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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/11/2025: SPRY (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $32
1 Year Target Price $32
5 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -52.47% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.74B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 32 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 32 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 8.91 - 18.90 | Updated Date 07/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.91 - 18.90 | Updated Date 07/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -16.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) -466.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.1% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.91% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1461743894 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.89 |
Enterprise Value 1461743894 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.89 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -9.88 | Shares Outstanding 98213600 | Shares Floating 51755600 |
Shares Outstanding 98213600 | Shares Floating 51755600 | ||
Percent Insiders 16.93 | Percent Institutions 80.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Their initial focus is on Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray.
Core Business Areas
- Pharmaceutical Development: Focuses on the research, development, and potential commercialization of Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis.
- Commercialization: Prepares for the potential commercial launch and marketing of Neffy, pending regulatory approval.
Leadership and Structure
Richard Lowenthal serves as Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a standard corporate structure with a board of directors and various management teams overseeing research, development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray): Neffy is ARS Pharmaceuticals' lead product candidate, designed as a needle-free alternative to epinephrine injections for treating anaphylaxis. Currently, the market is dominated by epinephrine auto-injectors like EpiPen (VTRS) and Auvi-Q (Kalu00e9o). Market share data for Neffy is unavailable as it awaits FDA approval. Competitors include Viatris (VTRS) and Kaleo. Revenue from Neffy is currently $0.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The anaphylaxis treatment market is characterized by a need for rapid and effective epinephrine delivery. It's driven by rising allergy rates and awareness. It's dominated by auto-injectors, but there's interest in needle-free alternatives.
Positioning
ARS Pharmaceuticals aims to disrupt the anaphylaxis treatment market with Neffy, a user-friendly, needle-free nasal spray. Their competitive advantage lies in this novel delivery method, potentially appealing to patients who dislike or fear injections.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The anaphylaxis market is estimated to be $2.5 - $3.0 billion. ARS Pharmaceuticals is positioning itself to capture a significant portion of this TAM with Neffy, aiming for broader patient adoption than current auto-injectors allow.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel needle-free delivery system (Neffy)
- Potential for greater patient compliance and ease of use
- Focus on a significant unmet medical need
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a single product candidate (Neffy)
- Dependence on FDA approval
- Limited commercial infrastructure (currently)
Opportunities
- Gaining FDA approval for Neffy
- Expanding into new markets or indications
- Establishing partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
Threats
- Regulatory setbacks (FDA rejection)
- Competition from existing epinephrine auto-injectors
- Development of new anaphylaxis treatments by competitors
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VTRS
- KALV
Competitive Landscape
ARS Pharmaceuticals aims to compete with established players like Viatris and Kaleo by offering a needle-free epinephrine delivery option. It's competitive advantage lies in the ease of use and convenience of Neffy. It is disadvantaged by the lack of current FDA approval.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ARS Pharmaceuticals' growth has been primarily focused on the clinical development of Neffy. They have not yet achieved commercial sales.
Future Projections: Future growth is highly dependent on FDA approval of Neffy and its subsequent market adoption. Analyst estimates vary, but projections typically reflect substantial revenue growth in the years following a potential launch.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include completing clinical trials for Neffy and preparing for a potential commercial launch.
Summary
ARS Pharmaceuticals is a development-stage company focused on disrupting the anaphylaxis treatment market with Neffy, a needle-free epinephrine nasal spray. The company's success is contingent on FDA approval, commercialization, and strong market adoption. It faces competition from established players with existing epinephrine auto-injectors. Financial performance depends on future revenue generation from Neffy, while ongoing R&D expenses are significant. Further, the company must navigate regulatory hurdles and potential new innovations by competitors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
- Third-party market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and subject to change. Future projections are speculative and depend on various factors.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-12-04 | Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Richard E. Lowenthal M.B.A., M.S., MSMSEL | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 155 | Website https://ars-pharma.com |
Full time employees 155 | Website https://ars-pharma.com |
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes treatments for severe allergic reactions. The company is involved in the development of neffy, a needle-free and low-dose intranasal epinephrine nasal spray for rescue medication for people with Type I severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. It serves healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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