Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) rose more than 15 percent today, as retail investors increased their holdings in the cannabis-and-alcohol company.
The TLRY stock price surge is similar to the meme stocks of old, since on Tuesday, the New York based company did not issue a corporate update or provide an earnings report, nor received bullish coverage by a Wall Street Analyst.
Tilray’s stock has risen more than 100 percent since its low for the year in late June. Investors are left to wonder, without a catalyst for the breakout, if this is a real break-out or a speculative bubble.
Alliance Global reduces its price target for Tilray
The TLRY rally in share prices is even more puzzling given that analysts from Alliance Global Partners issued a negative note about the cannabis stock Tuesday.
This morning, the investment firm reduced its target price for Tilray to only 75 cents. That’s roughly the same price as it is trading currently.
Alliance reported ongoing weak sales of both alcohol and cannabis, which combined make up the majority of revenue and gross profits for the company. It said that international cannabis demand had weakened, while alcohol sales were under pressure due to changing consumer tastes.
Analysts at the company have lowered their expectations of earnings for the entire year. Alliance rates the Nasdaq listed firm as “neutral”.
Fundamentals continue to be a concern for TLRY stocks
Tilray’s fundamentals are still very concerning, so investors should sell their shares on Tuesday.
Tilray Brands Inc. has not posted a profit in 2018 and never had a positive free cashflow. Even the most optimistic forecasts do not expect to see profitability before 2029.
The NY-based company, which has more than a billion outstanding shares, continues to bleed cash and dilute its shareholders.
Cannabis business is facing intense competition, and there are regulatory uncertainties. Alcohol segment – which was once viewed as diversification – struggles to grow.
Today’s rally is more noise than signal for a company that has declining margins, and there are no obvious paths to sustainable earnings.
Note that TLRY does not pay a dividend to make it more appealing for income investors during the second half of 2025.
Tilray Stock Recommendation: Capitalise on rallying and Sell
Tilray’s price surge may encourage traders to follow the momentum but long-term investment should be cautious.
This rally may be brief due to the lack of a reliable catalyst and the deteriorating fundamentals.
TLRY’s business is still fragile.
Tilray’s stock may not be a good entry point unless it can show consistent margin and cash flow improvement. Selling into strength could be the best move.
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