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Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX)

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$23.9
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Profit since last BUY-10.58%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: PCRX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-10.58%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $30.4

1 Year Target Price $30.4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$30.4Target price
Low$11.16
Current$23.9
high$28.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.05%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.11B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.4
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 11.16 - 28.63
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 11.16 - 28.63
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.24

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 -14.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.56%
Return on Equity (TTM) -12.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 9.32
Enterprise Value 1230066581
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57
Enterprise Value 1230066581
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 43.89
Shares Outstanding 46304700
Shares Floating 45834212
Shares Outstanding 46304700
Shares Floating 45834212
Percent Insiders 1.84
Percent Institutions 111.09

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 30.4
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Hold 3
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. was founded in 2006. Initially focused on post-surgical pain management, the company has evolved through strategic acquisitions and product development, expanding its portfolio and market reach in non-opioid pain management solutions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Post-Surgical Pain Management: Pacira's core business focuses on providing non-opioid pain management solutions to reduce or eliminate the need for opioid-based pain medications after surgery.
  • Nerve Block Solutions: The company develops and commercializes products designed to deliver localized pain relief through nerve blocks.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is led by a seasoned executive team with expertise in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. The organizational structure includes departments for research and development, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and finance, with a focus on commercializing and expanding their product portfolio.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension): EXPAREL is Pacira's flagship product, a long-acting local anesthetic used for single-dose infiltration in adults to produce postsurgical analgesia. EXPAREL has a significant market share in the non-opioid pain management segment. Competitors include local anesthetics and other pain management strategies, though EXPAREL's long-acting nature gives it a competitive advantage. Revenue from EXPAREL is the majority of the company's revenue.
  • ioverau00b0: ioverau00b0 uses focused cold therapy to deliver immediate pain relief without the use of opioids. It competes with other pain relief methods and is used in procedures where targeted pain management is needed. Details on specific market share and revenue from ioverau00b0 is less readily available in public sources. Competitors include nerve ablation, steroid injections, and other pain management devices.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pain management market is growing due to an aging population, increasing surgical procedures, and a rising awareness of the risks associated with opioid-based pain medications. The demand for non-opioid alternatives is increasing due to the opioid crisis.

Positioning

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is positioned as a leader in the non-opioid pain management market, particularly with its flagship product EXPAREL. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary liposomal technology, which provides extended pain relief.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global pain management market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is targeting a substantial portion of this TAM by offering innovative non-opioid solutions and expanding its product line.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary liposomal technology
  • Strong brand recognition for EXPAREL
  • Focus on non-opioid pain management
  • Established sales and marketing infrastructure

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a limited number of key products
  • Potential for generic competition
  • Manufacturing complexities
  • High R&D Expenses

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new non-opioid pain management solutions
  • Acquiring complementary technologies or products
  • Increasing adoption of EXPAREL in various surgical procedures

Threats

  • Increased competition from other pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory changes impacting drug approval processes
  • Pricing pressures from healthcare providers and payers
  • Potential for product liability lawsuits

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BHC
  • CRL
  • TEVA

Competitive Landscape

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. has a competitive advantage in the non-opioid pain management market due to its proprietary liposomal technology. However, it faces competition from other pharmaceutical companies that offer pain management solutions.

Major Acquisitions

Flexion Therapeutics

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 450
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Flexion Therapeutics added Zilretta, a non-opioid treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain, to Pacira's portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Pacira BioSciences, Inc. has experienced significant revenue growth in recent years, driven by increased adoption of EXPAREL and other products.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expanding the use of EXPAREL in new surgical procedures and geographic markets, as well as developing and commercializing new non-opioid pain management solutions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the EXPAREL label, acquiring new technologies, and investing in R&D.

Summary

Pacira BioSciences is a leading company in the non-opioid pain management space, primarily driven by its flagship product, EXPAREL. The company's financial performance has been strong, but the reliance on EXPAREL and potential for generic competition are key risks. Growth opportunities exist through geographical expansion and new product development. While not currently paying dividends, Pacirau2019s shareholder returns depend on stock price appreciation. The company's fundamentals point to a strong position within a growing market.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings
  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.

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About Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Tampa, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2011-02-03
CEO & Director Mr. Frank D. Lee
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 788
Full time employees 788

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions to healthcare practitioners in the United States. The company offers EXPAREL, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension for postsurgical pain management; ZILRETTA, a triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension indicated for the management of osteoarthritis and knee pain; and iovera system, a non-opioid handheld cryoanalgesia device used to deliver controlled doses of cold temperature to targeted nerves to produce neurolytic block that interrupts the pain-transmitting signals of a peripheral nerve. It also develops PCRX-201, a novel gene therapy vector platform enabling local administration of genetic medicines with the potential to treat large prevalent diseases like osteoarthritis. The company has a development and commercialization, and supply agreement with Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. for NOCITA, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension product for use in animals. The company was formerly known as Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Pacira BioSciences, Inc. in April 2019. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.