Liquidia (LQDA)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $34.2 | Market Cap: $3.0 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Liquidia (LQDA)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $34.2Market Cap: $3.0 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
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
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 343% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.1%, Dist 3Y High is -2.1% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -107 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -155% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -68% | Meaningful short interestShort 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 16% | Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 162%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 211% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. | Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39% | |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -146%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -156% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.4% | ||
| Key risksLQDA key risks include [1] ongoing patent litigation threatening its key drug, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 343% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -68% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.1%, Dist 3Y High is -2.1% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 16% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -107 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -155% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 162%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 211% |
| Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -146%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -156% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.4% |
| Key risksLQDA key risks include [1] ongoing patent litigation threatening its key drug, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
LQDA Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points explaining Liquidia's (LQDA) stock movement by 24.7% from August 31, 2025, to December 21, 2025:
1. Exceptional Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results: Liquidia reported significantly stronger-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 3, 2025. The company announced revenues of $54.34 million, substantially exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $18.86 million, marking an 1106.7% increase year-over-year. Additionally, Liquidia reported a narrower loss per share of ($0.04) compared to the anticipated ($0.45) and achieved its first operating profit of $1.77 million.
2. Strong Commercial Adoption of YUTREPIA™: The better-than-expected financial performance was primarily driven by the rapid and successful commercial launch of YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder. During the third quarter, YUTREPIA™ surpassed 2,000 unique patient prescriptions, initiated treatment for over 1,500 patients, and gained more than 600 prescribers, demonstrating an approximately 85% referral-to-start conversion rate. October was noted as the strongest month for referrals to date.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| LQDA Return | -31% | 65% | 31% | 89% | -2% | 186% | 688% |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| LQDA Win Rate | 42% | 67% | 67% | 50% | 67% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | � | � | 27% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| LQDA Max Drawdown | -39% | -23% | -31% | -10% | -26% | -3% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, ALPS, EVMN, MPLT, TTRX.
[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 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | LQDA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -55.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 124.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 83 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -77.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 340.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,089 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -91.7% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1111.1% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to VRTX, ALPS, EVMN, MPLT, TTRX
In The Past
Liquidia's stock fell -55.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/6/2022. A -55.4% loss requires a 124.0% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Liquidia Earnings Notes | |||
| Is Liquidia Stock Built to Withstand a Pullback? | Return | ||
| How Does LQDA Stock Compare With Its Peers Right Now? | |||
| Day 5 of Gains Streak for Liquidia Stock with 36% Return (vs. 122% YTD) [8/14/2025] | Notification | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) Debt Comparison | Financials | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) EBITDA Comparison | Financials | ||
| Liquidia (LQDA) Tax Expense Comparison | Financials | ||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Small Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | September 2nd, 2025 | ||
| Stacking Up LQDA Against Its Peers – Is It Still a Buy? | August 16th, 2025 | ||
| LQDA Stock Up 36% after 5-Day Win Streak | August 15th, 2025 | ||
| LQDA Stock Up 36% after 6-Day Win Streak | July 29th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 19.40 |
| Mkt Cap | 59.8 |
| Rev LTM | 13 |
| Op Inc LTM | -92 |
| FCF LTM | -93 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 991 |
| CFO LTM | -89 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,173 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 176.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 65.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 566.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 258.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -155.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -180.5% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 560.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -145.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -134.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -155.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -152.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 59.8 |
| P/S | 26.5 |
| P/EBIT | -1.2 |
| P/E | 3.9 |
| P/CFO | 0.9 |
| Total Yield | -0.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -3.4% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 9.4% |
| 3M Rtn | 32.1% |
| 6M Rtn | 82.8% |
| 12M Rtn | 113.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 256.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 7.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 32.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 68.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 88.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 178.7% |
FDA Approved Drugs Data
Expand for More| Post-Approval Fwd Returns | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA App # | Brand Name | Generic Name | Dosage Form | FDA Approval | 3M Rtn | 6M Rtn | 1Y Rtn | 2Y Rtn | Total Rtn |
| NDA213005 | YUTREPIA | treprostinil sodium | powder | 5232025 | 74.9% | 89.6% | 125.0% | 125.0% | 125.0% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture, and commercialization of products that address unmet patient needs | 17 | 16 | 13 | 1 | |
| GSK(GlaxoSmithKline plc) Inhaled revenue | 8 | ||||
| Other research and development services | 0 | ||||
| Total | 17 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture, and commercialization of products that address unmet patient needs | -73 | ||||
| Total | -73 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture, and commercialization of products that address unmet patient needs | -79 | ||||
| Total | -79 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/3/2025 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 38.5% |
| 8/12/2025 | 13.7% | 30.8% | 28.7% |
| 3/19/2025 | 1.2% | 5.8% | -7.2% |
| 11/13/2024 | -3.4% | -4.4% | 3.6% |
| 8/7/2024 | -3.4% | 20.2% | -18.2% |
| 3/13/2024 | 5.4% | 14.6% | 9.7% |
| 11/7/2023 | 3.7% | -3.6% | 9.5% |
| 8/10/2023 | 3.1% | -9.5% | -7.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| # Negative | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Median Positive | 3.6% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| Median Negative | -3.4% | -4.0% | -12.8% |
| Max Positive | 15.3% | 30.8% | 38.5% |
| Max Negative | -5.9% | -10.7% | -23.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3192025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11132024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5132024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3132024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8102023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5082023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3202023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8112022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5122022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3172022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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