Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)


Market Price (8/8/2026): $4.83 | Market Cap: $249.2 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)


Market Price (8/8/2026): $4.83
Market Cap: $249.2 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -50%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 34%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Vaccine Development, Medical Countermeasures, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -97%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -105%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.16

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 177%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.7%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -75%

Significant short interest
Short 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 20%

Key risks
EBS key risks include [1] a heavy reliance on volatile government contracts, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -50%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 34%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Vaccine Development, Medical Countermeasures, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -97%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -105%
5 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.16
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 177%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.7%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -75%
9 Significant short interest
Short 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 20%
10 Key risks
EBS key risks include [1] a heavy reliance on volatile government contracts, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/7/2026

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) stock has lost about 40% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant non-cash impairment charge on NARCAN asset group. Emergent BioSolutions recorded a $191.3 million non-cash impairment charge related to its NARCAN asset group during fiscal Q2 2026 (period ended June 30, 2026). This charge was a primary contributor to the company's GAAP net loss widening to $180.2 million in fiscal Q2 2026, a 1,402% worsening compared to the prior year, despite higher revenue and adjusted earnings.

2. Lowered full-year 2026 financial guidance. The company substantially reduced its full-year 2026 financial outlook, cutting its revenue guidance from the previously projected range of $720 million - $760 million to a new range of $645 million - $675 million. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered from $155 million - $175 million to $130 million - $150 million. This revised, weaker outlook signaled concerns about future performance to investors.

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Updated on 8/7/2026

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) stock has lost about 40% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant non-cash impairment charge on NARCAN asset group. Emergent BioSolutions recorded a $191.3 million non-cash impairment charge related to its NARCAN asset group during fiscal Q2 2026 (period ended June 30, 2026). This charge was a primary contributor to the company's GAAP net loss widening to $180.2 million in fiscal Q2 2026, a 1,402% worsening compared to the prior year, despite higher revenue and adjusted earnings.

2. Lowered full-year 2026 financial guidance. The company substantially reduced its full-year 2026 financial outlook, cutting its revenue guidance from the previously projected range of $720 million - $760 million to a new range of $645 million - $675 million. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered from $155 million - $175 million to $130 million - $150 million. This revised, weaker outlook signaled concerns about future performance to investors.

3. Increased competition and pricing pressure in the naloxone market. Emergent experienced a significant decline in its naloxone business, with sales of products like Narcan Nasal Spray and Kloxxado Nasal Spray contracting by 22% year-over-year to $52.4 million in fiscal Q2 2026. This decline was primarily driven by the emergence of new nasal naloxone competitors, including a new 4-milligram over-the-counter product approved on June 16, 2026, and a 10-milligram prescription agent set to launch in August 2026, leading to more aggressive pricing across the segment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.2% change in EBS stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -44.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268072026Change
Stock Price ($)8.234.84-41.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7057425.3%
P/S Multiple0.60.3-44.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)52521.4%
Cumulative Contribution-41.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EBS-41.2% 
Market (SPY)7.6%8.9%
Sector (XLV)13.5%8.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -57.3% change in EBS stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -58.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268072026Change
Stock Price ($)11.344.84-57.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)751742-1.1%
P/S Multiple0.80.3-58.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)53523.1%
Cumulative Contribution-57.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EBS-57.3% 
Market (SPY)12.1%22.4%
Sector (XLV)7.5%10.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.7% change in EBS stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258072026Change
Stock Price ($)5.884.84-17.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)930742-20.2%
P/S Multiple0.30.3-2.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)54525.4%
Cumulative Contribution-17.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EBS-17.7% 
Market (SPY)23.4%17.8%
Sector (XLV)28.7%12.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.7% change in EBS stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120238072026Change
Stock Price ($)6.884.84-29.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)939742-20.9%
P/S Multiple0.40.3-8.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5052-2.7%
Cumulative Contribution-29.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EBS-29.7% 
Market (SPY)74.9%26.3%
Sector (XLV)29.3%20.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
EBS Return-51%-73%-80%298%29%-57%-94%
Peers Return48%-2%2%-18%1%10%34%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
EBS Win Rate25%25%25%58%67%25% 
Peers Win Rate60%45%42%42%53%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
EBS Max Drawdown-74%-79%-89%-61%-63%-62% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-40%-41%-41%-34%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SIGA, AMPH, PFE, JNJ, MRNA. See EBS Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventEBSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-46.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven119 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-38.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven9 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-74.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven285.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven231 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-47.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven90.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven384 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-23.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven28 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-15.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven53 days105 days

