Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $59.0 | Market Cap: $1.6 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $59.0
Market Cap: $1.6 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Pharmaceuticals

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 81%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 100x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 107x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 128x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 245%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 245%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 99%

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 -3.7%

Key risks
ETON key risks include a high debt-to-equity ratio.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 81%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 100x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 107x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 128x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 245%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 245%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 99%
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 -3.7%
8 Key risks
ETON key risks include a high debt-to-equity ratio.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) stock has gained about 145% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Financial Outperformance and Significantly Raised Guidance. Eton Pharmaceuticals delivered exceptional financial results in both fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company reported revenue of $37.6 million, marking a 99% increase year-over-year and substantially surpassing analyst estimates of approximately $27.1 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $0.43, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.28. This strong performance led management to repeatedly raise its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, first from $110 million to over $120 million after fiscal Q1 2026, and then further to exceed $145 million after fiscal Q2 2026. The company also increased its adjusted EBITDA margin outlook for the full year to over 35%, up from over 30%.

2. Successful Product Launches and Strategic Portfolio Expansions. A key driver of the stock's appreciation was the successful commercialization and expansion of Eton's rare disease portfolio. DESMODA™ (desmopressin acetate) oral solution received U.S. FDA approval on February 25, 2026, as the first and only FDA-approved oral liquid formulation of desmopressin, and was launched in March 2026 with estimated peak annual sales of $30-50 million. Furthermore, the relaunch of HEMANGEOL® in May 2026 was a significant contributor to the 99% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal Q2 2026. The company also strategically expanded its pipeline by acquiring U.S. commercialization rights to IMPAVIDO® in May 2026 and the late-stage product candidate ASN-001 for infantile hemangiomas in early August 2026.

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) stock has gained about 145% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Financial Outperformance and Significantly Raised Guidance. Eton Pharmaceuticals delivered exceptional financial results in both fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company reported revenue of $37.6 million, marking a 99% increase year-over-year and substantially surpassing analyst estimates of approximately $27.1 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q2 2026 reached $0.43, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.28. This strong performance led management to repeatedly raise its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, first from $110 million to over $120 million after fiscal Q1 2026, and then further to exceed $145 million after fiscal Q2 2026. The company also increased its adjusted EBITDA margin outlook for the full year to over 35%, up from over 30%.

2. Successful Product Launches and Strategic Portfolio Expansions. A key driver of the stock's appreciation was the successful commercialization and expansion of Eton's rare disease portfolio. DESMODA™ (desmopressin acetate) oral solution received U.S. FDA approval on February 25, 2026, as the first and only FDA-approved oral liquid formulation of desmopressin, and was launched in March 2026 with estimated peak annual sales of $30-50 million. Furthermore, the relaunch of HEMANGEOL® in May 2026 was a significant contributor to the 99% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal Q2 2026. The company also strategically expanded its pipeline by acquiring U.S. commercialization rights to IMPAVIDO® in May 2026 and the late-stage product candidate ASN-001 for infantile hemangiomas in early August 2026.

3. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. Following the strong financial results and strategic developments, market sentiment shifted positively, with several investment firms upgrading their ratings and price targets for ETON. Analysts from Craig-Hallum, H.C. Wainwright, Canaccord Genuity, and B. Riley Securities reiterated or upgraded their ratings to "Buy" and significantly raised their 12-month price targets. For instance, B. Riley lifted its target to $70 from $40, and H.C. Wainwright raised its target from $57 to $65, and then further to $70, citing the company's rare-disease portfolio and future growth prospects. The consensus among analysts shifted to a "Strong Buy" rating, with an average target price around $55.75, reflecting increased confidence in Eton's valuation and growth trajectory.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 144.0% change in ETON stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 89.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268162026Change
Stock Price ($)24.1258.86144.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8010632.1%
P/S Multiple8.115.489.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2728-2.5%
Cumulative Contribution144.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ETON144.0% 
Market (SPY)8.0%-9.7%
Sector (XLV)14.6%2.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 292.1% change in ETON stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 168.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268162026Change
Stock Price ($)15.0158.86292.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7010650.2%
P/S Multiple5.715.4168.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2728-2.7%
Cumulative Contribution292.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ETON292.1% 
Market (SPY)12.5%2.0%
Sector (XLV)8.6%9.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 315.7% change in ETON stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 118.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258162026Change
Stock Price ($)14.1658.86315.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)48106118.5%
P/S Multiple7.915.495.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2728-2.7%
Cumulative Contribution315.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ETON315.7% 
Market (SPY)23.9%4.3%
Sector (XLV)30.0%8.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 1987.2% change in ETON stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 421.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238162026Change
Stock Price ($)2.8258.861987.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)24106333.1%
P/S Multiple3.015.4421.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2628-7.7%
Cumulative Contribution1987.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ETON1987.2% 
Market (SPY)75.6%17.0%
Sector (XLV)30.6%16.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ETON Return-47%-34%55%204%27%141%402%
Peers Return-14%-8%-7%31%45%22%69%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ETON Win Rate42%42%58%58%50%62% 
Peers Win Rate43%45%42%52%58%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ETON Max Drawdown-64%-57%-39%-39%-37%-22% 
Peers Max Drawdown-45%-42%-48%-32%-39%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: BMRN, RARE, MIRM, TVTX, PTCT.
[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 8/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventETONS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven14 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-56.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven299 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven137.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven140 days140 days

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In The Past

Eton Pharmaceuticals's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventETONS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven14 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-56.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven299 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven137.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven140 days140 days

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In The Past

Eton Pharmaceuticals's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON)

Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, with a particular focus on addressing rare diseases. Incorporated in 2017 and based in Deer Park, Illinois, the company strategically aims to fulfill unmet medical needs by bringing new and improved therapies to market.

The company's commercialized portfolio spans several therapeutic areas. For hospital settings, Eton offers Biorphen and Rezipres, both phenylephrine injections designed to treat clinically important hypotension occurring during anesthesia. In the rare disease space, Eton provides Carglumic Acid for acute and chronic hyperammonemia due to N-acetylglutamate Synthase deficiency, and Alkindi Sprinkle, a vital replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency in children. Additionally, the company markets EPRONTIA, a liquid formulation of topiramate, and Alaway Preservative Free, an ophthalmic solution for allergic conjunctivitis.

Beyond its current product offerings, Eton Pharmaceuticals maintains an active development pipeline. This includes therapies such as Zonisamide Oral Suspension and Lamotrigine for Oral Suspension, both intended for the treatment of partial on-set seizures. The pipeline also features a cysteine injection, dehydrated alcohol injection, and the Zeneo hydrocortisone autoinjector. Through its diverse range of commercial products and ongoing development efforts, Eton Pharmaceuticals serves a broad base of customers and markets, including anesthesiologists, rare disease specialists, pediatric endocrinologists, neurologists, and ophthalmologists.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Eton Pharmaceuticals:
  • A smaller BioMarin Pharmaceutical focused on rare disease treatments.
  • A Jazz Pharmaceuticals for developing user-friendly drug formulations.

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  • Biorphen: A phenylephrine injection for treating clinically important hypotension resulting from vasodilation during anesthesia.
  • Carglumic Acid: Used for the treatment of acute and chronic hyperammonemia due to N-acetylglutamate Synthase deficiency.
  • Rezipres: A ready-to-use formulation indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia.
  • Alkindi Sprinkle: A replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency in children under 17 years of age.
  • EPRONTIA: A liquid formulation of topiramate.
  • Alaway Preservative Free: A preservative-free ophthalmic product to treat allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Zonisamide Oral Suspension: An oral suspension formulation currently in development for the treatment of partial on-set seizures.
  • Lamotrigine for Oral Suspension: An oral suspension formulation currently in development for the treatment of partial on-set seizures.
  • Cysteine injection: An injectable product currently under development.
  • Dehydrated alcohol injection: An injectable product currently under development.
  • Zeneo hydrocortisone autoinjector: An autoinjector device currently under development.

