Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMPH)
NASDAQ:AMPH
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$20.00
▼(-12.59% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/04/26
The score reflects solid fundamentals (profitability, strong cash flow, and currently low leverage) and a supportive earnings multiple, offset by weak technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD and sub-50 RSI) and a mixed earnings update where margins and EPS fell sharply due to pricing/340B and product headwinds despite portfolio growth initiatives and buybacks.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent, sizable operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for R&D, capex, and buybacks without reliance on new debt. Over 2–6 months this supports strategic investments, buffer against cyclical revenue swings, and preserves financial flexibility for opportunistic M&A or product launches.
Negative Factors
BAQSIMI pricing pressure
Sustained rebate and 340B discount pressure on BAQSIMI undermines pricing power and can structurally compress margins for a key branded product. Even with unit demand intact, continuing market reimbursement complexities can reduce revenue and require persistent contract or pricing remediation to restore prior economics.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistent, sizable operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for R&D, capex, and buybacks without reliance on new debt. Over 2–6 months this supports strategic investments, buffer against cyclical revenue swings, and preserves financial flexibility for opportunistic M&A or product launches.
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Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$888.91M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)703.86K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth-1.39%
EPS Growth-41.70%
CountryUS
Employees2,028
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.71
Shares Outstanding44,092,920
10 Day Avg. Volume630,081
30 Day Avg. Volume703,858
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)1.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.74
P/FCF Ratio10.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.40Price Target Upside-6.47% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$751.77M
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., established in 1996 and based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, functions as a biopharmaceutical enterprise. The company is engaged in the creation, production, commercialization, and distribution of both generic an...
How the Company Makes Money
Amphastar makes money primarily by selling pharmaceutical products, with revenue recognized from product shipments to customers (such as drug wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies) net of customary deductions like rebates, chargebac...
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: operational and strategic positives (stable-to-growing total revenue, strong cash flow, successful new product launches, pipeline progress toward 2027, and active share repurchases) are offset by meaningful near-term headwinds (a 15% decline in BAQSIMI revenue driven by rebate/340B pressure, a 56% collapse in glucagon sales, rising costs and higher operating expenses, and materially lower net and adjusted earnings). Management has taken targeted actions (price increase, 340B validation, new product launch, continued R&D investment) to address the issues, but near-term margin and earnings pressure remain evident.Positive Updates
Net Revenues and Operational Cash Flow
Net revenues of $171.2 million in Q1 2026 versus $170.5 million in Q1 2025 (return to growth). Cash flow from operations of approximately $47.8 million during the quarter. Company maintains overall corporate sales guidance of mid-single-digit to high-single-digit unit growth for 2026.
Negative Updates
BAQSIMI Revenue Decline and Pricing Pressure
BAQSIMI revenue decreased ~15% to $32.4 million from $38.4 million year-over-year due to lower average selling prices driven by higher rebates and increased 340B pharmacy discounts. Management updated BAQSIMI guidance to flat to up low-single-digit revenue growth for 2026.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Net Revenues and Operational Cash Flow
Net revenues of $171.2 million in Q1 2026 versus $170.5 million in Q1 2025 (return to growth). Cash flow from operations of approximately $47.8 million during the quarter. Company maintains overall corporate sales guidance of mid-single-digit to high-single-digit unit growth for 2026.
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Company Guidance
The company updated 2026 guidance and near-term plans with several numeric highlights: Q1 net revenues were $171.2M (vs $170.5M LY), with BAQSIMI revenue of ~$32.4M (down 15% from $38.4M) despite U.S. unit volumes +8% YoY, Primatene MIST ~$29.8M (+2% YoY; store-level sales +6.5%), epinephrine $19.2M (+3%), glucagon $9.2M (‑56%), and other finished pharma $67.1M (+34%); cost of revenues rose to $100.8M (from $85.3M) and reported gross margin was stated at 71% of revenues (vs 50% prior year). Q1 adjusted net income fell to $19.5M ($0.42/sh) from $36.9M ($0.74/sh), GAAP net income was $6.4M ($0.14/sh) vs $25.3M ($0.51/sh), operating cash flow was ~$47.8M, and the company repurchased $29.5M of stock (~3% of shares). For 2026 they now expect BAQSIMI revenue growth to be flat to up low-single-digits, have implemented a 3% BAQSIMI list-price increase effective May 1 and engaged a third party to address possible 340B duplicate rebates, and are maintaining overall corporate unit growth guidance of mid-single-digit to high-single-digit percentages while noting AMP-007 (ipratropium inhalation) launched in April and insulin aspart biosimilar and GLP‑1 ANDA remain on track for 2027 commercialization.Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
83
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 720.53M | 719.89M | 731.97M | 644.39M | 498.99M | 437.77M |
| Gross Profit | 341.13M | 356.06M | 373.86M | 351.12M | 248.86M | 199.74M |
| EBITDA | 155.96M | 149.10M | 277.31M | 240.29M | 146.16M | 111.56M |
| Net Income | 79.23M | 98.09M | 159.52M | 137.54M | 91.39M | 62.12M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.65B | 1.63B | 1.58B | 1.51B | 741.99M | 671.53M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 294.39M | 282.81M | 221.65M | 256.81M | 175.76M | 136.67M |
| Total Debt | 686.38M | 656.00M | 650.55M | 623.64M | 102.58M | 104.66M |
| Total Liabilities | 874.77M | 840.49M | 845.17M | 873.49M | 213.33M | 226.01M |
| Stockholders Equity | 773.39M | 788.80M | 732.30M | 639.42M | 528.66M | 445.52M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 135.19M | 121.23M | 172.34M | 145.34M | 65.15M | 70.54M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 168.88M | 156.12M | 213.39M | 183.50M | 89.18M | 97.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -97.55M | -70.33M | -124.93M | -649.12M | -32.78M | -28.67M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -83.13M | -67.42M | -80.95M | 454.09M | -26.44M | -37.02M |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
Neutral
22.88
Price Trends
20.16
Negative
22.12
Negative
24.40
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.22
Negative
55.88
Neutral
82.61
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AMPH, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 22.88 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.44, above the 50-day MA of 20.16, and below the 200-day MA of 24.40, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.22 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.88 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.61 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AMPH.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Risk Analysis
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals disclosed 86 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $1.85B | 18.94 | 17.32% | ― | 37.03% | ― | |
69 Neutral | $912.96M | 182.78 | 0.73% | ― | 4.57% | ― | |
69 Neutral | $1.12B | 14.73 | 26.74% | ― | 19.88% | 73.61% | |
68 Neutral | $888.91M | 11.53 | 10.23% | ― | -1.39% | -41.70% | |
63 Neutral | $2.65B | -90.72 | -2.73% | ― | 16.29% | -145.12% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Amphastar Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditor and Pay Practices
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
At its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals’ investors elected three Class I directors—David Gaugh, William J. Peters, and Jacob Liawatidewi—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or until successors are...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Amphastar Expands Share Repurchase Authorization to Manage Equity
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals’ board authorized a $50 million increase to its share buyback program, extending a capital allocation strategy aimed at managing its equity structure over an indefinite period. The program is desi...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Amphastar Updates Executive Employment Agreements to Strengthen Leadership
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
On March 3, 2026, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals entered into new executive employment agreements with board member and Executive Vice President of Corporate Administration Center Jacob Liawatidewi and Senior Executive Vice President of Production Cent...
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