Aurora Cannabis Files Full Year Results and Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter
- Record annual global medical cannabis revenue of $244.4M, up 39% YoY
- Strong Q4 medical cannabis margins of 70%, driving overall gross margin to 62%
- Achieved positive free cash flow of $9.9M annually
- Record adjusted EBITDA of $49.7M, representing 261% YoY growth
- International revenue doubled, now representing 61% of global medical cannabis sales
- Strong balance sheet with $185.3M cash and debt-free cannabis business
- Consumer cannabis revenue declined 20% YoY to $8.2M
- Q4 net loss of $17.2M, though improved from $20.3M loss in prior year
- Company identified accounting errors in inventory and cost of sales calculations
- Expects temporary declines in some international markets for Q1 2026
- Projected decline in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 due to lower high-margin international market contributions
Insights
Aurora posts record cannabis revenue and EBITDA while achieving positive free cash flow, signaling successful medical cannabis strategy.
Aurora Cannabis has delivered an exceptional fiscal 2025, posting record annual global medical cannabis revenue of
For Q4 specifically, Aurora reported total net revenue of
The company's strategic pivot to higher-margin medical cannabis has transformed its profit profile. Medical cannabis now delivers
Despite these positive metrics, Aurora still posted a net loss of
Looking ahead to Q1 2026, management expects a temporary moderation with slightly lower global cannabis revenue and a decline in adjusted EBITDA due to reduced contributions from higher-margin international markets. However, free cash flow is projected to remain positive, reinforcing the sustainability of Aurora's financial improvements.
Aurora's focus on high-margin medical cannabis markets is delivering stronger financial results than recreational-focused competitors.
Aurora's fiscal 2025 results validate its strategic decision to prioritize the medical cannabis segment over recreational markets. While many competitors chase market share in low-margin recreational segments, Aurora has successfully executed a differentiated approach that emphasizes pharmaceutical-grade production and international distribution.
The
The company's deliberate deprioritization of the consumer cannabis business (down
Aurora's plant propagation business (Bevo) provides valuable diversification, growing
The company's ability to generate positive free cash flow positions it favorably against competitors still burning cash. With
The guidance for Q1 2026 suggests temporary headwinds in some international markets, but the overall trajectory remains positive. Aurora's success in transforming from a capacity-focused cultivator to a specialized medical cannabis provider demonstrates the maturation of business strategies in the evolving cannabis sector.
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- Achieves Record Annual Global Medical Cannabis Net Revenue1 of
, representing$244.4 million 39% YoY growth - Delivers Record Adjusted EBITDA1 of
, representing$49.7 million 261% YoY growth - Generates Annual Positive Free Cash Flow1 of
$9.9 million - Sustains Strong Balance Sheet with
~ of Cash and Debt-Free Cannabis Business2$185.3 million
"We are pleased to report an exceptional year to our shareholders, highlighted by record annual global medical net revenue1, adjusted EBITDA1, and positive free cash flow1. These achievements underscore the thoughtful execution of our strategic plan, set us further apart from competitors, and strengthen our foundation for sustained and profitable growth," said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Aurora, Miguel Martin.
"Specific to Q4 2025, we ended our banner fiscal year by further strengthening our business model. International revenue more than doubled, representing
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2 Aurora's only remaining debt is non-recourse debt of |
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
(Unless otherwise stated, comparisons are made between fiscal Q4 2025, Q3 2025, and Q4 2024 results and are in Canadian dollars)
Consolidated Revenue and Adjusted Gross Profit:
Total net revenue1 was
Consolidated adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 was
Medical Cannabis:
Medical cannabis net revenue1 was
The increase in medical cannabis net revenue1 of
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on medical cannabis net revenue1 reached
Consumer Cannabis:
Aurora's consumer cannabis net revenue1 was
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on consumer cannabis net revenue1 was
Plant Propagation:
Plant propagation net revenue1 was wholly comprised of the Bevo business, and contributed
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on plant propagation revenue was
Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative ("Adjusted SG&A"):
Adjusted SG&A1 was
Net Income (Loss):
Net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA1 increased
Fiscal Q1 2026 Expectations:
- Expect continued strong global cannabis revenue driven by improved performance in Canadian medical, comparable performance in consumer, offset by temporary declines in some of our international markets. Taken together, global cannabis should be slightly lower compared to Q4 2025 and is expected to improve in later quarters due to increased distribution and further innovation.
