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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -990 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -222%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 169%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.
Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -198%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -203%
3  Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 88%
4  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 -8.0%
5  Key risks
INSM key risks include [1] critical clinical trial and regulatory approval hurdles for its key assets brensocatib and TPIP, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -990 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -222%
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 169%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -198%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -203%
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 88%
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 -8.0%
8 Key risks
INSM key risks include [1] critical clinical trial and regulatory approval hurdles for its key assets brensocatib and TPIP, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

INSM Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The public company Insmed (INSM) experienced a 45.8% stock movement during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025, driven by several key developments:

1. FDA Approval of BRINSUPRI™ (brensocatib) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)
Insmed received FDA approval for BRINSUPRI (brensocatib) for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in August 2025. This significant regulatory milestone marked the introduction of a new commercial product and was highlighted by analysts as a key driver for potential substantial revenue growth.

2. European Commission Approval of BRINSUPRI™ (brensocatib) for NCFB
Further expanding its market reach, Insmed obtained European Commission approval for BRINSUPRI™ (brensocatib) for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in November 2025. This approval as the first and only treatment in the European Union for NCFB reinforced the drug's market potential and contributed to investor optimism.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
INSM Return39%-18%-27%55%123%191%740%
Peers Return-6%28%28%62%8%79%381%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
INSM Win Rate67%33%50%50%42%67% 
Peers Win Rate47%55%52%52%53%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
INSM Max Drawdown-43%-33%-38%-19%-29%-6% 
Peers Max Drawdown-29%-11%-18%-10%-18%-15% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: UTHR, LQDA, SVRA, VRTX, GILD.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventINSMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-63.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven172.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven433 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-59.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven149.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven177 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-64.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven184.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven407 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-77.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven345.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven193 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Insmed's stock fell -63.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -63.3% loss requires a 172.4% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%

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Financials

INSMUTHRLQDASVRAVRTXGILDMedian
NameInsmed United T.Liquidia Savara Vertex P.Gilead S. 
Mkt Price198.46510.9434.036.11449.52121.36159.91
Mkt Cap42.022.42.90.8114.9150.932.2
Rev LTM4473,12869011,72329,0861,788
Op Inc LTM-9901,522-107-121-9211,151-100
FCF LTM-9061,116-108-993,3379,162509
FCF 3Y Avg-689926-81-752,0648,815426
CFO LTM-8831,556-101-993,7189,667728
CFO 3Y Avg-6701,216-73-752,4199,364571

Growth & Margins

INSMUTHRLQDASVRAVRTXGILDMedian
NameInsmed United T.Liquidia Savara Vertex P.Gilead S. 
Rev Chg LTM30.3%13.5%343.4%-10.3%2.8%13.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg22.8%19.0%120.5%-10.5%2.3%19.0%
Rev Chg Q52.4%6.8%1,121.7%-11.0%3.0%11.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM12.3%1.6%258.2%-2.7%0.8%2.7%
Op Mgn LTM-221.5%48.7%-155.0%--0.8%38.3%-0.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-222.0%49.1%-387.3%-26.2%39.2%26.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM11.5%-1.4%560.4%-1.0%0.9%1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM-197.6%49.7%-145.5%-31.7%33.2%31.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-186.4%44.8%-292.6%-23.1%33.1%23.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-202.7%35.7%-155.8%-28.5%31.5%28.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-191.6%34.3%-325.4%-19.8%31.2%19.8%

Valuation

INSMUTHRLQDASVRAVRTXGILDMedian
NameInsmed United T.Liquidia Savara Vertex P.Gilead S. 
Mkt Cap42.022.42.90.8114.9150.932.2
P/S68.25.928.4-8.54.78.5
P/EBIT-27.710.9-18.8-22.412.710.9
P/E-25.814.4-15.8-6.727.217.03.9
P/CFO-34.511.8-19.5-7.826.914.32.0
Total Yield-3.9%6.9%-6.3%-15.0%3.7%8.8%-0.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-7.5%6.3%-9.2%-2.3%8.0%2.3%
D/E0.00.00.1-0.00.20.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.20.0--0.00.1-0.0

Returns

INSMUTHRLQDASVRAVRTXGILDMedian
NameInsmed United T.Liquidia Savara Vertex P.Gilead S. 
1M Rtn0.5%8.3%19.8%45.5%3.6%-1.6%5.9%
3M Rtn37.1%26.6%36.1%69.7%16.1%8.8%31.3%
6M Rtn99.5%75.1%149.5%195.2%0.2%13.9%87.3%
12M Rtn168.7%34.6%200.9%89.8%-4.2%34.4%62.2%
3Y Rtn939.1%83.2%472.9%302.0%47.5%55.4%192.6%
1M Excs Rtn-0.2%7.5%19.1%44.7%2.8%-2.3%5.2%
3M Excs Rtn34.7%23.3%36.6%68.4%14.8%6.2%29.0%
6M Excs Rtn87.2%62.8%137.1%182.8%-12.1%1.5%75.0%
12M Excs Rtn166.0%30.1%200.6%79.3%-14.1%24.7%54.7%
3Y Excs Rtn856.1%14.0%370.0%211.1%-25.4%-14.8%112.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Product revenues, net305245   
Single segment  188164136
Total305245188164136


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9,866,791
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202510.5%
Average Daily Volume3,498,565
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.82
Basic Shares Quantity211,759,000
Short % of Basic Shares4.7%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/30/202516.3%11.9%26.6%
8/7/2025-1.8%10.4%30.4%
5/8/2025-3.9%-3.9%7.8%
2/20/2025-0.3%-6.8%-6.0%
10/31/2024-4.3%3.6%6.9%
8/8/20241.2%5.5%0.1%
5/9/20241.5%-4.1%118.7%
2/22/2024-3.9%-0.7%-6.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11714
# Negative12169
Median Positive2.2%10.5%8.7%
Median Negative-3.9%-3.5%-13.9%
Max Positive16.3%29.6%118.7%
Max Negative-11.8%-25.3%-45.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023222202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022223202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221027202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021217202210-K 12/31/2021