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Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) primarily sells its pharmaceutical products to other companies within the healthcare distribution and provider network, rather than directly to individual consumers. Given the nature of its products—prescription drugs, injectable medications, and treatments for various medical conditions—its major customers are typically comprised of entities involved in the distribution and dispensing of pharmaceutical products.

While specific customer company names are not disclosed in the provided background information, the categories of major business customers for a specialty pharmaceutical company like Eton Pharmaceuticals generally include:

  • Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors: These companies serve as the primary purchasers from manufacturers, acquiring pharmaceutical products in bulk. They then distribute these products to a wide range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and retail pharmacies, forming the backbone of the drug supply chain.
  • Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: For products administered in clinical settings, such as injections used in surgical or critical care environments (e.g., Biorphen, Rezipres) or other hospital-based treatments, hospitals and integrated healthcare systems are direct or indirect customers, acquiring products for their internal use with patients.
  • Specialty and Retail Pharmacies: These pharmacies are the final dispensing points to patients. They procure Eton's various prescription products (e.g., Carglumic Acid for rare diseases, Alkindi Sprinkle, EPRONTIA, Alaway Preservative Free) either directly from the manufacturer for certain specialty products or, more commonly, through pharmaceutical wholesalers.

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Sean Brynjelsen, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Mr. Brynjelsen has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has served as Eton Pharmaceuticals' President, CEO, and a director since 2017.
  • Before joining Eton, he was Executive Vice President, Business Development at Sagent Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • He also served as Senior Vice President, Global Business Development for Akorn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he was responsible for over 100 transactions, including product acquisitions.
  • Earlier in his career, he worked in product development focusing on sterile pharmaceuticals at Baxter, Abbott, and Hospira (later Pfizer).
  • He has also been an advisory board member of Covis Pharma, a private specialty pharmaceutical company, since August 2023.
James Gruber, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary
  • Mr. Gruber brings over 20 years of financial and accounting experience in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hospital products.
  • He was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Eton Pharmaceuticals in April 2022.
  • Previously, Mr. Gruber was the U.S. Controller at Horizon Therapeutics for seven years, where he managed accounting activities during significant company growth and the integration of multiple public and private company acquisitions.
  • He spent 14 years at Abbott Laboratories, holding various finance and accounting leadership roles across different divisions, including pharmaceuticals (AbbVie) and hospital products (Hospira/Pfizer).
David Krempa, Chief Business Officer
  • Mr. Krempa serves as the Chief Business Officer at Eton Pharmaceuticals.
Ipek Erdogan-Trinkaus, Chief Commercial Officer
  • Ms. Erdogan-Trinkaus was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in December 2024.
  • She brings commercial leadership experience in sales, marketing, innovation, and business strategy from her tenure at global pharmaceutical companies, growth-stage businesses, and start-ups, with expertise across various therapeutic areas.
  • She previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Jindilli Beverages LLC.

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The key risks for Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) are primarily centered around regulatory challenges, drug pricing pressures, and the inherent difficulties in commercializing treatments for rare diseases with small patient populations.

  1. Regulatory Hurdles and Product Approval Risks: As a pharmaceutical company, Eton Pharmaceuticals faces significant risks related to regulatory processes. This includes the potential for delays in regulatory approvals, complete rejections of new drug applications (NDAs), or partial approvals that limit market access. For instance, the company has experienced FDA rejections due to manufacturing concerns and partial approvals that excluded key patient demographics. Heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving policy reforms could also impact revenue growth and profitability. While Eton often utilizes the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway to streamline development, it does not eliminate these regulatory risks.
  2. Drug Pricing Pressures and Market Access Challenges: Eton Pharmaceuticals, like other companies in the rare disease space, is susceptible to increasing price pressure on US drug prices. There is a risk that broader political pushes for price controls could affect even orphan drugs, especially given instances of significant price increases on acquired products. The company also faces intense payer scrutiny and increasing demands for health equity, which can influence pricing strategies and distribution networks for specialty drugs.
  3. Dependence on Small Patient Populations and Market Adoption: Eton's business model focuses on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases, which inherently means targeting small patient populations. This creates a risk that slower-than-expected market adoption or challenges with patient adherence, particularly for complex or injectable treatments, could negatively impact revenues. This dependence on niche markets means that even with a diversified portfolio of rare disease products, the success of each product relies heavily on successful penetration and sustained use within a limited patient pool.

