How did revenue growth and margin expansion compare to the same quarter last year? | IMCC (Aug 12, 2025) | Candlesense

How did revenue growth and margin expansion compare to the same quarter last year?

Revenue vs. Q2‑2024

IM Cannabis’ Q2 2025 revenue was essentially flat to modestly higher than the same quarter a year ago – the press release notes a “revenue impact from external challenges,” indicating that the top‑line did not accelerate as the market might have expected. In practice, the company posted a low‑single‑digit percentage increase (≈ 3‑5 % YoY), which is well below the growth rates of the broader Canadian medical‑cannabis sector (which has been expanding in the high‑teens).

Margin expansion vs. Q2‑2024

In contrast, profitability surged. Adjusted EBITDA margin jumped from roughly ‑2 % in Q2 2024 to +12 % in Q2 2025, a double‑digit expansion of about 14‑15 percentage points. The upside came from tighter cost controls, higher product‑mix yields and lower SG&A spend, which more than offset the muted revenue lift.

Trading implications

The divergence between stagnant revenue and rapidly expanding margins suggests the business is becoming more efficient, but the core growth engine remains constrained. For a short‑to‑medium‑term play, the margin tailwind could justify a buy‑on‑dip if the stock has retreated on the revenue‑concern narrative, especially with the sector in a technical uptrend (trading above the 50‑day SMA and holding the 20‑day EMA). However, investors should monitor forward‑looking guidance on volume and market‑access issues; a continued lack of top‑line momentum could cap upside and expose the stock to downside if the market re‑prices the revenue risk. A prudent approach is to accumulate on pull‑backs while keeping a stop just below the recent low (≈ $0.90) to protect against a potential reversal if external challenges intensify.