Canopy Growth (CGC, $17.23) reports wider-than-expected loss for fiscal Q4
Canopy Growth reported a wider-than-anticipated loss for its fiscal fourth quarter.
The cannabis company’s net loss for the quarter came in at - C$3.72 a share, compared to the -44 cents a share loss expected by analysts polled by FactSet. The loss included C$743 million in impairment and restructuring charges, most of which are non-cash. The year-ago quarter’s loss was -C$1.10 a share.
However, sales increased to C$115.1 million (from the year-ago quarter’s C$106.5 million).
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Canopy is withdrawing its prior guidance for positive adjusted EBITDA and net income.
Tickeron's A.I.-powered scorecard rates Canopy Growth a STRONG BUY.
Current price $17.18 crossed the support line at $17.64 and is trading between $17.64 support and $15.10 support lines. Throughout the month of 04/27/20 - 05/28/20, the price experienced a +24% Uptrend. During the week of 05/20/20 - 05/28/20, the stock enjoyed a +28% Uptrend growth.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator exceeded the 0 level on May 15, 2020. Traders may consider buying the ticker or exploring call options. In 67 of 87 cases where the ticker's Momentum Indicator exceeded 0, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) just turned positive. Considering data from situations where CGC's MACD histogram became positive, in 37 of 45 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 82%.
The 10-day Moving Average for this ticker crossed above its 50-day Moving Average on April 28, 2020, which can be construed as a buy signal, indicating that the trend is shifting higher. In 10 of 13 similar cases where CGC's 10-day Moving Average crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 172 of 228 similar cases where CGC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 75%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Stochastic Indicator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The higher Bollinger Band was broken -- a price fall is expected as the ticker heads toward the middle band, which invites the trader to consider selling or shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 29 of 42 cases where CGC's price broke its higher Bollinger Band, its price dropped further during the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 69%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 72%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.99 to 1.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 15 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CGC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 96 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.87) is normal, around the industry mean (1.09). P/E Ratio (0.00) is within average values for comparable stocks, (30.33). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.00) is also within normal values, averaging (115.92). Dividend Yield (0.00) settles around the average of (1.05) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (25.30) is also within normal values, averaging (11.24).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 99 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
CGC in upward trend: 10-day moving average crossed above 50-day moving average on April 28, 2025
The 10-day moving average for CGC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on April 28, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 10 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
CGC moved above its 50-day moving average on April 23, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CGC advanced for three days, in of 201 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CGC moved out of overbought territory on April 25, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 26 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 26 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 08, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CGC as a result. In of 74 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CGC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CGC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for CGC entered a downward trend on April 21, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CGC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.702) is normal, around the industry mean (61.504). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (90.857). CGC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (2.987). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.122) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.820) is also within normal values, averaging (19.413).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CGC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock worse than average.
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