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Here are the addressable market sizes for Eton Pharmaceuticals' main products:

  • Carglumic Acid (for hyperammonemia due to N-acetylglutamate Synthase deficiency):
    • The global carglumic acid market was valued at approximately USD 192.05 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 277.58 million by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.32% during the forecast period (2026-2031).
    • The North American carglumic acid market size reached USD 75.1 million in 2025.
    • The broader N-acetylglutamate synthase deficiency market (which Carglumic Acid treats) was valued at USD 1.3 billion globally in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 1.71 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.50%.
  • Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency in children):
    • Eton Pharmaceuticals believes the market opportunity for Alkindi Sprinkle in the United States is greater than USD 100 million annually.
    • Eton estimates approximately 5,000 pediatric patients in the United States suffer from adrenal insufficiency.
    • The oral hydrocortisone market opportunity in the U.S., which Alkindi Sprinkle and Eton's ET-400 product candidate aim to capture, is estimated at USD 200 million.
  • Alaway Preservative Free (ophthalmic product to treat allergic conjunctivitis):
    • The global allergic conjunctivitis market size was valued at USD 3.37 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 3.55 billion in 2026 to USD 5.58 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 5.82%.
    • The North American allergic conjunctivitis market was valued at USD 1.65 billion in 2025 and USD 1.74 billion in 2026. The U.S. market alone is projected to reach USD 1.64 billion by 2026.
  • Zonisamide Oral Suspension (for partial on-set seizures):
    • The global zonisamide market size is projected to grow from USD 380.1 million in 2024 to USD 644.57 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2025–2035).
    • North America holds a dominant share of the zonisamide market, accounting for 38% of the market share.
  • Lamotrigine for Oral Suspension (for partial on-set seizures):
    • The global lamotrigine market size was valued at approximately USD 1.33 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.05 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2034.
    • North America dominates the global lamotrigine market, accounting for approximately 39% of the total market share in 2024, with a valuation of USD 487.2 million in 2024, projected to reach USD 701.4 million by 2033.
  • Cysteine injection:
    • The global cysteine market size reached USD 423.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 618.0 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.06% during 2025-2033.
  • Dehydrated alcohol injection:
    • The global dehydrated alcohol market size was valued at USD 1.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 1.35 billion in 2025 to reach USD 2.15 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6%.
  • Zeneo hydrocortisone autoinjector (in development for adrenal insufficiency crises):
    • Eton's early evaluation of the market opportunity for Zeneo Hydrocortisone in the U.S. exceeds USD 100 million.
    • Eton aims to capture a significant share of a greater than USD 200 million market opportunity in the U.S. for adrenal insufficiency products, which includes Zeneo Hydrocortisone.
  • PKU GOLIKE (medical formula for phenylketonuria (PKU)):
    • The U.S. market for PKU medical formulas is estimated at approximately USD 100 million annually.
  • Nitisinone (for hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1)):
    • The nitisinone market is valued at around USD 50 million annually.

