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Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN)


Market Price (7/9/2026): $40.41 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Facilities

Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN)


Market Price (7/9/2026): $40.41
Market Cap: $2.6 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Facilities

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Health Data Analytics, Show more.

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 32x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 29x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 48x

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 -2.2%

Key risks
GRDN key risks include [1] margin compression from inflation due to its inability to raise prices for customers whose reimbursements are dictated by the government and PBMs, Show more.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Geriatric Care, Health Data Analytics, Show more.
2 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 32x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 29x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 48x
3 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 -2.2%
4 Key risks
GRDN key risks include [1] margin compression from inflation due to its inability to raise prices for customers whose reimbursements are dictated by the government and PBMs, Show more.

GRDN in ETFs

Weight = GRDN's share of each fund

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/7/2026

Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) stock has gained about 5% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Guardian Pharmacy Services reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026). The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29 surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.05. Additionally, quarterly revenue rose 2.2% year-over-year to $336.6 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $329.89 million. Net income increased to $13.5 million from $9.3 million in the prior-year period, and Adjusted EBITDA grew to $29.8 million, or 8.8% of revenue. This improved profitability was partly driven by lower drug acquisition costs, influenced by the Inflation Reduction Act, which led to an improved gross margin as the cost of goods sold fell to 77.3% of revenue.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, boosting investor confidence. Following the strong Q1 2026 performance, Guardian Pharmacy Services updated its outlook for fiscal year 2026, raising its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $123 million to $127 million. Analyst consensus EPS estimates for fiscal year 2026 also saw an increase from US$0.957 to US$1.07.

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Updated on 7/7/2026

Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) stock has gained about 5% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Guardian Pharmacy Services reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026). The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29 surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.05. Additionally, quarterly revenue rose 2.2% year-over-year to $336.6 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $329.89 million. Net income increased to $13.5 million from $9.3 million in the prior-year period, and Adjusted EBITDA grew to $29.8 million, or 8.8% of revenue. This improved profitability was partly driven by lower drug acquisition costs, influenced by the Inflation Reduction Act, which led to an improved gross margin as the cost of goods sold fell to 77.3% of revenue.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, boosting investor confidence. Following the strong Q1 2026 performance, Guardian Pharmacy Services updated its outlook for fiscal year 2026, raising its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $123 million to $127 million. Analyst consensus EPS estimates for fiscal year 2026 also saw an increase from US$0.957 to US$1.07.

3. Positive analyst sentiment and upgraded ratings contributed to buying interest. As of July 6, 2026, Guardian Pharmacy Services holds a "Strong Buy" consensus rating from five analysts, with 60% recommending a Strong Buy and 40% recommending a Buy. This optimism was further reflected in increased price targets, with one notably rising by 8.9% to US$47.00. Investor optimism, fueled by these analyst endorsements and the company's robust growth outlook, drove the stock higher, including an 8.8% surge on June 29, 2026.

4. Strategic expansion through acquisitions broadened the company's market presence. Guardian Pharmacy Services announced an expansion of its Virginia footprint with the acquisition of Wellness Concepts, an LTC pharmacy in Grottoes, Virginia, on July 1, 2026. This acquisition increases the company's presence to three pharmacies in Virginia and demonstrates a disciplined acquisition strategy, which is often viewed favorably by investors as a driver of future growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 7.2% change in GRDN stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267082026Change
Stock Price ($)37.6640.397.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4491,4560.5%
Net Income Margin (%)3.4%3.6%7.3%
P/E Multiple48.548.2-0.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)63630.0%
Cumulative Contribution7.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRDN7.2% 
Market (SPY)14.6%6.9%
Sector (XLV)10.7%17.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 34.2% change in GRDN stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120257082026Change
Stock Price ($)30.0940.3934.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3901,4564.8%
Net Income Margin (%)2.9%3.6%25.9%
P/E Multiple46.548.23.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6263-1.9%
Cumulative Contribution34.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRDN34.2% 
Market (SPY)9.6%16.6%
Sector (XLV)5.3%18.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 89.5% change in GRDN stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 56.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020257082026Change
Stock Price ($)21.3140.3989.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0731,45635.7%
Net Income Margin (%)2.3%3.6%56.5%
P/E Multiple51.948.2-7.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6163-3.9%
Cumulative Contribution89.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRDN89.5% 
Market (SPY)21.7%21.5%
Sector (XLV)22.0%17.2%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRDN  
Market (SPY)74.1%25.5%
Sector (XLV)28.0%25.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GRDN Return---27%49%33%150%
Peers Return61%-3%21%10%23%34%242%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GRDN Win Rate---75%67%71% 
Peers Win Rate72%47%56%50%71%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GRDN Max Drawdown-----26%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-38%-28%-37%-36%-28% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ACHC, GMRS, PARK, HCA, THC.
[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 7/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGRDNS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-12.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven12 days79 days

