cbdMD Delivers Continued Revenue Growth and Trend Towards Profitability in Second Fiscal Quarter

Charlotte, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), one of the nation's leading and most highly trusted and recognized CBD companies, and operator of the leading CBD brands cbdMD and Paw CBD, and Herbal Oasis today announced our financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The Company reported continued year-over-year improvements in both revenue and earnings while completing a transformative restructuring of its capital structure.

The Company delivered $4.8 million in revenue for the second quarter, up from $4.3 million in the prior year period. Operating loss narrowed significantly from $1.5 million to $0.48 million, reflecting disciplined expenses management and early traction from new growth initiatives.

Ronan Kennedy, CEO and CFO of cbdMD, stated: "Our second quarter results build on the positive year over year momentum from the first quarter of fiscal 2025. We continue to execute on our growth plan while maintaining a lean, scalable structure. With fresh talent on the team and gaining traction from our Herbal Oasis beverage line, we're entering the second half of the year well positioned to continue the trend."

"Our top priority this quarter was preparing for our annual shareholder meeting and shareholder proposals related to our plan to regain compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards. Securing shareholder approval for the Series A Preferred conversion was a mission-critical milestone for our company and our shareholders. As previously reported, following shareholder approval, on May 7, 2025 the automatic conversion of our Series A Preferred Stock added nearly $7 million to our equity base, enabling us to exceed the $4 million minimum NYSE American continued listing standard. As part of this conversion, $6.7 million of accrued and future dividends as of March 31, 2025 were converted to equity upon the Series A Preferred conversion which we believe bring us into compliance with the NYSE American's continued listing standards. This positions cbdMD with a clean balance sheet, zero debt, and a simplified capital structure -- a strong foundation for growth and value creation," said Kennedy.

"After two years of diligent work, we've restructured both our operations and our balance sheet. Today, we have a loyal customer base, an award-winning beverage brand, a simplified cap table, and the financial flexibility to execute our vision. This is an exciting reset for cbdMD."

Highlights for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Strategic Updates

• Herbal Oasis Gains Momentum: cbdMD's hemp-derived THC beverage brand expanded distribution into Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina, tapping into one of the fastest-growing wellness categories.

• Award-Winning Product Line: All four flavors of Herbal Oasis received medals at the 2025 High Spirits Awards, presented by the L.A. Spirits Awards, affirming the brand's quality and consumer appeal.

• Series A Preferred Conversion Completed: On May 7, 2025, cbdMD executed a 1:13 conversion of its Series A Preferred Stock, eliminating $6.7 million in accrued dividend liability and adding equivalent equity value.

• Book Value Turnaround: Reported book value of equity as of March 31, 2025 was $0.67 million. On a non-GAAP pro forma basis, book value rises to approximately $7.3 million, post-conversion, satisfying NYSE American's equity listing requirements under Sections 1003(a)(i) and 1003(a)(ii). The Company is required to be in compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards for 2 quarters to regain compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards.

• Reverse Stock Split Executed: Concurrent with the conversion, the Company completed a 8:1 reverse stock split, resulting in approximately 8.9 million common shares outstanding as of May 15, 2025.

• Board Strengthened with Strategic Appointments: cbdMD added two new independent directors, bringing deep experience in capital markets, AI, sales, and marketing, to help guide the Company through its next growth phase.

Financial Highlights from our Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025:

• Net sales totaled $4.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 or an increase of 8.6% compared to $4.4 million in fiscal 2024. Year to date revenues are up from $9.7 million to $9.9 million.

• Our gross margin increased year over year from 59% to 62% during the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

• Our loss from operations was $485,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to a loss of $1.6 million in the prior year comparative period.

• Net Loss before preferred dividends totaled $0.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the prior year period.

• Our non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA ("EBITDA") loss from operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was approximately $197,000 compared to our EBITDA loss from operations in fiscal 2024 of approximately $678,000.

• Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was approximately $1.48 million or a loss of $1.90 per share as compared to a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 of approximately $4.0 million, or $10.84 per share. The improvement in fiscal 2025 was principally attributable to ongoing management's efforts on reducing losses and plan for achieving profitability.

• At March 31, 2025, we had a working capital deficit of approximately ($3.7) million and cash on hand of approximately $1.8 million as compared to a working capital deficit of approximately ($2.2) million and cash on hand of approximately $2.4 million at September 30, 2024. Excluding $6.7 million and $4.7 million of respective accrued Series A dividend payments, adjusted net working capital totaled $2.8 million and $2.4 million for the respective periods.

• We reported direct to consumer (DTC) net sales of $3.6 million or 77% of total net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as compared with $3.6 million or 83% of total net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

• We reported wholesale net sales of $1.1 million or 23% of total net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as compared to $0.75 million the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

We will host a conference call at 4:20 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, to discuss our March 31, 2025, second fiscal quarter and year to date fiscal 2025 financial results and business progress.

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About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) is one of the leading and most highly trusted and most recognized cannabidiol (CBD) brands with a comprehensive line of U.S. produced, THC-free¹ CBD products, and an array of Farm Act compliant Delta 9 products. Our Paw CBD brand of pet products includes veterinarian-formulated products, our ATRx brand features functional mushroom products. In addition, we operate Herbal Oasis, a premium, award winning THC-infused social seltzer that blends cannabinoids and nootropic mushrooms to deliver a fast-acting, functional beverage made for presence and connection. With an alcohol-free formula and wellness-forward ingredients, Oasis invites a better way to drink-one rooted in clarity, balance, and joy. To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of U.S. grown, THC-free¹ CBD and Full Spectrum products as well as our other brands, please visit www.cbdmd.com, www.pawcbd.com, ATRxlabs.com, or Herbaloasis.com, follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook, or visit one of the thousands of retail outlets that carry cbdMD's products.

Forward-Looking Statements

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¹ THC-free is defined as below the level of detection using validated scientific analytical methods.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes a financial measure that excludes the impact of certain items and therefore has not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). cbdMD, Inc. has included adjusted loss from operations because management uses this measure to assess operating performance in order to highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The adjusted operating loss has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net loss from operations as an indicator of our operating performance. Further, this non-GAAP financial measure, as presented by cbdMD, Inc., may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. cbdMD, Inc. has attached to this press release a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

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FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 and 2024
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 and 2024
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FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 and 2024
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⁽¹⁾ Represents depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of the Company's intangible assets.
⁽²⁾ Represents non-cash expense related to options, warrants, restricted stock expenses that have been amortized during the period.
⁽³⁾ Represents non-cash expense incurred as a credit provided to GNC to replace expired product.

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