L’ industrie canadienne du cannabis s’est développée depuis que le gouvernement national a légalisé le cannabis en 2018.

Les 7 plus grandes entreprises canadiennes de marijuana
Tilray, SNDL et High Tide en tête de liste

Par Nathan Reiff Mis à jour le 07 août 2024 15h16 HE
Révisé par Éric Estevez 15h16 HE
Vérifié par Vikki Velasquez 15h16 HE

L’ industrie canadienne du cannabis s’est développée depuis que le gouvernement national a légalisé le cannabis en 2018.
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L’industrie de la marijuana comprend des entreprises qui cultivent, font pousser et distribuent du cannabis et des produits connexes à des fins récréatives et médicales.

Vous trouverez ci-dessous les sept plus grandes entreprises canadiennes du secteur du cannabis classées en fonction de leur chiffre d'affaires sur 12 mois (TTM) , limitées aux entreprises cotées en bourse aux États-Unis ou au Canada. Toutes les données sont une gracieuseté de YCharts et sont en date du 31 juillet 2024.
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Principaux points à retenir
Le Canada a légalisé la marijuana en 2018, ce qui a entraîné un boom de l’industrie du cannabis dans le pays.

Tilray Brands est la plus grande entreprise de cannabis du pays en termes de chiffre d'affaires annuel.

Parmi les autres sociétés générant les plus gros revenus, on trouve Sundial Growers, High Tide, TerrAscend, Aurora Cannabis, Village Farms International et Canopy Growth.

1. Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY)
Chiffre d'affaires (DTM) : 788,94 millions de dollars
Bénéfice net (TTM) : -244,98 millions de dollars
Capitalisation boursière : 1,67 milliard de dollars
Rendement total sur 1 an : -19,76 %
Bourse : Nasdaq
Tilray (TLRY) est une société canadienne axée principalement sur la culture, la transformation et la distribution de produits de cannabis médical avec des opérations en Europe, en Australie et en Amérique latine, en plus du Canada et des États-Unis.
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L'entreprise se concentre sur la recherche sur le cannabis médical. Ses produits comprennent du cannabis séché et des extraits de cannabis.
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En mai 2021, Tilray a finalisé sa fusion avec Aphria.
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Marques Tilray. « Tilray et Aphria annoncent la clôture de la transaction qui crée le « nouveau » Tilray – un leader mondial du cannabis . »

2. Sundial Growers (SNDL)
Revenue (TTM): $579.02 million
Net Income (TTM): -$103.11 million
Market Cap: $598.76 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: 35.93%
Exchange: Nasdaq

Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based Sundial Growers (SNDL) develops and distributes liquor and cannabis products through its banner businesses. The company boasts that it's the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis company.
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The cannabis banners include Spiritleaf and Value Buds and its brands include Top Leaf, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands.
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3. High Tide (HITI)
Revenue (TTM): $503.78 million
Net Income (TTM): -$34.35 million
Market Cap: $140.94 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: -23.07%
Exchange: Nasdaq
Raj Grover founded High Tide (HITI) in 2009. The company has grown into a leader in Canadian cannabis retail and has a dominant presence in the North American and European e-commerce space for hemp-derived CBD and consumption accessories. High Tide's subsidiary companies include Valiant Distribution, Canna Cabana, and Famous Brandz.
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4. TerrAscend Corp. (TSNDF)
Revenue (TTM): $328.56 million
Net Income (TTM): -$83.20 million
Market Cap: $402.28 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: -1.41%
Exchange: OTC Market
TerrAscend (TSNDF) is an integrated Canadian cannabis company with products for medical and recreational use. The company has a portfolio of businesses including the Apothecarium, a cannabis dispensary, Ilera Healthcare, a medical marijuana cultivator, processor, and distributor, and Gage Cannabis Co., a premium cannabis brand, cultivator, and distributor
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Operations are based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and California, with cultivation and processing plants in Maryland and Canada.
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5. Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC)
Revenue (TTM): $244.32 million
Net Income (TTM): -$487.06 million
Market Cap: $515.86 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: 54.16%
Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq
Canopy Growth (CGC), headquartered in Canada, produces medical marijuana products. The company was the first federally regulated and licensed publicly traded cannabis grower in North America.
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It is among the largest cannabis companies in the world by market capitalization.
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The company also has merged its U.S. assets into a separately operated holding company, Canopy USA.
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6. Village Farms International (VFF)
Revenue (TTM): $229.02 million
Net Income (TTM): -$28.01 million
Market Cap: $113.52 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: -8.53%
Exchange: Nasdaq
Village Farms (VFF) is a large-scale, vertically integrated supplier of plant-based consumer goods and a fresh produce supplier to grocery and large retailers throughout the US and Canada. The company focuses on new high-growth opportunities in the cannabis and CBD arenas in North America. Village Farms also targets cannabis opportunities with long-term potential in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.
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7. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB)
Revenue (TTM): $200.39 million
Net Income (TTM): -$53.55 million
Market Cap: $330.02 million
1-Year Trailing Total Return: 9.12%
Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Nasdaq
Aurora Cannabis (ACB) is a major cannabis producer and a licensed distributor. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the company supports the medical and consumer cannabis arena and has a division focused on cannabidiol products for distribution in the U.S. CBD is one of the most active and prevalent ingredients in cannabis.
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It expanded its footprint, with production facilities and sales agreements in the European Union (EU).
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$459 billion
The amount spent globally by cannabis consumers in 2022. This figure is expected to rise to $508 billion by 2025.
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Is Marijuana Legal In the United States?
As of 2024, the states where marijuana is legal are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. It is also legal in Washington, D.C.
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What Are the Medical Applications for Marijuana?
Medical marijuana is used to treat conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, and chronic pain.
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Do Americans Approve of Legalizing Marijuana?
According to the Pew Research Center, 88% of U.S. adults in 2024 agree that marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.
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The Bottom Line
In 2018, Canada legalized marijuana. Since then, the industry has grown with companies that specialize in cultivating, growing, and distributing cannabis for various uses. As of 2024, Tilray Brands is the largest cannabis company in Canada based on annual revenue.
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