AN2 Therapeutics Inc(ANTX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$4
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ANTX

11/09/2026: ANTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

AN2 Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm specializing in boron-chemistry to address rare, serious infectious diseases. Its primary value rests on the success of its lead candidate, Epetraborole, which targets NTM lung disease. While the company possesses a specialized technical platform and focused R&D approach, it faces significant risks including the lack of revenue, high cash burn, and binary outcomes from ongoing clinical trials. This stock is suitable for growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to potential breakthroughs in infectious medicine. Investors should monitor clinical trial data readouts and the company’s capital management closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high growth potential linked to clinical success but carries significant binary risk.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often contingent on positive clinical trial updates, which are episodic and infrequent.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks earnings, revenue, or established assets to support a traditional value-based valuation.
Dividend investorWeak fitAN2 does not pay a dividend and is unlikely to do so in the near future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical-stage nature of the company are unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage biotech stocks often experience sharp price swings based on trial results and regulatory updates.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative as it depends entirely on future clinical and commercial outcomes.
Competition risk (Infectious disease focus)Medium / highEstablished players in respiratory health hold significant market positions.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology platform is specialized, the company is still proving its commercial viability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to this investment.
Execution riskHighSuccess relies heavily on meeting complex clinical endpoints and securing regulatory approval.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -58.7%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ANTX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ANTX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+31.5%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ANTX's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ANTX's strongest growth driver at +39.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+31.5%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.8% and approximately 59.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 15.99% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vivo Capital, LLC 8.36%
COMMODORE CAPITAL LP 7.77%
Millennium Management LLC 6.14%
BlackRock Inc 4.41%
Spruce Street Capital LP 4.40%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ANTX generates approximately $0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ANTX has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 150.94M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Volume (30-day avg) 305.9K shares
Beta -0.94
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 7.19
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 7.19
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Drug DevelopmentResearch and clinical trial advancement of novel anti-infectives.The company currently spends money rather than making it, with value creation dependent on future drug approvals.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 72.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 72.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.11
Shares Outstanding 37.74M
Shares Floating 22.28M
Shares Outstanding 37.74M
Shares Floating 22.28M
Percent Insiders 15.99
Percent Institutions 77.77

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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