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Verano Holdings narrows Q3 2026 net loss to $4.07M

Operating cash flow reached its highest level in four years, while 2026 capital expenditures guidance was raised to $54 million to $60 million.

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Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNO) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue, net of discounts, of $212.443 million, up 5% from $202.810 million a year earlier. Gross profit was $100.038 million, or 47% of revenue, and the company recorded a $4.065 million net loss, compared with a $43.832 million net loss in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $50.353 million, down from $53.109 million, while net cash provided by operating activities was $49 million, versus $26 million.

For the first nine months of 2026, revenue was $638.539 million, up 4% year over year; net loss was $35.299 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $150.588 million, versus $74.497 million and $173.660 million, respectively, in 2025. As of September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $102.054 million and total debt, net of issuance costs, was $390 million.

Verano raised its 2026 capital expenditures guidance range to $54 million to $60 million. During the quarter, it opened its 86th Florida dispensary and launched Easy Landings, its first national beverage brand. The company said it operated 163 dispensaries across 13 states, with 14 production facilities and more than 1.1 million square feet of cultivation capacity.

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  • Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose 5% to $212.443 million year over year.
  • Moderate pointOperating cash flow reached $49 million, its highest level in four years.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter net loss was $4.065 million, versus $43.832 million a year earlier.

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  • Moderate pointYear-to-date Adjusted EBITDA was $150.588 million, versus $173.660 million in 2025.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue, net of discounts $212.443 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; up 5% versus the third quarter of 2025
Gross profit $100.038 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; 47% of revenue
Net loss attributable to Verano Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries $4.065 million loss Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $43.832 million loss in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $50.353 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $53.109 million in 2025
Net cash provided by operating activities $49 million Third quarter of 2026; compared with $26 million in 2025
2026 capital expenditures guidance $54 million to $60 million Guidance range raised
Cash and cash equivalents $102.054 million As of September 30, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $50 million or 24% of revenue"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin financial
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures"
Adjusted EBITDA margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core operations, expressed as a percentage of its total revenue, after removing certain one-time or unusual expenses and income. It helps investors understand the company's true earning ability from regular business activities, making it easier to compare performance over time or with other companies. Think of it as measuring the efficiency of a business in turning sales into profits, excluding irregular adjustments.
working capital financial
"The Company had working capital of $301 million"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
net of issuance costs financial
"total debt, net of issuance costs, of $390 million"
Revenue, net of discounts $212.443 million Up 5% versus the third quarter of 2025.
Gross profit $100.038 million Compared with $95.237 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Net loss attributable to Verano Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries $4.065 million loss Compared with a $43.832 million loss in the third quarter of 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA $50.353 million Compared with $53.109 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Net cash provided by operating activities $49 million Up from $26 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Guidance

2026 capital expenditures guidance range raised to $54 million to $60 million.

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How much revenue did VRNO report in the third quarter of 2026?

Verano reported $212.443 million in third-quarter 2026 revenue, net of discounts. Revenue was $202.810 million in the third quarter of 2025, and the company stated that the year-over-year increase was 5%.

What were VRNO's third-quarter net loss and Adjusted EBITDA?

Verano reported a $4.065 million net loss and $50.353 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026. The prior-year quarter had a $43.832 million net loss and $53.109 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

What is VRNO's 2026 capital expenditures guidance?

Verano raised its 2026 capital expenditures guidance range to $54 million to $60 million.

How much operating cash flow did VRNO report for the third quarter?

Verano reported $49 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of 2026, up from $26 million in the third quarter of 2025. The company described it as its highest level of operating cash flow in four years.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2026
VERANO HOLDINGS CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada000-5634298-1583243
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
224 W Hill Street, Suite 400,
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 265-0730
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 29, 2026, Verano Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Earnings Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the Earnings Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1        Earnings Press Release, dated October 29, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 29, 2026

By:/s/ Richard Tarapchak
Name:Richard Tarapchak
Title:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)


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Verano Announces Strong Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Highlighted by $212 Million in Revenue and Year-Over-Year Organic Growth