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In The Past

Emergent BioSolutions's stock fell -46.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 87.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventEBSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-46.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven119 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-38.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven9 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-74.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven285.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven231 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-47.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven90.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven384 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-23.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven28 days140 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-20.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven29 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-30.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven792 days123 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-27.7%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven273 days47 days

Compare to SIGA, AMPH, PFE, JNJ, MRNA

In The Past

Emergent BioSolutions's stock fell -46.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 87.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) is a life sciences company dedicated to providing critical preparedness and response solutions for serious public health threats (PHTs). These threats encompass a wide range, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents, emerging infectious diseases, and other acute health crises requiring emergency care. The company's core mission is to develop and supply specialized medical countermeasures to protect populations and support emergency response efforts, primarily serving government agencies and public health organizations in the United States and internationally.

The company's product portfolio includes established vaccines for diseases like anthrax (BioThrax) and smallpox (ACAM2000), as well as antitoxins and treatments for botulism and inhalational anthrax. A significant commercial offering is NARCAN Nasal Spray, an emergency treatment for known or suspected opioid overdose, which serves a broader market including pharmacies, hospitals, and public health initiatives. Emergent also provides travel health vaccines such as Vivotif (typhoid) and Vaxchora (cholera). Beyond its proprietary products, the company offers contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, leveraging its expertise to assist other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with drug substance and product manufacturing, packaging, and related development services.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Emergent BioSolutions (EBS):

  • Like a specialized Moderna or Pfizer focused on public health emergency vaccines and treatments.
  • The Johnson & Johnson of biodefense and emergency medical solutions for governments.

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  • BioThrax: An anthrax vaccine.
  • ACAM2000: A smallpox vaccine.
  • Botulism Antitoxin Heptavalent: A treatment for botulinum disease.
  • Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous: Addresses complications from smallpox vaccine.
  • Raxibacumab: For the treatment and prophylaxis of inhalational anthrax.
  • Anthrasil: Used for inhalational anthrax.
  • Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion Kits: Kits for skin decontamination.
  • Trobigard: A combination drug-device auto-injector product.
  • NARCAN: A nasal spray for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
  • Vivotif: An oral vaccine for typhoid fever.
  • Vaxchora: A single-dose oral vaccine to treat cholera.
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Services (CDMO): Provides drug substance and product manufacturing, packaging, and various development services.

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Joseph Papa, President and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph Papa was appointed President and CEO of Emergent BioSolutions in February 2024. He brings over 35 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining Emergent, Papa served as Chairman and CEO of Bausch + Lomb Corporation, where he led the company's initial public offering (IPO) in May 2022, raising $630 million. He also held the position of Chairman and CEO of Bausch Health (formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.) from 2016 to 2022, during which he oversaw the company's turnaround and the spin-off of Bausch + Lomb. Earlier in his career, he served as Chairman and CEO of Perrigo from 2006 to 2016, a period during which he transformed it into a global multi-million-dollar pharmaceutical manufacturer. His extensive background also includes leadership roles at Cardinal Health, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Pharmacia/Searle. Papa served as lead independent director of Prometheus Biosciences until its sale to Merck in 2023. He is currently the chairman of the board of SparingVision, a privately held genomic medicines company, and a member of the board of directors of Candel Therapeutics, as well as an executive advisor at Water Street Healthcare Partners, an investment firm.

Richard S. Lindahl, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Richard S. Lindahl has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Emergent BioSolutions since March 2018. He has over two decades of financial leadership experience in public companies and the telecommunications sector. Before joining Emergent, Lindahl was the CFO at CEB Inc., where he was instrumental in developing the finance organization to support significant growth, contributing to a four-fold increase in the company's market capitalization during his eight-year tenure. His previous roles include Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Sprint Nextel Corporation, Vice President and Treasurer of Nextel Communications, Inc., and various finance and management positions at Nextel, Pocket Communications, Inc., MCI Communications Corp., Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Casher Associates, Inc.

Coleen Glessner, Executive Vice President, Quality and Ethics and Compliance

Coleen Glessner serves as the Executive Vice President of Quality and Ethics and Compliance at Emergent BioSolutions.

