Annovis Bio (ANVS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $3.63 | Market Cap: $71.5 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Annovis Bio (ANVS)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $3.63Market Cap: $71.5 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -107%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -137% | Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 14% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -27 Mil | |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 107% | ||
| Key risksANVS key risks include [1] its near-total reliance on a single drug candidate, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -107%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -137% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 14% |
| Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -27 Mil |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 107% |
| Key risksANVS key risks include [1] its near-total reliance on a single drug candidate, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
ANVS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Annovis Bio (ANVS) experienced significant activity between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025. This period was marked by several corporate updates, clinical trial progress, and financial announcements that likely influenced the stock's movement.
1. Positive Clinical Trial Updates for Alzheimer's Disease: Annovis Bio announced significant progress in its pivotal Phase 3 study for early Alzheimer's disease (AD). By November 2025, all 84 clinical sites were fully activated and actively enrolling participants, with the first patients completing the 6-month treatment period. This milestone keeps the company on track for a symptomatic readout in the second half of 2026.
2. Encouraging Biomarker Results: In October 2025, Annovis reported encouraging biomarker results from its Phase 2/3 AD trial. These results showed profound reductions in key markers of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration after treatment with buntanetap compared to placebo, observed in patients with mild and moderate stages of the disease. These findings support the drug's potential as a disease-modifying therapy. Further biomarker data linking amyloid co-pathology to accelerated cognitive decline in Parkinson's patients, which was counteracted by buntanetap, was reported in November.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ANVS Return | � | 133% | -24% | 39% | -73% | -22% | � |
| Peers Return | � | � | -32% | -26% | -72% | -9% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ANVS Win Rate | 55% | 50% | 42% | 42% | 33% | 33% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | 47% | 38% | 40% | 33% | 55% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ANVS Max Drawdown | � | 0% | -51% | -59% | -77% | -76% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | -63% | -57% | -75% | -62% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PRTA, ALEC, SAVA, ATHA, ABOS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ANVS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -95.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 2079.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -73.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 283.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 286 days | 148 days |
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In The Past
Annovis Bio's stock fell -95.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/13/2021. A -95.4% loss requires a 2079.6% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.1% | -7.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.6% | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.1% | -7.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.6% | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 3.24 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| Rev LTM | 0 |
| Op Inc LTM | -118 |
| FCF LTM | -104 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -81 |
| CFO LTM | -104 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -80 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -39.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 414.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 35.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -1,032.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -456.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 254.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -940.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -435.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -941.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -436.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| P/S | 24.5 |
| P/EBIT | -2.4 |
| P/E | -1.5 |
| P/CFO | -1.6 |
| Total Yield | -68.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -34.2% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.7 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 5.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 46.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 35.9% |
| 12M Rtn | -28.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | -84.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 18.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 23.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -38.9% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -153.3% |
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/13/2025 | 2.2% | 69.4% | 71.6% |
| 8/12/2025 | -2.5% | -5.8% | -13.7% |
| 3/21/2025 | 5.7% | -5.7% | -16.0% |
| 11/12/2024 | -1.4% | -10.8% | -22.1% |
| 8/15/2024 | 14.0% | 23.8% | 3.2% |
| 4/3/2024 | -2.2% | 4.1% | -51.7% |
| 11/1/2023 | -5.7% | -12.1% | 28.4% |
| 4/3/2023 | -21.5% | -18.8% | -10.3% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| # Negative | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Median Positive | 5.7% | 17.0% | 28.4% |
| Median Negative | -2.5% | -8.3% | -13.7% |
| Max Positive | 14.1% | 69.4% | 71.6% |
| Max Negative | -21.5% | -18.8% | -51.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11122025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5132025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3212025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8142024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5102024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3292024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5102023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3312023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8082022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5042022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3022022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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