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In The Past

Guardian Pharmacy Services's stock fell -12.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.1% gain to breakeven.

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In The Past

Guardian Pharmacy Services's stock fell -12.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN)

Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) is a leading pharmacy services company specializing in providing technology-enabled solutions to long-term health care facilities (LTCFs). Its core mission is to help residents of these facilities adhere to their appropriate drug regimens, which ultimately reduces healthcare costs and improves clinical outcomes. The company focuses on delivering high-touch, individualized drug dispensing and administration services, particularly tailored for historically lower acuity LTCFs such as assisted living facilities (ALFs) and behavioral health facilities and group homes (BHFs). These target markets represent over two-thirds of GRDN’s annual revenue, though it also serves skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

GRDN differentiates itself by addressing the specific challenges faced by ALFs and BHFs, including residents having diverse pharmacy benefit plans, facilities often lacking on-site clinical staff, and residents' right to choose their pharmacy. As a trusted partner to residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors, Guardian offers an extensive suite of services. These include optimizing pharmacy benefit plan coverage, analyzing potential adverse drug interactions, providing robotic dispensing with customized compliance solutions, and integrating drug regimens with facilities' Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMARs). The company also trains LTCF caregivers, conducts compliance mock audits, and employs consulting pharmacists to periodically review resident drug regimens, all supported by proprietary data analytics systems to ensure precise medication delivery.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN):

  • ADP for medication management in assisted living facilities.
  • Salesforce for medication management in assisted living facilities.
  • PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy for assisted living facilities.

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  • Medication Dispensing and Adherence Solutions: Provides robotic dispensing and customized medication packaging, integrated with Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMARs), to ensure residents receive their prescribed drugs accurately and on time.
  • Clinical Pharmacy Consulting Services: Offers expert consultation including proactive analysis of potential adverse drug interactions and periodic review of resident drug regimens by consulting pharmacists.
  • Pharmacy Benefit Plan Optimization: Assists residents in optimizing their pharmacy benefit plan coverage by coordinating formulary interchanges with their physicians.
  • Caregiver Training and Education: Delivers training to long-term care facility caregivers to enhance their ability to administer medications safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
  • Regulatory Compliance Support: Conducts mock audits for long-term care facilities to help monitor and ensure compliance with drug administration and government regulations.

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Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) sells primarily to individuals.

The company serves the following categories of customers:

  • Residents of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
  • Residents of Behavioral Health Facilities and Group Homes (BHFs)
  • Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

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Fred Burke President & CEO

Fred Burke is the President, CEO, and Co-founder of Guardian Pharmacy Services, which he founded in 2004. Prior to Guardian, he co-founded Central Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CPSI) in 1992, a nuclear pharmacy company that grew to 45 business units and served over 1,000 hospitals and clinics across 22 states. CPSI was recognized on the Inc. 500 lists in 1997 and 1999, and was subsequently acquired by Cardinal Health in 2001. Burke also co-founded Sales Technologies, Inc. (ST) in 1983, a sales force automation company that achieved over 600 employees worldwide before its acquisition by The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation in 1989. His early career includes roles as a consultant with McKinsey & Company and a Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble. Guardian Pharmacy Services has been primarily capitalized by Bindley Capital Partners, LLC, and Cardinal Equity Partners has also made significant capital investments, indicating a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms.

David Morris EVP & CFO

David Morris is the EVP and CFO, and a Co-founder of Guardian Pharmacy Services. He served as CFO of Central Pharmacy Services (CPSI) from 1993 to 2001, joining shortly after its inception to build the central support and financial structure, and was part of the team when CPSI was acquired by Cardinal Health. Before that, Morris was the President of the PBM Division at Complete Health and worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Ernst & Young LLP. Guardian Pharmacy Services has been primarily capitalized by Bindley Capital Partners, LLC, and Cardinal Equity Partners has also made significant capital investments, indicating a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms.

