Rajiv Nanjapla
Rajiv Nanjapla started working at Market Realist in 2015, covering the restaurant, home improvement, tobacco, and cannabis sectors. He has over seven years of experience in analyzing financial statements and writing financial research reports.
He also holds a post-graduate diploma in finance and operations. Prior to joining Market Realist, Rajiv worked with two other companies in various capacities.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
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Can Curaleaf Maintain Its Upward Momentum?
Acquisitions could boost Curaleaf’s production and retail footprint significantly. With the EBITDA expected to rise over the next two years, there’s significant upside.
Has HEXO Stock Bottomed Out?
On January 10, HEXO was trading at 1.74 Canadian dollars, a fall of 63.1% since the beginning of 2019 and a discount of 84.6% to its 52-week high.
GW Pharmaceuticals Provides Preliminary Sales Update
On January 12, GW Pharmaceuticals announced its preliminary unaudited product sales report for the fourth quarter and 2019.
What Do Analysts Recommend for KushCo Holdings?
KushCo Holdings reported its Q1 earnings on January 8. KushCo reported revenue of $34.96 million, below analysts’ forecast of $41.5 million.
TerrAscend Private Placement Oversubscribed
TerrAscend’s recent private placement was oversubscribed due to strong investor interest. It increased the offering to about $30 million from $20 million.
Cannabis Stocks Hope to End 2019 on a High
Today, Aurora Cannabis (ACB) was trading 11.2% higher at 12:06 PM ET. The company had lost 63.3% of its stock value YTD as of Monday.
Analysts Turn Bearish on ACB for 2020 in December
Aurora Cannabis (ACB) has had a tough year. The stock is down 63.1% in 2019. Let’s see how analysts have lowered their expectations for it in recent months.
Was Warren Buffett Right Not to Invest in Cannabis?
Warren Buffett is one of the greatest value investors in the world. He’s invested in companies across various sectors, but he’s avoided cannabis. Why?
What Makes Aurora’s Sky Facility So Unique?
Aurora Cannabis’s Q1 cash cost of production fell to 0.85 Canadian dollars. Aurora credited its Sky facility’s cost-efficient cannabis cultivation.
Aurora Cannabis’s Q1 Reflects Industry Doom and Gloom
Aurora Cannabis reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on November 14. Despite some positives, it fell 18% on November 15.
Charlotte’s Web: What to Expect from Q3 Earnings
Charlotte’s Web Holdings (CWEB) (CWBHF) will report third-quarter earnings before the market opens on November 13. Let’s look at analysts’ expectations.
Cannabis Stocks Rise: CURLF, IIPR, ACB, WEED
After closing in the red yesterday, the US equity market was trading marginally higher today. The cannabis sector is also up—and here’s why.
Aurora Cannabis versus Canopy Growth: A Valuation Update
As of October 4, Aurora Cannabis was trading at a forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 33.05x compared to 68.8x at the beginning of September.
Canopy Growth: Analysts’ Target Price and Ratings
Canopy Growth (WEED) (CGC) stock has been under pressure since it reported its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on August 14.
Cannabis Samples Didn’t Pass Tests in Nevada
The Nevada Department of Taxation announced that four cannabis products sold between May 28 and July 10 failed the secondary microbial test.
Aurora Cannabis Stock Fell Approximately 9%: Time to Buy?
Aurora Cannabis posted its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. The company posted revenues of 98.9 million Canadian dollars.
Aurora Cannabis: Investors Are Optimistic about Q4 Earnings
Aurora Cannabis (ACB) stock has been rising before its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. The stock has risen 12.4% this month.
HEXO: What Does Jim Cramer Think?
HEXO reported its third-quarter earnings on June 12. The company reported revenues of $13.0 million, which fell short of analysts’ estimate.
MedMen Reports Its Preliminary Revenue for Q4
Today, MedMen Enterprises (MMEN) (MMNFF) reported its unaudited revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
Starbucks to Report Double-Digit EPS Growth in Q3
Starbucks (SBUX) is scheduled to report its fiscal 2019 third-quarter earnings results after the market closes on July 25.
Domino’s Stock Falls on Weak Q2 Sales
Lower-than-expected Q2 sales caused Domino’s stock to fall approximately 7.0% in today’s pre-market trading.
Grocery Outlet’s IPO: Extreme Value Retailer Raises $378 Million
Extreme value retailer Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) announced on June 19 that it had priced its IPO at $22 per share, well above its target price range of $18–$19. Initially, the company had planned to sell its shares in the range of $15–$17.
Comparing McDonald’s and Starbucks’s Revenue Growth Prospects
For the next four quarters, analysts expect McDonald’s to post revenue of $21.1 billion, which represents a rise of 1.3% from $20.8 billion in the corresponding four quarters of the previous year.
What Are Analysts Expecting for Starbucks’s Revenue in 2019?
Starbucks’s (SBUX) management expects its revenue to rise 5%–7% in fiscal 2019.
Lowe’s Revenues: What to Expect in 2019?
