Adjusted Gross Profit Increase
Adjusted gross profit for Q3 reached $57.8 million, reflecting a 4.6% increase quarter-over-quarter, and adjusted gross margin improved by 300 basis points to 46.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.9% to $31.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 24.9%, reflecting a 250-basis point improvement quarter-over-quarter.
Sustainability Initiative Success
The ongoing sustainability initiative has eliminated over $30 million in annual expenses ahead of schedule, supporting margin expansion and improved profitability.
Expansion in Ohio and New Jersey
Ohio continues to outperform as the strongest retail market, and the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved a partner store in Little Falls, marking progress in the state's social equity program.
Digital E-commerce Platform Launch
The fully integrated digital e-commerce platform and Ascend Pay launched in Q3, increasing transactions through the feature from 2.7% to 6.7% of total sales by October.