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Aytu BioScience Inc(AYTU)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.81
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AYTU

11/10/2026: AYTU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Aytu BioPharma is a small-cap specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of prescription products for pediatric and primary care markets. Its business model centers on acquiring established drugs rather than developing new ones, which helps maintain a lean operating structure. While this focus on existing assets provides some operational stability, the company faces significant execution risks related to product integration and intense competition from generic manufacturers. Prospective investors should monitor future asset acquisitions and the company's ability to maintain positive cash flow. Overall, it may suit investors who are comfortable with high-volatility, small-cap equity and understand the risks of niche pharmaceutical commercialization.

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 fitGrowth is tied to successful asset integration rather than organic breakthrough innovation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent upward trend signals to support a momentum strategy.
Value investorMixed fitWhile assets exist, the company's profitability history requires careful valuation assessment.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, focusing capital on growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap biotech stocks frequently experience significant price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highEstimating value is difficult without consistent long-term net income.
Competition risk (Generic pharmaceutical competition)HighGeneric entry can rapidly erode revenue for branded specialty products.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on external acquisitions which carries execution risk.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this investment.
Execution riskMedium / highIntegration of acquired products is critical for financial success.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -37.66%
Avg. Invested days 23
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AYTU has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid cash generation (FCF margin 5.6%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-5.1%), negative revenue growth (-13.3%), weak profitability (net margin -24.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AYTU's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 6.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AYTU's strongest growth driver at +163.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-13.3%, negative) and earnings growth (-5.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 35.8% and approximately 70.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 20.00%
Stonepine Capital Management Llc 8.40%
Awm Investment Company Inc 5.70%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.40%
CROWN ADVISORS MANAGEMENT, INC. 1.84%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AYTU generates approximately $640 of gross profit, $-144 of operating income, and $56 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.15%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Volume (30-day avg) 27.5K shares
Beta 0.22
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 3.07
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 3.07
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Pediatric/Primary Care PrescriptionsSale of branded pharmaceutical products like Adzenys and Cotempla.Revenue comes from selling specific prescription drugs to pharmacies and healthcare providers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 9.16
Enterprise Value 10.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value 10.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.18
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.14
Shares Outstanding 10.87M
Shares Floating 7.69M
Shares Outstanding 10.87M
Shares Floating 7.69M
Percent Insiders 8.25
Percent Institutions 35.82

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

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)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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