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Tilray Posts Surprise Q2 Profit, Revenue Beat as Shares Jump Pre-Market

Management is steering growth through Tilray Medical U.S. to expand research-focused operations tied to a possible federal rescheduling.

Overview

  • Tilray reported earnings of $0.01 per share versus expectations for a $0.20 loss, with revenue of $217.51 million topping the $210.95 million consensus.
  • CEO Irwin D. Simon called it a record quarter, citing approximately $218 million in net revenue driven by a diversified portfolio across cannabis, beverage, wellness and distribution.
  • The stock rose about 7% in extended and pre-market trading following the results.
  • The company plans to leverage Tilray Medical U.S., its global medical cannabis business and a $300 million Tilray Pharma distribution platform to pursue FDA trials and product-development partnerships.
  • Investors are monitoring the potential shift of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could enable standard expense deductions and materially improve cash flow if enacted.