Simon Lowry, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Head of Research and Development

Dr. Simon Lowry is the Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development at Emergent BioSolutions.

Paul Williams, Senior Vice President, Products Business

Paul Williams holds the position of Senior Vice President, Products Business at Emergent BioSolutions.

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The key risks to Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) are:

  1. Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance Challenges: Emergent BioSolutions has faced extensive issues with manufacturing quality and regulatory compliance, particularly at its Bayview facility. This has resulted in significant problems, including the destruction of nearly 400 million doses of coronavirus vaccines due to failures to meet quality standards. The company has received FDA Form 483s and warning letters citing unsanitary conditions, inadequate facilities, insufficient procedures, and poorly trained staff, leading to production delays and facility shutdowns. Internal communications also revealed deliberate efforts to conceal deficiencies from government inspectors. These issues have damaged public trust and led to contract terminations, such as the termination of a contract with HHS due to the company's failure to follow federal manufacturing standards.

  2. Significant Dependence on Government Contracts and Public Health Preparedness Spending: A substantial portion of Emergent BioSolutions' revenue is derived from long-term government contracts for medical countermeasures (MCMs) that address public health threats like anthrax, smallpox, and botulism. While these contracts provide a stable foundation, the company is highly vulnerable to fluctuations in government funding, changes in public health priorities, and the timing of procurement cycles. A reduction in government spending or the failure to renew key contracts could severely impact its revenue streams.

  3. Increasing Competition and Market Pressures for NARCAN® Nasal Spray: NARCAN® Nasal Spray, a significant product for treating opioid overdose, faces growing generic competition. Emergent BioSolutions previously delayed making NARCAN® available over-the-counter, a move that drew criticism and allowed competitors to prepare their own bids for over-the-counter naloxone approval. This competition, coupled with reduced over-the-counter purchases and lower sales in Canadian retail markets, has contributed to a notable decline in NARCAN® revenue.

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Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) operates in various public health threat preparedness and response markets. The addressable market sizes for their key products and services are outlined below:

Main Products and Services Market Sizes

  • BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine): The global anthrax vaccine market was valued at USD 11.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a 5.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. North America held an anthrax vaccine market valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2032. Another source indicates the global anthrax vaccine market was USD 53.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 67.37 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 2.90%. North America accounts for 38% of this market. A third source states the anthrax vaccine market size is expected to grow from USD 5.98 billion in 2025 to USD 6.39 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 8.88 billion by 2031 at a 6.84% CAGR. North America dominated with 58.05% of the anthrax vaccine market share in 2025.
  • ACAM2000 (Smallpox Vaccine): The global smallpox vaccine market was valued at USD 69.26 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 102.73 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.17%. Another estimate places the global smallpox treatment market size at USD 66.8 million in 2024, expected to reach USD 78.27 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2%. North America dominates this market with a 47.6% revenue share in 2024, with the U.S. market capturing 83% within North America in 2025. Emergent BioSolutions secured a contract modification for $56 million to supply ACAM2000 to the U.S. government, bringing total projected sales for ACAM2000 and ancillary products to over $120 million in 2025 from diverse customers.
  • Botulism Antitoxin Heptavalent: The botulism market is projected to grow from USD 8.9 billion in 2025 to USD 17.0 billion by 2035 globally, at a CAGR of 6.7%. Heptavalent Botulinum Antitoxin is expected to dominate with a 37.9% market share in 2025. Separately, the global botulism treatment market size was valued at USD 1.08 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.79 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.50% globally. North America dominated the botulism treatment market with the largest revenue share of 38.7% in 2024, with the U.S. market capturing 81.6% within North America.
  • NARCAN (Naloxone Nasal Spray): While the background indicates NARCAN is a product, current market information specifically for NARCAN's addressable market was not readily available through the search. However, the naloxone market faces significant competitive pressures.
  • Vivotif (Oral Vaccine for Typhoid Fever): Emergent BioSolutions sold its travel health business, including Vivotif, to Bavarian Nordic A/S on May 15, 2023. The global typhoid vaccine market size was valued at USD 434.93 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 973.78 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.60% globally. Another estimate values the global typhoid fever vaccines market at USD 223 million in 2024, projected to grow to USD 324 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6%. The oral typhoid vaccine market size was valued at USD 126.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 285.6 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.3% globally.
  • Vaxchora (Single-dose Oral Vaccine to Treat Cholera): Emergent BioSolutions also sold Vaxchora as part of its travel health business to Bavarian Nordic A/S on May 15, 2023. The global cholera vaccines market size was valued at USD 94.5 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 230.0 million by 2034, with a 9.3% CAGR. North America led the market in 2023, achieving over 38.4% share with a revenue of US$ 36.2 million. Another source indicates the global cholera vaccines market is estimated to be valued at USD 82.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 185.1 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.2% globally. North America is projected to hold a 37.1% market share in 2025.
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Services (CDMO): The global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) market size was valued at USD 255.01 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow from USD 273.40 billion in 2026 to USD 580.72 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.90% globally. North America dominated the CDMO market with a market share of 38.50% in 2025. Other estimates for the global pharmaceutical CDMO market include USD 197.40 billion in 2025, increasing to USD 392.67 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 7.12% from 2026 to 2035.

