- GURU Organic Energy (TSX:GURU) delivered record Q1 revenue, paired with its third-straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA
- The beverage company launched the world’s first natural, plant-based energy drink in 1999
- GURU Organic Energy stock has added 212.87 per cent year-over-year
GURU Organic Energy (TSX:GURU) delivered record Q1 revenue, ending on January 31, 2026, as well as its third-straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, thanks to new product launches and a continued focus on cost management. Here are the highlights:
- Record revenue of C$8.8 million, up by 14.7 per cent from C$7.7 million year-over-year (YoY).
- Gross margin of 63 per cent, up by 345 basis points from 59.5 per cent YoY, supported by GURU’s Canadian direct distribution model, as well as operational and pricing strategy optimizations.
- Adjusted EBITDA of C$0.01 million, up from a loss of C$1.1 million YoY, reflecting improved operating leverage, despite Q1’s seasonally softer activity.
- Net loss was C$0.3 million, up by 78.4 per cent from a net loss of C$1.3 million YoY.
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of C$28.2 million, plus C$10 million in unused credit facilities, which will allow the company to pursue growth initiatives from a position of strength.
Quarterly activity was marked by the release of GURU’s Sorbet-inspired Zero Sugar series in January with Dragon Fruit Cherry Sorbet, followed by a second flavour, Zero Orange Raspberry Sorbet, in March.
According to Thursday’s news release, the series’ strong reception was offset by falling US revenue because of higher inventory levels, which are showing signs of normalization, given February shipments rising by 50 per cent YoY.
The company is keen to keep Zero Sugar’s momentum going with a marketing campaign starting in May, complemented by a limited-time wholesale club campaign in Quebec.
GURU’s solid Q1 follows positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 and Q3 2025, with the latter representing the company’s first quarter of positive net income since going public in 2020, ideally positioning leadership to pursue expanded distribution and activations throughout the year.
Management commentary
“Canada delivered strong growth, driven by impactful innovations and disciplined retail execution. In the US, shipment performance was temporarily influenced by distributor inventory dynamics and prior-year wholesale club sales timing. US consumer takeaway trends in the natural channel remain healthy, with February reflecting a normalization of distributor inventory levels and a meaningful recovery in reorder activity,” Carl Goyette, president and chief executive officer of GURU Organic Energy, said in a statement.
“Over the last several quarters, we have clearly demonstrated our ability to execute and deliver profitable growth. Trailing twelve-month net revenue rose 17 per cent, alongside positive Adjusted EBITDA of C$0.8 million — a defining achievement that underscores the strength of our business model and marks our first sustained period of growth with profitability as a public company. With this milestone now behind us, we are turning our full attention to accelerating brand growth across Canada and the US, while maintaining disciplined cost management,” Goyette added.
About GURU Organic Energy
GURU is a beverage company that launched the world’s first natural, plant-based energy drink in 1999. The company’s product line emphasizes natural caffeine and no artificial sweeteners, sucralose or aspartame. Its distribution network spans approximately 25,000 points of sale across Canada and the United States.
GURU Organic Energy stock (TSX:GURU) last traded at C$5.35 and has added 212.87 per cent year-over-year.
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