MannKind Corporation (MNKD)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$3.50
▲(23.24% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/02/26
MNKD scores moderately due to improving operating traction (strong revenue growth, high gross margins, and generally positive cash flow) and constructive near-term momentum signals. The score is held back primarily by balance-sheet risk (persistent negative equity) and earnings volatility/return to losses, with valuation also constrained by a negative P/E despite supportive guidance and near-term catalysts discussed on the latest earnings call.
Positive Factors
Revenue scaling & high gross margin
Sustained top-line expansion with roughly 79% TTM gross margin indicates the business model captures significant value from sales. High gross margins provide durable profitability leverage as revenues scale, supporting reinvestment in commercial expansion and pipeline programs over the next 2-6 months.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholders' equity
Persistent negative equity reduces financial flexibility and constrains the company's ability to absorb shocks or fund aggressive growth without dilutive financing. Over 2-6 months this structural capital weakness could limit strategic optionality and increase financing costs for new investments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue scaling & high gross margin
Sustained top-line expansion with roughly 79% TTM gross margin indicates the business model captures significant value from sales. High gross margins provide durable profitability leverage as revenues scale, supporting reinvestment in commercial expansion and pipeline programs over the next 2-6 months.
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MannKind (MNKD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.06B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)6.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth21.23%
EPS Growth-174.19%
CountryUS
Employees403
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.08
Shares Outstanding308,950,160
10 Day Avg. Volume6,396,535
30 Day Avg. Volume6,568,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.69
Price to Book (P/B)-33.97
Price to Sales (P/S)4.97
P/FCF Ratio126.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.46
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda54.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.15Price Target Upside186.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$461.85M
MannKind Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
MannKind Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products for endocrine and orphan lung diseases in the United States. It offers Afrezza, an inhaled insulin used to improve ...
How the Company Makes Money
MannKind makes money primarily through (1) product sales of Afrezza and (2) collaboration/partner revenue tied to TYVASO DPI and potentially other partnered uses of its inhalation platform and manufacturing.
1) Afrezza net product revenue (direct...
MannKind Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted multiple near-term commercial and clinical catalysts, solid top-line growth (15% YoY) and strong operational wins (FURO6 prescriber growth, royalties up 9%, SC Pharma synergies exceeding $20M), alongside meaningful progress on pipeline programs (MNKD-201 Phase 1b and Phase 2 start) and an expanded collaboration with United Therapeutics (ralinepag DPI payment and milestone potential). Short-term challenges include seasonality, field reorganization and inventory transitions that pressured Q1 revenue and contributed to GAAP and non-GAAP losses, plus some formulation and development uncertainty for new DPI programs. Management reiterated full-year FURO6 guidance and expects acceleration in H2 tied to the ReadyFlow auto-injector and Afrezza pediatrics launch, indicating confidence that near-term investments will drive longer-term growth.Positive Updates
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Total Q1 2026 revenues of $90.0M, up 15% year-over-year, driven in part by the inclusion of FURO6 following the SC Pharma acquisition.