Kendall Forbes EVP, Sales & Operations

Kendall Forbes is a Co-founder and EVP of Sales & Operations at Guardian Pharmacy Services. With over 35 years of experience, he played a key role in the growth of Guardian and its pharmacy partners. Prior to co-founding Guardian, Forbes was a co-founder and the Executive Vice President of Operations for Central Pharmacy Services (CPSI) from 1993 to 2004, which was acquired by Cardinal Health. He also previously owned Baton Rouge Central Pharmacy from 1985 to 1993. Guardian Pharmacy Services has been primarily capitalized by Bindley Capital Partners, LLC, and Cardinal Equity Partners has also made significant capital investments, indicating a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms.

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1. Intense Competition and Resident Choice

Guardian Pharmacy Services operates in a highly competitive environment where residents in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) have the right to choose their own pharmacy. This often leads to multiple pharmacy service providers within a single ALF, requiring Guardian to continuously strive for "resident adoption" to acquire and retain customers, posing a risk of losing residents to competitors. [cite: background]

2. Reliance on Complex and Evolving Reimbursement Structures

The company navigates a complex landscape of varying pharmacy benefit plans, each with distinct formularies and reimbursement processes. Changes in these plans, formularies, or overall reimbursement policies by health plan payors could significantly impact Guardian's revenue and profitability. [cite: background]

3. Concentration in Assisted Living and Behavioral Health Markets

Over two-thirds of Guardian's annual revenue is generated from residents of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and Behavioral Health Facilities (BHFs). This high concentration means the business is particularly vulnerable to adverse trends, regulatory changes, or shifts in growth potential within these specific long-term care sectors. [cite: background]

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Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies: * Growth in Resident Count: The company anticipates continued expansion in its total resident count, driven by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Guardian Pharmacy Services reported serving over 205,000 residents, a 10% increase year-over-year, with total resident count increasing by 13% year-over-year in Q3 2025. This growth in the number of residents directly contributes to higher revenue. * Increased Script Volume and Higher Acuity Services: Revenue growth is also expected from an increase in script volume, indicating both higher resident utilization and an expanding need for pharmacy services. Script volume grew 14% year-over-year in Q4 2025, reflecting broader resident and utilization expansion. Furthermore, the company notes that organic revenue growth is driven by new resident additions, script growth, and higher acuity residents, suggesting that serving more complex patient needs also contributes to increased revenue per resident. * Geographic Expansion via Greenfield Development and Strategic Acquisitions: Guardian Pharmacy Services is actively expanding its footprint into new regions through a combination of greenfield investments (new pharmacy startups) and strategic acquisitions. Recent acquisitions in areas like the Pacific Northwest have expanded the company's operational presence and are contributing to overall growth. * Enhanced Resident Adoption in Existing Facilities: The company focuses on partnering with long-term care facility operators to increase the number of residents utilizing Guardian's services within each facility. This "resident adoption" strategy aims to streamline drug administration and minimize medication management risks, thereby increasing service penetration and revenue from existing partnerships.

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Share Repurchases

  • Guardian Pharmacy Services announced a plan in May 2025 to buy back 1,457,365 shares in a private transaction, utilizing proceeds from a public offering.
  • In 2025, the company completed a "synthetic secondary" transaction, repurchasing 1,440,447 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock at $21.00 per share, amounting to approximately $30.25 million.
  • The 2025 financial results reported repurchases of outstanding Class A common stock totaling $29.039 million.

Share Issuance

  • Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 25, 2024, issuing 8,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at $14.00 per share, raising $112 million.
  • In May 2025, as part of a non-dilutive "synthetic secondary" transaction, the company issued 1,440,447 new shares of Class A common stock, with the net proceeds used to repurchase an equal number of shares.
  • Following the IPO, the company anticipated granting equity awards, including stock options with an aggregate award value of $10.0 million and restricted stock units valued at $9.0 million starting in 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • Prior to its IPO, Cardinal Equity Partners, along with founders Fred Burke, David Morris, and Kendall Forbes, made significant capital investments in Guardian.
  • As of December 31, 2025, Brown Advisory Inc and its affiliated entities reported a 4.54% beneficial ownership stake in Guardian Pharmacy Services, comprising 1,644,569 shares of Class A common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • In the first quarter of 2025, Guardian Pharmacy Services acquired Senior Care Pharmacy in Wichita, Kansas, as part of its growth strategy.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2025, the company acquired North Ridge Pharmacy in Missoula, Montana, increasing its total number of full-service pharmacies to 54.

