Plus Therapeutics (PSTV)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$7.00
▲(1106.90% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/23/26
The score is held back primarily by persistent large losses, declining small revenue, and substantial ongoing cash burn, implying continued reliance on external funding. Offsetting factors include low recent leverage, improving near-term technical momentum, and positive corporate developments (Orphan Drug Designation and regained Nasdaq compliance).
Positive Factors
Orphan Drug Designation
Orphan designation provides potential market exclusivity, tax credits and fee waivers, materially improving the regulatory and commercial economics of the lead asset. This raises the long-term strategic value of REYOBIQ and enhances licensing or partnership leverage for funding development.
Negative Factors
High Cash Burn
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow at this scale relative to minimal revenue indicates heavy cash burn. This creates persistent dependence on external financing, heightens dilution risk, and constrains the company's ability to progress multiple clinical programs or invest in commercialization without new capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Orphan Drug Designation
Orphan designation provides potential market exclusivity, tax credits and fee waivers, materially improving the regulatory and commercial economics of the lead asset. This raises the long-term strategic value of REYOBIQ and enhances licensing or partnership leverage for funding development.
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Plus Therapeutics (PSTV) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$45.36M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)242.47K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.48
Revenue Growth-0.46%
EPS Growth96.28%
CountryUS
Employees21
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-417.08
Shares Outstanding6,883,106
10 Day Avg. Volume173,628
30 Day Avg. Volume242,474
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)9.98
Price to Sales (P/S)7.65
P/FCF Ratio-1.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.00Price Target Upside6451.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.63M
Plus Therapeutics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Plus Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of treatments for patients with cancer and other diseases. Its lead drug candidate is Rhenium-186 NanoLiposome, a pate...
How the Company Makes Money
As a clinical-stage biotechnology company, Plus Therapeutics has historically not generated material recurring revenue from commercial product sales; its ability to make money in the future is primarily tied to successfully developing, obtaining r...
Plus Therapeutics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 27, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a mix of promising clinical trial results, successful financing, and strategic acquisitions that position Plus Therapeutics for future growth. However, these positives were offset by an increase in operating loss and a decline in cash reserves. The overall sentiment leans towards optimism due to strong forward-looking developments.Positive Updates
Successful Financing and Partnerships
Plus Therapeutics raised $15 million in an underwritten equity financing and received $2 million in accelerated grant proceeds from CPRIT. This strengthens the balance sheet and provides funding through mid-2026. Partnerships with SpectronRX, IsoTherapeutics, RadioMedix, and ABX were also announced to ensure supply chain management for REYOBIQ.
Negative Updates
Operating Loss Increase
The company reported an operating loss of $14.7 million in 2024, up from $13.3 million in 2023, primarily due to increased spending related to the ReSPECT-LM trial.
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Q4-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Successful Financing and Partnerships
Plus Therapeutics raised $15 million in an underwritten equity financing and received $2 million in accelerated grant proceeds from CPRIT. This strengthens the balance sheet and provides funding through mid-2026. Partnerships with SpectronRX, IsoTherapeutics, RadioMedix, and ABX were also announced to ensure supply chain management for REYOBIQ.