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Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, stemming from strategic initiatives and continued demand for its public health solutions.

  1. International Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Expansion: The company is actively pursuing and securing international agreements for its medical countermeasures. In the first quarter of 2026, Emergent secured a multi-product agreement with the government of Canada valued at CAD 140 million. This builds on a trend of strengthening international demand for MCM products, with international revenues accounting for 40% to 48% of MCM sales in 2025. This expansion positions Emergent to capitalize on rising global health threats and preparedness priorities.

  2. Naloxone Franchise Growth and Line Extensions: Emergent is focused on expanding its naloxone business, including NARCAN Nasal Spray. In Q1 2026, the company received FDA approval for over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN Nasal Spray carrying cases and multipacks, and is integrating KLOXXADO Nasal Spray 8mg. While facing competitive pressures, the company expects commercial revenues, driven by the naloxone segment, to be flat to slightly up, with volume increases offsetting anticipated price adjustments.

  3. Advancement of Internal Research and Development (R&D) Pipeline: Organic R&D advancement is identified as a growth catalyst for Emergent BioSolutions. The company plans to invest in revenue growth drivers across both its MCM and naloxone segments by progressing its internal pipeline. This includes the development of candidates such as AP003 (Naloxone multidose nasal spray), AP007 (sustained release Nalmefene injection), AV7909 (anthrax vaccine), and a universal influenza vaccine (UniFlu), among others.

  4. Continued U.S. Government Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Contracts and Orders: Emergent continues to rely on and secure contracts with the U.S. government for its medical countermeasures. In 2025, the company received more than 11 MCM contract awards and product orders, including a $21.5 million delivery order for BioThrax to the U.S. government in Q1 2026. A $30 million contract modification from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) in 2025 further demonstrates the ongoing demand and Emergent's strong position in the biodefense sector.

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Share Repurchases

  • Emergent BioSolutions authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $50 million, to be completed on or before March 31, 2027. This new authorization superseded a prior plan that also allowed for the repurchase of up to $50 million in common stock.
  • Under the previous authorization, the company repurchased $24.8 million of shares in 2025.
  • Through the third quarter of 2025, the company repurchased 2.3 million shares for $15.8 million.

Share Issuance

  • In conjunction with debt, there was an issuance of common stock amounting to $7.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Inbound Investments

  • In 2025, Emergent BioSolutions received $80 million in milestones from Bavarian Nordic.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, the company acquired North American rights to KLOXXADO.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $3.9 million, representing a 129% increase compared to $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily driven by increased development activities across the company's facilities.
  • Expected capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 are approximately $17 million.
  • In 2025, capital expenditures dropped by 41%, constituting only 1% of total revenue for the third quarter.

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EBSSIGAAMPHPFEJNJMRNAMedian
NameEmergent.SIGA Tec.Amphasta.Pfizer Johnson .Moderna  
Mkt Price4.843.0520.7826.76259.2459.1723.77
Mkt Cap0.20.20.9152.5624.123.512.2
Rev LTM7425473063,69597,9292,2101,476
Op Inc LTM138-1111417,01926,256-3,320126
FCF LTM86-2015310,98522,228-1,244119
FCF 3Y Avg93571479,41119,486-2,908120
CFO LTM98-2018513,40127,608-1,073141
CFO 3Y Avg1155818612,19825,093-2,337150

