In this article, we are going to discuss the best pot stocks to invest in according to analysts.
The global marijuana market is growing and the market for legal cannabis is expected to rise at a CAGR of 25.7% and reach $102.2 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Despite regulatory limitations, the cannabis industry is getting attention from investors, suppliers, and researchers. If we want to know how hedge funds feel about pot stocks, we recently covered 11 Best Cannabis Stocks To Invest In according to hedge fund sentiment.
The US Cannabis Market
A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medicinal use. In addition, 24 states and the District of Columbia allow cannabis for adults’ recreational use. As the push for legalization continues to grow, more people are accepting the idea of legalizing marijuana across the US.
The US is the leading country with the highest weed consumption in the world. If you want to know where most weed is consumed in the US (See Here: 30 Cities with the Highest Weed Consumption in the US).
The American legal cannabis industry experienced notable growth in 2023 as legal sales across the US were $28.8 billion, up by 10.3% year-over-year. Consequently, the legal cannabis market added 22,952 new jobs in 2023, reflecting a better business atmosphere, especially in the cannabis industry. In 2024, the legal cannabis industry supported over 440,445 jobs, an increase of 5.4% from 2023, as per the 2024 Vangst Jobs Report. The major driver for the cannabis industry remains the rising demand for its use for medical purposes. In the coming years, new markets are expected to fuel growth in the cannabis industry. One such example is Nebraska’s vote in favour of legalizing medical marijuana last month.
As we write this article, 24 states have legalized recreational weed in America, in addition to the District of Columbia. However, selling or possessing marijuana remains a crime under federal law.
Florida Disappoints
In November, Florida voters rejected a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, which was a major setback for the legal cannabis industry in the US. Amendment 3 fell short of the required 60% threshold for legalization, despite historic funding levels and an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump.
Florida remains home to the country’s largest medical marijuana market, adding around $2 billion in annual revenue. Amendment 3 could have boosted the cannabis market to a projected $6 billion by 2026. Florida voters will have to wait for two more years until cannabis legalization gets back on the ballot.
Florida has disappointed cannabis investors and consumers and it has had an impact on cannabis stocks. One of the first cannabis ETFs, Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF, has plunged over 45% since November 4, as of December 23.
With that, let’s take a look at the Best Pot Stocks To Invest In According to Analysts.
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Our Methodology
To collect data for the 10 best pot stocks to invest in according to analysts, we scanned the lists of cannabis stocks and ETFs on the internet. We shortlisted the pot companies and ranked the 10 best pot stocks to invest in according to analysts’ upside (at least 25%), as of December 23, 2o24.
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10 Best Pot Stocks To Invest In According to Analysts
10. Tilray Brands, Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY)
Share Price (As of December 23): $1.42
Analyst Upside: 41.29%
Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a New York-based cannabis firm with a diversified global portfolio. The company operates in over 20 countries with businesses in medical adult-use cannabis, beverages, spirits, wellness products, and a vast array of consumer-connected lifestyle brands. The company’s cannabis operations range from the production, and distribution, to the sale, co-manufacturing, and advisory services of both medical and adult-use cannabis.
Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is among the early names in the cannabis industry that made a mark following the marijuana boom. The company has diversified its portfolio by acquiring other industry players. It has a core presence in Canada, operating a medical business across Europe, and the top branded hemp business in North America. The company’s acquisition game has been a success. For instance, its acquisition of Redecan in June 2023 gave it a strong position in categories such as pre-rolls, oils, and capsules. This has helped Tilray to establish Redecan as one of the best cannabis brands in Canada. According to Hifyre data, the company had the highest market share of 9.8% in Canada, as of September 2024.
In September 2024, Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) switched to a promising lucrative US THC beverage market with a range of Delta-9 THC mocktails and seltzers through its recently established Tilray Alternative Beverages business unit. The company is diversifying to ensure that it has other sources of income and does not rely solely on cannabis. However, Tilray Brands still has a major presence in cannabis and in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2025, the company posted net revenue of $200 million, up by 13% year-over-year. The revenue from cannabis operations accounted for 32% of the net revenue, second only to its distribution business.
9. Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC)
Share Price (As of December 23): $2.83
Analyst Upside: 62.40%
Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) is one of the early Canadian Cannabis firms to begin operations. Canopy Growth is involved in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabinoid-based products for both adult use and medical purposes.
Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) has expanded its business across Europe and Australia and has improved its cost structure. In Poland and Germany, the company has achieved swift growth driven by increased sales in the medical business and vaporizer products. Canopy Growth’s Germany-based Storz & Bickel business, famous for premium high-margin devices such as the Volcano and Venti, posted an overall net revenue growth of 32% year-over-year during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The brand also experienced a sharp surge in the US, led by increased orders from new distribution partners.
The cannabis firm is penetrating into the US market and the acquisition of Acreage, a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the country, will allow Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) to reach a wider consumer base. Canopy Growth is well placed in the US market to accelerate growth with its brands including Superflux, Jetty, Wana, The Botanist, and now Acreage. In the US, the company’s major emphasis remains on the Midwestern and Northeastern markets.
Overall, on the international front, Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) is doing well. During Q2 FY25, international sales grew by 72% year-over-year in the high-margin European markets, mainly driven by Kincardine GMP cultivation. In Poland, the company’s revenues grew 200% year-over-year. Although CGC suffered a net loss of $820,000 during Q2 FY25, it is still less than the 37% net loss incurred in the same period last year. CGC is well placed in the North American market and is equipped to meet the rising demand in the high-end European market, making it one of the best pot stocks to invest in.