Embecta (EMBC)


Market Price (8/6/2026): $3.575 | Market Cap: $212.0 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment

Embecta (EMBC)


Market Price (8/6/2026): $3.575
Market Cap: $212.0 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Equipment

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 70%, Dividend Yield is 17%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 65%, FCF Yield is 97%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 28%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -58%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Diabetes Management.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -115%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -149%

Meaningful 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 10%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 554%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -14%

Key risks
EMBC key risks include [1] a shrinking core market for its insulin delivery products due to new GLP-1 medications, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 70%, Dividend Yield is 17%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 65%, FCF Yield is 97%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 28%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -58%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Diabetes Management.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -115%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -149%
6 Meaningful 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 10%
7 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 554%
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -14%
9 Key risks
EMBC key risks include [1] a shrinking core market for its insulin delivery products due to new GLP-1 medications, Show more.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Embecta (EMBC) stock has lost about 60% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Miss in Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings and Drastically Lowered Full-Year Guidance.

On May 5, 2026, Embecta reported fiscal Q2 2026 financial results (for the period ended March 31, 2026) that fell considerably short of expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.27, missing analyst consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.15. Revenues for the quarter were $221.8 million, representing a 14.4% year-over-year decrease and missing consensus estimates of $235.7 million. Following these disappointing results, Embecta significantly reduced its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, slashing adjusted earnings per share guidance by approximately 40% (to $1.55-$1.75 from a prior range of $2.80-$3.00) and lowering its revenue outlook by roughly $57 million at the midpoint.

2. Deterioration of U.S. Business Driven by Competitive Pressures and Market Share Loss in Pen Needles.

A core reason for the poor performance was substantial weakness in Embecta's U.S. business, with revenues decreasing 29.4% in fiscal Q2 2026. This decline was primarily attributed to intensified competitive dynamics and softness in overall market volumes, particularly impacting insulin pen needles, the company's main product. Insulin pen needle sales experienced an approximate 20% constant currency decline in fiscal Q2 2026, largely due to losing market share to a lower-cost provider at a major U.S. retail customer. Broader market demand for insulin pens and pen needles also softened, influenced by factors such as a shift to lower-cost retail channels, increased adoption of automated insulin delivery devices, and the growing use of GLP-1 drugs, which reduce insulin injection needs.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Embecta (EMBC) stock has lost about 60% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Miss in Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings and Drastically Lowered Full-Year Guidance.

On May 5, 2026, Embecta reported fiscal Q2 2026 financial results (for the period ended March 31, 2026) that fell considerably short of expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.27, missing analyst consensus estimates of $0.42 by $0.15. Revenues for the quarter were $221.8 million, representing a 14.4% year-over-year decrease and missing consensus estimates of $235.7 million. Following these disappointing results, Embecta significantly reduced its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, slashing adjusted earnings per share guidance by approximately 40% (to $1.55-$1.75 from a prior range of $2.80-$3.00) and lowering its revenue outlook by roughly $57 million at the midpoint.

2. Deterioration of U.S. Business Driven by Competitive Pressures and Market Share Loss in Pen Needles.

A core reason for the poor performance was substantial weakness in Embecta's U.S. business, with revenues decreasing 29.4% in fiscal Q2 2026. This decline was primarily attributed to intensified competitive dynamics and softness in overall market volumes, particularly impacting insulin pen needles, the company's main product. Insulin pen needle sales experienced an approximate 20% constant currency decline in fiscal Q2 2026, largely due to losing market share to a lower-cost provider at a major U.S. retail customer. Broader market demand for insulin pens and pen needles also softened, influenced by factors such as a shift to lower-cost retail channels, increased adoption of automated insulin delivery devices, and the growing use of GLP-1 drugs, which reduce insulin injection needs.

