ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc.
| Previous Close | 2.6000 |
| Open | 2.6300 |
| Bid | 2.6200 x 47300 |
| Ask | 2.6300 x 3100 |
| Day's Range | 2.5900 - 2.7400 |
| 52 Week Range | 2.1400 - 10.3200 |
| Volume | 24,692,183 |
| Avg. Volume | 23,216,888 |
| Market Cap | 2.8B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.56 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 12.18 |
| EPS (TTM) | 0.2160 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
- Yahoo Finance Video
Edible Arrangements is selling CBD-infused edibles
Edible Arrangements is now selling fruit dipped in CBD-infused chocolate — dubbed "Incredible Edibles." Edible Arrangements Founder & CEO Tariq Farid joins Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman and Kristin Myers, along with The Corporate Agent CEO and Founder Angelique Rewers, to discuss.
- MarketWatch
Cannabis stocks jump on hopes that Canadian move will curb black-market sales
CBC report says Ontario will open more stores, making it easier for licensed producers to get their product to consumers.
- ACCESSWIRE
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aurora Cannabis Inc. - ACB
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2019 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (ACB). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. The investigation concerns whether Aurora and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
- Barrons.com
Canada Turns to Cannabis 2.0: Edibles, Drinks, and Vapes
Government approves higher-margin new products for consumers, which pot stock bulls hope will kick-start a floundering business.
- ACCESSWIRE
The Gross Law Firm Announces Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of INFY, YJ and ACB
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2019 / The securities litigation law firm of The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice on behalf of shareholders in the following publicly traded companies. Shareholders who purchased shares in the following companies during the dates listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible Lead Plaintiff appointment. A class action has commenced on behalf of certain shareholders in Infosys Limited.
- ACCESSWIRE
HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Aurora Cannabis (ACB) Investors With $200k+ Losses to Contact Its Attorneys, Securities Fraud Case Filed
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2019 / Hagens Berman urges Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE:ACB) investors who have suffered losses in excess of $200,000 to submit their losses now to learn if ...
- ACCESSWIRE
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WSG INFY ACB: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of Important Class Action Deadlines
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2019 / The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that class actions have commenced on behalf of certain shareholders in the following companies. If you suffered ...
- Zacks
Is REX Shares' Leveraged Cannabis ETN Launch Untimely?
REX Shares has launched two cannabis-related ETNs, one among which is double leveraged. Is the launch untimely?
- Business Wire
IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Aurora Cannabis Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm
IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Aurora Cannabis Inc.
- TipRanks
4 Cannabis Stocks Eagerly Awaiting Cannabis 2.0 Wave
The Canadian cannabis stocks continue to trade near the yearly lows and the Cannabis 2.0 rollout can’t start soon enough. Unfortunately, Canopy Growth just confirmed the process isn’t going to be smooth or as quickly as the market expected.Earlier this year, Canada regulators established the rules for the rollout of edibles, vapes, beverages and other cannabis products falling into the Cannabis 2.O category. Investors have big hopes for these products to provide cannabis stocks with a boost in revenues from product categories that won’t face the same competition from illegal sources.The government organization allowed companies to submit products for license beginning October 15 with a 60-day review period providing an initial sales date of December 16. As Canopy Growth acknowledged last week, the products can’t be sold into the distribution channels until that day pushing the date before reaching store shelves until sometime in early January 2020.As with the Cannabis 1.0 rollout last October, the Canadian market continues to face failure after failure in reaching aggressive sales targets. The market had originally expected Cannabis 2.0 products to be available starting mid-October and now most store shelves will remain empty until way into Q1.In addition, these products will still lack vast distribution in areas like Ontario already holding back Cannabis 1.0 sales. In addition, provinces like Quebec are limiting 2.0 products while Newfoundland and Labrador aren’t allowing vapes. Investors need to consider that two key provinces are effectively limited at the initial Cannabis 2.0 rollout with Quebec limiting sales and Ontario still lacking stores.We’ve delved into these four Canadian cannabis companies set to lead the market in the Cannabis 2.0 wave after the expected dominance of Canopy Growth:Aurora Cannabis (ACB)Aurora Cannabis is the other major player in the industry expected to have a wide selection of Cannabis 2.0 products ready when the market opens up in mid-December. The company plans to have a wider selection of edibles with chocolates, mints, cookies and gummies hitting the market in addition to a selection of vapes and concentrates.The company arguably has the second-best Cannabis 2.0 lineup and interestingly avoided the beverages market out of the gate. Aurora Cannabis hasn’t had the same problems with recreational cannabis with returns like other leading companies so one might wonder if their placement in the edibles market over beverages isn’t a market signal.With a market cap heading towards $3.0 billion, the stock is probably less reliant on a home run from Cannabis 2.0. Investors have