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Pulse Biosciences Inc(PLSE)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$52.66
10/26/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PLSE

10/26/2026: PLSE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Pulse Biosciences is an emerging medical technology company known for developing its proprietary Nano-Pulse Stimulation (NPS) platform, which targets both dermatological and cardiac applications. The company’s core strength lies in its innovative, tissue-sparing technology that has shown clinical potential. Its primary growth story centers on expanding into the large cardiac ablation market, offering a potentially disruptive alternative to existing treatments. However, as an early-stage firm, it faces significant execution and competition risks from well-capitalized medical device incumbents, alongside historical financial losses. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance; stakeholders should closely monitor regulatory approvals and clinical trial data for the PFA system.

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 via its disruptive technology, but lacks the established revenue growth of mature firms.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveInvestors may find interest during phases of favorable clinical data or regulatory progress.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently profitable and does not fit traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitPulse Biosciences does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock carries significant operational and market risk associated with early-stage biotech/medtech.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to sharp price fluctuations based on news flow, clinical milestones, and financing updates.
Valuation riskHighValuation is based on speculative future success rather than current earnings, making it sensitive to market sentiment.
Competition risk (Large-cap medtech)HighThe company faces entrenched competitors with far greater financial and distribution resources.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the company is still building the necessary infrastructure for sustained commercial success.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment.
Execution riskHighSuccessful commercialization of its new catheter systems is critical for future viability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 -26.3%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PLSE 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

★★★★★
PLSE has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-35.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -15553.4%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PLSE's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 78.6%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
PLSE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-35.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-49.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 15.3% (soft) and 29.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 71.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 2.06%
Bank of America Corp 2.03%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.11%
Portolan Capital Management, LLC 1.06%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 1.05%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PLSE generates approximately $-3,600 of gross profit, $-219,826 of operating income, and $-155,534 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 weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PLSE has a Short Squeeze Candidate profile. Soft valuation is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.78B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 62.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 62.33
Volume (30-day avg) 476.0K shares
Beta 1.57
52 Weeks Range 12.56 - 58.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.56 - 58.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.18

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
CellFX System SalesDirect sales and leasing of the CellFX unit and associated proprietary procedure tips.Revenue is primarily driven by capital equipment sales and recurring revenue from disposable tips used in skin procedures.
Cardiac/Future R&DInvestment in PFA catheter technology systems for cardiac health.This is a future-oriented segment that does not yet contribute materially to revenue but is the primary catalyst for long-term growth.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3191.16
Enterprise Value 1.18B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3191.16
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3043.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.81
Shares Outstanding 71.32M
Shares Floating 20.65M
Shares Outstanding 71.32M
Shares Floating 20.65M
Percent Insiders 71.05
Percent Institutions 15.32

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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