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22nd Century (XXII)
NASDAQ:XXII
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22nd Century (XXII) Price & Analysis

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XXII Stock Chart & Stats

$0.76
-$0.08(-1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$0.76
-$0.08(-1.39%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Material Debt Reduction / Balance Sheet RepairSubstantially lower debt and a debt-free status materially reduce refinancing and interest risk, improving financial flexibility. This gives management runway to reallocate cash toward product launches and distribution expansion, making the path to sustained operations and investment less dependent on immediate capital markets.
Shift To Higher‑Margin Branded VLN ProductsMoving from contract manufacturing to proprietary, branded VLN products creates a structural margin improvement opportunity. Owning IP, retail placement and brand control supports pricing power and recurring revenue potential, anchoring a more durable, higher-margin business model if distribution and consumer acceptance persist.
Non‑operating Cash Boost From Insurance SettlementA $9.5M insurance recovery meaningfully increased liquidity and extended runway, reducing near-term fundraising pressure. That one-time inflow supports execution of strategic shifts and inventory build for VLN rollouts, enabling the company to invest in higher-margin channels without immediate dilutive financing.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash FlowThe business remains cash-burning despite improvement; multi-year negative operating and free cash flow mean the company cannot self-fund growth. Continued burn increases reliance on external capital, which can compress returns and force dilutive financings if margin improvement or volume gains do not materialize.
Sustained Losses And Margin VolatilityRepeated gross and operating losses reflect structural pricing, cost, and scale challenges. Even with 2025 revenue rebound, profitability remains negative and margins volatile. Persistent negative EBIT constrains reinvestment, raises breakeven hurdles, and makes hitting sustainable profitability contingent on successful execution and scale.
Capital‑Structure Complexity And Dilution RiskUse of convertible preferred securities with warrant coverage and conversion features signals ongoing funding dependence and creates potential dilution for common shareholders. Structural protections for investors and retained issuance rights reduce flexibility and may complicate future financing or shareholder value recovery if operational improvements lag.

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What was 22nd Century’s price range in the past 12 months?
22nd Century lowest stock price was $1.95 and its highest was $841.80 in the past 12 months.
    What is 22nd Century’s market cap?
    22nd Century’s market cap is $1.50M.
      When is 22nd Century’s upcoming earnings report date?
      22nd Century’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 25 days.
        How were 22nd Century’s earnings last quarter?
        22nd Century released its earnings results on Mar 26, 2026. The company reported -$5.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$2.1 by -$3.79.
          Is 22nd Century overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts 22nd Century’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does 22nd Century pay dividends?
            22nd Century does not currently pay dividends.
            What is 22nd Century’s EPS estimate?
            22nd Century’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does 22nd Century have?
            22nd Century has 662,023 shares outstanding.
              What happened to 22nd Century’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              22nd Century reported an EPS of -$5.89 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$2.1. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.638%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of 22nd Century?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in XXII
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  22nd Century

                  22nd Century Group, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company, focuses on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and enhancing health and wellness through plant science for the life science and consumer products industries. It develops very low nicotine content tobacco and cigarette products under the VLN King and VLN Menthol King names; and SPECTRUM research cigarettes for use in independent clinical studies. The company has collaboration with Keygene N.V. to develop hemp/cannabis plants for exceptional cannabinoid profiles and other superior agronomic traits for medical, therapeutic, and agricultural uses, as well as other applications. 22nd Century Group, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

                  22nd Century (XXII) Earnings & Revenues

                  XXII Earnings Call

                  Q4 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                  The earnings call highlighted significant strategic progress and financial improvements, such as becoming debt-free and expanding higher-margin branded products. However, the company continues to face challenges with ongoing losses and a decline in revenue. While the balance sheet has strengthened, the timeline to profitability remains uncertain. The sentiment is cautiously optimistic with notable achievements but balanced by current financial challenges.View all XXII earnings summaries
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                  Ownership Overview

                  49.65%0.49%<0.01%49.86%
                  49.65% Insiders
                  <0.01% Other Institutional Investors
                  49.86% Public Companies and
                  Individual Investors

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