BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$9.00
▼(-5.26% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is driven by improving cash-flow strength and constructive price trend, supported by maintained 2026 guidance and solid non-GAAP operating performance. Offsetting factors are structurally weak balance-sheet optics (negative equity), volatile/negative GAAP profitability, and valuation headwinds from a negative P/E with no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow (TTM ~$296M and ~$294M) materially improves financing optionality and funds operations and R&D without immediate reliance on equity markets. This durable cash conversion cushions the business through clinical spend cycles and supports pipeline advancement.
Negative Factors
Negative Shareholders' Equity
Persistent negative equity is a structural weakness that constrains financial flexibility and can raise refinancing costs. Even with meaningful debt reduction, negative equity distorts leverage metrics, complicates certain financing alternatives, and can limit strategic optionality over a multi-quarter horizon.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash Generation
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow (TTM ~$296M and ~$294M) materially improves financing optionality and funds operations and R&D without immediate reliance on equity markets. This durable cash conversion cushions the business through clinical spend cycles and supports pipeline advancement.
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BioCryst Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
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Market Cap
$2.26B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)4.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth75.92%
EPS Growth-569.22%
CountryUS
Employees580
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.73
Shares Outstanding254,162,660
10 Day Avg. Volume4,021,273
30 Day Avg. Volume4,491,756
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)-13.74
Price to Sales (P/S)1.87
P/FCF Ratio5.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-6.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$23.33Price Target Upside145.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$650.22M
BioCryst Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, discovers novel, oral, and small-molecule medicines. The company markets peramivir injection, an intravenous neuraminidase inhibitor for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza under ...
How the Company Makes Money
BioCryst primarily makes money from sales of ORLADEYO (berotralstat) for the prevention of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. Revenue is generated through (1) direct commercial sales in markets where BioCryst sells ORLADEYO itself, and (2) sales...
BioCryst Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial execution and progressing late-stage and early-stage pipeline programs, with double-digit revenue and operating profit growth on a non-GAAP basis, meaningful licensing and financing activity that bolsters liquidity, and positive clinical momentum for navenibart and BCX17725. Key negatives include a manufacturing delay for the pediatric pellet fulfillment (timing uncertain), a large GAAP in-process R&D charge of $698M from the Astria acquisition, increased R&D spend and financing/dilution to fund the deal, and ongoing competitive entrants in the HAE market. Management maintained 2026 guidance and emphasized confidence in ORLADEYO demand and pipeline execution.Positive Updates
Strong ORLADEYO Quarterly Revenue
ORLADEYO net revenue of $148.3 million for Q1 2026, in line with expectations; ORLADEYO revenue increased ~21% year-over-year (ex-European divestiture impact). Monthly new patient prescriptions tracked slightly ahead of 2025 averages and prescriber additions remain consistent (~60 new prescribers/month range).
Negative Updates
Pediatric Pellet Manufacturing Delay
A manufacturing issue was discovered that will delay the first product fulfillment of ORLADEYO pediatric pellets; root cause under investigation. Management does not expect the delay to affect 2026 revenue guidance, but timing uncertainty remains and updates expected later in the quarter.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong ORLADEYO Quarterly Revenue
ORLADEYO net revenue of $148.3 million for Q1 2026, in line with expectations; ORLADEYO revenue increased ~21% year-over-year (ex-European divestiture impact). Monthly new patient prescriptions tracked slightly ahead of 2025 averages and prescriber additions remain consistent (~60 new prescribers/month range).
