cbdMD Reports Third Consecutive Year of Operating Improvement, Strengthens Balance Sheet, and Regains NYSE American Continued Listing Compliance
Rhea-AI Summary
cbdMD (NYSE American: YCBD) reported fiscal 2025 results for the year ended September 30, 2025, citing its third consecutive year of operating improvement and steps to strengthen the balance sheet and regain exchange compliance.
Key facts: Net sales $19.19M, gross margin 62%, loss from operations $2.16M (improved vs $3.32M in 2024), net loss to common $4.38M, cash $2.26M, and shareholders' equity ≈ $7.23M. Financing actions include $1.7M Series B (closed Sept 2025), $2.25M Series C (closed Dec 18, 2025), and a $20M equity line of credit (Dec 15, 2025 amendment).
The company said it resolved NYSE American listing deficiencies and noted an audit explanatory paragraph regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Positive
- Loss from operations improved by $1.15M year-over-year
- Net loss to common shareholders improved by $3.33M
- Shareholders' equity increased to approximately $7.23M
- Raised $2.25M gross from Series C convertible preferred stock
- Completed $1.7M Series B financing generating $1.5M net proceeds
- Entered a $20M equity line of credit (subject to SEC registration)
Negative
- Independent audit includes an explanatory going-concern paragraph
- Net loss attributable to common shareholders remained $4.38M
- Cash on hand only $2.26M at September 30, 2025
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, YCBD declined 9.27%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +28.3% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -3.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $2M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $17M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
YCBD fell 14.98% while peers were mixed: CPHI +3.23%, SNOA +5.26%, versus SBFM -3.53% and BFRI -3.12%. This points to a stock-specific reaction rather than a coordinated sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +58.7% | Announcement of Dec 19 call to discuss Q4 and fiscal 2025 results. |
| Dec 17 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +58.7% | Repeat scheduling of conference call with webcast and phone details. |
| Dec 08 | Listing compliance | Positive | +4.7% | Regained full compliance with NYSE American listing standards and .BC removal. |
| Dec 08 | Listing compliance | Positive | +4.7% | Reiterated notice resolving Sections 1003(a)(i) and (ii) deficiencies. |
| Nov 21 | Preliminary results | Positive | -6.7% | Preliminary fiscal 2025 and Q4 results showing improved net loss but flat sales. |
Recent news has often seen positive price reactions to compliance and conference updates, but the stock sold off on preliminary fiscal 2025 results despite operational improvement.
Over the past months, cbdMD has focused on financial stabilization and exchange compliance. Preliminary fiscal 2025 results on Nov 21, 2025 highlighted improving net sales and narrowing losses but saw a -6.67% move. On Dec 8, 2025, the company announced regaining NYSE American compliance, which coincided with a modest gain of 4.69%. A Dec 17, 2025 conference-call announcement preceded a sharp 58.74% rise. Today’s full-year results, balance sheet actions, and compliance confirmation extend this narrative of gradual operational improvement amid ongoing losses and capital structure changes.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -9.3% in the session following this news. The decline reflects tension between cbdMD’s operational improvement and its still-elevated risk profile. Fiscal 2025 net sales were about $19.1 million with a narrower $2.1 million operating loss and improved working capital of roughly $3.4 million, yet auditors included a going-concern paragraph. Recent capital actions include Series B and Series C preferred raises and a $20 million equity line, while insider net selling of 550,701 shares and a 986,851-share Rule 144 filing may contribute to supply concerns and pressure despite regaining NYSE American compliance.
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For fiscal year 2025, cbdMD delivered its third consecutive year of operational and financial improvement, reflecting disciplined cost management, focused execution, and continued investment in quality and science.
The Company reported a loss from operations of
"Fiscal 2025 marked an important inflection point for cbdMD as we delivered our third straight year of operating improvement while completing several foundational balance-sheet and compliance milestones," said Ronan Kennedy, CEO and CFO of cbdMD. "We believe our performance during the September quarter compared favorably with many of our public peers and reflects the early impact of strategic changes we made to our sales and marketing organization."
"Our core cbdMD business continues to gain traction, and our Herbal Oasis team is seeing consistent month-over-month improvement in case sell-through across key markets as distribution expands throughout the Southeast. Importantly, we have paired this commercial momentum with a disciplined approach to capital allocation and balance-sheet management."