3. Credit Rating Downgrade and Widespread Analyst Downgrades.

In response to the fiscal Q2 2026 results and the revised outlook, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Embecta's corporate credit rating to 'B' from 'B+' on May 12, 2026. S&P cited the 14% revenue decline and increasing competitive pressures, projecting the company's leverage to rise to 4.5x-5x over fiscal 2026-2027, exceeding their 4x threshold for the previous rating. Concurrently, numerous financial analysts downgraded Embecta's stock and significantly cut their price targets. For example, BTIG downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy on May 5, 2026, Mizuho reduced its price target from $12.00 to $5.00 on May 6, 2026, and Bank of America lowered its target from $11.00 to $3.00 while issuing an "underperform" rating on May 18, 2026. These actions collectively led to a consensus "Reduce" rating for the stock.

4. Dividend Reduction and Initiation of Securities Class Action Lawsuits.

Reflecting its worsening financial position, Embecta's Board of Directors approved a substantial cut in the quarterly cash dividend, reducing it from $0.15 to $0.01 per share, effective May 5, 2026. This move signaled a prioritization of debt reduction and a change in capital allocation strategy. Furthermore, several law firms initiated securities class action lawsuits against Embecta. These lawsuits, with a lead plaintiff deadline of August 17, 2026, allege that the company made misleading statements or concealed material adverse facts regarding the stability of its U.S. insulin pen-needle business between November 25, 2025, and May 4, 2026. The disclosure of the fiscal Q2 2026 results and the updated guidance led to Embecta's stock price plummeting by over 57.8% on May 5, 2026, dropping from $9.25 to $3.90 per share in a single day.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -60.9% change in EMBC stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -50.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268052026Change
Stock Price ($)9.123.57-60.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0801,042-3.4%
Net Income Margin (%)12.9%10.7%-16.9%
P/E Multiple3.81.9-50.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5959-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution-60.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EMBC-60.9% 
Market (SPY)7.1%-12.3%
Sector (XLV)12.4%8.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -65.8% change in EMBC stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -70.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268052026Change
Stock Price ($)10.433.57-65.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0801,042-3.5%
Net Income Margin (%)8.8%10.7%21.6%
P/E Multiple6.41.9-70.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5959-1.3%
Cumulative Contribution-65.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EMBC-65.8% 
Market (SPY)11.5%1.4%
Sector (XLV)6.5%14.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -63.4% change in EMBC stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -82.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258052026Change
Stock Price ($)9.753.57-63.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0801,042-3.4%
Net Income Margin (%)4.9%10.7%119.5%
P/E Multiple10.81.9-82.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5859-1.7%
Cumulative Contribution-63.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EMBC-63.4% 
Market (SPY)22.8%6.5%
Sector (XLV)27.5%22.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -81.1% change in EMBC stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -83.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238052026Change
Stock Price ($)18.883.57-81.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1181,042-6.8%
Net Income Margin (%)8.4%10.7%27.2%
P/E Multiple11.51.9-83.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5759-3.4%
Cumulative Contribution-81.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EMBC-81.1% 
Market (SPY)74.1%22.0%
Sector (XLV)28.1%29.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
EMBC Return--16%-23%14%-40%-67%-86%
Peers Return30%-10%2%-4%1%17%36%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
EMBC Win Rate-56%50%42%17%38% 
Peers Win Rate68%47%57%53%48%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
EMBC Max Drawdown---60%-47%-55%-77% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-39%-35%-39%-30%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: EW, UFPT, ATRC, IART, ABT.
[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 8/5/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventEMBCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-36.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven421 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven18 days427 days

Compare to EW, UFPT, ATRC, IART, ABT

In The Past

Embecta's stock fell -36.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 57.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventEMBCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-36.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-38.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven421 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven18 days427 days

Compare to EW, UFPT, ATRC, IART, ABT

In The Past

Embecta's stock fell -36.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 57.8% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Embecta (EMBC)

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Embecta Corp. (NasdaqGS:EMBC) is a medical device company focused on enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals living with diabetes. Founded in 1924 and based in Parsippany, New Jersey, the company officially began operating as an independent entity, separate from Becton, Dickinson and Company, on April 1, 2022.