- Seasonally higher revenues for plant propagation as they complete their peak quarter, in line with historical seasonal trends.
- Margins to hold strong and we expect positive adjusted EBITDA1 to continue, with a decline versus Q4 FY25 due to lower revenue contributions from the higher margin international markets.
- Free cash flow1 is projected to remain positive, due to continued strong performance and improved operating cash use.
Historical Quarterly Results:
In connection with the audit of the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company identified an error in inventory and cost of sales arising from intercompany profit eliminations, resulting in an overstatement of inventory and understatement of cost of sales. Additionally, the Company understated its lease liability during a period in which a rent concession was granted by the lessor. In respect of the Company's presentation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, the Company determined that certain previously reported restricted cash held within its captives was accessible to the Company and therefore not restricted. The unrestricted portion has been reclassified to cash and cash equivalents.
The Company has concluded that these errors are not material to any of the Company's previously-issued audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has concluded that an amendment to its previously-filed audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements is not required. The revisions will be reflected in the comparative period of the Company's prospective condensed consolidated interim financial statements filings. There is no impact to the annual consolidated financial statements, however the comparative periods have been revised accordingly.
The core balances impacted in the consolidated financial position and cash flow are: cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, inventory and property, plant and equipment. In the consolidated statement of income (loss) the core areas impacted are: cost of sales, gross profit and net income (loss).
A summary of the impact to its previously filed audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements can be found in the historical quarterly results section of the FY25 Q4 MD&A, filed June 18, 2025 (the "MD&A").
Key Quarterly Financial Results
($ thousands, except Operational Results) | Three months ended | ||||||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024(4) | $ Change | % Change | March 31, 2024(3) | $ Change | % Change | |
Financial Results | |||||||
Net revenue (1a) | 3 % | 34 % | |||||
Medical cannabis net revenue (1a) | ( | (1 %) | 48 % | ||||
Consumer cannabis net revenue (1a) | ( | (18 %) | ( | (20 %) | |||
Plant propagation revenue | 55 % | 32 % | |||||
Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on total net | 62 % | 61 % | N/A | 1 % | 50 % | N/A | 12 % |
Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on cannabis | 65 % | 63 % | N/A | 2 % | 54 % | N/A | 11 % |
Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on medical | 70 % | 69 % | N/A | 1 % | 66 % | N/A | 4 % |
Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on | 27 % | 26 % | N/A | 1 % | 16 % | N/A | 11 % |
Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on plant | 37 % | 40 % | N/A | (3 %) | 25 % | N/A | 12 % |
Adjusted SG&A expense(1d) | 17 % | 17 % | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1c) | ( | (14 %) | 619 % | ||||
Free cash flow (1e) | ( | (91 %) | ( | 111 % | |||
Balance Sheet | |||||||
Working capital (1f) | 8 % | 22 % | |||||
Cannabis inventory and biological assets (2) | ( | (9 %) | 31 % | ||||
Total assets | ( | (1 %) | 2 % | ||||
(1) | These terms are defined in the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A. Refer to the following sections for reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the IFRS equivalent measure: |
a. Refer to the "Revenue" and "Cost of Sales and Gross Margin" section for a reconciliation of cannabis net revenue to the IFRS equivalent. | |
b. Refer to the "Adjusted Gross Margin" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent. | |
c. Refer to the "Adjusted EBITDA" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent. | |
d. Refer to the "Operating Expenses" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent. | |
e. Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for a reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent. | |
f. "Working capital" is defined as Current Assets less Current Liabilities as reported on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. | |
(2) | Represents total biological assets and inventory, exclusive of merchandise, accessories, supplies, consumables and plant propagation biological assets. |
(3) | Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results of discontinued operations. |
(4) | In connection with the audit of the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company noted that inventory and lease obligation were misstated, impacting the condensed consolidat interim statements filed during the 2025 fiscal year.Certain balances in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three months ended June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 were adjusted as a result and the amounts shown above reflect such adjustments. Refer to discussion under "Historical Quarterly Results" section of this MD&A for further detail. |
Conference Call
Aurora will host a conference call today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to discuss these results. Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer, and Simona King, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call starting at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time | 6:00 a.m. Mountain Time. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.