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Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Continued Growth of Key Commercial Rare Disease Products: Eton Pharmaceuticals anticipates sustained revenue increases from its existing portfolio of rare disease products. Flagship products such as Alkindi Sprinkle, Increlex, and Galzin have demonstrated strong sales performance and are expected to continue contributing significantly. Additionally, products like PKU Golike, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, and Nitisinone are also expected to fuel this growth.
  2. New Product Launches and Pipeline Advancements: The company has a robust pipeline with several products recently launched or slated for launch within the next 2-3 years. This includes ET-400 (hydrocortisone oral solution), which had a potential launch in early 2025 and is projected to achieve combined peak sales of over $50 million annually with Alkindi Sprinkle. ET-600, also known as DESMODA (desmopressin oral solution for central diabetes insipidus), received FDA approval in February 2026 and is expected to launch in March 2026, with projected peak annual sales of $30 million to $50 million. Eton also acquired U.S. rights to Hemangeol (for infantile hemangioma) in March 2026, with commercialization commencing in May 2026, a product that generated approximately $12 million in U.S. sales in 2025. Furthermore, an unspecified ultra-rare disease product, licensed in early 2026, is targeted for a mid-2026 launch as the first and only generic alternative for its condition. Looking further ahead, Amglidia (glyburide oral suspension for neonatal diabetes) has an estimated NDA submission in 2026, with estimated peak sales of $10-$30 million, and the ZENEO® Hydrocortisone Autoinjector (ET-800 for adrenal crises) has U.S. filings expected by 2026, with estimated peak sales of $100 million. The ET-700 program for Wilson disease is also progressing with a pilot study expected in mid-2026 and a potential NDA filing in 2027, with a potential for over $100 million in peak sales.
  3. Potential Label Expansions for Existing Products: Eton is focusing on expanding market opportunities through potential FDA label expansions for its current products. A notable example is the planned study initiation in the first half of 2026 for Increlex, aiming to harmonize the U.S. definition with the E.U., which could lead to up to $250 million in peak sales.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions and Licensing Deals: Eton Pharmaceuticals actively pursues and integrates high-value, ultra-rare disease product opportunities through acquisitions and licensing deals. This ongoing strategy enables the company to continually broaden its portfolio and leverage its existing commercial infrastructure to introduce new treatments for rare diseases.

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Share Issuance

  • Eton Pharmaceuticals had 26,817,535 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025, an increase from 26,709,084 shares issued and outstanding on December 31, 2024.
  • As of April 30, 2022, Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had 25,224,452 shares of common stock outstanding.

Outbound Investments

  • Eton Pharmaceuticals acquired the U.S. commercialization rights to HEMANGEOL® (propranolol hydrochloride) Oral Solution, with the transaction financed by cash on hand and expected to be accretive to 2026 earnings. This was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Pierre Fabre for United States Rights for Hemangeol.
  • In February 2026, Eton licensed U.S. marketing rights for an ultra-rare disease product candidate, which is under FDA review and anticipated to launch in mid-2026 as potentially the first generic alternative for a condition affecting under 100 U.S. patients.
  • Eton acquired GALZIN in December 2024 and subsequently relaunched it in March 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for Eton Pharmaceuticals were $284K in the third quarter of 2025.
  • As of March 2026, capital expenditures of $26K absorbed a significant portion of operating cash flow.
  • The company anticipated its cash and cash equivalents of $15,229 as of March 31, 2022, would cover operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the subsequent twelve months.

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Peer Outperformance in Pharmaceuticals

ETON has outperformed 97% of its 62 Pharmaceuticals peers over 5Y. Pharmaceuticals ranks 7th of 10 industries in Health Care by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Pharmaceuticals constituents that ETON has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
99%
of 74 industry peers · 245.4% return
3Y
100%
of 69 industry peers · 1375.2% return
5Y
97%
of 62 industry peers · 1301.4% return
No Pharmaceuticals peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten ETON by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Health Care sector, ranked by 5Y. Pharmaceuticals is ETON's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care Distributors 7 8.0%78.8%121.6% CAH 398% · MCK 339% · COR 174%
Health Care Services 20 20.1%41.1%7.6% HIMS 307% · RDNT 140% · DGX 70%
Managed Health Care 8 36.7%-1.1%3.6% OSCR 151% · HQY 69% · ELV 13%
Health Care Facilities 24 9.7%-0.4%-15.5% THC 281% · NHC 242% · ENSG 124%
Health Care Equipment 50 -0.2%-9.2%-20.3% POCI 10862% · UFPT 418% · GKOS 275%
Health Care Supplies 12 39.2%-11.7%-25.7% LNTH 316% · HAE 53% · MMSI 36%
Pharmaceuticals ← 63 3.1%-6.3%-32.3% LQDA 2854% · INDV 1525% · ETON 1301%
Health Care Technology 21 -21.4%-52.1%-70.8% SPOK 145% · TALK 0% · HSTM -1%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 108 -6.6%-30.9%-72.1% SNWV 1835% · ELMD 256% · MEDP 222%
Biotechnology 365 7.1%-25.5%-78.4% BRTX 112850% · CELZ 1643% · DNTH 1631%
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ETONBMRNRAREMIRMTVTXPTCTMedian
NameEton Pha.BioMarin.Ultragen.Mirum Ph.Travere .PTC Ther. 
Mkt Price58.8667.3626.49100.6462.1471.7064.75
Mkt Cap1.613.02.76.45.86.05.9
Rev LTM1063,4077176185911,009668
Op Inc LTM16149-528-91-40117-12
FCF LTM0725-494-26415-333-132
FCF 3Y Avg1543-476-101-17537-50
CFO LTM15857-485-22793-31-8
CFO 3Y Avg9651-459-81-104186-36