Growth & Margins

EBSSIGAAMPHPFEJNJMRNAMedian
NameEmergent.SIGA Tec.Amphasta.Pfizer Johnson .Moderna  
Rev Chg LTM-8.6%-70.1%1.0%-0.2%8.1%-27.7%-4.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-9.7%3.5%11.4%-5.2%6.0%-39.7%-0.9%
Rev Chg Q74.1%-49.5%5.4%2.6%6.6%4.4%4.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM14.9%-42.8%1.3%0.6%1.6%0.3%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM29.1%-111.0%-37.1%2.1%21.4%-1.4%0.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg63.9%28.9%5.6%233.9%6.7%-325.2%17.8%
Op Mgn LTM18.5%-20.8%15.7%26.7%26.8%-150.2%17.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.2%31.6%24.3%18.7%25.6%-116.8%21.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM7.2%-42.8%-0.5%-0.5%0.0%4.6%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM13.2%-37.6%25.3%21.0%28.2%-48.6%17.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg13.7%23.8%25.7%19.7%27.4%-67.3%21.7%
FCF/Rev LTM11.6%-38.2%20.9%17.2%22.7%-56.3%14.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.4%23.6%20.4%15.1%21.2%-83.5%17.7%

Valuation

EBSSIGAAMPHPFEJNJMRNAMedian
NameEmergent.SIGA Tec.Amphasta.Pfizer Johnson .Moderna  
Mkt Cap0.20.20.9152.5624.123.512.2
P/S0.34.11.22.46.410.73.2
P/Op Inc1.8-19.67.99.023.8-7.14.9
P/EBIT-2.6-19.67.122.123.8-7.72.2
P/E-1.4-78.511.535.229.7-7.55.1
P/CFO2.6-10.94.911.422.6-21.93.7
Total Yield-70.8%18.6%8.7%9.3%5.4%-13.4%7.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%19.9%0.0%6.4%2.0%0.0%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg25.1%10.5%12.2%6.7%4.6%-15.3%8.6%
D/E2.30.00.80.40.10.10.2
Net D/E1.8-0.50.40.30.0-0.20.2

Returns

EBSSIGAAMPHPFEJNJMRNAMedian
NameEmergent.SIGA Tec.Amphasta.Pfizer Johnson .Moderna  
1M Rtn-40.5%-13.8%10.1%13.2%-1.6%-19.8%-7.7%
3M Rtn-49.1%-36.5%9.4%6.0%17.8%8.9%7.4%
6M Rtn-55.7%-48.5%-29.0%1.7%9.2%44.3%-13.7%
12M Rtn-41.3%-59.7%-3.9%18.2%54.9%122.4%7.2%
3Y Rtn-32.8%-29.2%-68.0%-8.9%63.4%-40.7%-31.0%
1M Excs Rtn-43.7%-15.7%6.4%9.4%-2.8%-25.6%-9.2%
3M Excs Rtn-52.7%-41.2%-19.3%-1.2%11.4%16.2%-10.2%
6M Excs Rtn-68.2%-61.1%-41.5%-9.6%-3.9%30.7%-25.6%
12M Excs Rtn-42.0%-74.8%-22.5%-2.6%33.5%99.3%-12.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-104.8%-98.9%-138.2%-80.1%-5.3%-118.2%-101.8%

Comparison Analyses

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FDA Approved Drugs Data

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FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
NDA214460  TEMBEXAbrincidofovirsuspension6042021-1.8%-35.0%-49.9%-87.2%-92.5%
NDA214461  TEMBEXAbrincidofovirtablet6042021-1.8%-35.0%-49.9%-87.2%-92.5%
NDA208411  NARCANnaloxone hydrochloridespray, metered111820150.6%12.9%-13.8%9.1%-86.0%
BLA021538  ACCRETROPINsomatropininjectable123200826.3%84.1%233.0%103.7%-25.8%
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FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
NDA214460  TEMBEXAbrincidofovirsuspension6042021-1.8%-35.0%-49.9%-87.2%-92.5%
NDA214461  TEMBEXAbrincidofovirtablet6042021-1.8%-35.0%-49.9%-87.2%-92.5%
NDA208411  NARCANnaloxone hydrochloridespray, metered111820150.6%12.9%-13.8%9.1%-86.0%
BLA021538  ACCRETROPINsomatropininjectable123200826.3%84.1%233.0%103.7%-25.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Medical Countermeasures (MCM) Products457510447580586
Commercial Products226399497387438
All other revenues60135105  
Contracts and grants revenues   41134
Services   110616
Total7431,0441,0491,1181,774


