Thursday, January 26, 2023
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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4Q22 Results. Item 9 Labs filed its 10K last week for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. While the Company did not press release the results, we backed into the 4Q22 results which shows revenue of $4 million and a $15 million operating loss, driven by a $409,000 impairment charge and a $9.5 million loss on assets held for sale. Item 9 Labs recorded a net loss for the quarter of $18.4 million, or a loss of $0.19 per share. We had forecast revenue of $5.5 million, a $2.2 million operating loss, and a net loss of $3.9 million, or a loss of $0.04 per share.
Still Winning Awards. Item 9 Labs continues to pile up awards for its products, which we believe will not only help the Company through the current challenging market but also positions the Company for above average growth as the cannabis market rebounds. BDSA recognized Item 9 Labs as one of the top 10 cannabis brands in Arizona overall, along with top five placements across multiple vape categories.
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