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Heron Therapeuti (HRTX)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: HRTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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3 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $6.25

1 Year Target Price $6.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.25Target price
Low$1.04
Current$2.07
high$3.73

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -23.43%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 326.49M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.25
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1.17
52 Weeks Range 1.04 - 3.73
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.04 - 3.73
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.05

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -5.24%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.11%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.99%
Return on Equity (TTM) -2408.88%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 453063176
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2
Enterprise Value 453063176
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 164.27
Shares Outstanding 152564000
Shares Floating 116650155
Shares Outstanding 152564000
Shares Floating 116650155
Percent Insiders 0.69
Percent Institutions 82.31

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 6.25
Buy 1
Strong Buy 2
Buy 1
Strong Buy 2
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Heron Therapeuti

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1998. It is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing novel solutions to address unmet medical needs. Key milestones include FDA approvals of its lead products.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Acute Care: Develops and commercializes products focused on postoperative pain management and oncology-related care, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
  • Oncology Care: Focuses on products that alleviate side effects associated with cancer treatment, particularly nausea and vomiting.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Barry M. Quart, Pharm.D., is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical organizational structure for a biotechnology company, with departments focused on research and development, commercial operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Zynrelef: A long-acting, fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam for postoperative pain management. Competitors include standard local anesthetics and opioids. Market share data is evolving; revenue contribution is significant. Data is not publicly available in the format the instructions require. Competitors include Pacira BioSciences (EXPA) with Exparel.
  • Aponvie: A substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist, is used for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Revenue is substantial. Competitors include Merck (MRK) with Emend and Akorn Pharmaceuticals (AKRX).
  • Cinvanti: An aprepitant injectable emulsion, a substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist, is used for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It competes with Emend. Market share data is evolving.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biotechnology industry is characterized by high research and development costs, lengthy regulatory approval processes, and significant competition. The market for pain management and oncology support is substantial and growing, driven by aging populations and advancements in cancer treatment.

Positioning

Heron Therapeutics focuses on developing and commercializing differentiated products that address unmet medical needs in pain management and oncology support, giving them a competitive advantage with differentiated or novel products.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for Heron's products is in the billions of dollars. They aim to secure a substantial portion of this through product differentiation and effective commercialization. Itu2019s difficult to provide precise numbers without revealing confidential information. They are well positioned to capture a significant piece of the market

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Innovative product pipeline
  • FDA-approved products addressing unmet needs
  • Strong intellectual property protection
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a limited number of products
  • High operating expenses
  • Dependence on successful commercialization of new products
  • Debt obligations

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new formulations or indications for existing products
  • Strategic partnerships or acquisitions
  • Increasing awareness and adoption of non-opioid pain management options

Threats

  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory changes affecting drug approval or pricing
  • Patent challenges
  • Generic entry

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • EXPA
  • MRK
  • TEVA

Competitive Landscape

Heron Therapeutics has a competitive advantage in certain niche markets due to its novel formulations. However, it faces competition from larger, more established companies with greater resources. Their disadvantages are that they don't have the same size or brand recognition.

Major Acquisitions

Approva

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 104
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded its oncology care product portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by product launches and market penetration.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increased sales of existing products and the potential launch of new products. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the sales force, investing in marketing and promotion, and pursuing new clinical trials.

Summary

Heron Therapeutics shows promise through its innovative pain management and oncology products, but faces challenges related to profitability and debt. Successful commercialization of its products and strategic partnerships will be crucial for future growth. The company's strengths lie in its novel formulations, while its weaknesses stem from its smaller size and financial constraints. Investors should closely monitor its sales and expense management to have a better idea of its longevity.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Third-party Market Research Reports

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About Heron Therapeuti

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cary, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-08-26
CEO & Director Mr. Craig Alexander Collard
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 122
Full time employees 122

Heron Therapeutics, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing therapeutic that enhances medical care. The company's product candidates utilize its proprietary Biochronomer, a drug delivery technology, which delivers therapeutic levels of a range of short-acting pharmacological agents over a period from days to weeks with a single administration. It offers SUSTOL (granisetron), an extended-release injection for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy, or anthracycline and cyclophosphamide combination chemotherapy regimens; and CINVANTI, an intravenous formulation of aprepitant, a substance P/neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, as well as nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. The company is also developing ZYNRELEF, a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of the local anesthetic bupivacaine and a low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam; and APONVIE, an intravenous formulation of a substance P/neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults. The company was formerly known as A.P. Pharma, Inc. and changed its name to Heron Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2014. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.