For 2019, analysts expect Home Depot (HD) to report revenues of $111.4 billion in 2019—a rise of 2.9% from $108.2 billion in 2018.
How Does Philip Morris’s Valuation Multiple Compare with Peers?
Today, Philip Morris International (PM) was trading ~0.8% higher at 11:05 AM EST.
Yum! Outperforms Analysts’ Same-Store Sales Growth Estimates
Yum! Brands (YUM) posted overall SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 4.0% in the first quarter of 2019, outperforming analysts’ estimate of 2.7%.
Why Yum! Brands’ Revenue Fell in the First Quarter
Yum! Brands reported revenue of $1.25 billion in the first quarter of 2019, which represented a fall of 8.5% from $1.56 billion in the first quarter of 2018.
What Will Drive Wendy’s Revenue in Q1 2019?
Analysts expect Wendy’s (WEN) to post adjusted EPS of $399.5 million in the first quarter of 2019, a rise of 5.0% from its $380.6 million in the first quarter of 2018.
Starbucks’s Same-Store Sales Growth in Q2
Starbucks (SBUX) posted an SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 3.0% across the system and outperformed analysts’ estimate of 2.9%.
Analysts Expect McDonald’s Revenue to Fall in Q1 2019
In the first quarter of 2019, analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) revenue to fall 4.1% YoY (year-over-year) to $4.93 billion from $5.14 billion, likely due to its company-owned restaurant count falling.
Why Analysts Expect Chipotle’s EPS to Rise in Q1 2019
For 2019, analysts are projecting Chipotle to post adjusted EPS of $12.42, which represents a rise of 37.1% from $9.06 in 2018.
Is There More Upside to Planet 13 Holdings Stock?
As of April 12, Planet 13 Holdings (PLTH) was trading at 3.17 Canadian dollars, which represents a rise of 112.8% since the beginning of this year.
What to Expect of Home Depot’s Revenue in 2019
Home Depot’s (HD) management team expects its revenue to rise 3.3% this year, which also accounts for an extra week of operations in 2018.
How Bed Bath & Beyond’s Valuation Stacks Up with Peers
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) posted its third-quarter earnings on January 9, 2019.
Domino’s Stock Rises after J.P. Morgan’s Upgrade
Today, J.P. Morgan upgraded Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) from “neutral” to “overweight” while keeping its 12-month price target at $270.
Home Depot’s Valuation Compared to Its Peers
Among the 33 analysts that follow Home Depot, 72.7% recommended a “buy,” while 27.3% recommended a “hold.”
Will Shake Shack’s Q4 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Shake Shack (SHAK) is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter earnings results after the market closes on February 25.
McDonald’s Stock Up after Stephens Upgrade
Today, Stephens upgraded McDonald’s from “equal weight” to “overweight,” stating that lower expectations for McDonald’s in 2019 provided room for positive surprises.
What Drove Altria’s Revenue in the Fourth Quarter?
The segment has posted revenue of $4.1 billion, which represents a rise of 1.9% from $3.94 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017.
McDonald’s Fourth-Quarter Same-Store Sales Growth
In the fourth quarter, McDonald’s (MCD) posted global same-store sales growth of 4.4%, which beat analysts’ expectation of 3.9%.
Analysts Favor a ‘Buy’ Rating for iAnthus Capital
Of the six analysts that cover iAnthus Capital Holdings (IAN) (ITHUF), one analyst has given the stock a “strong buy,” while five analysts are favoring a “buy” recommendation.
Digging Deeper into Lowe’s Strategies
After streamlining its business, Lowe’s is focusing on four key areas to drive its sales.
How Home Depot Aims to Drive Its Sales
Home Depot’s integrated retail strategy To counter Amazon (AMZN), Home Depot (HD) has been focusing on its integrated retail strategy, One Home Depot. The strategy integrates its offline and online channels to enhance customers’ experience, which could be hard for Amazon to replicate. In last year’s third quarter, the company’s online sales grew 28%, and […]
What Analysts Expect from McDonald’s Revenue in 2019
In the first three quarters of 2018, McDonald’s (MCD) revenue fell 9.3% to $15.86 billion.
Why Wall Street Expects Kroger’s Revenue to Rise in 2019
In the first three quarters of 2018, Kroger (KR) posted revenue of $93.07 billion, which represents growth of 1.6% from $91.63 billion in the corresponding three quarters of the previous year.
What Drove Starbucks’s Revenue in 2018?
In fiscal 2018, Starbucks (SBUX) posted revenue of $24.72 billion, a rise of 10.4% from $22.39 billion in fiscal 2017.
Home Depot Has Outperformed Lowe’s Revenue Growth in 2018
In the first three quarters of 2018, Home Depot posted revenues of $81.71 billion—6.1% growth from $77.02 billion in the first three quarters of 2017.
Altria Acquires 35% Stake in Juul Labs
Today, Altria Group (MO) announced a $12.8 billion investment in Juul Labs for a stake of 35% in the e-cigarette company.
How Is Darden Restaurants Expanding Its Business?
At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2019, Darden Restaurants (DRI) operated 1,762 restaurants.