Capital Expenditures

  • Guardian Pharmacy Services has demonstrated significant reinvestment in its business, with its return on capital employed increasing to 27% over the last five years and 82% more capital being utilized.
  • The company's financial reporting indicates that Adjusted EBITDA does not account for cash capital expenditure requirements related to asset replacements or new capital investments, suggesting ongoing capital expenditure needs for operational maintenance and growth.
  • While specific dollar values for general capital expenditures are not detailed in available reports, the acquisitions of Senior Care Pharmacy in Q1 2025 and North Ridge Pharmacy in Q4 2025 represent significant capital deployment for expanding its pharmacy network.

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Financials

GRDNACHCGMRSPARKHCATHCMedian
NameGuardian.Acadia H.GMR Solu.Park Den.HCA Heal.Tenet He. 
Mkt Price40.3930.7415.5820.51410.61206.2635.56
Mkt Cap2.62.8--91.817.910.3
Rev LTM1,4563,371--76,38821,86812,620
Op Inc LTM77393--11,9733,8332,113
FCF LTM70-292--7,9273,3491,710
FCF 3Y Avg55-318--6,1022,1721,114
CFO LTM89182--12,9994,3662,274
CFO 3Y Avg73247--10,9313,0511,649

Growth & Margins

GRDNACHCGMRSPARKHCATHCMedian
NameGuardian.Acadia H.GMR Solu.Park Den.HCA Heal.Tenet He. 
Rev Chg LTM13.5%6.8%--6.7%6.5%6.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.7%7.7%--7.9%4.1%7.8%
Rev Chg Q2.2%7.6%--4.3%10.7%5.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.5%1.8%--1.0%2.6%1.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM233.7%-16.6%--10.4%25.2%17.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg22.3%-5.8%--8.9%18.0%13.5%
Op Mgn LTM5.3%11.7%--15.7%17.5%13.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.6%14.8%--15.1%15.0%14.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.0%---0.2%1.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM6.1%5.4%--17.0%20.0%11.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.7%7.8%--15.2%14.4%11.1%
FCF/Rev LTM4.8%-8.7%--10.4%15.3%7.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.3%-10.1%--8.5%10.2%6.4%

Valuation

GRDNACHCGMRSPARKHCATHCMedian
NameGuardian.Acadia H.GMR Solu.Park Den.HCA Heal.Tenet He. 
Mkt Cap2.62.8--91.817.910.3
P/S1.80.8--1.20.81.0
P/Op Inc33.17.1--7.74.77.4
P/EBIT32.3-3.0--7.64.56.0
P/E48.2-2.5--13.510.512.0
P/CFO28.815.3--7.14.111.2
Total Yield2.1%-39.8%--8.1%9.5%5.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%--0.7%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--9.6%--6.5%16.1%6.5%
D/E0.01.0--0.50.70.6
Net D/E-0.00.9--0.50.60.6

Returns

GRDNACHCGMRSPARKHCATHCMedian
NameGuardian.Acadia H.GMR Solu.Park Den.HCA Heal.Tenet He. 
1M Rtn-0.3%21.4%47.3%14.1%13.9%26.5%17.8%
3M Rtn0.9%16.8%11.4%14.5%-18.5%3.5%7.5%
6M Rtn30.4%124.2%11.4%44.8%-12.5%2.1%20.9%
12M Rtn92.8%27.4%11.4%100.1%9.5%19.6%23.5%
3Y Rtn152.4%-60.0%11.4%100.1%44.2%157.6%72.1%
1M Excs Rtn-1.6%24.2%41.6%6.8%9.2%25.9%16.7%
3M Excs Rtn-10.2%8.0%-1.6%2.2%-29.0%-7.1%-4.4%
6M Excs Rtn21.1%106.9%3.0%26.1%-22.2%-8.8%12.1%
12M Excs Rtn74.6%11.7%-8.7%80.0%-11.0%-0.9%5.4%
3Y Excs Rtn84.3%-129.5%-56.7%32.0%-29.6%85.3%1.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Post-Approval Fwd Returns
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App #
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Name
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Name
Dosage
Form
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Rtn
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Rtn
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Rtn
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Rtn
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ANDA216149  ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUMesomeprazole magnesiumcapsule, delayed release3152023     
ANDA214541  LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONEloperamide hydrochloridetablet5272021     
ANDA210755  IBUPROFENibuprofensuspension/drops9262018     
ANDA210149  IBUPROFENibuprofensuspension8172018     
ANDA209215  GUAIFENESINguaifenesintablet, extended release9062017     
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Post-Approval Fwd Returns
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Brand
Name
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Form
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Approval
3M
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Rtn
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Rtn
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ANDA216149  ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUMesomeprazole magnesiumcapsule, delayed release3152023     
ANDA214541  LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SIMETHICONEloperamide hydrochloridetablet5272021     
ANDA210755  IBUPROFENibuprofensuspension/drops9262018     
ANDA210149  IBUPROFENibuprofensuspension8172018     
ANDA209215  GUAIFENESINguaifenesintablet, extended release9062017     