The company's core business involves providing essential solutions for diabetes management. Its product portfolio primarily includes critical medical devices such as pen needles, syringes, and safety devices, which are vital for insulin delivery and other diabetes-related applications. Additionally, Embecta develops and offers digital applications designed to assist people in effectively managing their diabetes conditions.

Embecta serves a global market by primarily selling its products to wholesalers and distributors. These key customers are located across both the United States and various international markets, ensuring that Embecta's diabetes management tools reach a broad network of healthcare providers and the patients who depend on them worldwide.

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Here are a few analogies to describe Embecta:

  • Embecta is like Becton, Dickinson (BD), but exclusively focused on providing essential supplies for diabetes management, such as pen needles and syringes.
  • Embecta is like the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for diabetes consumables, providing everyday medical essentials like needles and syringes.

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  • Pen Needles: Devices used with insulin pens for precise insulin delivery.
  • Syringes: Traditional medical instruments for administering insulin injections.
  • Safety Devices: Products designed to enhance safety and prevent needlestick injuries during insulin administration.
  • Digital Applications: Software tools and platforms that assist individuals in managing their diabetes effectively.

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Embecta Corp. (EMBC) primarily sells its products to wholesalers and distributors. Based on the company's public filings, its major customers include the following public companies:

  • AmerisourceBergen (Symbol: ABC)
  • Cardinal Health (Symbol: CAH)
  • McKesson Corporation (Symbol: MCK)

Other significant distributors mentioned by Embecta, which are either private or subsidiaries of the above, include Alliance Healthcare (part of AmerisourceBergen), Phoenix Group, and Celesio AG (now McKesson Europe, part of McKesson Corporation).

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Devdatt (Dev) Kurdikar, President and Chief Executive Officer

Devdatt Kurdikar serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Embecta. He was also elected as Chairman of the Board, effective February 11, 2026. Previously, he was President and CEO of Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC), a global leader in automated external defibrillators. CSC was acquired by a private equity firm via bankruptcy proceedings, and under Kurdikar's leadership, it returned to profitable growth and was successfully sold to ZOLL Medical. Prior to that, he was the Vice President and General Manager, Men's Health, at Boston Scientific Corp (BSX) and American Medical Systems (AMS), where he led the Men's Health business through a significant turnaround, carve-out, and sale to BSX. He also held leadership roles at Baxter International Inc. in finance, strategy and integration, and R&D planning and operations. Kurdikar is a member of the Board of Directors of LMG Holdings, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company.

Jake Elguicze, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Jake Elguicze serves as Embecta's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Embecta, he was with Teleflex, a global provider of medical technologies, where he served as the company's Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations. He is a CPA and began his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers before spending eight years at Motorola in operating finance roles. He joined Teleflex in 2006 to build out the financial planning and analysis function.

Ginny Blocki, SVP, Strategy

Ginny Blocki serves as the Senior Vice President, Strategy for Embecta, where she is responsible for developing the company's strategy, partnership and alliance growth initiatives, and assessing new business development opportunities. She joined the organization in 2021 as SVP, Global Marketing & Product Management. Prior to Embecta, Ginny was the Head of US Medication Delivery Marketing at Baxter.

Tom Blount, SVP, President, North America

Tom Blount serves as the Senior Vice President, President, North America of Embecta. He previously spent six years with BD, holding roles such as VP/GM US region Diabetes Care, WW VP/GM Infusion, and Global Marketing leader for Diabetes Care. Before BD, Tom spent 16 years at Sanofi in various leadership roles.

