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LFCR Stock Chart & Stats
$4.33
<$0.01(0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.33
<$0.01(0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.63 - $8.98
Previous Close$4.34
Volume111.66K
Average Volume (3M)201.38K
Market Cap
$178.67M
Enterprise Value$386.59
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$142.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.81
Next Earnings
May 12, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.81
Shares Outstanding37,853,060
10 Day Avg. Volume134,576
30 Day Avg. Volume201,379
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)-21.64
Price to Sales (P/S)9.00
P/FCF Ratio49.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.25Price Target Upside44.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$121.43M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
CDMO Service-based ModelLifecore’s core CDMO model—development, fill-finish and related services—creates fee-for-service revenue tied to customer programs. This business mix fosters recurring contracted work and technical specialization, supporting steadier revenue streams and long-term customer relationships.
2026 Cash Flow TurnaroundA meaningful shift to positive operating and free cash flow in 2026 improves near-term liquidity and reduces reliance on external funding. Sustained cash generation can fund working capital or selective investments and lowers refinancing pressure from elevated leverage if the trend persists.
Steady Gross MarginsRelatively stable gross margins indicate consistent unit economics in core manufacturing activities despite revenue swings. Margin stability provides a foundation for operating leverage: higher utilization or better mix could translate to structural profit improvement without needing margin expansion.
Bears Say
Stressed Balance SheetElevated leverage and negative equity materially constrain financial flexibility and raise refinancing and solvency risk. This capital-structure weakness limits the company's ability to fund growth, absorb shocks, or negotiate favorable financing until equity or deleveraging improves.
Ongoing Operating LossesPersistent operating and large net losses erode retained capital and make sustainable profitability a prerequisite for long-term viability. Continued losses increase dependence on debt or equity raises, exacerbating dilution or leverage risk and hindering strategic investments.
Flat And Volatile RevenueLack of consistent top-line growth and historical revenue volatility limit scale benefits and make long-term planning difficult. Flat revenue hampers the company’s ability to leverage fixed costs and convert stable gross margins into reliable operating profits over time.
Lifecore Biomedical News
LFCR FAQ
What was Lifecore Biomedical’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lifecore Biomedical lowest stock price was $3.63 and its highest was $8.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifecore Biomedical’s market cap?
Lifecore Biomedical’s market cap is $178.67M.
When is Lifecore Biomedical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifecore Biomedical’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2027 which is in 268 days.
How were Lifecore Biomedical’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Lifecore Biomedical overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lifecore Biomedical’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lifecore Biomedical pay dividends?
Lifecore Biomedical does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lifecore Biomedical’s EPS estimate?
Lifecore Biomedical’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lifecore Biomedical have?
Lifecore Biomedical has 37,853,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifecore Biomedical’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifecore Biomedical?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LFCR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Lifecore Biomedical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.25 (44.34% Upside)
$6.25 (44.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LFCR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 158.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Company Description
Lifecore Biomedical
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization that serves customers in the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, and internationally. It provides services in the development, manufacture, aseptic fill, and finish of formulations and highly viscous sterile injectable pharmaceutical drug or medical device products in syringes, vials, and cartridges in various modalities. The company also manufactures and sells pharmaceutical-grade hyaluronic acid in bulk form, as well as for use in formulated and filled syringes and vials for injectable products used in treating various medical conditions and procedures, including ophthalmic and orthopedic applications. In addition, it offers product development services, including analytical method development and validation, formulation development, sterile filtration, process scale-up, pilot studies, stability studies, process validation, and materials production for clinical studies. The company was formerly known as Landec Corporation and changed its name to Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. in November 2022. Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota.
LFCR Company Deck
LFCR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced/Neutral. The call highlighted substantial strategic and operational progress — a growing late-stage pipeline, meaningful new business momentum (13 wins in 12 months), successful regulatory audits (including PMDA), sustained SG&A reductions (cumulative $16.2M) and improved liquidity ($38.8M) — and management reaffirmed 2026 guidance. However, near-term financials showed meaningful declines: Q2 revenue down 6.2% YoY and six-month revenue down 19.9%, widened net losses (Q2 and 6-month), and a sizable drop in 6-month adjusted EBITDA (~34.5%). Management expects a back-half recovery and a 2027–2028 volume inflection with a major customer's committed demand ramp, but execution and timing risks remain. Overall, positives around pipeline, wins, quality and cost discipline are offset by short-term revenue and profitability headwinds, yielding a neutral outlook.View all LFCR earnings summariesLFCR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.25
▲(44.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
16.90% Insiders
6.28% Mutual Funds
45.14% Other Institutional Investors
24.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors