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NexGel Inc
(NASDAQ:NXGL)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.46
▼(-72.01% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/24/26
NXGL scores low primarily due to weak financial performance (ongoing losses, negative cash flow, and higher leverage) and a weak price trend (trading below major moving averages with negative MACD). The main offset is the earnings-call-driven catalyst: management’s guidance that the BioNX acquisition could meaningfully lift revenue and improve profitability, though near-term liquidity and execution risk remain significant.
Positive Factors
Strategic acquisition (BioNX)
Closing BioNX adds six commercial regenerative biomaterial products and an expanded hospital footprint, creating immediate scale in a higher-margin medical segment. This materially broadens product-led revenue streams and distribution reach, improving structural growth and commercialization runway.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Persistent negative operating and free cash flow (~-$1.4M TTM) means the company cannot self-fund growth and integration needs. Reliance on external financings elevates dilution and refinancing risk, stressing liquidity until acquired revenues and margins reliably convert to positive cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic acquisition (BioNX)
Closing BioNX adds six commercial regenerative biomaterial products and an expanded hospital footprint, creating immediate scale in a higher-margin medical segment. This materially broadens product-led revenue streams and distribution reach, improving structural growth and commercialization runway.
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NexGel Inc (NXGL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.12M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)50.95K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth10.14%
EPS Growth12.18%
CountryUS
Employees19
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding9,225,242
10 Day Avg. Volume60,354
30 Day Avg. Volume50,949
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)2.84
Price to Sales (P/S)1.11
P/FCF Ratio-9.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.35
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.00Price Target Upside21.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.06M
NexGel Inc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NEXGEL, Inc. is a company that develops and produces advanced hydrogels and gels. These materials are characterized by their significant water content, aqueous polymer composition, and electron beam cross-linking technology. NEXGEL's diverse produ...
How the Company Makes Money
NexGel makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling hydrogel-based products and by providing contract development and manufacturing services centered on its hydrogel technology. Key revenue streams include: (1) Product sales of hydrogel-base...
NexGel Inc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 15, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized a transformational acquisition (BioNX), strategic financing and partnership with Sequence LifeScience, strengthened leadership, a commercial product portfolio in ~500 hospitals, and pro forma projections to triple revenue to ~$35M and be accretive — all significant positives. Offsetting these are near‑term operational and liquidity pressures: Q1 revenue declined ~5.7% YoY, cash on hand fell to $1.8M, SG&A is elevated, and some legacy consumer products and key customer relationships have underperformed. Management reported early signs of recovery and initial BioNX sales beginning in Q2, but timing and execution risk remain notable.Positive Updates
Strategic Acquisition of BioNX Closed
Acquisition of BioNX closed in mid‑April; BioNX adds 6 commercial regenerative biomaterial products, positioning the company in a fast‑growing healthcare segment and providing an expanded commercial footprint.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Revenue Decline
Q1 revenue was $2.65 million versus $2.81 million in the prior year period — a year‑over‑year decline of approximately 5.7%, described by management as 'relatively flat' but down overall.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strategic Acquisition of BioNX Closed
Acquisition of BioNX closed in mid‑April; BioNX adds 6 commercial regenerative biomaterial products, positioning the company in a fast‑growing healthcare segment and providing an expanded commercial footprint.
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Company Guidance
The company guided that the BioNX acquisition is expected to be transformative: on a pro forma basis it should approximately triple annual revenue to roughly $35 million and be “immediately accretive to profitability” upon closing; BioNX revenue will begin to be recognized for about half of Q2. Key near‑term financials and capital metrics cited were Q1 revenue of $2.65M (vs. $2.81M year‑ago), cash and restricted cash of ~$2.1M as of 3/31/2026 with $1.8M on hand today, and $13.8M total capital raised (comprised of $8.8M cash and a $5.0M convertible note to Cellularity), while Sequence LifeScience led financing with a $5.5M investment. Operational and pipeline metrics included a BioNX portfolio of 6 commercial regenerative products already approved in ~500 U.S. hospitals, three 510(k) devices in development representing about $4.6M of invested paid‑in capital targeted for commercialization in 2027, 2026 and (as stated) 2020, and an incremental operating run‑rate of roughly $500K per month (salaries, marketing, commissions) for the expanded commercial/R&D footprint.NexGel Inc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
32
Negative
Balance Sheet
41
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 11.42M | 8.69M | 4.09M | 2.05M | 1.55M |
| Gross Profit | 4.51M | 2.75M | 374.00K | 256.00K | 8.00K |
| EBITDA | -2.12M | -2.90M | -2.73M | -3.11M | -2.17M |
| Net Income | -3.00M | -3.28M | -3.16M | -4.75M | -4.31M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 10.46M | 10.98M | 9.96M | 10.36M | 16.98M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 317.00K | 1.81M | 2.70M | 6.61M | 13.35M |
| Total Debt | 3.09M | 2.83M | 2.80M | 2.08M | 4.26M |
| Total Liabilities | 5.57M | 4.90M | 4.79M | 2.72M | 4.90M |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.46M | 5.75M | 4.70M | 7.64M | 12.09M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.38M | -4.31M | -3.93M | -3.09M | -3.02M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.31M | -3.87M | -3.24M | -2.99M | -2.75M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -68.00K | -775.00K | 4.46M | -5.59M | -269.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 630.00K | 3.75M | 379.00K | -3.66M | 16.34M |
NexGel Inc Technical Analysis
Negative
1.64
Price Trends
0.56
Negative
0.69
Negative
1.30
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Positive
38.81
Neutral
18.63
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NXGL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.64 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.54, above the 50-day MA of 0.56, and above the 200-day MA of 1.30, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.81 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.63 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for NXGL.
NexGel Inc Risk Analysis
NexGel Inc disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. NexGel Inc 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
NexGel Inc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $54.51M | -7.23 | -37.47% | ― | 64.18% | 28.90% | |
53 Neutral | $218.29M | -6.39 | -246.44% | ― | 17.41% | -189.91% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
49 Neutral | $20.51M | -3.18 | -8.13% | ― | 10.08% | 71.71% | |
45 Neutral | $6.12M | -1.19 | -55.33% | ― | 10.14% | 12.18% | |
45 Neutral | $33.78M | -7.07 | -166.28% | ― | 3.37% | 15.78% | |
45 Neutral | $12.05M | -0.54 | -258.08% | ― | 39.88% | 64.70% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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NexGel Inc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyShareholder Meetings
NexGel Postpones 2026 Annual Stockholder Meeting for Votes
Neutral
Jul 9, 2026
On July 9, 2026, NexGel, Inc. postponed its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders from July 10 to July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to provide additional time to solicit proxies and secure the necessary shareholder support for certain propos...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NexGel announces audit committee chair board resignation
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
On June 29, 2026, NexGel, Inc. disclosed that director Scott Henry had notified the company of his intent to resign from its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026, to lighten his schedule and focus on other business ventures and personal matt...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NexGel Updates Investor Presentation Under Regulation FD Disclosure
Neutral
Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, NexGel, Inc. began using a new investor presentation, signaling an updated package of materials for communicating with current and prospective shareholders. The company characterized the presentation and related disclosure as bei...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
NexGel Raises Insider-Funded Convertible Notes to Bolster Liquidity
Positive
May 15, 2026
Between May 11 and May 14, 2026, NexGel, Inc. raised $1.21 million in a private placement of unsecured convertible promissory notes and accompanying warrants to accredited investors, with the securities convertible at $0.60 per share and warrants ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
NEXGEL Strengthens Board with Sequence LifeScience Leaders
Positive
May 12, 2026
On May 6, 2026, NEXGEL, Inc. appointed Brian J. Kieser, CEO of Sequence LifeScience, and Kevin Harris, Sequence’s COO, to its board of directors for a term expiring at the next annual shareholder meeting or until successors are elected, unde...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
NexGel Appoints Ian Blackman as New Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 27, 2026, NEXGEL’s board appointed veteran finance executive Ian Blackman as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding interim CFO Adam E. Drapczuk III, who will continue as a financial consultant. Blackman’s compensation package in...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
NexGel Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Notice Over Bid Price
Negative
Apr 24, 2026
On April 22, 2026, NexGel, Inc. disclosed that it received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq after its common stock traded below the $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days, triggering noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
NEXGEL Secures Strategic Financing and Regenerative Portfolio License
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
On April 17, 2026, NEXGEL completed an amended asset purchase and exclusive license deal with Celularity to acquire an exclusive license to a commercial-stage regenerative biomaterials portfolio, related assets and sales representative obligations...
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