DATE: | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
TIME: | 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time | 6:00 a.m. Mountain Time |
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About Aurora Cannabis
Aurora is opening the world to cannabis, serving both the medical and consumer markets across
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Forward Looking Statements
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These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the magnitude and duration of potential new or increased tariffs imposed on goods imported from
The Company's annual consolidated financial statements, the MD&A and AIF are available as part of the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC and available under the Company's profile on the SEC's website. These documents are also available on the Company's website, www.auroramj.com, and shareholders may receive hard copies of such documents free of charge upon request.
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release contains reference to certain financial performance measures that are not recognized or defined under IFRS (termed "Non-GAAP Measures"). As a result, this data may not be comparable to data presented by other licensed producers of cannabis and cannabis companies. Non-GAAP Measures should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS to enable investors to evaluate the Company's operating results, underlying performance and prospects in a manner similar to Aurora's management. Accordingly, these non-GAAP Measures are intended to provide additional information and to assist management and investors in assessing financial performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The information included under the heading "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" in the MD&A is incorporated by reference into this news release. The MD&A is available on the Company's issuer profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the SEC's EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.
Net Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit and Margin
Net revenue, adjusted gross profit before FV adjustments, and adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments are Non-GAAP Measures and can be reconciled with revenue, gross profit and gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, respectively, as follows:
($ thousands) | Three months ended | Years ended | |||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, | March 31, 2024(2) | March 31, 2025 | March 31, | |
Medical cannabis net revenue(1) | |||||
Canadian medical cannabis net revenue | 26,751 | 27,295 | 26,449 | 107,432 | 103,068 |
International medical cannabis net revenue | 41,025 | 40,854 | 19,199 | 137,010 | 72,449 |
Total medical cannabis net revenue | 67,776 | 68,149 | 45,648 | 244,442 | 175,517 |
Consumer cannabis net revenue(1) | |||||
Consumer cannabis net revenue(1) | 8,166 | 9,912 | 10,233 | 40,033 | 46,958 |
Wholesale bulk cannabis net revenue(1) | 826 | 1,240 | 1,114 | 4,436 | 2,403 |
Total cannabis net revenue(1) | 76,768 | 79,301 | 56,995 | 288,911 | 224,878 |
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Plant propagation revenue | 13,770 | 8,897 | 10,416 | 54,382 | 44,759 |
Total net revenue(1) | 90,538 | 88,198 | 67,411 | 343,293 | 269,637 |
(1) | Net revenue is a Non-GAAP Measure and is defined in the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A. Refer to the "Cost of Sales and Gross Margin" section of this MD&A for a reconciliation to IFRS equivalent. |
(2) | Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results related to discontinued operations. |
Adjusted EBITDA
The following is the Company's adjusted EBITDA:
($ thousands) | Three months ended | Twelve months ended | |||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, | March 31, 2024(5) | March 31, 2025 | March 31, | |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (17,232) | 28,110 | (20,267) | 15,763 | (57,083) |
Income tax expense (recovery) | 3,693 | (377) | (711) | 4,619 | (554) |
Other income (expense) | (10,490) | 4,821 | 18,719 | (15,434) | 12,536 |
Share-based compensation | 3,786 | 1,657 | 3,029 | 12,930 | 12,717 |
Depreciation and amortization | 6,322 | 6,030 | 6,296 | 25,470 | 32,066 |
Acquisition costs | 624 | 819 | 2,970 | 3,435 | 5,326 |
Inventory and biological assets fair value and impairment adjustments | 22,225 | (28,311) | (16,940) | (17,905) | (25,540) |
Business transformation related charges (1) | 5,983 | 4,780 | 7,539 | 18,996 | 25,189 |
Out-of-period adjustments (2) | — | — | (185) | — | 1,236 |
Non-recurring items (3) | 1,767 | 1,864 | 1,869 | 1,835 | 7,859 |
Adjusted EBITDA (4) | 16,678 | 19,393 | 2,319 | 49,709 | 13,752 |
(1) | Business transformation related charges include costs related to closed facilities, certain IT project costs, costs associated with the repurposing of Sky and Sun, severance and retention costs in connection with the business transformation plan, and costs associated with the retention of certain medical aggregators. Some prior period amounts have been adjusted for changes in presentation. |