"As federal policy discussions continue to evolve around cannabinoids and hemp-derived products, cbdMD remains focused on operating at the highest standards of safety, quality, and scientific rigor," Kennedy continued. "Since our founding, we have invested millions of dollars in GMP manufacturing, product testing, and compliance systems to ensure our products meet or exceed applicable regulatory expectations."
"We are very encouraged by the White House's executive order on Thursday. We believe decriminalization will allow significant investment to further prove the benefits of cannabinoids. Since our formation, we have invested millions to ensure we provide safe, effective cannabinoid products that meet high-GMP quality standards. What makes us most excited are the statements around Medicare supporting the reimbursement of full spectrum hemp for seniors. This gives us confidence the regulators will figure out how to rework the language in Novembers' H.R. 5371 to more palatable language. There are over 60 million seniors on Medicaid who have the potential to become regular consumers to our core market.
"We believe increasing regulatory clarity will encourage additional research and institutional investment across the category. With our long-standing emphasis on THC-free and broad-spectrum CBD formulations, as well as our experience responsibly operating in hemp-derived THC beverages, cbdMD is well positioned to adapt as regulatory frameworks mature."
"With a stronger balance sheet, restored exchange compliance, improving operations, and a disciplined approach to growth, we believe cbdMD enters calendar 2026 in a materially stronger position," Kennedy concluded. "Our focus remains on executing responsibly, investing in science and quality, and creating long-term value for shareholders."
Highlights for Fiscal 2025 and Notable Business Updates
- Herbal Oasis expanded into
Texas through a distribution partnership with Morales Beverage Group. The brand now has established distribution inNorth Carolina ,Florida ,Alabama ,Texas ,Tennessee , andMinnesota , with the ability to ship directly to additional states where permitted. - At the end of September 2025, cbdMD completed
in Series B Convertible Preferred equity financing, generating$1.7 million in net proceeds to support working capital and strengthen net book value.$1.5 million - The NYSE American formally notified the Company in a letter dated December 5, 2025, confirming that cbdMD has resolved all deficiencies related to Sections 1003(a)(i) and (ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide.
- On December 18, 2025 cbdMD closed a
Series C Convertible Preferred equity financing, generating$2.25 million in net proceeds from the sale of 1,000,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock which have rights and preferences substantially the same as the Company's outstanding Series B Preferred Stock and are initially convertible at$2.2 million per share, to further enhance equity and liquidity.$2.25 - On December 15 2025, as amended December 18, 2025, the Company entered into a
equity line of credit, providing cbdMD with a potential flexible and efficient mechanism to access capital under favorable market conditions. The ELOC is subject to an S-1 registration statement to be filed by the Company and SEC review.$20 million
Financial Highlights from our Fiscal Year 2025:
- Net sales totaled
in fiscal 2025 compared to$19.1 million in fiscal 2024.$19.5 million - Our gross profit for the year was flat at
62% in fiscal 2025 compared to62% in fiscal 2024. - Our loss from operations was
in fiscal 2025 as compared to a loss of$2.1 million in fiscal 2024.$3.3 million - Our non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss from operations in fiscal 2025 was approximately
compared to our non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA from operations in fiscal 2024 of approximately$0.9 . million.$1.6 - Net loss attributable to common shareholders for fiscal 2025 was approximately
or$4.3 million per share as compared to a net loss for fiscal 2024 of approximately$0.51 , or$7.7 million per share. The improvement in fiscal 2025 was principally attributable to ongoing management's efforts on improving profitability.$14.29 - At September 30, 2025, we had
in cash on hand and working capital of approximately$2.3 million as compared to$3.4 million of cash and approximately negative$2.4 million of working capital (which includes$2.2 million of accrued Series A dividend payments) at September 30, 2024.$4.7 million - We reported direct to consumer (DTC) net sales of
or$14.7 million 77% of total net sales in fiscal 2025, a decrease of , or$0.9 million 6% from fiscal 2024.
Pursuant to the disclosure requirements of the NYSE American Company Guide Section 610(b), cbdMD is reporting that its audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2025, contains an audit opinion from its independent registered public accounting firm that includes an explanatory paragraph related to cbdMD's ability to continue as a going concern. This announcement does not represent any change or amendment to cbdMD's financial statements or to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
We will host a conference call at 4:20 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, December 19, 2025, to discuss our September 30, 2025, fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results and business progress.