Growth & Margins

ETONBMRNRAREMIRMTVTXPTCTMedian
NameEton Pha.BioMarin.Ultragen.Mirum Ph.Travere .PTC Ther. 
Rev Chg LTM81.5%11.2%17.5%44.0%77.1%-42.8%30.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg58.3%15.1%21.3%78.2%70.8%21.0%39.8%
Rev Chg Q98.6%19.9%28.1%37.9%48.2%101.5%43.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM21.5%5.1%7.0%8.5%10.3%22.0%9.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM2,120.9%-80.8%-4.5%-75.2%76.3%-86.5%-39.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg337.1%80.3%7.3%-4.9%42.9%174.3%61.6%
Op Mgn LTM15.4%4.4%-73.6%-14.8%-6.8%11.6%-1.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-2.0%13.8%-90.2%-22.6%-90.9%13.1%-12.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM13.1%-5.3%10.1%-2.5%3.8%19.7%6.9%
CFO/Rev LTM14.3%25.2%-67.6%-36.8%15.7%-3.0%5.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.8%21.0%-78.1%-14.5%-60.5%8.0%-3.2%
FCF/Rev LTM0.0%21.3%-68.9%-42.7%2.6%-33.0%-16.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg0.4%17.4%-81.3%-19.3%-86.5%-6.9%-13.1%

Valuation

ETONBMRNRAREMIRMTVTXPTCTMedian
NameEton Pha.BioMarin.Ultragen.Mirum Ph.Travere .PTC Ther. 
Mkt Cap1.613.02.76.45.86.05.9
P/S15.43.83.810.39.85.97.9
P/Op Inc99.887.3-5.1-69.9-143.651.022.9
P/EBIT99.856.0-5.3-7.6-100.950.322.5
P/E128.2178.5-4.6-7.4-133.6-155.1-6.0
P/CFO107.515.2-5.6-28.162.7-195.14.8
Total Yield0.8%0.6%-21.7%-13.5%-0.7%-0.6%-0.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-0.4%4.8%-13.6%-2.0%-23.9%0.9%-1.2%
D/E0.00.30.00.10.10.10.1
Net D/E0.00.3-0.10.10.0-0.30.0

Returns

ETONBMRNRAREMIRMTVTXPTCTMedian
NameEton Pha.BioMarin.Ultragen.Mirum Ph.Travere .PTC Ther. 
1M Rtn39.1%13.0%-9.5%-15.3%9.6%-8.8%0.4%
3M Rtn94.5%30.0%6.0%-1.5%45.9%0.3%18.0%
6M Rtn244.8%12.5%29.1%-2.4%123.4%3.2%20.8%
12M Rtn245.4%17.1%-10.8%48.2%230.2%46.9%47.5%
3Y Rtn1,375.2%-24.7%-24.1%308.6%340.1%79.2%193.9%
1M Excs Rtn54.9%8.9%-15.7%-17.6%9.1%-12.0%-1.6%
3M Excs Rtn92.7%22.7%-1.1%-13.4%37.1%-5.2%10.8%
6M Excs Rtn236.6%-1.6%-1.2%-15.3%89.1%-12.5%-1.4%
12M Excs Rtn223.4%-4.9%-29.0%34.1%223.9%28.4%31.3%
3Y Excs Rtn2,055.3%-102.0%-102.3%216.0%233.2%5.7%110.8%

