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Charlotte's Web Holdings
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Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
C$0.44
▲(57.86% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:06/24/26
Overall score is driven primarily by weak financial performance (shrinking revenue, persistent losses, negative cash flow, and negative equity indicating elevated financial risk). Technical indicators add further pressure with a strong downtrend despite oversold readings. Valuation provides limited support because negative earnings make P/E less informative and there is no dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Unit economics - gross margin stability
Stable low-40% gross margins indicate durable product-level economics across the portfolio. That margin cushion supports profitability if operating costs are reduced or volumes recover, making core products capable of generating positive contribution margin over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Persistently shrinking revenue
A multi-year and sharp TTM revenue decline erodes scale and dealer/retailer support, making fixed-cost absorption harder. Continued top-line contraction over months limits the company's ability to restore profitability without sustained demand growth or major strategic shifts.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Unit economics - gross margin stability
Stable low-40% gross margins indicate durable product-level economics across the portfolio. That margin cushion supports profitability if operating costs are reduced or volumes recover, making core products capable of generating positive contribution margin over the next several months.
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Charlotte's Web Holdings (CWEB) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$125.81M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)140.12K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.80
Revenue Growth-2.64%
EPS Growth-36.69%
CountryCA
Employees112
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.23
Shares Outstanding270,549,930
10 Day Avg. Volume81,567
30 Day Avg. Volume140,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)-28.04
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio-3.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$54.70M
Charlotte's Web Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. operates comprehensively in the hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) wellness market, covering cultivation, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. The company's extensive product line features liquid hemp extract oil tinctur...
How the Company Makes Money
Charlotte's Web primarily makes money by selling hemp-derived CBD wellness products under its brands through multiple channels. Its core revenue stream is product sales (recognized when goods are delivered/accepted per customer terms) across (1) d...
Charlotte's Web Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 31, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized several transformative, strategic positives — a balance-sheet‑clearing BAT transaction with fresh capital, federal Medicare pilot eligibility (Substance Access BEI) allowing full‑spectrum CBD access into accountable care channels, meaningful clinical progress via DeFloria's Phase II clearance, substantial cost reductions (SG&A down ~21% YoY and ~44.5% over two years), and improved operating loss and margin runways. These positives are tempered by ongoing regulatory uncertainty (including a potential November 2026 hemp provision that could severely constrain the market), persistent net losses (Q4 net loss $11.4M; full‑year net loss ~$29.7M), a nonrecurring $1.3M inventory charge that depressed reported margins, and liquidity dependence on shareholder approval of the BAT transaction. On balance, the call conveyed constructive momentum and multiple high‑impact catalysts that materially improve the company’s strategic position, while acknowledging meaningful near‑term risks and the gradual timing of revenue realization from Medicare pilots.Positive Updates
BAT Transaction: Balance Sheet Cleanup and Fresh Capital
British American Tobacco conversion of a $55M convertible debenture plus ~$10M accrued interest into common shares at CAD 0.94 and a new $10M private placement (total BAT commitment ~ $75M). Eliminates largest liability, removes ~5% annual interest (~$3M avoided per year for next ~3.5 years) and prevents an estimated additional ~$12M in aggregate interest to maturity; expected pro forma BAT ownership ~40% (49% cap in agreement). Adds $10M in fresh working capital and materially simplifies capital structure.
Negative Updates
Continued Net Losses and Q4 Worsening of Net Loss
Q4 net loss was $11.4M ($0.07 per share) vs. a net loss of $3.4M ($0.02 per share) in Q4 2024. Full year net loss was $29.7M ($0.19) vs. $29.8M ($0.19) in 2024. Company remains loss-making despite operating loss improvement.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
BAT Transaction: Balance Sheet Cleanup and Fresh Capital
British American Tobacco conversion of a $55M convertible debenture plus ~$10M accrued interest into common shares at CAD 0.94 and a new $10M private placement (total BAT commitment ~ $75M). Eliminates largest liability, removes ~5% annual interest (~$3M avoided per year for next ~3.5 years) and prevents an estimated additional ~$12M in aggregate interest to maturity; expected pro forma BAT ownership ~40% (49% cap in agreement). Adds $10M in fresh working capital and materially simplifies capital structure.