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Sales of pharmaceutical and medical products1,4491,2281,046909792
Total1,4491,2281,046909792


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Sales of pharmaceutical and medical products49-7138
Total49-7138


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2024
Sales of pharmaceutical and medical products321
Total321


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$40.39 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.6 
First Trading Date09/26/2024 
Distance from 52W High-6.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$38.85$32.28
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA4.0%25.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.6%42.1%
Downside Capture63.5259.48
Upside Capture42.18123.75
Correlation (SPY)7.8%22.3%
GRDN Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.050.110.200.520.72-0.13
Up Beta-1.10-0.81-0.290.100.63-0.38
Down Beta0.900.12-0.110.190.44-0.40
Up Capture58%77%59%110%131%44%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days12233568138238
Down Capture-32%6%55%57%61%73%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days9182857113199

[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 GRDN
GRDN95.3%42.0%1.70-
Sector ETF (XLV)22.5%15.7%1.0916.8%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.5%1.2622.0%
Gold (GLD)21.9%27.8%0.703.9%
Commodities (DBC)25.0%18.7%1.06-9.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.7%13.9%0.625.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-41.4%42.8%-1.136.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GRDN
GRDN20.2%47.9%1.25-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.8%14.9%0.2725.0%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.6025.6%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.793.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%19.5%0.30-8.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%18.9%0.0518.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.1%53.5%0.416.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GRDN
GRDN9.6%47.9%1.25-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.9%16.6%0.5425.0%
Equity (SPY)15.9%17.9%0.7625.6%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.1%0.583.3%
Commodities (DBC)6.4%18.0%0.28-8.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2218.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.0%66.2%0.986.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 531202611.4%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity63.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-0.8%-2.5%10.7%
3/11/2026-0.7%1.2%16.8%
1/13/2026-3.6%-6.1%6.0%
11/10/20255.0%-4.8%4.8%
8/11/202513.8%24.8%45.8%
5/12/2025-4.0%3.4%-21.4%
3/26/20254.3%6.4%19.6%
11/12/2024-10.7%-2.8%13.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive347
# Negative541
Median Positive5.0%4.9%13.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-3.8%-21.4%
Max Positive13.8%24.8%45.8%
Max Negative-10.7%-6.1%-21.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-0.8%-2.5%10.7%
3/11/2026-0.7%1.2%16.8%
1/13/2026-3.6%-6.1%6.0%
11/10/20255.0%-4.8%4.8%
8/11/202513.8%24.8%45.8%
5/12/2025-4.0%3.4%-21.4%
3/26/20254.3%6.4%19.6%
11/12/2024-10.7%-2.8%13.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive347
# Negative541
Median Positive5.0%4.9%13.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-3.8%-21.4%
Max Positive13.8%24.8%45.8%
Max Negative-10.7%-6.1%-21.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202503/11/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202409/16/2024424A
06/30/202310/03/2023S-1
03/31/202307/12/2023DRS/A
09/30/202111/22/2021DRS/A
03/31/202107/23/2021DRS/A
12/31/201904/03/2020DRS/A
09/30/201902/13/2020DRS
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202503/11/202610-K
09/30/202511/10/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202403/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202409/16/2024424A
06/30/202310/03/2023S-1
03/31/202307/12/2023DRS/A
09/30/202111/22/2021DRS/A
03/31/202107/23/2021DRS/A
12/31/201904/03/2020DRS/A
09/30/201902/13/2020DRS