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Biodefense512440332354302
Biosciences3463449956120
All Other186161196154125
Total1,044945627564547


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.84 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.3 
First Trading Date11/15/2006 
Distance from 52W High-65.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$7.90$9.55
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-38.7%-49.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility78.9%78.0%
Downside Capture241.96176.15
Upside Capture-95.8873.97
Correlation (SPY)8.4%17.5%
EBS Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.14-0.170.311.121.162.03
Up Beta0.051.101.141.732.551.69
Down Beta-0.210.140.12-0.170.981.27
Up Capture-125%-125%-18%64%80%4261%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days6132553111339
Down Capture96%7%47%170%87%112%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days15293770136398

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EBS
EBS-19.8%86.0%0.12-
Sector ETF (XLV)28.7%15.5%1.4211.8%
Equity (SPY)23.3%12.8%1.3617.0%
Gold (GLD)28.5%28.4%0.8713.7%
Commodities (DBC)32.9%19.8%1.32-8.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.8%0.7215.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.9%-1.2317.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EBS
EBS-39.9%103.1%-0.04-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.2%15.0%0.2324.5%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6128.5%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.6%0.816.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%19.6%0.314.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0228.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.8%53.0%0.3521.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EBS
EBS-16.3%80.3%0.13-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.1%16.6%0.4929.1%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7331.4%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.2%0.615.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%18.0%0.338.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.2026.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.2%66.2%0.9813.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 63020260.7%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest13.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity51.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares20.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-29.6%  
4/30/20262.9%10.9%3.2%
2/26/2026-26.6%-24.0%-28.6%
10/29/202536.6%10.0%14.8%
8/6/202536.7%45.8%25.7%
5/7/202534.2%19.0%39.9%
3/3/2025-6.4%-17.7%-30.6%
11/6/202419.6%8.4%-2.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive989
# Negative171716
Median Positive19.6%14.2%12.7%
Median Negative-11.6%-17.0%-22.4%
Max Positive71.0%128.5%195.3%
Max Negative-42.0%-32.6%-39.3%
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Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-29.6%  
4/30/20262.9%10.9%3.2%
2/26/2026-26.6%-24.0%-28.6%
10/29/202536.6%10.0%14.8%
8/6/202536.7%45.8%25.7%
5/7/202534.2%19.0%39.9%
3/3/2025-6.4%-17.7%-30.6%
11/6/202419.6%8.4%-2.1%
8/6/2024-42.0%-31.2%-22.6%
5/1/202471.0%128.5%195.3%
3/6/2024-15.0%-31.3%-29.8%
11/8/2023-2.7%0.0%12.7%
8/8/2023-17.8%-27.9%-39.3%
5/9/202311.4%-8.6%-13.5%
2/27/2023-11.6%-21.6%-36.4%
1/9/2023-3.1%-1.0%4.0%
11/8/2022-34.9%-32.5%-36.8%
8/1/2022-11.6%-10.8%-29.3%
4/28/2022-11.6%-11.8%-3.8%
2/24/2022-6.4%-0.8%4.4%
11/4/2021-37.1%-32.6%-20.2%
7/29/20211.0%-5.6%-1.6%
4/29/2021-3.4%-3.6%-4.0%
2/18/2021-12.0%-17.0%-22.3%
11/5/2020-4.8%-12.0%-15.3%
7/31/20206.1%17.5%2.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive989
# Negative171716
Median Positive19.6%14.2%12.7%
Median Negative-11.6%-17.0%-22.4%
Max Positive71.0%128.5%195.3%
Max Negative-42.0%-32.6%-39.3%