Negative Updates
Q1 Profitability Decline
Reported GAAP net loss of $16.6M ($0.05 per share) and non-GAAP net loss of $6.9M ($0.02 per share) in Q1 2026 versus GAAP net income of $13.2M and non-GAAP net income of $21.6M in Q1 2025, reflecting increased commercial spend and acquisition-related costs.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Total Q1 2026 revenues of $90.0M, up 15% year-over-year, driven in part by the inclusion of FURO6 following the SC Pharma acquisition.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated a clear set of near‑term targets and timelines: Q1 revenues were $90.0M (up 15% YoY) with FURO6 net sales $15.5M and Afrezza net sales $15.3M (up 3% YoY), CNS/Tyvaso‑related revenue $23.5M (vs $29.4M prior year) and royalties of $32.7M (up 9% YoY); they reaffirmed a 2026 FURO6 revenue range of $110–$120M, noted doses dispensed were up ~64% YoY through April while FURO6 doses per prescription were ~20% lower in Q1 vs Q4, and highlighted a record number of FURO6 writers (75% repeat writers) with IDN growth of 97% YoY; corporate milestones include a $5M upfront ralinepag DPI payment with up to $35M in development milestones (about $15M expected in the next 12 months) plus a 10% royalty, PDUFA dates of May 29 (Afrezza pediatrics) and July 26 (FURO6 ReadyFlow), MNKD‑201 Phase 1b topline in Q3 and Phase 2 enrollment starting Q2, integration synergies that exceeded a $20M annual target, retirement of senior convertible notes in March, and a shift in owned revenue from ~40% pre‑SC acquisition to over 65% expected exiting 2026.MannKind Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
40
Negative
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 360.78M | 348.97M | 285.50M | 198.96M | 99.77M | 75.44M |
| Gross Profit | 274.05M | 287.81M | 208.90M | 136.19M | 42.27M | 36.59M |
| EBITDA | 28.50M | 27.52M | 77.47M | 15.13M | -56.32M | -61.10M |
| Net Income | -23.91M | 5.86M | 27.59M | -11.94M | -87.40M | -80.93M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 744.40M | 792.18M | 393.84M | 475.20M | 295.28M | 321.16M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 133.86M | 171.35M | 197.26M | 295.10M | 170.85M | 204.12M |
| Total Debt | 436.67M | 473.38M | 47.70M | 272.62M | 288.40M | 289.22M |
| Total Liabilities | 803.60M | 843.20M | 472.66M | 721.37M | 545.82M | 530.51M |
| Stockholders Equity | -59.20M | -51.02M | -78.82M | -246.17M | -250.54M | -209.35M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.72M | 13.69M | 32.82M | -8.35M | -88.29M | -73.17M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 18.83M | 18.25M | 42.51M | 34.09M | -80.70M | -61.71M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -292.04M | -304.80M | -96.65M | -1.99M | 4.87M | -151.54M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 278.74M | 315.10M | -137.27M | 136.61M | 21.41M | 270.27M |
MannKind Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.84
Price Trends
2.91
Positive
3.78
Negative
4.57
Negative
Market Momentum
0.16
Negative
56.08
Neutral
62.96
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MNKD, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.84 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.35, below the 50-day MA of 2.91, and below the 200-day MA of 4.57, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.16 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.96 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for MNKD.
MannKind Risk Analysis
MannKind disclosed 51 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. MannKind 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
MannKind Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $2.12B | -4.41 | 123.57% | ― | 75.92% | -569.22% | |
61 Neutral | $1.50B | -79.71 | -4.83% | ― | 23.64% | -29.23% | |
58 Neutral | $1.72B | 26.22 | 4.89% | ― | -2.20% | 77.51% | |
57 Neutral | $1.06B | -44.21 | 45.59% | ― | 21.23% | -174.19% | |
52 Neutral | $2.27B | -6.78 | -50.72% | ― | -88.54% | -58.13% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
45 Neutral | $5.60B | -6.23 | -83.29% | ― | ― | 0.01% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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MannKind Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
MannKind Gains FDA Approval for Afrezza Pediatric Use
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On May 29, 2026, MannKind announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder for use in children and adolescents aged 6 and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the United States. The FDA al...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
MannKind Released From Major Afrezza Trial Obligation
Positive
May 28, 2026
On May 27, 2026, MannKind received notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it was released from a previously required five-year, 8,000-10,000 patient postmarketing trial to assess pulmonary malignancy risk associated with Afrezza co...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
MannKind Shareholders Reaffirm Board, Pay, and Auditor Roles
Positive
May 22, 2026
At MannKind’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2026, shareholders elected all nine board nominees to serve until the next annual meeting, reaffirming the company’s existing leadership structure. Investors also approv...
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