Kira Mantel

Kira covers the publicly-traded cannabis sector, MSO earnings, M&A activity, and wholesale pricing trends. Previously a junior equity analyst on a cannabis-focused fund.

Stories by Kira

Business

The Q1 2026 MSO earnings: who's surviving compression, who isn't

Wholesale prices keep grinding lower. We read every earnings call so you don't have to.

By Kira Mantel · May 10 · 6 min

Business

The craft cannabis economics that the MSOs cannot match

Small-batch cultivators are gaining share in mature markets. Here's the cost structure behind why.

By Kira Mantel · May 1 · 7 min