SEC Filings

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06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202403/04/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202303/08/202410-K
09/30/202312/11/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
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12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202403/04/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202303/08/202410-K
09/30/202312/11/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
03/31/202104/30/202110-Q
12/31/202002/19/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202005/01/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Total Revenues110.00 Mil120.00 Mil130.00 Mil-32.4% Lower NewActual: 177.50 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Total Revenues645.00 Mil660.00 Mil675.00 Mil-10.8% LoweredGuidance: 740.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net Loss-245.00 Mil-235.00 Mil-225.00 Mil1075.0% LoweredGuidance: -20.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Net Income10.00 Mil20.00 Mil30.00 Mil-63.6% LoweredGuidance: 55.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA130.00 Mil140.00 Mil150.00 Mil-15.2% LoweredGuidance: 165.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Gross Margin %42.0%43.0%44.0% -3.0%LoweredGuidance: 46.0% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Total revenues170.00 Mil177.50 Mil185.00 Mil22.4% Higher NewActual: 145.00 Mil for Q1 2026
2026 Total revenues720.00 Mil740.00 Mil760.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 740.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net loss-30.00 Mil-20.00 Mil-10.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: -20.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted net income45.00 Mil55.00 Mil65.00 Mil57.1% RaisedGuidance: 35.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA155.00 Mil165.00 Mil175.00 Mil13.8% RaisedGuidance: 145.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted gross margin %45.0%46.0%47.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 46.0% for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Total revenues135.00 Mil145.00 Mil155.00 Mil   
2026 Total Revenues720.00 Mil740.00 Mil760.00 Mil-8.1% Lower NewActual: 805.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Net Income (Loss)-30.00 Mil-20.00 Mil-10.00 Mil-129.6% Lower NewActual: 67.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Net Income25.00 Mil35.00 Mil45.00 Mil-54.8% Lower NewActual: 77.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA135.00 Mil145.00 Mil155.00 Mil-28.4% Lower NewActual: 202.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Total adjusted gross margin %45.0%46.0%47.0% -7.0%Lower NewActual: 53.0% for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Total Revenues775.00 Mil805.00 Mil835.00 Mil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 800.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Net income60.00 Mil67.50 Mil75.00 Mil28.6% RaisedGuidance: 52.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted net income70.00 Mil77.50 Mil85.00 Mil34.8% RaisedGuidance: 57.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA195.00 Mil202.50 Mil210.00 Mil8.0% RaisedGuidance: 187.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted gross margin %52.0%53.0%54.0% 2.0%RaisedGuidance: 51.0% for 2025
2025 MCM Products Revenue450.00 Mil462.50 Mil475.00 Mil   
2025 Commercial Products Revenue265.00 Mil282.50 Mil300.00 Mil   
2025 Interest expense 55.00 Mil    
2025 R&D0.070.070.08   
2025 SG&A0.250.260.26   
2025 Capex 16.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 7/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Williams, Paul AnthonySVP, Products BusinessDirectSell70220268.403,00025,2001,336,423Form
2Degolyer, Donald W DirectSell50420268.4015,481129,9941,089,264Form
3Dayal, Sujata Tyagi DirectSell50420268.4013,761115,610844,860Form
4Zoon, Kathryn C DirectSell50420268.4017,202144,453671,303Form
5Katkin, Keith DirectSell50420268.2815,481128,183797,314Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Williams, Paul AnthonySVP, Products BusinessDirectSell70220268.403,00025,2001,336,423Form
2Degolyer, Donald W DirectSell50420268.4015,481129,9941,089,264Form
3Dayal, Sujata Tyagi DirectSell50420268.4013,761115,610844,860Form
4Zoon, Kathryn C DirectSell50420268.4017,202144,453671,303Form
5Katkin, Keith DirectSell50420268.2815,481128,183797,314Form
6Williams, Paul AnthonySVP, Products BusinessDirectSell40320268.444,00033,760529,028Form
7Richard, Ronald DirectSell1209202511.9721,984263,0771,177,732Form
8Degolyer, Donald W DirectSell1112202510.5417,801187,6231,263,303Form
9Dayal, Sujata Tyagi DirectSell1110202510.008,55285,520889,800Form
10Glessner, ColeenEVP, Quality & Ethics, and CPLDirectSell1016202510.0030,608306,0801,443,190Form
11Zoon, Kathryn C DirectSell81820258.877,08662,853636,857Form
12Degolyer, Donald W DirectSell81320258.657,84467,8311,190,406Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 8, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Oak Hill Advisors LP$9.2 Mil1.1%12TRIM -69.2%13F
Prosight Management, LP$5.3 Mil0.9%46New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Prosight Management, LP$5.3 Mil0.9%46New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Oak Hill Advisors LP$9.2 Mil1.1%12TRIM -69.2%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Oak Hill Advisors LP$9.2 Mil1.1%12TRIM -69.2%13F
Prosight Management, LP$5.3 Mil0.9%46New13F
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