Company generates revenue increase of $10 million, or 5%, and highest level of cash flow from operations in four years
CHICAGO, October 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, which were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
For the Three Months Ended,For the Nine Months Ended,
($ in thousands)September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
Revenues, net of Discounts$212,443 $202,810 $638,539 $614,891 
Gross Profit100,038 95,237 298,713 307,802 
Income from Operations11,908 9,277 28,150 50,490 
Net Loss Attributable to Verano Holdings Corp. & Subsidiaries(4,065)(43,832)(35,299)(74,497)
Adjusted EBITDA1
50,353 53,109 150,588 173,660 
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
•Revenues, net of discounts, of $212 million, an increase of 5% versus the third quarter 2025.
•Gross profit of $100 million or 47% of revenue.
•SG&A expenses of $85 million or 40% of revenue.
•Net Loss of $(4) million or (2)% of revenue.
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $50 million or 24% of revenue.
•Net cash provided by operating activities of $49 million.
•Capital expenditures of $13 million.
Third Quarter 2026 Year-To-Date Financial Highlights
•Revenues, net of discounts, of $639 million, an increase of 4% year-over-year.
•Gross profit of $299 million or 47% of revenue.
•SG&A expenses of $263 million or 41% of revenue.
•Net Loss of $(35) million or (6)% of revenue.
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $151 million or 24% of revenue.
•Net cash provided by operating activities of $98 million.
•Capital expenditures of $40 million.

Management Commentary
“I am proud of our teams for delivering another strong quarter, highlighted by a 5% increase in revenue, robust retail performance, and achieving our highest level of operating cash flow in four years,” said George Archos, Verano founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“With year-to-date revenue up 4% by quarter-end on an annual basis, and exciting seasonal products and promotions set to launch during the busy holiday season, the completion of several retail and CPG enhancement projects on schedule by year-end, and multiple catalysts on the horizon – including the exciting launch of retail adult use sales in Virginia – we aim to close 2026 on a high note, and look forward to hitting the ground running in what we anticipate will be an exciting year for Verano and the industry in 2027.”
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Third Quarter 2026 Financial Overview
Revenues, net of discounts, for the third quarter 2026 were $212 million, up from $203 million for the third quarter 2025.

Gross profit for the third quarter 2026 was $100 million or 47% of revenue, up from $95 million or 47% of revenue for the third quarter 2025.

SG&A expenses for the third quarter 2026 were $85 million or 40% of revenue, up from $81 million or 40% of revenue for the third quarter 2025.

Net loss for the third quarter 2026 was $(4) million or (2)% of revenue, versus $(44) million or (22)% of revenue for the third quarter 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA1 for the third quarter 2026 was $50 million or 24% of revenue.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter 2026 was $49 million, up from $26 million for the third quarter 2025.

Capital expenditures for the third quarter 2026 were $13 million, up from $8 million for the third quarter 2025.

Third Quarter 2026 Year-To-Date Financial Overview
Revenues, net of discounts, for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date were $639 million, up from $615 million year-over-year.

Gross profit for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date was $299 million or 47% of revenue, down from $308 million or 50% of revenue year-over-year.

SG&A expenses for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date were $263 million or 41% of revenue, up from $251 million or 41% of revenue year-over-year.

Net loss for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date was $(35) million or (6)% of revenue, versus $(74) million or (12)% of revenue year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA1 for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date was $151 million or 24% of revenue.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date was $98 million, up from $39 million year-over-year.

Capital expenditures for the third quarter 2026 year-to-date were $40 million, up from $32 million year-over-year.
2026 Guidance
•The Company raises its 2026 capital expenditures guidance range to $54 million to $60 million.
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Third Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights
•Expanded Florida retail footprint with the opening of MÜV Bradfordville, the Company's 86th Florida dispensary and 163rd location nationwide.
•Entered the cannabis beverage category with the debut of Easy Landings, the Company’s first national beverage brand.
Subsequent Operational Highlights
•Commemorated the opening of Zen Leaf Meriden in a new and enhanced location.
•Opening Zen Leaf Ephrata in Pennsylvania on Friday, October 30th.
•Current operations span 13 states, comprised of 163 dispensaries and 14 production facilities with more than 1.1 million square feet of cultivation capacity.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of September 30, 2026, the Company’s current assets were $416 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $102 million. The Company had working capital of $301 million and total debt, net of issuance costs, of $390 million.
The Company’s outstanding shares of common stock were 72,934,412 as of September 30, 2026.
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Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and webcast with analysts and investors is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. CT to discuss the results.
•Investors and participants can register in advance for the call by visiting: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI10964a36c81a483c80c6a571ef0f9518
•After registering, instructions will be shared on how to join the call for those who wish to dial in.
•On October 29, the live webcast can be accessed via the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/mr3yjhvp
•The live and archived webcast will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website at investors.verano.com.
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1Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue (“Adjusted EBITDA Margin”) are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Each is derived from EBITDA, another non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, and is defined in this news release in the section below titled “Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures.” The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) and the most directly comparable measure to Adjusted EBITDA Margin is net income (loss) as a percentage of revenue (“net income (loss) margin”). The reconciliation of (i) Adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP net income (loss) and (ii) Adjusted EBITDA Margin to net income (loss) margin is set forth below in the tables included in this news release.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
Verano uses non-U.S. GAAP financial information to evaluate the performance of the Company. The terms “EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA,” and “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” do not have any standardized meaning prescribed within U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, this non-U.S. GAAP financial information is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The Company calculates EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization; Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and also excludes certain one-time extraordinary items and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and exclusion of certain one-time extraordinary items as a percentage of revenue. The calculations of the non-U.S. GAAP financial measures used in this news release and the reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial numbers are included in the tables below.
Management believes that this non-U.S. GAAP financial information is useful as a supplement to comparable U.S. GAAP financial information because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP information to supplement their U.S. GAAP results. Management reviews these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures on a regular basis and uses them, together with financial measures included in the Company’s financial statements, to evaluate and manage the performance of the Company’s operations. These measures should be evaluated only in conjunction with the comparable U.S. GAAP financial numbers reported by the Company.
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About Verano
Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano provides a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners, and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Savvy™, The Essence™, Swift Lifts™, HYPHEN™, Encore™, Easy Landings™, BITS™, Avexia™, MÜV™, CTPharma™, and Verano™. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 14 production facilities with over 1.1 million square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at Verano.com.