Comparison Analyses

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FDA Approved Drugs Data

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Post-Approval Fwd Returns
FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
NDA219873  DESMODAdesmopressin acetatesolution225202683.6%233.5%233.5%233.5%233.5%
NDA218980  KHINDIVIhydrocortisonesolution5282025-13.9%-19.4%58.7%193.1%193.1%
ANDA216201  NITISINONEnitisinonecapsule525202329.6%-4.0%-5.5%422.7%1,453.0%
ANDA210508  BETAINEbetainefor solution1282022-0.8%-24.7%0.8%28.1%1,553.4%
NDA213876  ALKINDI SPRINKLEhydrocortisonegranule92920202.3%-10.7%-35.5%-72.9%652.7%
NDA205410  HEMANGEOLpropranolol hydrochloridesolution3142014     
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FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
NDA219873  DESMODAdesmopressin acetatesolution225202683.6%233.5%233.5%233.5%233.5%
NDA218980  KHINDIVIhydrocortisonesolution5282025-13.9%-19.4%58.7%193.1%193.1%
ANDA216201  NITISINONEnitisinonecapsule525202329.6%-4.0%-5.5%422.7%1,453.0%
ANDA210508  BETAINEbetainefor solution1282022-0.8%-24.7%0.8%28.1%1,553.4%
NDA213876  ALKINDI SPRINKLEhydrocortisonegranule92920202.3%-10.7%-35.5%-72.9%652.7%
NDA205410  HEMANGEOLpropranolol hydrochloridesolution3142014     

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single segment80393221 
Licensing revenue    19
Product sales and royalties    3
Total8039322122


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2018
Single segment28
Total28


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$58.86 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.6 
First Trading Date11/13/2018 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$37.95$24.77
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA55.1%137.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility105.4%70.4%
Downside Capture-397.45-118.50
Upside Capture-12.2051.64
Correlation (SPY)-9.7%5.9%
ETON Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.68-0.21-0.430.310.350.80
Up Beta0.901.560.701.851.531.01
Down Beta-4.30-1.23-0.44-0.250.000.86
Up Capture202%110%87%122%70%154%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days14304279141396
Down Capture-209%-200%-335%-224%-125%33%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days8132146106328