Jeff Mann, SVP, General Counsel & Head of Business Development

Jeff Mann serves as the General Counsel and Head of Business Development for Embecta. He brings 22 years of medical device and law firm experience to Embecta, with expertise in M&A, securities, corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial transactions, compliance, and litigation. He has deep roots in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. Mann joined BD in August 2021 after serving as general counsel and corporate secretary of Cantel Medical Corp., and prior to that, spent 14 years with Boston Scientific Corporation.

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The key risks to Embecta's business are:

1. Competitive Pressures and Technological Advancements

Embecta faces significant competitive pressures within the diabetes care market, which is characterized by rapid technological advancements. The expanding adoption of alternative insulin delivery technologies, such as wearable and tubeless insulin injection pumps from competitors like Medtronic, Insulet, and Tandem Diabetes Care, poses a substantial threat to Embecta's traditional pen needles and syringes. These technological shifts are expected to accelerate the transition away from daily injections, potentially leading to faster declines in sales for companies offering older technologies. Additionally, the emergence and increasing use of GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs, while potentially offering new partnership opportunities for pen needles, also present a longer-term risk by possibly reducing the overall diabetes patient population and thus limiting the total addressable market for insulin injections.

2. Market Dependence and Product Concentration

Embecta's revenue is highly concentrated within the diabetes care market and relies heavily on a few key products, primarily pen needles. For example, pen needles accounted for approximately 73-75% of the company's total net revenues in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This high degree of market and product dependence makes the company particularly vulnerable to any significant changes in the diabetes care landscape, including regulatory shifts or further advancements in alternative treatments. Furthermore, the company's sales are concentrated among a limited number of large distributors, with its three largest distributors accounting for 40% of its worldwide sales in fiscal 2023. The loss or reduced promotion by any of these key distributors could materially impact Embecta's sales.

3. Reimbursement and Pricing Pressure

The medical device industry, including diabetes care products, is subject to continuous scrutiny regarding reimbursement and access. Both public and private payers are implementing aggressive measures to control costs for medical devices, leading to ongoing pricing pressures. These cost-containment efforts can negatively impact Embecta's product pricing, revenue, and overall profitability.

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  • Increased adoption of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems: The growing market penetration of insulin pumps and closed-loop systems (AID systems) like those offered by Insulet, Tandem Diabetes Care, and Medtronic is an emerging threat. These systems provide continuous insulin delivery via infusion sets, reducing or eliminating the need for daily manual injections using traditional pen needles and syringes, which are Embecta's primary products.
  • Rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other non-insulin therapies for Type 2 diabetes: Highly effective medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro) are increasingly used to manage Type 2 diabetes. For many patients, these drugs can improve glycemic control and lead to weight loss, potentially reducing or delaying the need to initiate insulin therapy. A decrease in the number of Type 2 diabetes patients requiring insulin injections would directly diminish the demand for Embecta's insulin delivery devices.

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Embecta Corp. (EMBC) operates in the diabetes care market, providing pen needles, syringes, safety devices, and digital applications for diabetes management. Here's an overview of the addressable markets for its main products and services:

  • Pen Needles: The global pen needles market is projected to reach approximately USD 3.08 billion by 2030, growing from USD 1.81 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. Another estimate places the global market at USD 2.41 billion in 2025, with a projection to grow to USD 4.58 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 7.50%. The U.S. pen needles market is anticipated to reach USD 1.53 billion by 2031, from USD 0.93 billion in 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.4%.
  • Syringes (Insulin Syringes): The global insulin syringes market is estimated at USD 1.86 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.36%.
  • Safety Devices: While specific market sizes for "safety devices" as a standalone category are not distinctly provided, Embecta offers safety-engineered pen needles and safety insulin syringes. These products are integral to the broader pen needles and insulin syringes markets. For instance, the pen needles market includes segments for both standard and safety pen needles.
  • Digital Applications (Digital Diabetes Management): The global digital diabetes management market is estimated to be around USD 37.89 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to approximately USD 171.63 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 18.33%. Another source indicates the global market could reach USD 71.0 billion by 2034 from USD 21.6 billion in 2025, registering a CAGR of 14.1%. In North America, the digital diabetes management market surpassed USD 10.21 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 18.51%. The U.S. digital diabetes management market was estimated at USD 9.85 billion in 2024 and is predicted to be worth around USD 54.07 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 18.56%.
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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Embecta (EMBC)

