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  • Turning Point Reports Strong Q3 2025

    Turning Point Reports Strong Q3 2025

    Turning Point Brands, Inc. posted third-quarter 2025 net sales of $119.0 million, up 31.2% year-over-year, driven by Stoker’s segment growth of 80.8%. Gross profit rose 39.7% to $70.4 million, while net income increased 70.3% to $21.1 million, the company said today (November 5).

    The company highlighted Modern Oral sales of $36.7 million, up 628% from last year, with U.S. white pouch production lines expected to qualify in H1 2026. The Zig-Zag segment saw a 10.5% decline, mainly due to the Clipper business wind-down.

    TPB ended Q3 with $201.2 million in cash, total liquidity of $267.8 million, and net debt of $98.8 million. The company raised $97.5 million through its ATM offering to accelerate Modern Oral growth.

    For full-year 2025, TPB raised Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $115–120 million and Modern Oral sales forecast to $125–130 million.

  • Zig-Zag Introduces Value-Priced, High-Turnover Line  

    Zig-Zag Introduces Value-Priced, High-Turnover Line  

    Zig-Zag launched itsWoods brand, a new line of premium natural leaf cigars designed to meet rising demand in the rough-cut segment. Many consumers refer to rough-cut cigars as “woods.”

    “Zig-Zag Woods features a slow-burning, all-natural leaf wrap filled with premium rough-cut tobacco, delivering a rich and smooth smoking experience,” the company said. “With bold flavor profiles and recognizable Zig-Zag branding, this line is engineered for fast sell-through and high margins.”

    The cigars will be offered in five flavors and be pre-priced at $1.39 for two sticks. They will be sold in 15-pouch cartons and 24-carton cases, “ready to hit retail shelves with high-margin potential.”

  • Turning Point Announces 1Q YoY Increase of 28.1%

    Turning Point Announces 1Q YoY Increase of 28.1%

    Turning Point Brands, Inc. today (May 7) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, with net sales increasing 28.1% YoY to $106.4 million.

    “We are pleased with our first quarter results,” said Graham Purdy, President and CEO. “Modern Oral sales were $22.3 million, up nearly 10 times versus the prior year and nearly double the prior quarter. MST and looseleaf exceeded our expectations, and Zig-Zag was in line with our expectations.”

    The announcement included a Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $27.7 million, up 12.0% over the prior year, and a reaffirmation of previously announced 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $108 million to $113 million; increasing full-year consolidated nicotine pouch sales guidance to a range of $80 million to $95 million, from $60 million to $80 million.

    The company said Stoker’s Products net sales increased 62.7%; Zig-Zag Products net sales increased 1.2%; and gross profit increased 23.3% to $59.6 million.

  • Zig-Zag Launches New Hemp Wrap Flavors

    Zig-Zag Launches New Hemp Wrap Flavors

    Credit: Zig-Zag

    Zig-Zag rolling papers announced the expansion of its hemp wrap line, featuring 100 percent tobacco-free hemp wraps in four new flavors: Sour Squeeze, Georgia Peach, Summer Slice, and Mellow Haze.

    The wraps are designed to enhance the smoking experience with their smooth, slow-burning properties and exceptional draw, according to a release.

    Each pack of Zig-Zag Hemp Wraps includes two premium wraps and a convenient packing straw, ensuring an “effortless and enjoyable rolling experience.

    The new hemp wraps are exclusively available in 25-pack cartons online for $24.75 and in 2 packs at retail across the country.

    “Our new hemp wraps are crafted to deliver a superior smoking experience without the use of tobacco,” said Stacey Neuhaus at Zig-Zag. “We are excited to introduce these unique flavors to our lineup, offering our customers more options to enjoy their smoking rituals.”