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SNDL Inc.(SNDL)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 22 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$1.39
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNDL

09/28/2026: SNDL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

SNDL Inc. is a Canadian company operating a hybrid business model that combines cannabis production, large-scale cannabis retail, and a significant liquor retail network. Its primary strength lies in its extensive retail footprint, which provides a more stable revenue base compared to its pure-play cannabis competitors. The core investment story centers on its ability to leverage its liquor and cannabis retail stores to drive cash flow while managing a strategic investment portfolio. However, investors face risks from sector-wide pricing pressure, potential operational inefficiencies, and a history of shareholder dilution. The stock may suit investors seeking exposure to the Canadian retail cannabis and alcohol sector, provided they can tolerate high volatility.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company seeks growth through acquisitions, but faces significant execution and sector-wide risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has struggled to maintain sustained positive momentum due to sector headwinds.
Value investorMixed fitWhile assets exist, the valuation remains sensitive to volatile investment mark-to-market fluctuations.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting capital.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the speculative nature of the cannabis industry make this unsuitable for low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to cannabis sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are heavily dependent on investment performance and future growth assumptions.
Competition risk (Cannabis and Liquor)HighIntense competition limits pricing power and market share dominance.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is complex and transitioning toward operational efficiency.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend income is provided to shareholders.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully integrating and scaling retail chains is challenging.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.37%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SNDL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SNDL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+83.4%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.1%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.8%), weak profitability (net margin -1.7%), modest insider ownership of 1.69%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SNDL's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 26.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SNDL's strongest growth driver at +83.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+32.4%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+2.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 21.4% (moderate) and 87.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 1.69% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 4.64%
Cannell Capital LLC 3.51%
Tidal Investments LLC. 2.24%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 1.22%
MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.91%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SNDL generates approximately $273 of gross profit, $-5 of operating income, and $61 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SNDL has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 342.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.48
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.48
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 0.96
52 Weeks Range 1.17 - 2.89
Updated Date 09/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.17 - 2.89
Updated Date 09/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.06

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Cannabis RetailRetail sales via Spiritleaf and Value Buds.Retail revenue depends on high-volume consumer traffic at stores.
Liquor RetailSale of alcohol beverages.Provides stable, defensive cash flow compared to cannabis.
InvestmentsFinancial support and debt/equity positions in other cannabis firms.Highly variable income based on the health of other cannabis companies.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 97.09
Enterprise Value 330.21M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value 330.21M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.74
Shares Outstanding 246.12M
Shares Floating 214.14M
Shares Outstanding 246.12M
Shares Floating 214.14M
Percent Insiders 1.69
Percent Institutions 21.36

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About SNDL Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Edmonton, AB, Canada
IPO Launch date 2019-08-01
CEO -
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Full time employees 2751
Full time employees 2751

SNDL Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis products for the adult-use market in Canada and internationally. It operates through four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Operations, and Investments. The company engages in the cultivation, distribution, and sale of cannabis for the adult-use and medical markets; sale of wines, beers, and spirits through liquor stores under the Wine and Beyond, Ace Liquor, and Liquor Depot retail banners; and private sale of adult-use cannabis products and accessories through its corporate-owned, controlled, and franchised retail cannabis stores. It also produces and distributes flower, pre-rolls, and vapes, as well as offers financial services; and provision of proprietary cannabis processing services. It offers its products under the Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Logue, Versus, Grasslands, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate brands. The company was formerly known as Sundial Growers Inc. and changed its name to SNDL Inc. in July 2022. SNDL Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.