Embecta Corp. (EMBC) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several strategic initiatives focusing on market expansion, product innovation, and strengthening its core business.
  1. Expansion into the GLP-1 Market: Embecta has identified a significant opportunity within the GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) market, with a stated aim of achieving over $100 million in revenue by 2033, and expects ramp-up driven by patent expirations. The company is actively pursuing this through collaborations with more than 30 pharmaceutical partners, with over a third already having selected Embecta as a supplier or being in contract negotiations. Furthermore, Embecta anticipates supporting generic GLP-1 launches in key international markets, including Canada, Brazil, China, and India, starting in 2026.
  2. Expansion of Product Portfolio: The company is focused on broadening its product offerings beyond its traditional insulin injection devices. This includes the introduction of new products that leverage its expertise in high-volume manufacturing and its established global commercial channels. Specifically, Embecta has finalized product design and completed assembly line equipment installation for new market-appropriate pen needles and syringes, signaling upcoming product launches in this segment.
  3. Growth in International Markets: Embecta is concentrating on achieving incremental growth in international markets. The company has reported increases in international revenues, for instance, an 8.4% increase on a reported basis and a 4.6% increase on an adjusted constant currency basis in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Efforts to advance its brand transition program in these markets are underway, aiming to further solidify its presence and drive sales outside the United States.
  4. Strengthening the Core Business and Customer Expansion: A key strategic priority for Embecta is to strengthen its foundational insulin injection business. This involves executing a seamless brand transition globally to ensure consistent identity and customer trust. The company is also actively working to bolster its leadership position in injection devices and expand its customer base, as evidenced by securing contracts with additional Medicare Part D payers in the U.S. to strengthen its Medicare business.

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Share Issuance

  • Embecta Corp. was spun off from Becton, Dickinson and Company on April 1, 2022. On March 22, 2022, 57,012,925 shares of Embecta common stock were distributed pro-rata to BD stockholders at a ratio of one Embecta share for every five BD shares.
  • As of May 3, 2023, the number of outstanding shares was 57,293,549.
  • The number of shares outstanding has increased to approximately 59.22 million by March 2026, up from 55 million shares at fiscal year-end 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, totaled $24 million.
  • For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, capital expenditures were $27 million.
  • In the fiscal year 2024, capital expenditures were $16 million, and for fiscal year 2025, they were $15.8 million.

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Financials

EMBCEWUFPTATRCIARTABTMedian
NameEmbecta Edwards .UFP Tech.AtriCure Integra .Abbott L. 
Mkt Price3.5788.97322.0639.3417.68105.7164.16
Mkt Cap0.251.32.51.91.4184.02.2
Rev LTM1,0426,5126095701,64846,5851,345
Op Inc LTM2881,8309313667,346191
FCF LTM2051,4346952127,824137
FCF 3Y Avg85854561486,75170
CFO LTM2141,7208165859,905149
CFO 3Y Avg991,1276731998,94799

Growth & Margins

EMBCEWUFPTATRCIARTABTMedian
NameEmbecta Edwards .UFP Tech.AtriCure Integra .Abbott L. 
Rev Chg LTM-3.4%14.6%11.2%13.9%1.6%8.1%9.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.3%13.1%17.6%15.9%2.2%5.1%9.1%
Rev Chg Q-14.4%13.6%4.1%12.8%0.8%13.0%8.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-3.4%3.3%1.0%3.2%0.2%3.2%2.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.4%15.2%1.3%137.8%514.3%-2.2%12.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg4.1%7.8%22.1%33.2%122.0%6.5%14.9%
Op Mgn LTM27.7%28.1%15.3%2.3%4.0%15.8%15.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.9%28.0%15.7%-4.2%2.9%16.4%16.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.9%0.5%-0.2%2.8%1.2%-1.3%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM20.5%26.4%13.4%11.4%5.2%21.3%16.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.3%19.0%12.8%5.6%6.2%20.5%11.1%
FCF/Rev LTM19.6%22.0%11.4%9.1%0.7%16.8%14.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.0%14.3%10.7%2.1%0.5%15.5%9.4%

