Debra Borchardt
Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) reported its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, with total revenue jumping by 85% to $221.9 million. Green Thumb’s revenue rose 14.1% sequentially and beat the average analyst estimate per Yahoo Finance of $205 million. Net income for the second quarter was $22.1 million or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $12.9 million, or a loss of $0.06 per basic and diluted share in the prior year. This beat the average analyst estimate per Yahoo Finance which was $0.07.
GTI said that the revenue growth was primarily driven by increased scale in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail businesses, especially in Illinois and Pennsylvania. Overall performance was driven by the expanded distribution of Green Thumb’s branded products, 10 additional stores, and increased traffic in the Company’s 58 open and operating retail stores. In the second quarter of 2021, Green Thumb generated revenue from all 12 of its markets: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Company continued to invest in expanding its cultivation and manufacturing capabilities.
“The second quarter continued to be about disciplined execution and the team should be proud of the results. On a year-over-year basis, we grew revenue by 85% to $222 million; more than doubled Adjusted EBITDA to $79 million and continued to deliver positive cash flow. Since the first quarter, we closed three acquisitions, expanding our manufacturing capabilities in Massachusetts and geographic footprint into two new states, Virginia and Rhode Island. These critical steps strengthened our position to distribute our brands to more patients and consumers in existing and new markets,” said Green Thumb Chairman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.
In the second quarter 2021, EBITDA was $65.9 million or 29.7% of revenue versus $28.3 million or 23.6% of revenue in the prior year period. Adjusted Operating EBITDA, which excluded non-cash stock-based compensation of $5.7 million and other non-operating expenses of $7.7 million, was $79.3 million or 35.7% of revenue as compared to $35.4 million or 29.6% of revenue for the second quarter 2020. The improvement in EBITDA and Adjusted Operating EBITDA over the prior year period largely reflected revenue growth and increased scale-driven operating leverage from both the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail businesses. For additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures, see below under “Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
“Finding new and meaningful ways to support the communities we serve is a mission we all share at Green Thumb. We are especially proud of our recently announced Good Green grant program for heroes helping to fight problems created by the failed War on Drugs. Ahead of launching the Good Green brand of products later this year, we are allocating at least $1,300,000 in social equity grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations over the next 18 months to jump start this important initiative,” said Kovler.
Expenses increased as total selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter were $72.1 million or 32.5% of revenue versus $49.6 million or 41.5% of revenue for the second quarter 2020. Improved operating costs as a percentage of revenue reflected increased operating leverage in the company’s Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail businesses.
“The great American growth story in cannabis is happening–the momentum is undeniable. Consumers demand safe, reliable alternatives for well-being and we are excited to meet their needs with high-quality cannabis experiences. There is still incredible untapped potential in all of our operating regions, and we will continue our strategy to invest in high-return initiatives that prepare us for the growth ahead and future value creation for our stakeholders,” concluded Kovler.