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Friday December 19, 2025, 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time | ||
888-880-3330 | ||
Webcast/Webcast Replay link- available through December 19, 2026: https://app.webinar.net/13voDmbBlxj | ||
About cbdMD, Inc.
cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) is one of the leading and most highly trusted and most recognized cannabidiol (CBD) brands with a comprehensive line of
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the
1 THC-free is defined as below the level of detection using validated scientific analytical methods.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes a financial measure that excludes the impact of certain items and therefore has not been calculated in accordance with
cbdMD, INC. | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | ||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,261,242 | $ 2,452,553 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,040,887 | 983,910 | ||||||
Inventory, net | 2,732,127 | 2,365,187 | ||||||
Inventory prepaid | 214,795 | 159,006 | ||||||
Prepaid sponsorship | 25,231 | 21,754 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 277,147 | 406,674 | ||||||
Total current assets | 6,551,429 | 6,389,084 | ||||||
Other assets: | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 277,377 | 454,268 | ||||||
Operating lease assets | 703,934 | 85,817 | ||||||
Deposits for facilities | 62,708 | 62,708 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,124,502 | 2,889,580 | ||||||
Investment in other securities, noncurrent | 700,000 | 700,000 | ||||||
Total other assets | 3,868,521 | 4,192,373 | ||||||
Total assets | $ 10,419,950 | $ 10,581,457 | ||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | ||||||||
(continued) | ||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ 1,173,642 | $ 1,541,108 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 735,672 | 632,674 | ||||||
Accrued dividends | - | 4,671,000 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 506,289 | 503,254 | ||||||
Operating leases - current portion | 778,240 | 98,696 | ||||||
Convertible notes, at fair value | - | 1,171,308 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,193,843 | 8,618,040 | ||||||
Long term liabilities: | ||||||||
Operating leases - long term portion | - | - | ||||||
Total long term liabilities | - | - | ||||||
Total liabilities | 3,193,843 | 8,618,040 | ||||||
cbdMD, Inc. shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, authorized 50,000,000W shares, | ||||||||
par value, 1,700,000 and 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, | 1,700 | 5,000 | ||||||
Common stock, authorized 150,000,000 shares, | ||||||||
par value, 8,917,054 and 492,383 shares issued and outstanding, | 8,917 | 492 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 186,650,640 | 184,033,012 | ||||||
Comprehensive other expense | - | (7,189) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (179,435,150) | (182,067,898) | ||||||
Total cbdMD, Inc. shareholders' equity | 7,226,107 | 1,963,417 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 10,419,950 | $ 10,581,457 | ||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 and 2024 | ||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Gross Sales | $ 19,190,678 | $ 19,922,319 | ||||||
Allowances | (210) | (440,152) | ||||||
Total Net Sales | 19,190,468 | 19,482,167 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 7,222,213 | 7,486,626 | ||||||
Gross Profit | 11,968,255 | 11,995,541 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 14,130,845 | 15,310,951 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (2,162,590) | (3,315,410) | ||||||
Decrease of contingent liability | - | 74,580 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in fair value of convertible debt | 87,380 | (429,789) | ||||||
Interest expense (income) | 34,308 | (29,507) | ||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (2,040,902) | (3,700,126) | ||||||
Net (loss) income | (2,040,902) | (3,700,126) | ||||||
Preferred dividends | 2,334,501 | 4,004,001 | ||||||
Net Loss attributable to cbdMD, Inc. common shareholders | $ (4,375,403) | $ (7,704,127) | ||||||
Net Loss per share: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ (1.09) | $ (14.29) | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares Basic and Diluted: | 4,022,629 | 539,069 | ||||||
cbdMD, INC. | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 and 2024 | ||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2025 | 2025 | |||||||
Net (Loss) | $ (2,040,902) | $ (3,700,126) | ||||||
Comprehensive (Loss) income | (2,040,902) | (3,700,126) | ||||||
Other Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 7,189 | $ (7,189) | ||||||
Preferred dividends | (2,334,501) | (4,004,001) | ||||||
Comprehensive Loss attributable to cbdMD, inc. common shareholders | $ (4,368,214) | $ (7,711,316) | ||||||
cbdMD, INC. | ||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 and 2024 | ||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net Loss | $ (2,040,902) | $ (3,700,126) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net | ||||||