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Company Guidance
On the call management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for ORLADEYO net revenues of $625–$645 million and non‑GAAP operating expenses of $450–$470 million, while noting Q1 ORLADEYO net revenue of $148.3 million and Q1 non‑GAAP operating profit of $54 million (up ~25% YoY) with non‑GAAP total revenue up ~17% YoY and ORLADEYO revenue up ~21% YoY excluding the European divestiture. They said a recently discovered manufacturing issue will delay first pediatric pellet fulfillment but do not expect it to affect 2026 revenue guidance and expect more information later this quarter; new patient prescriptions and monthly prescriber additions remain in line with 2025 (roughly ~60 new prescribers/month historically) and retention remains strong (≈60% at one year). Financially they finished Q1 with ≈$261 million in cash and investments, closed a $400 million senior credit facility, recorded a $698 million in‑process R&D charge related to the Astria asset acquisition (and issued ~37 million shares to Astria shareholders), and note pro forma liquidity of $331 million following a Neopharmed Gentili deal that provides $70 million upfront, up to $275 million in milestones and tiered royalties of 18–30%. On pipeline guidance they said ALPHA‑ORBIT enrollment will complete by end of June at ~145 patients (keeping a U.S. submission on track by end of next year), ALPHA‑SOLAR showed 92% and 90% mean attack reductions in the 3‑ and 6‑month regimens, and BCX17725 Part 4 will enroll up to 12 patients with proof‑of‑concept data expected by year‑end.BioCryst Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
35
Negative
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 885.72M | 874.84M | 450.71M | 331.41M | 270.83M | 157.17M |
| Gross Profit | 167.34M | 855.76M | 438.23M | 326.75M | 264.23M | 149.91M |
| EBITDA | -374.88M | 347.65M | 12.81M | -116.33M | -143.85M | -121.74M |
| Net Income | -457.98M | 263.86M | -88.88M | -226.54M | -247.12M | -184.06M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 465.05M | 514.16M | 490.42M | 516.96M | 550.00M | 588.15M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 239.25M | 274.75M | 321.06M | 388.99M | 424.31M | 507.60M |
| Total Debt | 858.08M | 477.33M | 841.42M | 825.15M | 741.45M | 593.24M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.02B | 633.31M | 966.35M | 972.49M | 844.60M | 695.14M |
| Stockholders Equity | -553.84M | -119.15M | -475.93M | -455.53M | -294.60M | -106.99M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 293.58M | 327.41M | -53.14M | -97.31M | -163.20M | -144.54M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 296.31M | 329.88M | -52.02M | -95.14M | -161.85M | -142.16M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -309.44M | -13.69M | 52.59M | -131.50M | -128.24M | 15.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 78.87M | -332.44M | -5.76M | 32.48M | 88.03M | 359.67M |
BioCryst Technical Analysis
Positive
9.50
Price Trends
9.18
Negative
8.32
Positive
7.92
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.06
Negative
49.79
Neutral
65.79
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BCRX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 9.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.90, above the 50-day MA of 9.18, and above the 200-day MA of 7.92, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.79 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BCRX.
BioCryst Risk Analysis
BioCryst disclosed 61 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. BioCryst reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
BioCryst Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $1.97B | 6.80 | 64.48% | ― | 20.62% | 696.05% | |
72 Outperform | $1.70B | 78.85 | 6.41% | ― | 22.45% | 602.15% | |
61 Neutral | $2.26B | -4.71 | 123.57% | ― | 75.92% | -569.22% | |
58 Neutral | $1.89B | 28.84 | 4.89% | ― | -2.20% | 77.51% | |
52 Neutral | $2.47B | -7.37 | -50.72% | ― | -88.54% | -58.13% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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BioCryst Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
BioCryst Posts Q1 2026 Results, Maintains Growth Outlook
Positive
May 6, 2026
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 6, 2026, highlighted by ORLADEYO net revenue of $148.3 million, up 11% year-on-year, or 21% on a comparable basis excluding European revenue, as strong new patient prescriptions u...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
BioCryst Licenses European Rights to HAE Drug Navenibart
Positive
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced it had signed a license agreement granting an Irish affiliate of Neopharmed Gentili S.p.A. exclusive rights to commercialize the investigational HAE drug navenibart in Europe. BioCryst will ...
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