United Therapeutics (UTHR)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $510.5 | Market Cap: $22.4 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
United Therapeutics (UTHR)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $510.5Market Cap: $22.4 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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 6.1% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% | Key risksUTHR key risks include [1] patent expirations on its core products, Show more. |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -15% | ||
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 49% | ||
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 50%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 48% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Targeted Therapies, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 6.1% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -15% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 49% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 50%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 48% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Targeted Therapies, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Key risksUTHR key risks include [1] patent expirations on its core products, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
UTHR Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points explaining the significant stock movement for United Therapeutics (UTHR) from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Positive Late-Stage Clinical Trial Results for Tyvaso in IPF: United Therapeutics announced positive late-stage clinical trial results for Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) on September 2, 2025. The study successfully met its primary endpoint, with the treatment demonstrating good tolerability and a safety profile consistent with previous Tyvaso studies. This announcement led to a 33% jump in United Therapeutics' stock on September 2, 2025, representing a major expansion opportunity for an already successful drug.
2. $1 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Program: On August 1, 2025, United Therapeutics announced a $1 billion Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) program. This program was authorized by the company's board of directors and reflects confidence in the intrinsic value of its stock, upcoming catalysts, and the company's ability to generate sustained revenue and cash flow growth.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| UTHR Return | 72% | 42% | 29% | -21% | 60% | 42% | 468% |
| Peers Return | -7% | 35% | 20% | 8% | 1% | 57% | 156% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| UTHR Win Rate | 58% | 67% | 42% | 42% | 58% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 43% | 60% | 53% | 40% | 48% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| UTHR Max Drawdown | -10% | 0% | -23% | -26% | -4% | -22% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -25% | -9% | -18% | -19% | -15% | -10% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: JNJ, MRK, PFE, GILD, LQDA. See UTHR Returns vs. Peers.
[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
| Event | UTHR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -26.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 36.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 379 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -31.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 54 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -55.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 125.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 543 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -57.7% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 136.6% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 307 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to LLY, ABBV, AMGN, GILD, ACSB
In The Past
United Therapeutics's stock fell -26.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/9/2022. A -26.8% loss requires a 36.7% gain to breakeven.
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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 | 16.8% | 16.8% | -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 | -6.4% | -6.4% | -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 | 5.2% | 5.2% | -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 | 3.4% | 3.4% | -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 | 14.4% | 14.4% | -5.1% |
| 07312025 | UTHR | United Therapeutics | 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 | 86.0% | 86.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312018 | UTHR | United Therapeutics | 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 | -10.4% | -19.0% | -32.5% |
| 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 | 16.8% | 16.8% | -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 | -6.4% | -6.4% | -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 | 5.2% | 5.2% | -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 | 3.4% | 3.4% | -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 | 14.4% | 14.4% | -5.1% |
| 07312025 | UTHR | United Therapeutics | 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 | 86.0% | 86.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312018 | UTHR | United Therapeutics | 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 | -10.4% | -19.0% | -32.5% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 110.27 |
| Mkt Cap | 146.6 |
| Rev LTM | 45,936 |
| Op Inc LTM | 13,284 |
| FCF LTM | 9,769 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 8,871 |
| CFO LTM | 11,372 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 10,746 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 4.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.2% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 30.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 25.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 26.4% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 27.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 20.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 21.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 146.6 |
| P/S | 4.8 |
| P/EBIT | 11.5 |
| P/E | 14.6 |
| P/CFO | 12.0 |
| Total Yield | 8.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.5% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 6.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 21.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 34.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 34.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | 43.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 6.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 20.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 22.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 27.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -26.9% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/29/2025 | 9.6% | 5.3% | 17.6% |
| 7/30/2025 | -5.2% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| 2/26/2025 | -10.8% | -13.7% | -13.1% |
| 10/30/2024 | 2.4% | 8.5% | 7.2% |
| 7/31/2024 | -7.2% | -4.6% | 6.6% |
| 5/1/2024 | 8.9% | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| 2/21/2024 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 10.5% |
| 11/1/2023 | 0.5% | 3.4% | 7.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| # Negative | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 2.4% | 5.9% | 9.5% |
| Median Negative | -5.7% | -4.1% | -7.3% |
| Max Positive | 14.1% | 15.1% | 20.7% |
| Max Negative | -13.2% | -13.7% | -19.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10292025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7302025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4302025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2262025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5012024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2212024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11012023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8022023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5032023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2222023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5042022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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