bigger concerns about cash balances and any positive results from selling edibles definitely helps at the margins. The big benefit to Aurora Cannabis is to place the costly ramp up period in the rearview mirror, allowing the company to shift towards streamlining operations in order to generate profits.TipRanks suggests caution has Wall Street fairly divided in its expectations on ACB. The stock currently has a Moderate Buy consensus rating, which breaks down into 5 "buy" ratings vs 4 "hold" and 2 "sell" ratings. (See Aurora's price targets and analyst ratings on TipRanks)Organigram (OGI)Organigram is coming off a rough quarter so any good news would be highly welcomed in this stock. The company isn’t the most aggressive heading into the Cannabis 2.0 launch, but a position in vapes and chocolates could be the best conservative play in an unclear market demand picture while conserving precious cash.The company recently ran into problems with products returned from the Ontario Cannabis Store. Both THC oils and low THC dried flower failed to sell as expected and the lack of retail stores in Ontario didn’t help so a more conservative rollout of 2.0 products might be the smart move.Organigram is taking a more cautionary move into these products with a focus on what was successful in U.S. due to a lack of actual knowledge on the desired products in Canada. The Canadian LP will have vape pens and edibles ready for sales to mirror the products most successful in the U.S.Vape pens available in December will use the PAX Era platform and Edison pens from Organigram. In addition, the company has exclusive license to the Feather products popular in Colorado providing multiple solutions to attack the market.As the market develops in Q1, Organigram will roll out chocolate products from their new $15 million production line. The company plans to pursue co-manufacturing and private labeling to fully utilize this new facility.The company has additional plans for a powered beverage in Q2 to round out a complete Cannabis 2.0 lineup without rushing products out the door in December before the market matures and Ontario opens more stores. With a market value of only $400 million, the stock could see the biggest boost from a successful rollout of products like vapes and edibles.All in all, Wall Street loves this stock, earning a stellar analyst consensus rating, as TipRanks analytics demonstrate OGI as a Strong Buy. Out of 8 analysts tracked in the last 3 months, all 6 are bullish on Organigram stock, while 2 remain sidelined. With a return potential of over 130%, the stock's consensus target price stands at $6.21. (See Organigram stock analysis on TipRanks)Tilray (TLRY)Tilray is the wildcard in the Canadian cannabis sector. The company is relying on wholesale supplies to fuel a Cannabis 2.0 lineup that initially includes CBD beverages, edibles and vape products.Tilray will utilize their High Park Holdings business to lead the rollout of new products including beverages. The company will bring existing U.S. brands of Marley Natural and Goodship to Canada along with other new brands like The Batch, Chowie Wowie and Rmdy. The portfolio will include vapes, cannabis-infused baked goods, gummies and oils.The most focus is naturally on the joint venture with AB InBev (BUD) named Fluent Beverage Company. A major distribution partner in the beverage space is a big feather in the cap of Tilray, yet the company is still lacking a THC product from the start. In addition, the JV is only 49% owned by Tilray so the sales won’t be consolidated on the income statement. Investors expecting a big sales boost might be disappointed with the quarterly results.The company has a market cap of $1.8 billion and quarterly revenues are still making a slow ramp. Analysts only target March quarterly revenues of $65 million, a $10 million boost from the prior quarter. Over time, the hidden value in the stock could come from the Fluent Beverage JV.According to TipRanks, the consensus on Wall Street is that Tilray stock is a “hold” for investors. But TipRanks might as well have said “buy” — because analysts, on average, think the stock, currently at $18.99, could zoom ahead to $26.50 within a year, delivering 39% profits to new investors. (See Tilray's stock-price forecast and analyst ratings)Canopy Growth (CGC)Canopy Growth is the expected leader in the Cannabis 2.0 phase along with all of the U.S. listed Canadian cannabis stocks. Most of the partnerships and direct investments from global firms were for the new product forms such as beverages.The company has held several media and analyst events to prime the investor community on the products hitting the cannabis market on December 16. Canopy Growth has a broad depth of products in the beverages, vapes and chocolates categories, but the company does appear lacking in amount of different product categories with no gummies or other edibles.Considering the Constellation Brands (STZ) investment and the large beverage capacity from the new Smith Falls facility, one shouldn’t be surprised the company has a wide selection here. Canopy Growth plans to offer ten ready-to-drink products and three purely distilled cannabis drinks with multiple flavors and mg levels of both THC and CBD.The problem for the stock is that their beverages and vapes won’t reach stores until early January. The benefit to the current December quarter won’t occur and the new CEO from Constellation Brands doesn’t start until January 14. The company faces a ton of disruption in the next month or so that will impact short-term results.Canopy Growth has a market value of $6.5 billion and a lot of value is based on the Constellation Brands deal and the related breath of beverage offerings. A failed uptake of THC and CBD infused beverages would seriously damage the value of a stock with a business generating quarterly EBITDA losses of C$100 million and needing a new winning strategy to turnaround the prospects of the company.To find good ideas for cannabis stocks trading at fair value or better, visit TipRanks’ Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks’ equity insights.
