Aurora Cannabis Continues to Slide as It Announces Fresh Cuts

: ACB | Aurora Cannabis Inc. News, Ratings, and Charts

ACB – Aurora Cannabis (ACB) recent layoffs have contributed to its downward price momentum.

Aurora Cannabis (ACB) continues to scale back its European operations as part of its lower cost transformation plan. ACB is aggressively doing everything in its power to minimize SG&A expenses to become a lean, efficient business. 

On Monday, a spokesperson for ACB said about one-quarter of the workforce in select countries, and the company’s European regional office would be eliminated as a result of the decision. ACB’s spokesperson stated in an email that, “Aurora has undertaken a thorough analysis of our international operations to better align to current market conditions, continue to meet market demand and drive the company to near-term profitability. We are committed to simplifying all aspects of our business and applying greater efficiency to our operations.”

These cuts come shortly after ACB announced massive layoffs in their Canadian operations just last month. The company will be closing 5 facilities for a combined 700 job cuts, resulting in a $60 million dollar charge next quarter. The company also cut an additional 500 jobs at the start of the year while announcing over $1 billion in write-downs.

Despite the downsizing, ACB did announce on Monday, they plan to increase production in Denmark. The company will acquire an outstanding 49 percent stake in its Danish business. Mads Ulrik Peterson, the CEO of Aurora Nordic Cannabis, will now be in control of operations in the area as President of the European organization.

This comes after the company announced last week that they were in serious talks with Aphria (APHA) regarding a potential merger, but negotiations fell apart last minute.

The stock continued its downtrend and fell another 2.8% on Monday to close at $11.54. Until investors get more clarity surrounding management, ACB could be headed back to the single digits. Investors may want to consider waiting on the sidelines in the meantime. 

(Disclosure: The author is long ACB)

Want More Great Investing Ideas?

9 “BUY THE DIP” Growth Stocks for 2020

Newly REVISED 2020 Stock Market Outlook

7 “Safe-Haven” Dividend Stocks for Turbulent Times


ACB shares were trading at $11.61 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.07 (+0.61%). Year-to-date, ACB has declined -55.21%, versus a 2.07% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period.


About the Author: Aaron Missere


Aaron is an experienced investor who is also the CEO of Departures Capital. His primary focus is on the cannabis industry. He also hosts a weekly show on YouTube about marijuana stocks. Learn more about Aaron’s background, along with links to his most recent articles. More...


More Resources for the Stocks in this Article

TickerPOWR RatingIndustry RankRank in Industry
ACBGet RatingGet RatingGet Rating
APHAGet RatingGet RatingGet Rating

Most Popular Stories on StockNews.com


Does Trump Change Stock Market Outlook?

The rally of the S&P 500 (SPY) after the election gives a sense that investors are happy that Trump was elected. But perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye. That’s why Steve Reitmeister shares his updated market outlook taking into account the pros and cons of Trumps proposed new policies. This comes with a preview of his top 11 stocks to buy now.

3 Streaming Stocks Benefiting from Cord-Cutting Trends

As streaming continues to dominate the digital entertainment landscape, the global streaming market presents a lucrative investment opportunity. So, it could be ideal to invest in fundamentally solid streaming stocks Netflix (NFLX), Walt Disney (DIS), and Roku (ROKU). Read further...

3 Gold Stocks to Buy as Safe-Haven Demand Grows

Gold is a stable investment now due to its role as a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainty, rising demand, industrial use, and growth, bolstered by central bank purchases and interest rate cuts. Therefore, investors should consider investing in top gold stocks such as Newmont (NEM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), and Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM). Read more...

3 AI Stocks Transforming Industries and Driving Future Growth

With rapid digitalization, rapid adoption, and development, as well as surging demand, the AI market is on the rise. Amid this backdrop, investors could buy fundamentally solid AI stocks NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta Platforms (META) poised for substantial gains. Continue reading...

Updated Stock Market Expectations

The S&P 500 (SPY) has already reached an impressive goal of hitting 6,000. Yet you can see how much shares are struggling now up against this resistance. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on what comes next for the market and his top 10 stocks to stay on the right side of the action.

Read More Stories

More Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) News View All

Event/Date Symbol News Detail Start Price End Price Change POWR Rating
Loading, please wait...
View All ACB News