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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$2.50
▲(11.11% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/16/26
The score is held down primarily by very weak financial performance (minimal revenue, persistent losses, and significant cash burn) and bearish technical trend signals (trading below key moving averages with negative MACD). Partially offsetting these are a moderately constructive earnings update on clinical progress and improved liquidity, plus a positive Novo Nordisk supply agreement that supports trial execution and partnering potential.
Positive Factors
Clinical efficacy on physical function
Robust Phase IIb functional results materially lower development risk for an enobosarm claim tied to preservation of lean mass and physical function. Durable clinical differentiation versus GLP-1s can support label claims, payer coverage, and partner interest, improving long-term commercial prospects.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative cash flow
Chronic negative operating and free cash flow indicate the business is not self-funding and will need external capital or large partner payments to continue. This structural cash burn constrains strategic flexibility, raises dilution risk, and makes long-term planning contingent on successful clinical milestones or financings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Clinical efficacy on physical function
Robust Phase IIb functional results materially lower development risk for an enobosarm claim tied to preservation of lean mass and physical function. Durable clinical differentiation versus GLP-1s can support label claims, payer coverage, and partner interest, improving long-term commercial prospects.
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Veru (VERU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$35.95M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)322.51K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth-100.00%
EPS Growth63.20%
CountryUS
Employees20
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.80
Shares Outstanding16,050,320
10 Day Avg. Volume249,288
30 Day Avg. Volume322,506
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)3.04
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-1.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.00Price Target Upside1011.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Veru Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Veru Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm primarily dedicated to advancing novel therapeutic agents for various types of cancer. Commercially, Veru markets the FC2 internal condom, designed to offer dual protection against both unplanned preg...
How the Company Makes Money
Veru makes money primarily through (1) product revenue from the sale of its marketed prescription products in men’s health/urology (where applicable during the period in question) and (2) collaboration-related and other revenue such as licensing, ...
Veru Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call reported meaningful clinical progress (positive Phase IIb functional results, active enrollment in a pivotal-feeding Phase IIb plateau study with interim readout expected Q1 2027) and materially improved near-term liquidity and expense trends. At the same time, Veru remains unprofitable, faces label and regulatory complexity (possible need for agent-specific studies or function/BMD endpoints), stiff competition from established GLP-1 players, and dependence on nonrecurring gains and an interim milestone for runway. On balance, the progress on clinical endpoints, the clear regulatory strategy contingencies, and improved cash position outweigh the operational and regulatory risks discussed.Positive Updates
Positive Phase IIb 'quality' study results on physical function
Enobosarm plus semaglutide demonstrated preservation of lean mass and physical function versus semaglutide alone. Enobosarm 3 mg + semaglutide produced a 59.8% relative reduction in the proportion of patients with ≥10% decline in stair-climb power versus placebo+semaglutide (p=0.0006). Enobosarm 6 mg + semaglutide produced a 44.1% relative reduction (p=0.051).
Negative Updates
Company remains unprofitable with negative cash flows historically
Veru is not profitable and has had negative cash flows from operations historically. Although cash improved, future funding requirements remain tied to clinical progress and may require additional financing beyond current runway.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Positive Phase IIb 'quality' study results on physical function
Enobosarm plus semaglutide demonstrated preservation of lean mass and physical function versus semaglutide alone. Enobosarm 3 mg + semaglutide produced a 59.8% relative reduction in the proportion of patients with ≥10% decline in stair-climb power versus placebo+semaglutide (p=0.0006). Enobosarm 6 mg + semaglutide produced a 44.1% relative reduction (p=0.051).
