Canopy Growth Corporation ( CGC ) shares are trading higher Tuesday after cannabis-peer Tilray Brands, Inc. ( TLRY ) reported better-than-expected quarterly results.

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Tilray shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company beat earnings and revenue expectations for the most recent quarter with cannabis net revenue increasing 12% to $71.9 million. Tilray's fourth-quarter total revenue grew approximately 25% year-over-year.

Canopy Growth ( CGC ) shares are up more than 20% over the past month on political developments investors view as positive for marijuana reform in the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris has been an outspoken proponent of rescheduling marijuana and Senator J.D. Vance currently represents a state that legalized adult-use marijuana. 

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Canopy Growth ( CGC ) is set to report results for the first quarter before financial markets open on Aug. 9 and will host a conference call to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day. According to data from Benzinga Pro, analysts expect Canopy to report losses of 35 cents per share and revenue of $53.84 million. 

According to Viridian Valuation Tracker‘s June report on Canadian cannabis cultivators with market caps over $100 million, Canopy is the group's best performer based on its year-to-date stock performance.

Will CGC Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Canopy Growth ( CGC ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $2 on Canopy Growth ( CGC ). In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Canopy Growth ( CGC ) have performed in recent history.

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CGC Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Canopy Growth ( CGC ) shares are up 3.12% at $7.59 at the time of publication Tuesday.

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