Valuation

EMBCEWUFPTATRCIARTABTMedian
NameEmbecta Edwards .UFP Tech.AtriCure Integra .Abbott L. 
Mkt Cap0.251.32.51.91.4184.02.2
P/S0.27.94.13.40.83.93.7
P/Op Inc0.728.026.8148.520.825.025.9
P/EBIT0.834.526.9108.014.922.224.5
P/E1.951.036.2181.4-188.733.935.1
P/CFO1.029.830.629.516.018.624.0
Total Yield69.5%2.0%2.8%0.6%-0.5%5.3%2.4%
Dividend Yield16.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg38.1%1.7%2.8%0.8%-0.5%3.6%2.3%
D/E6.40.00.10.01.50.20.1
Net D/E5.5-0.10.1-0.11.30.10.1

Returns

EMBCEWUFPTATRCIARTABTMedian
NameEmbecta Edwards .UFP Tech.AtriCure Integra .Abbott L. 
1M Rtn8.8%-6.5%18.4%21.5%-2.8%11.3%10.1%
3M Rtn0.6%6.9%47.6%40.4%26.3%23.4%24.8%
6M Rtn-68.0%11.5%26.2%6.9%59.6%-1.0%9.2%
12M Rtn-62.5%12.3%33.8%4.8%38.9%-17.2%8.5%
3Y Rtn-81.2%11.8%76.6%-31.3%-60.6%4.5%-13.4%
1M Excs Rtn3.0%-9.1%19.0%17.0%-1.7%8.2%5.6%
3M Excs Rtn-14.6%0.9%45.2%27.5%27.3%15.7%21.5%
6M Excs Rtn-78.3%-3.3%16.4%-8.3%52.4%-13.4%-5.8%
12M Excs Rtn-84.0%-10.9%20.3%-13.8%18.7%-38.8%-12.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-149.4%-59.9%-2.9%-97.2%-129.4%-67.2%-82.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Pen Needles784844829  
Safety138129126  
Syringes125126138  
Contract Manufacturing201313  
Other141014  
Single Segment   1,1301,165
Total1,0801,1231,1211,1301,165


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$3.57 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date04/01/2022 
Distance from 52W High-76.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$3.32$8.55
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA7.6%-58.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility58.9%76.3%
Downside Capture45.5994.44
Upside Capture38.63-39.39
Correlation (SPY)-8.8%6.2%
EMBC Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.46-0.53-1.51-0.010.340.94
Up Beta-3.07-2.80-3.95-0.72-0.260.91
Down Beta0.010.05-0.160.700.790.50
Up Capture101%18%-233%-80%-25%36%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10182856115357
Down Capture-73%-31%9%90%90%109%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11233064129380

