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Neutral 43 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
$1.00
▼(-44.44% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial fundamentals (persistent large losses, meaningful cash burn, and a weakened balance sheet with higher leverage) and bearish technicals (price below all major moving averages with negative momentum). These are partially offset by the earnings call’s more constructive outlook (reiterated guidance, cost cuts, improving margins, and better liquidity), while valuation provides limited support due to a negative P/E and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Procedure-driven recurring revenue model
Pulmonx’s core revenue comes from single-use Zephyr valves and procedure consumables, creating recurring per-procedure demand as centers treat more patients. Durable demand from consumables improves revenue predictability and cash conversion as adoption and utilization rise across trained centers.
Negative Factors
Persistent operating losses and cash burn
Ongoing negative cash flow and large operating/net losses (roughly ~60% of revenue) erode equity and require external financing unless revenue growth accelerates. Sustained burn constrains reinvestment capacity and increases reliance on debt or equity to fund operations and clinical development.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Procedure-driven recurring revenue model
Pulmonx’s core revenue comes from single-use Zephyr valves and procedure consumables, creating recurring per-procedure demand as centers treat more patients. Durable demand from consumables improves revenue predictability and cash conversion as adoption and utilization rise across trained centers.
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Pulmonx (LUNG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Pulmonx Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Pulmonx Corporation, a medical technology company, provides minimally invasive devices for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. It offers Zephyr Endobronchial Valve, a solution for the treatment of bronchoscopic in adult patien...
How the Company Makes Money
Pulmonx primarily makes money by selling its Zephyr Endobronchial Valve system and related accessories used in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedures. Revenue is generated when hospitals and healthcare providers purchase single-use implant...

Pulmonx Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call mixes clear near-term challenges (Q1 revenue declines, China registration-driven international disruption, ongoing net losses) with several meaningful positive developments: improved gross margin, cost reductions lowering operating expense trajectory, strengthened liquidity via a $60M credit facility, addition of U.S. treating centers and filled sales roles, and progressing pivotal clinical enrollment that could expand TAM by ~20%. Management reiterated full-year guidance of $90M–$92M and expects sequential improvement with a return to growth in H2 2026. The narrative is execution- and timing-dependent but supported by concrete operational and financial actions that materially reduce downside risk.
Positive Updates
Reiterated Full-Year Revenue Guidance and Return-to-Growth Plan
Reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $90M–$92M and expects sequential quarter-on-quarter improvement with return to year-over-year growth in both U.S. and international businesses in the back half of 2026 and exit the year with double-digit growth.
Negative Updates
Year-Over-Year Revenue Decline
Total worldwide revenue declined 9% YoY (12% decline on a constant-currency basis) from $22.5M to $20.6M. U.S. revenue declined 7% YoY (from $14.2M to $13.3M). International revenue declined 12% YoY (21% decline on a constant-currency basis) to $7.3M.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Negative
Reiterated Full-Year Revenue Guidance and Return-to-Growth Plan
Reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $90M–$92M and expects sequential quarter-on-quarter improvement with return to year-over-year growth in both U.S. and international businesses in the back half of 2026 and exit the year with double-digit growth.
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Company Guidance
Pulmonx reiterated full‑year 2026 revenue guidance of $90–$92 million, expects full‑year gross margin of ~75% (higher in H1, lower in H2) and full‑year operating expenses of $113–$115 million (inclusive of ≈$19 million of noncash stock‑based compensation). In Q1 the company reported revenue of $20.6 million (−9% YoY; U.S. $13.3M, −7% YoY; international $7.3M, −12% YoY and −21% constant currency), gross margin 78% (vs. 73% prior year), operating expenses $29M (including $3.8M stock‑based comp and ~$1.4M one‑time restructuring costs), R&D $4.9M, SG&A $24.1M, net loss $13.7M or $0.33 per share (41.9M weighted shares), adjusted EBITDA loss $8.5M (ex‑restruct. $7.0M, 18% improvement), and they added 15 new U.S. treating centers. Liquidity and cadence: cash of $61.6M at March 31 (down $8.2M), closed a $60M five‑year interest‑only credit facility (access to an additional $20M subject to revenue milestones), executed cost reductions cutting ongoing operating expenses >10%, expect ~ $23M cash burn in 2026 (vs $32M in 2025), anticipate sequential quarterly improvement with a return to year‑over‑year growth in both U.S. and international in H2 and to exit 2026 growing in the double digits; China registration renewal is expected in H2 (China <5% of sales).

Pulmonx Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Longer-term revenue growth and strong gross margins (~74%–78%) are positives, but TTM growth has softened and profitability remains very weak with large operating and net losses (~60% of revenue). Cash burn is still significant (TTM FCF about -$33M), and the balance sheet has weakened with higher leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.04) and materially lower equity.
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
38
Negative
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue90.50M83.79M68.67M53.66M48.42M
Gross Profit67.14M62.00M50.75M39.87M35.63M
EBITDA-52.61M-50.79M-55.09M-55.99M-46.62M
Net Income-54.00M-56.39M-60.84M-58.92M-48.66M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets129.29M162.85M177.78M193.68M235.17M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments70.01M101.48M117.10M141.14M180.04M
Total Debt56.36M56.47M41.42M24.40M26.46M
Total Liabilities75.17M77.04M59.47M39.67M41.93M
Stockholders Equity54.12M85.81M118.31M154.01M193.24M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-32.90M-32.98M-38.42M-46.45M-45.10M
Operating Cash Flow-32.45M-31.54M-37.61M-45.14M-41.43M
Investing Cash Flow30.48M17.48M-2.01M-4.22M-46.26M
Financing Cash Flow903.00K1.36M21.40M2.47M4.50M

Pulmonx Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price1.80
Price Trends
50DMA
1.48
Negative
100DMA
1.75
Negative
200DMA
1.84
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.02
Negative
RSI
53.23
Neutral
STOCH
74.13
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LUNG, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1.8 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.34, above the 50-day MA of 1.48, and below the 200-day MA of 1.84, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.13 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for LUNG.

Pulmonx Risk Analysis

Pulmonx disclosed 83 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Pulmonx 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

Pulmonx Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
60
Neutral
$76.96M22.0010.27%14.21%
52
Neutral
$128.00M-13.16-117.54%9.86%58.75%
52
Neutral
$65.52M-5.13-15.11%-34.27%-215.97%
52
Neutral
$44.25M-1.69-441.55%15.84%40.19%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
47
Neutral
$20.70M-2.58-221.04%2.67%20.58%
43
Neutral
$57.02M-0.99-82.79%1.23%10.65%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
LUNG
Pulmonx
1.35
-2.23
-62.29%
APYX
Apyx Medical
3.06
1.90
163.79%
XTNT
Xtant Medical Holdings
0.55
0.05
9.36%
SRTS
Sensus Healthcare
3.98
-0.09
-2.21%
TELA
TELA Bio
0.99
-0.01
-1.10%
ICCM
Icecure Medical
0.30
-0.73
-70.78%

Pulmonx Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Pulmonx Secures New Term Loan and Issues Warrants
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Pulmonx Corporation entered into a new senior secured term loan facility of up to $60 million with Perceptive Credit Holdings V, LP, drawing an initial $40 million and gaining access to two additional $10 million tranches conting...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Apr 30, 2026