Shares of Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the regulated cannabis industry, plummeted by over 12% on November 7, 2024. The sharp sell-off came after the company reported disappointing financial results for the third quarter of 2024, missing analysts' expectations on both earnings and revenue.
According to IIPR's Q3 2024 earnings report, the company reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37, lower than the consensus estimate of $1.45. Additionally, IIPR's revenue for the quarter came in at $76.53 million, a 1.7% decrease from the same period last year and below analysts' expectations of $77.38 million.
The underwhelming financial performance caught investors off guard, triggering a sell-off in IIPR's stock. The company's failure to meet earnings and revenue expectations likely raised concerns among investors about its growth prospects and the overall health of the regulated cannabis industry in which it operates. IIPR's management cited various challenges facing the industry, including continued competition from the illicit market and financial pressures on licensed cannabis operators, as factors impacting the company's performance.
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