With 200+ New Dispensaries And Four States Voting On Legalizing Cannabis, Could Market Expansion Squeeze Margins Further?
Federal decisions on cannabis rescheduling and the SAFE Banking Act could reshape growth paths for multi-state operators (MSOs) and spark stock volatility across the industry. Meanwhile, states like Florida are considering recreational legalization, opening the door to substantial new revenue streams.
In his latest report, Pablo Zuanic, senior analyst at Zuanic & Associates, examines the key trends driving the cannabis sector this quarter, including potential regulatory changes, challenges from rising dispensary saturation and price pressures affecting margins.
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Pain Points: Cannabis Prices Are Compressing Margins
In Illinois, retail flower prices averaged $8.87 per gram in Q3, down 10% year-over-year, with wholesale prices stabilizing around $2,000 per pound. Massachusetts faced similar pricing pressures, with Q3 retail prices at $4.85 per gram, marking a significant 18% …