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Dare Bioscience Inc(DARE)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.71
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DARE

10/19/2026: DARE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Dare Bioscience Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to developing novel treatments for women's health. The company's primary strength lies in its specialized, multi-asset pipeline and its ability to secure strategic commercial partnerships, as demonstrated by the approval and licensing of XACIATO. The primary growth story centers on advancing candidates like Sildenafil Cream toward regulatory approval and market launch. Key risks include the high execution burden of clinical trials, potential for ongoing shareholder dilution to fund operations, and the uncertainty of regulatory processes. This stock may suit investors with a high risk tolerance focused on long-term biotechnology development rather than income or stability.

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 potential high growth through clinical successes, but this is offset by significant development risk.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high volatility, which momentum traders may utilize during periods of news-driven price spikes.
Value investorWeak fitThe company does not have stable earnings or cash flow, making standard value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on R&D expenditure.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh clinical, regulatory, and financial risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage biotech stocks are highly sensitive to study results and regulatory announcements.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and heavily dependent on the projected success of pipeline assets.
Competition risk (women's health therapeutics)MediumThe company faces competition from established players with greater R&D and commercial resources.
Business qualityMediumWhile the focus is innovative, the company is still establishing its commercial track record.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is not profitable and does not generate income for shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe company must navigate complex, multi-year clinical trials to bring new products to market.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -79.94%
Avg. Invested days 15
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DARE receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DARE has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+10429.4%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-230.6%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -997.0%), weak profitability (net margin -1300.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DARE's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 10.4%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is DARE's strongest growth driver at +10429.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-230.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-313.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 13.4% and approximately 68.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 11.72% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.26%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.71%
U.S. Bancorp 0.61%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.46%
BlackRock Inc 0.33%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DARE generates approximately $-1,375 of gross profit, $-13,155 of operating income, and $-9,970 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DARE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.25M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.33
Volume (30-day avg) 200.2K shares
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 0.68 - 3.78
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.68 - 3.78
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.71

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product LicensingUpfront payments, milestone payments, and potential royalties from commercial partners for approved products.Revenue is sporadic and tied to the success of clinical and regulatory milestones rather than steady product sales.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1.27
Enterprise Value 4.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.43
Enterprise Value 4.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.06
Shares Outstanding 19.67M
Shares Floating 13.50M
Shares Outstanding 19.67M
Shares Floating 13.50M
Percent Insiders 11.72
Percent Institutions 13.37

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)

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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)

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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