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.41 Bil1.42 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.41 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA123.00 Mil125.00 Mil127.00 Mil2.5% RaisedGuidance: 122.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.41 Bil1.42 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.41 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA120.00 Mil122.00 Mil124.00 Mil4.7% RaisedGuidance: 116.50 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/13/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue1.43 Bil1.44 Bil1.45 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.44 Bil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA104.00 Mil105.00 Mil106.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 105.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.41 Bil1.42 Bil-2.1% Lower NewActual: 1.44 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA115.00 Mil116.50 Mil118.00 Mil11.0% Higher NewActual: 105.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/10/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue1.43 Bil1.44 Bil1.45 Bil2.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.40 Bil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA104.00 Mil105.00 Mil106.00 Mil4.0% RaisedGuidance: 101.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pharmacy, Investors, Llc DirectSell324202629.68827,63624,566,30630,748,933Form
2Morris, David KSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68187,8555,576,0067,553,365Form
3Burke, FredSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68671,43219,929,78024,945,559Form
4Forbes, KendallSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68346,67210,290,09213,453,771Form
5Cardinal, Equity Fund, LP DirectSell324202629.68275,7288,184,29610,244,113Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pharmacy, Investors, Llc DirectSell324202629.68827,63624,566,30630,748,933Form
2Morris, David KSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68187,8555,576,0067,553,365Form
3Burke, FredSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68671,43219,929,78024,945,559Form
4Forbes, KendallSee RemarksDirectSell324202629.68346,67210,290,09213,453,771Form
5Cardinal, Equity Fund, LP DirectSell324202629.68275,7288,184,29610,244,113Form
6Salentine, Thomas J JR Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell324202629.683,570,677105,986,620132,660,472Form
7Bindley, Capital Partners I, Llc DirectSell324202629.683,570,677105,986,620132,660,472Form
8Ackerman, John Pharmacy Investors, LLCSell324202629.68827,63624,566,30630,748,933Form
9Ackerman, John Cardinal Equity Fund, L.P.Sell324202629.68275,7288,184,29610,244,113Form
10Bindley, William E Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell324202629.683,570,677105,986,620132,660,472Form
11Cosler, Steven D DirectBuy1205202529.613,37099,786739,776Form
12Cardinal, Equity Fund, LP DirectSell930202520.1650,3051,014,1493,019,847Form
13Pharmacy, Investors, Llc DirectSell930202520.16150,9983,044,1209,064,420Form
14Cardinal, Equity Fund, LP DirectSell930202520.16270,9585,462,5134,033,996Form
15Pharmacy, Investors, Llc DirectSell930202520.16813,31816,396,49112,108,540Form
16Bindley, William E Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell529202520.16651,45413,133,31339,106,711Form
17Salentine, Thomas J JR Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell529202520.16651,45413,133,31339,106,711Form
18Ackerman, John Pharmacy Investors, LLCSell529202520.16150,9983,044,1209,064,420Form
19Ackerman, John Cardinal Equity Fund, L.P.Sell529202520.1650,3051,014,1493,019,847Form
20Morris, David KSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.1668,5471,381,9084,324,219Form
21Burke, FredSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.16138,7052,796,2938,326,463Form
22Forbes, KendallSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.1664,9911,310,2194,110,745Form
23Bindley, Capital Partners I, Llc DirectSell529202520.16651,45413,133,31339,106,711Form
24Bindley, William E Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell529202520.163,508,90570,739,52552,240,023Form
25Salentine, Thomas J JR Bindley Capital Partners I, LLCSell529202520.163,508,90570,739,52552,240,023Form
26Ackerman, John Pharmacy Investors, LLCSell529202520.16813,31816,396,49112,108,540Form
27Ackerman, John Cardinal Equity Fund, L.P.Sell529202520.16270,9585,462,5134,033,996Form
28Morris, David KSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.16369,2127,443,3145,706,127Form
29Burke, FredSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.16747,10215,061,57611,122,756Form
30Forbes, KendallSee RemarksDirectSell529202520.16350,0587,057,1695,420,964Form
31Bindley, Capital Partners I, Llc DirectSell529202520.163,508,90570,739,52552,240,023Form
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