cash used by operating activities: | ||||||
Stock based compensation | - | 5,015 | ||||
Restricted stock expense | 14,121 | 11,885 | ||||
Issuance of stock for services | 86,657 | - | ||||
Inventory and materials impairment | 365,979 | 921,314 | ||||
Intangibles amortization | 765,078 | 697,510 | ||||
Depreciation | 361,063 | 452,326 | ||||
Credit losses | 382,588 | 54,322 | ||||
Decrease in contingent liability | - | (74,580) | ||||
Increase in fair value of convertible debt | (87,380) | 429,789 | ||||
Gain on termination of operating lease asset | - | 696,280 | ||||
Amortization of operating lease asset | 669,781 | 670,621 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (439,565) | 177,858 | ||||
Deposits | - | 76,000 | ||||
Inventory | (732,919) | 766,472 | ||||
Prepaid inventory | (55,789) | 23,670 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 126,051 | 396,311 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (261,883) | (1,124,141) | ||||
Operating lease liability | (608,354) | (1,151,326) | ||||
Deferred revenue / customer deposits | 3,099 | 318,008 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | (1,452,375) | (352,792) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | - | (100,000) | ||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (184,172) | (190,015) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | (184,172) | (290,015) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | - | 50,001 | ||||
Note payable | 1,247,499 | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 1,445,236 | - | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | 1,445,236 | 1,297,500 | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | (191,311) | 654,693 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,452,553 | 1,797,860 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 2,261,242 | $ 2,452,553 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||
Cash paid for interest | $ - | $ 74,638 | ||||
Non-cash financing/investing activities: | ||||||
Issuance of shares for conversion of debt and accrued interest | $ 1,079,639 | $ 515,601 | ||||
Change in lease asset related to extinguishment of HQ lease and new | $ (1,723,544) | $ - | ||||
Issuance of shares for intangible asset | $ - | $ 40,725 | ||||
Conversion accrued preferred dividends to common stock | $ 7,008,151 | $ - | ||||
Preferred dividends accrued but not paid | $ 2,334,501 | $ 4,004,001 | ||||
cbdMD, Inc. | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 and 2024 | ||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Revenue | $ 4,720,770 | $ 4,556,367 | $ 19,140,468 | |||||||
Gross profit | 2,777,135 | $ 2,453,803 | $ 11,968,255 | |||||||
Gross margin | 58.8 % | 53.9 % | 62.4 % | 61.6 % | ||||||
Operating Expenses | 3,461,458 | $ 2,770,356 | $ 14,130,845 | |||||||
Operating loss from operations | (684,323) | $ (316,553) | $ (2,162,590) | |||||||
Corporate overhead operating expense (1) | 399,501 | $ 462,068 | $ 1,816,563 | $ 1,978,953 | ||||||
Non-GAAP adjusted (loss) income from operations | $ (284,822) | $ 145,515 | $ (346,027) | |||||||
GAAP loss from operations | $ (684,323) | $ (316,553) | $ (2,162,590) | |||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||
Depreciation & Amortization | 262,065 | 287,783 | 1,126,141 | 1,149,836 | ||||||
Employee and director stock compensation (2) | 7,754 | 5,881 | 13,595 | 43,688 | ||||||
Inventory adjustment (3) | 113,008 | 588,160 | 113,008 | 588,160 | ||||||
Non-cash expense incurred as a credit (4) | - | - | - | 439,926 | ||||||
Non-cash accelerated amortization of expense related to terminated IT | - | - | - | 72,101 | ||||||
Termination of HQ lease | - | (696,280) | - | (696,280) | ||||||
Mergers and acquisitions expense | - | - | - | 125,838 | ||||||
Non-GAAP adjusted loss from operations | $ (301,496) | $ (131,009) | $ (909,846) | |||||||
Public Company Costs | ||||||||||
Staff related expense | 70,698 | 119,975 | 310,647 | 288,602 | ||||||
Accounting/legal expense | 103,532 | 125,874 | 524,352 | 710,188 | ||||||
Professional outside services | 41,496 | 73,843 | 291,455 | 310,448 | ||||||
Business insurance | 176,021 | 136,495 | 676,514 | 626,027 | ||||||
Non-GAAP adjusted income from operations, excluding public | $ 90,251 | $ 325,178 | $ 893,122 | $ 343,124 | ||||||
(1) Represents corporate overhead operating expenses | ||||||||||
(2) Represents non-cash expense related to options, warrants, restricted stock expenses that have been amortized during the period | ||||||||||
(3) Represents an operating expense related to inventory loss related to regulatory changes impacting labels and packaging and obsolete/expired inventory. | ||||||||||
(4) Represents non-cash expense incurred as a credit provided to GNC to replace expired product. | ||||||||||
Contacts:
Investors:
cbdMD, Inc.
Ronan Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
IR@cbdmd.com
(704) 445-3064
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