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Company Guidance
In the recent Plus Therapeutics' Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Conference Call, the company provided extensive guidance on its financial and clinical milestones. The company completed a $15 million equity financing and received $2 million in accelerated grant proceeds from CPRIT, securing funding through mid-2026. Key clinical updates included the completion of the ReSPECT-LM Phase 1 trial, establishing a recommended Phase 2 dose of 44 millicuries for their lead drug REYOBIQ, which showed promising safety and efficacy data. Plus Therapeutics plans to conduct an end-of-Phase 1 meeting with the FDA to finalize the path to approval, especially for LM related to breast cancer. Additionally, the company aims to advance its CNSide diagnostics platform, projecting significant market potential and a planned full launch within the year. Financially, the company reported a net loss of $13 million for 2024, compared to $13.3 million in 2023, and highlighted an expected 2025 grant revenue of $6 to $8 million.Plus Therapeutics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
24
Negative
Balance Sheet
43
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.18M | 5.21M | 5.82M | 4.91M | 224.00K | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 4.81M | 4.77M | 4.97M | -4.78M | -488.00K | -66.00K |
| EBITDA | -8.40M | -14.85M | -8.40M | -12.69M | -18.85M | -12.05M |
| Net Income | -11.93M | -22.39M | -12.98M | -13.32M | -20.27M | -13.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 19.92M | 16.32M | 6.63M | 11.39M | 23.87M | 21.98M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.02M | 8.76M | 3.61M | 8.55M | 18.12M | 18.40M |
| Total Debt | 725.00K | 821.00K | 3.37M | 4.18M | 5.75M | 6.99M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.96M | 12.33M | 15.58M | 12.74M | 17.42M | 11.14M |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.96M | 4.00M | -8.95M | -1.35M | 6.45M | 10.84M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -21.72M | -20.84M | -10.70M | -13.01M | -13.73M | -10.42M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -20.84M | -20.77M | -10.55M | -12.85M | -12.97M | -10.28M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -12.95M | -854.00K | -4.11M | -160.00K | -759.00K | -82.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 26.94M | 30.31M | 6.19M | 3.44M | 13.45M | 20.42M |
Plus Therapeutics Technical Analysis
Positive
0.58
Price Trends
5.75
Positive
7.00
Negative
10.68
Negative
Market Momentum
0.10
Negative
56.56
Neutral
79.19
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PSTV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.58 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.03, below the 50-day MA of 5.75, and below the 200-day MA of 10.68, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.19 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PSTV.
Plus Therapeutics Risk Analysis
Plus Therapeutics disclosed 62 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Plus Therapeutics reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Plus Therapeutics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 Neutral | $184.93M | -1.37 | 77.87% | ― | 6.33% | -102.63% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | $74.90M | -0.71 | -64.43% | ― | ― | 9.80% | |
49 Neutral | $45.36M | -0.97 | -198.48% | ― | -0.46% | 96.28% | |
49 Neutral | $33.49M | -1.10 | -64.17% | ― | -100.00% | 94.65% | |
49 Neutral | $30.74M | -1.49 | -503.79% | ― | ― | 82.28% | |
47 Neutral | $28.06M | -1.05 | -70.57% | ― | -100.00% | 21.30% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
PSTV
Plus Therapeutics
6.60
-0.68
-9.30%
KPTI
Karyopharm Therapeutics
8.97
4.42
97.14%
TVRD
Tvardi Therapeutics
3.44
-29.95
-89.70%
BRNS
Barinthus Biotherapeutics
0.68
-0.15
-17.95%
SNTI
Senti Biosciences
0.99
-2.32
-70.03%
ACRV
Acrivon Therapeutics, Inc.
1.67
0.57
51.82%
Plus Therapeutics Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Plus Therapeutics Stockholders Back Directors and Incentive Plan
Positive
May 15, 2026
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2026, with a quorum represented by 64,857,321 shares out of 171,550,698 outstanding as of the March 18, 2026 record date. Stockholders elected six directors to serve u...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Plus Therapeutics Regains Nasdaq Listing Compliance After Reverse Split
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
On April 20, 2026, Plus Therapeutics received notice from Nasdaq that it had regained compliance with the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The compliance followed a one-for-twenty-f...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Plus Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Development Officer
Positive
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, Plus Therapeutics announced the appointment of Eric J. Daniels, M.D., as chief development officer, effective April 20, 2026, tasking him with overseeing development and ultimate approval of the company’s pharmaceutical pip...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Plus Therapeutics Gains FDA Orphan Status for REYOBIQ
Positive
Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Plus Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Orphan Drug Designation to its lead radiotherapeutic candidate REYOBIQ for the treatment of pediatric malignant gliomas, with the designation applying...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Plus Therapeutics Enacts Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Listing
Neutral
Apr 2, 2026
Plus Therapeutics has implemented a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of its common stock, converting every 25 issued and outstanding shares into one share without changing the $0.001 par value or stockholder voting rights. The move, approved by stockh...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Plus Therapeutics Adds Industry Veteran Ronald Andrews to Board
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
On March 20, 2026, Plus Therapeutics, Inc. appointed industry veteran Ronald A. Andrews as an independent director to its board, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Robert Lenk, who left without any disagreement over the company&...
Shareholder Meetings
Plus Therapeutics Sets 2026 Virtual Annual Stockholder Meeting
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Plus Therapeutics’ board set the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to be held virtually by remote communication, with stockholders of record as of th...
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