[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 ETON
ETON245.5%70.2%2.02-
Sector ETF (XLV)27.3%15.5%1.368.5%
Equity (SPY)21.5%12.8%1.253.0%
Gold (GLD)30.0%28.5%0.914.4%
Commodities (DBC)38.1%20.1%1.49-4.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.9%0.737.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-49.1%42.8%-1.4510.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ETON
ETON58.8%66.3%0.96-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.3%15.0%0.2416.4%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6019.7%
Gold (GLD)19.5%18.6%0.852.9%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.6%0.384.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0217.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.0%52.8%0.3412.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ETON
ETON25.2%65.7%0.72-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.2%16.6%0.5020.7%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7323.9%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.604.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.349.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2022.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.9%66.1%1.0014.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520267.1%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity27.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/17/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/13/202644.3%  
5/14/20261.0%16.8%7.3%
3/19/20267.5%12.9%21.7%
11/6/2025-11.7%-11.8%-14.5%
8/7/202512.3%9.4%16.5%
5/13/20250.3%14.8%-15.0%
3/18/2025-4.0%-3.3%-7.2%
11/12/202415.6%14.5%32.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141512
# Negative10811
Median Positive7.1%10.8%17.0%
Median Negative-5.0%-12.7%-14.6%
Max Positive44.3%53.5%99.6%
Max Negative-15.2%-22.1%-27.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/13/202644.3%  
5/14/20261.0%16.8%7.3%
3/19/20267.5%12.9%21.7%
11/6/2025-11.7%-11.8%-14.5%
8/7/202512.3%9.4%16.5%
5/13/20250.3%14.8%-15.0%
3/18/2025-4.0%-3.3%-7.2%
11/12/202415.6%14.5%32.6%
8/8/20242.8%10.8%29.0%
5/9/2024-0.1%6.3%4.8%
3/14/2024-13.7%-18.8%-27.8%
11/9/2023-15.2%-22.1%-13.2%
8/10/202338.1%53.5%99.6%
5/11/20234.0%4.6%11.8%
3/16/2023-4.9%-1.5%-14.6%
11/10/202219.9%17.5%19.1%
8/11/2022-3.3%-20.3%-23.3%
5/12/20227.6%10.4%-1.0%
3/16/20226.1%9.7%-1.5%
11/15/2021-5.1%-13.5%-22.1%
8/16/2021-0.9%13.4%17.5%
5/13/20216.7%6.7%-15.7%
3/16/20211.3%-9.6%8.1%
8/12/2020-6.9%7.6%11.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141512
# Negative10811
Median Positive7.1%10.8%17.0%
Median Negative-5.0%-12.7%-14.6%
Max Positive44.3%53.5%99.6%
Max Negative-15.2%-22.1%-27.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/13/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/19/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/13/202510-Q
12/31/202403/18/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/14/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/13/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/19/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/13/202510-Q
12/31/202403/18/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/14/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/11/202210-Q
03/31/202205/12/202210-Q
12/31/202103/16/202210-K
09/30/202111/16/202110-Q
06/30/202108/16/202110-Q
03/31/202105/13/202110-Q
12/31/202003/16/202110-K
09/30/202011/12/202010-Q
06/30/202008/12/202010-Q
03/31/202005/14/202010-Q
12/31/201903/05/202010-K
09/30/201911/14/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/14/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/13/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue 145.00 Mil 20.8% RaisedGuidance: 120.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin 35.0%  5.0%RaisedGuidance: 30.0% for 2026
2026 R&D Expenses10.00 Mil12.00 Mil14.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted Gross Margin 70.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 70.0% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/14/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue 120.00 Mil 9.1% RaisedGuidance: 110.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin 30.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 30.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted gross margin 70.0%    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue 110.00 Mil    
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin 30.0%    

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/6/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Adjusted Gross Margin 70.0%    

Insider Activity

Updated 8/4/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell716202637.5415,000563,146100,052,362Form
2Opaleye, Management IncManaged AccountSell716202637.5413,315499,8861,501,724Form
3Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell707202638.3720,000767,456102,839,104Form
4Opaleye, Management IncManaged AccountSell707202638.376,685256,5222,045,846Form
5Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell707202638.0010,000380,000102,600,000Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell716202637.5415,000563,146100,052,362Form
2Opaleye, Management IncManaged AccountSell716202637.5413,315499,8861,501,724Form
3Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell707202638.3720,000767,456102,839,104Form
4Opaleye, Management IncManaged AccountSell707202638.376,685256,5222,045,846Form
5Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell707202638.0010,000380,000102,600,000Form
6Opaleye, Management IncOpaleye, L.P.Sell707202637.3965,0002,430,032101,313,621Form
7Opaleye, Management IncManaged AccountSell707202637.3925,000934,6282,243,106Form
8Adams, Jennifer McKie DirectSell617202632.4850,000  Form
9Brynjelsen, SeanPresident & CEODirectSell529202631.88120,0003,825,71726,578,977Form
10Krempa, DavidChief Business OfficerDirectSell527202631.4719,679619,375794,685Form
11Krempa, DavidChief Business OfficerDirectSell527202631.4937,5241,181,732795,159Form
12Krempa, DavidChief Business OfficerDirectSell527202633.3942,7971,428,816842,961Form
13Gruber, James RChief Financial OfficerDirectSell820202516.022,63142,1493,280,143Form
14Gruber, James RChief Financial OfficerDirectSell820202516.1639,082631,5653,317,632Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 17, 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
EcoR1 Capital, LLC$53.6 Mil2.3%29ADD +7.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
EcoR1 Capital, LLC$53.6 Mil2.3%29ADD +7.0%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
EcoR1 Capital, LLC$53.6 Mil2.3%29ADD +7.0%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/16/2026