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Company Guidance
The company guided that it is positioned for gradual, scalable profitability supported by specific financial and operational metrics: Q4 revenue was $13.3M (up 15.8% sequentially and 4.7% YoY from $12.7M) with $5.0M gross profit and a 37.5% gross margin (impacted by a nonrecurring $1.3M inventory charge that reduced margin by ~10 ppt; in‑house manufacturing added ~400 bps), and management expects gross margin to normalize toward the historical ~50% range; Q4 SG&A was $10.6M, full‑year SG&A was $42.0M (down 21.2% YoY and down ~$33.6M or 44.5% over two years) with normalized quarterly SG&A expected to be ~$10–11M (excluding Medicare launch spend); net loss was $11.4M ($0.07/sh) in Q4 and $29.7M ($0.19/sh) for the year while operating loss improved >36% to $20.3M (from $32M); cash used in operations improved to $1.9M in Q4 (vs. $5.5M prior quarter), cash and working capital were $8.0M and $21.7M at year‑end (not reflecting a $10M BAT private placement), and the BAT transaction converts a $55M debenture plus ~$10M accrued interest at CAD $0.94/sh, eliminates ~ $3M/year interest for ~3.5 years (avoiding up to ~$12M to maturity), adds $10M fresh capital (≈5% post‑conversion dilution), brings BAT’s commitment to ≈$75M and ~40% ownership (with a 49% cap), while strategic program guidance includes CMMI pilot eligibility (products with up to 3 mg THC/serving) with an initial ~2M beneficiary cohort and up to $500/beneficiary/year available to ACOs, and DeFloria (≈1/3 owned) expected to begin Phase II midyear.Charlotte's Web Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
22
Negative
Cash Flow
16
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 49.90M | 49.67M | 63.16M | 74.14M | 96.09M |
| Gross Profit | 21.70M | 21.26M | 35.57M | 19.41M | 48.59M |
| EBITDA | -13.95M | -22.01M | -24.90M | -41.68M | -38.03M |
| Net Income | -29.74M | -29.85M | -23.80M | -59.31M | -137.72M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 75.27M | 113.44M | 152.55M | 187.64M | 171.51M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 8.04M | 22.62M | 48.99M | 69.28M | 20.42M |
| Total Debt | 64.45M | 59.34M | 60.44M | 57.63M | 22.60M |
| Total Liabilities | 77.31M | 86.36M | 96.99M | 110.14M | 41.07M |
| Stockholders Equity | -2.04M | 27.09M | 55.56M | 77.50M | 130.45M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -14.67M | -25.11M | -19.08M | -5.58M | -34.48M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -14.12M | -21.26M | -15.39M | -5.32M | -29.56M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -412.00K | -3.80M | -3.51M | 395.00K | -11.79M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -50.00K | -145.00K | -251.00K | 52.39M | 8.04M |
Charlotte's Web Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
0.28
Price Trends
0.55
Negative
0.74
Negative
0.55
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Negative
46.11
Neutral
48.69
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:CWEB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.28 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.44, below the 50-day MA of 0.55, and below the 200-day MA of 0.55, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 46.11 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.69 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:CWEB.
Charlotte's Web Holdings Risk Analysis
Charlotte's Web Holdings disclosed 86 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Charlotte's Web Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Charlotte's Web Holdings Peers Comparison
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Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 Neutral | C$3.57B | -23.97 | -12.61% | ― | -2.25% | 55.22% | |
56 Neutral | C$31.86M | -3.62 | -19.10% | ― | 0.66% | -14.29% | |
55 Neutral | C$93.13M | -2.12 | 169.17% | ― | ― | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
47 Neutral | C$609.15M | ― | -35.48% | ― | 5.80% | 85.58% | |
41 Neutral | C$15.10M | -4.08 | -68.32% | ― | 1.96% | -24.60% | |
40 Underperform | C$125.81M | -1.45 | -2065.45% | ― | -2.64% | -36.69% |
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