(2) | Out-of-period adjustments reflect adjustments to net loss for the financial impact of transactions recorded in the current period that relate to prior periods. Some prior period amounts have been adjusted for changes in presentation. |
(3) | Non-recurring items includes one-time excise tax refunds, non-core adjusted wholesale bulk margins, inventory count adjustments resulting from facility shutdowns and inter-site transfers, litigation and non-recurring project costs. |
(4) | Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized, defined, or standardized measure under IFRS. Refer to "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of the MD&A. Prior period comparatives were adjusted to include the adjustments for markets under development, business transformation costs and non-recurring charges related to non-core bulk cannabis wholesale to be comparable to the current period presentation. |
(5) | Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results of discontinued operations. |
(6) | In connection with the audit of the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company noted that inventory and lease obligation were misstated, impacting the condensed consolidated interim statements filed during the 2025 fiscal year. Certain balances in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three months ended June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 were adjusted as a result and the amounts shown above reflect such adjustments. Refer to discussion under "Historical Quarterly Results" section of this MD&A for further detail. |
Adjusted SG&A
Adjusted SG&A is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||
($ thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, | March 31, 2024(2) | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024(2) |
General and administration | 28,552 | 23,687 | 25,418 | 97,257 | 91,325 |
Sales and marketing | 15,459 | 13,077 | 14,530 | 56,281 | 51,910 |
Business transformation costs | (5,837) | (5,128) | (6,862) | (20,326) | (22,590) |
Out-of-period adjustments | — | — | (642) | — | (1,236) |
Non-recurring costs | (1,487) | (373) | (1,093) | (2,144) | (3,768) |
Adjusted SG&A (1) | 36,687 | 31,263 | 31,351 | 131,068 | 115,641 |
(1) | Adjusted SG&A is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized, defined, or standardized measure under IFRS. Refer to the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A. |
(2) | Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted to exclude the results of discontinued operations. |
(3) | In connection with the audit of the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company noted that inventory and lease obligation were misstated, impacting the condensed consolidated interim statements filed during the 2025 fiscal year. Certain balances in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three months ended June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 were adjusted as a result and the amounts shown above reflect such adjustments. Refer to discussion under "Historical Quarterly Results" section of this MD&A for further detail. |
Free Cash Flow
The table below outlines free cash flow for the periods ended:
Three months ended | Years ended | ||||
($ thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024(3) |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations before changes in non-cash working capital | (2,928) | 9,513 | (10,074) | 7,996 | (47,625) |
Changes in non-cash working capital | 6,947 | 20,107 | (10,335) | 10,210 | (15,541) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations | 4,019 | 29,620 | (20,409) | 18,206 | (63,166) |
Less: maintenance capital expenditures(1) | (1,524) | (2,256) | (1,457) | (8,290) | (6,582) |
Free cash flow(2) | 2,495 | 27,364 | (21,866) | 9,916 | (69,748) |
(1) | Maintenance capital expenditures are comprised of costs to sustain facilities, machinery and equipment in working order to support operations and excludes discretionary investments for revenue growth. |
(2) | Free cash flow is a Non-GAAP Measure and is not a recognized, defined, or a standardized measure under IFRS. Refer to the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" section of this MD&A. |
(3) | Certain previously reported amounts have been adjusted for a reclassification of restricted cash to cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2024, June, 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Refer to discussion under "Historical Quarterly Results" section of the MD&A for further detail. |
Working Capital
Working capital is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with total current assets and total current liabilities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Three months ended | |||
($ thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, | March 31, 2024 |
Total current assets | 478,328 | 488,548 | 426,605 |
Total current liabilities | (110,863) | (149,807) | (124,620) |
Working capital(1) | 367,465 | 338,741 | 301,985 |
(1) | Working capital for the three months ended December 31, 2024 has been adjusted. Refer to discussion under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of the MD&A. |
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