EMERALD INSIGHTS
Q2 2026 Cannabis Market Brief
The cannabis industry continues to evolve—but the biggest stories this quarter weren't just about more or fewer licenses. They were about where growth is happening, what's driving it, and how state-level policy is reshaping the market.
EMERALD INSIGHTS
Q1 2026 Cannabis Market Brief
In Q1 2026, license issuance hit a 5-year low, federal policy finally moved, and state markets continued to split in very different directions.
The question isn’t what’s happening—it’s where to focus next.
FEATURE ARTICLE
Turning Fragmented Cannabis Data Into Intelligence
Emerald Intel was founded to bring clarity to the cannabis industry—making it easy to understand who is licensed, who owns what, and how the market is truly structured. Read Cannabis Business Insights' feature on our mission and what's next.
EMERALD INSIGHTS
2025 Cannabis License Leaderboards
Access the full podcast and blog series covering cultivation, manufacturing and retail/dispensary licensing across the U.S. in 2025, with analysis and insights from Chief Economist, Ed Keating.
EBOOK
Cannabis Compliance For Banking & Insurance Providers
The cannabis market is booming—but financial institutions and insurers face unique compliance hurdles. This brief shows how smarter cannabis market data can reduce risk and speed up growth.
MARKET REPORT
Cannabis Industry Update: Mid‑2025
Emerald Intel's research team explores the highs and lows of the cannabis industry across the United States half-way through 2025. Utilize our report to help you reach your goals in the second-half of the year.
CHECKLIST
Find The Right Cannabis Compliance Data Provider
Download this comprehensive checklist to help you evaluate data partners to support your cannabis compliance, onboarding, and risk management efforts.
EBOOK
B2B Email Strategies For Cannabis Brands & Suppliers
Emerald Intel and The Source Marketing Group have teamed up to create a comprehensive guide for establishing and maintaining a successful, high performing email strategy.
MARKET REPORT
2024 Year In Review & A Look To The Future
Emerald Intel's research team explores the highs and lows of the 2024 cannabis industry across the United States. With actionable advice and commentary for how to attack the market in 2025, you'll be one step closer to reaching your goals!
MARKET REPORT
Licensure & Multi-State Operators in the United States
We've peeled back the layers of licensure in the United States. This market report provides an overview of the current licensure landscape, similarities and differences between states licensing models, how MSOs are impacting the marketplace, and more.