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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

CRON earnings analysis

Filed May 11, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Cronos Group reported Q1 2026 results with net revenue of $45.2 million, marking a 40% year-over-year increase but falling short of analysts' expectations of $54.5 million. Noteworthy is the adjusted EBITDA of $5.1…

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Cronos Group reported Q1 2026 results with net revenue of $45.2 million, marking a 40% year-over-year increase but falling short of analysts' expectations of $54.5 million. Noteworthy is the adjusted EBITDA of $5.1 million, driven largely by international sales expansion, particularly in Israel. The company holds a substantial cash position of $822 million and remains engaged in a $50 million share repurchase initiative.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

70% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $58 Operating expenses $46 Left as operating profit $-4

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.04

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 40% YoY

    Net revenue reached $45.2 million for Q1 2026, up from $32.3 million in Q1 2025.

  • Strong Net Income Performance

    Net income attributable to Cronos Group was $13.8 million, compared to $6.1 million in the prior year, a 126% increase.

  • Adjusted EBITDA Surge

    Adjusted EBITDA improved to $5.1 million, a 122% growth from $2.3 million in Q1 2025.

  • Significant Cash Position

    As of March 31, 2026, Cronos had $821.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.

  • Share Repurchase Program Ongoing

    The company plans to execute a share repurchase program of up to $50 million, with $16.7 million already used for repurchases.

  • Lower Inventory Write-Down

    Inventory write-downs increased to $0.7 million from zero in the prior year, indicating better inventory management.

What to watch

  • Inventory Write-Downs

    The company incurred $0.7 million in inventory write-downs for Q1 2026 due to unusable inventory.

  • Geopolitical Risks in Israel

    Continued conflict in the Middle East could impact operations and product supply in Israel, a key market.

  • Anti-Dumping Investigations

    Ongoing investigations may threaten operations in Israel, potentially affecting future revenue.

Management's outlook

No explicit guidance provided, outlook details deferred.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Cronos reported Q4 net revenue of $44,531,000 and diluted EPS of $0.00, with a strong gross margin (69.7%) but continuing negative operating margin (-8.2%) for the quarter. The 10-K emphasizes a single consolidated…

10-Q · May 8, 2025

Cronos Group reported Q1 2025 net revenue of $32,262 (in thousands), up from $25,288 in Q1 2024, with gross profit rising to $13,734 (in thousands). Operating loss narrowed to $(4,072) (in thousands) and the company…

10-K · February 27, 2025

Cronos presents a strategy focused on building iconic brands, expanding international distribution and scaling supply via the Cronos GrowCo expansion. The company consolidated Cronos GrowCo on July 1, 2024, producing a…

10-Q · November 12, 2024

Cronos Group reported Q3 net revenue of $34,264,000 (up $9,454,000 or ~38% vs. $24,810,000 in Q3 2023) and diluted EPS of $0.02. Operating results remain weak with an operating loss of $33,655,000, but net income was…

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