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Verano
Aaron Miles
Chief Investment Officer
Investors@verano.com
Media
Verano
Steve Mazeika
Vice President, Communications
Steve.Mazeika@verano.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans, strategies, or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “future”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “projects,” “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. Forward-looking statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements herein, including, without limitation, the risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except as may be required in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice regarding forward-looking information and statements.
Financial Information Tables
The following tables include select financial results and the reconciliations of the non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to the respective most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the presented periods.
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VERANO HOLDINGS CORP.
Highlights from Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended,For the Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
($ in thousands)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Revenues, net of Discounts$212,443 $202,810 $638,539 $614,891 
Cost of Goods Sold, net112,405 107,573 339,826 307,089 
Gross Profit$100,038 $95,237 $298,713 $307,802 
Gross Profit %47 %47 %47 %50 %
Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses84,506 80,560 262,877 251,484 
Loss on Impairment of Held for Sale Assets3,624 5,400 7,686 5,400 
Loss on Impairment of Fixed Assets— — — 428 
Total Operating Expenses$88,130 $85,960 $270,563 $257,312 
Income from Operations$11,908 $9,277 $28,150 $50,490 
Other Income (Expense):
Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment(796)(620)(811)(916)
Gain on Deconsolidation— — — 4,739 
Gain (Loss) on Debt Extinguishment— (946)(5,738)1,938 
Interest Expense, net(10,760)(13,212)(34,330)(40,981)
Other Income (Expense), net2,851 (9,890)(754)(8,825)
Total Other Expense, net(8,705)(24,668)(41,633)(44,045)
Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes$3,203 $(15,391)$(13,483)$6,445 
Provision for Income Tax Expense(7,268)(28,441)(21,816)(80,942)
Net Loss Attributable to Verano Holdings Corp. & Subsidiaries$(4,065)$(43,832)$(35,299)$(74,497)

VERANO HOLDINGS CORP.
Highlights from Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
($ in thousands)(Unaudited)(Audited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents$102,054 $82,724 
Other Current Assets313,554 321,927 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net497,571 492,473 
Intangible Assets, net536,243 579,090 
Goodwill161,009 161,009 
Other Long-Term Assets96,865 104,371 
Total Assets$1,707,296 $1,741,594 

Total Current Liabilities114,139 140,261 
Total Long-Term Liabilities923,085 898,954 
Stockholders' Equity671,888 704,156 
Non-Controlling Interest(1,816)(1,777)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$1,707,296 $1,741,594 
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VERANO HOLDINGS CORP.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA (Non-U.S. GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-U.S. GAAP, Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended,For the Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
($ in thousands)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Net Loss Attributable to Verano Holdings Corp. & Subsidiaries$(4,065)$(43,832)$(35,299)$(74,497)
Interest Expense, net10,760 13,212 34,330 40,981 
Income Tax Expense7,268 28,441 21,816 80,942 
Depreciation and Amortization29,806 31,560 88,425 94,839 
EBITDA$43,769 $29,381 $109,272 $142,265 
COGS Add-backs:
Acquisition, Transaction and Other Non-operating Costs385 2,146 1,642 6,418 
Employee Stock Compensation94 400 652 1,298 
SG&A Add-backs:
Acquisition, Transaction and Other Non-operating Costs2,263 1,003 11,620 3,637 
Employee Stock Compensation1,009 2,122 8,355 7,866 
Impairments3,624 5,400 7,686 5,828 
Acquisition Adjustments and Other (Income) & Expense, net(791)12,657 11,361 6,348 
Adjusted EBITDA1
$50,353 $53,109 $150,588 $173,660 
Net Loss Margin(2)%(22)%(6)%(12)%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin1
24 %26 %24 %28 %
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