- GlobeNewswire
DEADLINE ALERT for IRBT, UNIT, BE, ACB: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
- ACCESSWIRE
CLASS ACTION UPDATE for WSG, ACB and HEXO: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2019 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders ...
- GlobeNewswire
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds of Class Action Against Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB), Baxter International Inc. (BAX) & HEXO Corp. (HEXO)
Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints by visiting the links below or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. If you suffered a loss, you can request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff.
- MarketWatch
Cannabis stocks rally out of the gate on report Ontario to open market for store openings
Cannabis stocks rallied out of the gate Friday, after a report that the Canadian province of Ontario will open up the market for retailers with plans to issue abut 20 new store approvals starting in April of 2020. The news reported by Canadian network CBC eased concerns about the shortage of stores that has hampered the development of the legal cannabis market in Canada and allowed the black market to continue to thrive. "This is certainly better than the status quo," said MKM analyst Bill Kirk. "In the fight to take share from the illicit market (which has ~80% share), access to stores has been a major issue." he cautioned, however, that access is not the only obstacle the market is facing, highlighting quality and price as other major issues. A survey conducted by MKM found Canadian consumers using the black market due to price convenience and also quality. "Further, Canopy teased an expectation for 40 Ontario stores per month beginning in January," said Kirk. "If the details of 20 store/month beginning in April hold true, Ontario would have 62% fewer stores by year-end 2020 than Canopy had expected (480 vs 180). All else being equal, we would recommend selling into any strength this news may produce." Canopy shares rose 5%, Aurora Cannabis was up 5.2%, Cronos was up 3% and Tilray rose 2.5%. MedMen rose 11%, Aleafia rose 5% and Organigram added 5%.
- TipRanks
Aurora Cannabis (ACB): Impact of Loss of German Cannabis Sales in the Quarter
Near the end of November 2019 Aurora Cannabis (ACB) found it would no longer be able to sell medical cannabis to the German market until the company obtains a permit to sell cannabis that has undergone ionizing irradiation.In this article we'll look at the impact the temporary loss of sales in Germany will have on the company.IrradiationMany investors have thought that having facilities approved of for the stringent guidelines associated with European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) were enough to sell into Germany.But the recent discovery that Aurora Cannabis wouldn't be allowed to sell medical cannabis in Germany until it achieves a specified level of microbiological quality related to the flower.That must either be accomplished by extremely clean facilities that meet the German requirements, or have the flower irradiated, which is a process that decontaminates the flower.If a company must irradiate to conform to required microbial levels, it also has to apply for a permit that allows irradiated cannabis to be sold in the German market.Any importer into the German market will have to apply to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) for every flower variety that will be distributed in Germany.As of this writing, the cost per application was just under US$4,951.Aurora management believes it will take about a month or so to get approval to sell irradiated cannabis in Germany.According to CCO Cam Battley, the company "realized" it needed a permit, suggesting it simply forgot about it or didn't perform due diligence concerning the requirements.ImplicationsCombined with other challenges related to revenue growth in the short term, including the lack of cannabis retail outlets in Ontario and the time it will take to ramp up derivative sales, the loss of sales in the German market is going to make a challenging fourth calendar quarter even more challenging for the company.How much it will impact its performance will depend upon how much demand for derivatives will drive the last couple of weeks of December sales. If it has more than adequate supply to meet pent-up demand, it could to some degree, offset the decline in German sales in December.Battley expects sales in Germany to resume in early 2020.With expectations already low for the current quarter, I don't think this is going to be a big deal for Aurora unless its sales decline even further because of the slow pace of retail stores opening, and derivatives have no immediate impact on revenue in December.The bigger issue is how this will impact long-term German sales because of Pharmacies possibly being reluctant to use Aurora because of being perceived as an unreliable and consistent source.In the past I've mentioned this was one of the strengths of Aurora, and if it falters there, it international potential would be diminished for a couple of quarters, until it wins back the trust of the Pharmacists.That may not happen. But because Aurora is not allowed to sell in Germany, medical cannabis patients will have to get their product from another source. Whether or not they return to Aurora is a significant issue over the long term.Analyst CommentaryThe market has divided itself into two camps. The bulls argue that the worst is behind Aurora, while the bears argue that the market is too optimistic about Aurora's recovery, which could take a long, long time. Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Lavery has found himself in the middle. The analyst rates the stock a Neutral alongside a $3.00 price target, which implies about 15% upside from current levels. (To watch Lavery's track record, click here)In a research note issued yesterday, Lavery wrote, "It may take time to recover lost German sales. The temporary sales halt could have a lasting impact in the German medical cannabis market. According to our contact in the EU, doctors tend to prescribe products that have strong track records of availability. Aurora's current patients will have to be prescribed a competitor's product while Aurora pauses sales, and it could be challenging to switch them back again. Additionally, it could take longer than expected for Aurora to begin selling products in Germany again as it typically takes months for German regulatory approval of products, and German regulators are used to reviewing applications for gamma radiation (not e-beam sterilization). Aurora is confident that sales can continue early in the new year, but there is some uncertainty in the process timeline."If we turn to the Street in general, we can see that sell-side analysts are fairly divided in their expectations on Aurora stock. Out of 11 analysts tracked by TipRanks in the last 3 months, 5 say "buy," 4 suggest "hold," and two recommend "sell." (See Aurora stock analysis on TipRanks)ConclusionWe won't know until the next earnings report the level of revenue Aurora has lost because of having to wait to receive its permit. Worse, it won't be until the following earnings report that we discover whether or not former customers have come back to the company after having to use alternative sources.One positive here is it appears there is demand from German patients for some derivative products. If so, that could be an attractive and compelling reason to once again choose Aurora as the preferred distribution source.To me, the major issue here is it once again places uncertainty over the company at a time when it needed to provide a clearer picture of its future short- and long-term outlook.Now what we have is the ongoing concerns over the pace of retail cannabis stores opening in Ontario, how much impact derivative products will have on Aurora's revenue, and how long it will take it to recover and grow sales in the important German medical market.In my view, the next couple of quarters are going to be vital to the company. At this time I think the negative surrounding the lack of retail stores is already priced in, but if there is any disappointment in derivative or German sales over the next two quarters, Aurora is going to have a difficult time maintaining support levels.Over the long term I remain optimistic over its prospects, but it could go through a prolonged period of growing pains if it doesn't do well in the first half of calendar 2020.To find good ideas for cannabis stocks trading at fair value or better, visit TipRanks’ Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks’ equity insights.
- Benzinga
Why Production Costs Could Lead To 'Carnage' In Canadian Market
In late November, Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB ) (TSE: ACB) CEO Terry Booth told BNN Bloomberg that his company has its sights set on the United States market. "Carnage" could be ahead for ...
- ACCESSWIRE
The Gross Law Firm Announces Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of AFI, ET and ACB
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 12, 2019 / The securities litigation law firm of The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice on behalf of shareholders in the following publicly traded companies. Shareholders who purchased shares in the following companies during the dates listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible Lead Plaintiff appointment.
- Benzinga
Aurora Cannabis COO Specifies Why Company's Product Sales Are Halted In Germany
Germany recently halted Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) product sales, until the health authorities investigate the production process. The production step awaiting for the inspection is related to a method that Aurora utilizes to attain a long shelf life of the flower, German pharmacies reportedly said. Battley was alluding to the special permit that's demanded for distribution of irradiated medical cannabis products in Germany, adding “it’s going to take about four weeks” for the company to acquire it, according to Marijuana Business Daily.
- GlobeNewswire
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aurora Cannabis Inc. - ACB
Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora” or the “Company”) (ACB). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. The investigation concerns whether Aurora and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
- ACCESSWIRE
The Gross Law Firm Announces Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of DOMO, BAX and ACB
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2019 / The securities litigation law firm of The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice on behalf of shareholders in the following publicly traded companies. Shareholders who purchased shares in the following companies during the dates listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible Lead Plaintiff appointment. Investors Affected : shareholders who acquired: (a) Domo common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering commenced on or around June 29, 2018; or (b) Domo securities between June 28, 2018 and September 5, 2019, both dates inclusive.
- ACCESSWIRE
The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of AZZ, ACB and PRU
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2019 / The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. There is no cost to participate ...
- PR Newswire
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Energy Transfer LP, Grubhub, Aurora Cannabis, and The RealReal and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder law firm, reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), Grubhub, Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (NYSE: ACB), and The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ: REAL). Stockholders have until the deadlines below to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff. Additional information about each case can be found at the link provided.
- ACCESSWIRE
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: ADTN IRBT ACB: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of Important Class Action Deadlines
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2019 / The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that class actions have commenced on behalf of certain shareholders in the following companies. If you suffered ...