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Company Guidance
The company guided that the Phase IIb "Plateau" study (≈200 patients, age ≥65, BMI ≥35) enrolled its first patient on March 9, 2026 and is designed with a 68‑week primary endpoint (percent change in total body weight) and an interim analysis at 36 weeks to assess percent change in lean body mass and total fat mass by DXA, with the 36‑week interim results expected in Q1 calendar 2027; this builds on the positive Phase IIb “Quality” trial (168 patients ≥60 years, enobosarm 3 mg and 6 mg vs placebo on semaglutide, 16‑week active treatment + 12‑week extension) that showed a prespecified responder analysis (≥10% decline in stair‑climb power) with placebo+semaglutide at 44.3% affected, enobosarm 3 mg yielding a 59.8% relative reduction (p=0.0006) and enobosarm 6 mg a 44.1% relative reduction (p=0.051); management reiterated the rationale (addressing the GLP‑1 nonselective loss of lean mass and the 88% one‑year weight‑loss plateau, with SURMOUNT‑1 noting 62.6% remain clinically obese at plateau), highlighted the large market opportunity (>1 billion with obesity worldwide; WHO: 2.5 billion overweight/obese; ~30 million U.S. with obesity + low muscle mass; 41.5% obesity prevalence in ≥65 among 47.4M Medicare Part D ≈20M patients), and confirmed financials to support the program (cash $27.6M as of March 31, 2026; net working capital $28M; net proceeds from Oct 31, 2025 offering ≈$23.4M) with R&D $3.1M in the quarter ($4.5M six months), SG&A $4.1M quarter ($8.2M six months), cash used in operations $15.1M (six months), and management’s view that existing cash is sufficient to fund operations beyond the planned interim analysis.Veru Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16.89M | 16.30M | 39.35M | 61.26M |
| Gross Profit | -56.39K | -152.10K | 5.85M | 7.57M | 30.59M | 47.93M |
| EBITDA | -28.02M | -35.38M | -36.20M | -89.98M | -79.23M | 9.75M |
| Net Income | -13.95M | -22.73M | -37.80M | -93.15M | -83.78M | 7.39M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 43.08M | 29.84M | 60.42M | 50.02M | 135.36M | 178.15M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 30.76M | 18.32M | 24.92M | 9.63M | 80.19M | 122.36M |
| Total Debt | 2.83M | 3.12M | 13.86M | 14.41M | 15.88M | 13.74M |
| Total Liabilities | 8.30M | 11.50M | 28.10M | 30.34M | 52.56M | 25.85M |
| Stockholders Equity | 34.79M | 18.33M | 32.32M | 19.68M | 82.80M | 152.29M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -26.06M | -30.04M | -21.84M | -88.68M | -48.24M | -15.95M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -26.06M | -30.04M | -21.68M | -88.01M | -47.51M | -15.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 10.27M | 25.14M | 146.21K | 6.33M | 4.27M | 14.62M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 23.37M | -4.22M | 36.83M | 11.11M | 1.07M | 109.72M |
Veru Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.25
Price Trends
2.69
Negative
2.49
Negative
2.53
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
44.41
Neutral
65.14
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VERU, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.25 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.31, below the 50-day MA of 2.69, and below the 200-day MA of 2.53, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.14 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for VERU.
Veru Risk Analysis
Veru disclosed 58 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Veru 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
Veru Peers Comparison
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Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 Neutral | $46.52M | -1.04 | -82.87% | ― | -100.00% | 13.12% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
48 Neutral | $112.74M | -4.86 | -98.30% | ― | 309.60% | 72.33% | |
46 Neutral | $35.95M | -2.80 | -52.86% | ― | -100.00% | 63.20% | |
43 Neutral | $43.51M | -0.13 | 73.11% | ― | 6.33% | -102.63% | |
42 Neutral | $18.39M | -0.17 | 411.46% | ― | -51.03% | -35.20% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Veru Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Veru Establishes At-the-Market Equity Offering Program
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, Veru Inc. entered into a sales agreement with Oppenheimer Co. Inc. and Canaccord Genuity LLC to allow the company to issue and sell up to $21.8 million of its common stock from time to time through at-the-market offerings under a...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Veru, Novo Nordisk partner on enobosarm-Wegovy trial
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Veru Inc. entered into a clinical supply agreement with Novo Nordisk to support Veru’s Phase 2b PLATEAU trial evaluating enobosarm in combination with Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy in older adults receiving Wegovy...
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