Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales See Slight Dip in First Half of 2026

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has released its mid-year report on medical marijuana sales for 2026, revealing a minor decrease in overall revenue.

According to the report, total sales from January through June 2026 reached $140.3 million. While this remains a substantial figure, it is a slight decline from the first half of 2025, which saw a record-breaking $144 million in sales. The data also indicates that the average customer spent approximately $75.14 per transaction at state-licensed dispensaries.

The medical marijuana industry continues to provide a steady stream of income for the state. Between January and June, Arkansas collected $16.8 million in tax revenue. This total consists of a 6.5% sales tax and a 4% privilege tax.

The report also highlighted the top-performing dispensaries based on their percentage of total statewide sales:

1. Natural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood): 8.55%
2. Suite 443 (Hot Springs): 8.02%
3. CROP Dispensary (Jonesboro): 5.33%
4. Harvest Dispensary (Conway): 5.32%
5. Custom Cannabis (Alexander): 4.43%

Additionally, the DFA noted that three unnamed dispensaries in Northwest Arkansas ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth in total sales for the period.

Despite the slight dip in revenue, the patient population is growing. The Arkansas Department of Health reported that there are currently 119,074 active patient cards, an increase from the 110,539 cards recorded in July 2025.

State officials stated that this information is based on current data and that a finalized, updated version of the sales report will be released in the near future.

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