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Constellation Sets Optimistic Tone, Outlines Cannabis Opportunity

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Image Source: Constellation Brands The producer of beer, wine and spirits reported excellent second quarter fiscal 2019 results and described cannabis as a “once-a-century disruptive market transition.” Without a doubt, the opportunity in cannabis looks tremendous, but the landscape is fast-evolving. We think Constellation will be a long-term winner in the space, but outsize profits in cannabis may be tough to come by initially. By Brian Nelson, CFA Constellation Brands (STZ) reported solid second quarter fiscal 2019 results October 4 that showed a very healthy and growing business. Net sales advanced 10%, while operating income increased 9% on a comparable basis. The company raised its fiscal 2019 earnings per share outlook to $14.10-$14.25 on a reported basis (was $11.47 in … Read more

In the News: Pot, Pop, and Pricing Wars

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By Kris Rosemann The Growing Pot Market As the number of states legalizing recreational marijuana continues to grow, investor interest in the space continues to rise and the public stigma around the substance continues to fall. According to a recent RBC note, roughly 83% of Americans believe marijuana should be legal in some capacity, suggesting further decriminalization and/or outright legalization is likely to take place in coming years, a notion supported by Canada’s recent nationwide legalization. RBC also estimates that legal marijuana sales in the US will grow at a 17% compound annual growth rate over the next decade to approximately $47 billion in legal annual sales. Current recreational sales of marijuana in the US, both legal and illegal, are … Read more

Can Marijuana Stocks Burn Your Portfolio?

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The Valuentum analyst team walks through changes in the marijuana regulatory landscape, the plethora of risks speculators face while dabbling in marijuana stocks, and the hopes that some might be long-term winners. ~8 mins. If you cannot view the podcast below, please view the transcript that follows or select the link here. Tickerized for stocks associated with the marijuana industry. Brian Nelson, CFA: Can marijuana stocks burn your portfolio? This is Brian Nelson for Valuentum Securities and joining me for today is Mr. Kris Rosemann and Mr. Chris Araos, and we are going to talk all about marijuana stocks. Mr. Kris Roseman would you like to take us through some of the dynamics that you are seeing across the industry? … Read more