1.2%1.6%0.8%2.6%1.7%1.5%
Op Mgn LTM-20.3%-10.7%-18.5%-1.2%-7.9%10.9%-9.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-50.2%-17.2%-60.7%-6.5%-24.5%14.3%-20.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.6%2.4%11.2%-0.0%-4.5%-4.1%1.2%
CFO/Rev LTM-31.7%-7.3%16.4%7.3%0.6%33.5%4.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-86.6%-2.5%-19.0%4.0%-22.6%32.0%-10.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-34.5%-11.6%-4.3%6.1%-5.0%29.8%-4.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-89.3%-6.4%-30.2%2.8%-28.7%26.8%-17.6%

Valuation

CGCTLRYCRONSNDLACBJAZZMedian
NameCanopy G.Tilray B.Cronos SNDL Aurora C.Jazz Pha. 
Mkt Cap0.30.91.10.50.310.00.7
P/S1.41.18.00.80.91.91.3
P/EBIT-1.2-0.1-43.5-7.8-7.4-15.9-7.6
P/E-1.0-0.429.5-7.7-5.6-21.7-3.3
P/CFO-4.5-14.749.010.2150.05.78.0
Total Yield-96.4%-240.3%3.4%-12.9%-17.7%-4.6%-15.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-52.2%-32.0%-3.3%3.9%-30.5%14.1%-16.9%
D/E0.61.80.00.20.30.70.5
Net D/E-0.10.3-0.8-0.10.00.4-0.0

Returns

CGCTLRYCRONSNDLACBJAZZMedian
NameCanopy G.Tilray B.Cronos SNDL Aurora C.Jazz Pha. 
1M Rtn-5.8%-34.7%13.1%-4.3%0.0%20.3%-2.2%
3M Rtn-18.7%-20.5%10.5%-25.9%-7.7%28.4%-13.2%
6M Rtn-26.1%102.5%43.2%31.1%-25.3%49.5%37.2%
12M Rtn-65.5%-33.1%46.2%-3.3%4.8%36.6%0.8%
3Y Rtn-96.2%-91.8%-1.4%-31.7%-59.7%8.1%-45.7%
1M Excs Rtn-6.6%-35.4%12.3%-5.1%-0.8%19.5%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn-22.3%-29.5%7.8%-31.4%-11.4%25.9%-16.9%
6M Excs Rtn-40.3%88.3%29.1%17.0%-39.4%35.3%23.0%
12M Excs Rtn-83.1%-49.7%27.1%-20.4%-12.9%22.5%-16.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-172.0%-166.9%-81.0%-112.4%-137.5%-65.1%-125.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Cannabis159187258  
Storz & Bickel716585  
International markets cannabis413979  
This Works212632  
Other51621  
BioSteel  35  
Global cannabis   379295
Other consumer products   168104
Total297333510547399


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity34,775,616
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-14.7%
Average Daily Volume21,648,028
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.61
Basic Shares Quantity274,025,102
Short % of Basic Shares12.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/7/20257.3%0.9% 
8/8/202519.0%41.9%28.6%
5/30/2025-22.8%-19.9%-28.7%
2/7/2025-27.3%-32.0%-60.4%
11/8/2024-6.8%-17.8%-19.8%
8/9/2024-7.9%0.9%-29.9%
5/30/20241.3%-7.9%-23.9%
2/9/2024-2.2%-12.7%-26.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8125
# Negative13916
Median Positive6.6%3.5%22.6%
Median Negative-6.9%-12.7%-23.9%
Max Positive19.0%41.9%40.2%
Max Negative-27.3%-32.0%-60.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251107202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025530202510-K 3/31/2025
12312024207202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241108202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024809202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024530202410-K 3/31/2024
12312023209202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023622202310-K 3/31/2023
12312022209202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221109202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022809202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022531202210-K 3/31/2022
12312021209202210-Q 12/31/2021