[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 EMBC
EMBC-62.2%76.2%-0.79-
Sector ETF (XLV)25.1%15.6%1.2422.5%
Equity (SPY)23.1%12.9%1.346.5%
Gold (GLD)25.4%28.3%0.79-2.0%
Commodities (DBC)29.5%19.8%1.19-10.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.7%0.7417.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.6%42.9%-1.255.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EMBC
EMBC-33.0%62.5%-0.46-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.1%15.0%0.2327.3%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6023.7%
Gold (GLD)18.2%18.6%0.792.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%19.6%0.310.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.5%18.9%0.0327.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.9%53.0%0.379.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EMBC
EMBC-18.2%62.5%-0.46-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.0%16.6%0.4927.3%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7323.7%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.602.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%18.0%0.310.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2027.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.2%66.2%0.989.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 63020263.1%
Average Daily Volume1.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity59.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/31/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-57.8%-63.7%-64.0%
2/5/2026-7.8%-11.4%-18.9%
11/25/2025-7.2%-18.4%-17.9%
8/8/202518.5%33.9%42.9%
5/9/2025-10.0%-12.3%-24.5%
2/6/2025-2.6%-8.7%-29.2%
11/26/202429.8%41.8%45.7%
8/9/20247.3%1.7%8.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive977
# Negative81010
Median Positive12.6%16.6%11.7%
Median Negative-8.7%-11.8%-20.4%
Max Positive37.9%41.8%45.7%
Max Negative-57.8%-63.7%-64.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-57.8%-63.7%-64.0%
2/5/2026-7.8%-11.4%-18.9%
11/25/2025-7.2%-18.4%-17.9%
8/8/202518.5%33.9%42.9%
5/9/2025-10.0%-12.3%-24.5%
2/6/2025-2.6%-8.7%-29.2%
11/26/202429.8%41.8%45.7%
8/9/20247.3%1.7%8.0%
5/9/202437.9%33.9%22.5%
2/9/2024-8.5%-16.8%-21.8%
11/21/20234.5%7.2%10.0%
8/8/20232.6%-4.7%-15.5%
5/12/20236.1%-1.6%-13.4%
2/14/202312.6%9.8%6.1%
12/20/2022-15.6%-17.4%-26.5%
8/15/202216.5%16.6%11.7%
5/13/2022-8.8%-5.9%-9.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive977
# Negative81010
Median Positive12.6%16.6%11.7%
Median Negative-8.7%-11.8%-20.4%
Max Positive37.9%41.8%45.7%
Max Negative-57.8%-63.7%-64.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/25/202510-K
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202412/11/202410-K
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/29/202310-K
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/12/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-Q
09/30/202212/22/202210-K
06/30/202208/15/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/25/202510-K
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202412/11/202410-K
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-Q
09/30/202311/29/202310-K
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/12/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-Q
09/30/202212/22/202210-K
06/30/202208/15/202210-Q
03/31/202205/13/202210-Q
12/31/202103/16/202210-Q
09/30/202102/03/202210-12B/A

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Reported Revenues1.01 Bil1.02 Bil1.03 Bil-5.3% LoweredGuidance: 1.08 Bil for 2026
2026 Reported Revenue Growth-6.1%-5.15%-4.2% -5.2%LoweredGuidance: 0.1% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth-10.2%-9.25%-8.3% -8.2%LoweredGuidance: -1.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Margin22.25%22.75%23.25% -6.8%LoweredGuidance: 29.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share1.551.651.75-43.1% LoweredGuidance: 2.9 for 2026
2026 Debt Repayment 150.00 Mil    
2026 Owen Mumford Revenue Contribution 30.00 Mil    
2026 Owen Mumford EPS Dilution -0.15    

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Reported Revenues1.07 Bil1.08 Bil1.09 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.08 Bil for 2026
2026 Reported Revenue Growth-0.9%0.1%1.1% 0AffirmedGuidance: 0.1% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Constant Currency Revenue Growth-2.0%-1.0%0.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: -1.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Margin29.0%29.5%30.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 29.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share2.82.930 AffirmedGuidance: 2.9 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/25/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Reported Revenues1.07 Bil1.08 Bil1.09 Bil0.0% Higher NewActual: 1.08 Bil for 2025
2026 Reported Revenue Growth-0.9%0.1%1.1% 3.8%Higher NewActual: -3.7% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Constant Currency Revenue Growth-2.0%-1.0%0.0% 2.3%Higher NewActual: -3.3% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Operating Margin29.0%29.5%30.0% -1.4%Lower NewActual: 30.88% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share2.82.93-0.9% Lower NewActual: 2.92 for 2025
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