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Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc(XERS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 19 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+2.2% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$10.2
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for XERS

10/23/2026: XERS (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 19 days. Simulated Profits (2.20%). Updated daily EoD!

Xeris Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that leverages proprietary drug-delivery technology to address needs in endocrine and metabolic markets. The company has a solid foundation with its approved products, Gvoke and Recorlev, which serve as its primary revenue drivers and demonstrate the viability of its business model. Its growth story hinges on successfully scaling sales for its specialty portfolio and identifying new clinical applications. However, investors must consider the risks related to intense competition from larger pharma, the ongoing costs of commercial operations, and potential regulatory hurdles. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who monitor the company's progress toward sustained profitability and market penetration.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitXeris is scaling revenue through commercial-stage assets, offering potential for significant growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a conditional fit based on positive market reception and upward price trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently valued on traditional earnings-based multiples typical for value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitXeris does not pay dividends, as it prioritizes capital for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotech stocks inherently carry high volatility and clinical/commercial execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks often experience sharp price swings based on clinical and commercial outcomes.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture performance expectations are baked into the price, leaving little room for error.
Competition risk (Major Pharma)HighLarge competitors can outspend or displace niche products.
Business qualityMediumWhile scaling, the company must prove long-term sustainable profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this investment.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully marketing specialty drugs requires high precision in sales and reimbursement strategy.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 106.13%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
XERS receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
XERS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+101.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.6%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 0.2%), modest insider ownership of 3.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
XERS's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 34.1%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is XERS's strongest growth driver at +173.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+43.7%, strong) and earnings growth (+101.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 60.6% and approximately 96.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.03% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.97%
D. E. Shaw & Co LP 4.28%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.03%
State Street Corp 2.64%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.59%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
XERS generates approximately $817 of gross profit, $85 of operating income, and $96 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
XERS 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 1.86B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.86
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.86
Volume (30-day avg) 3.1M shares
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 5.25 - 11.42
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.25 - 11.42
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Endocrine and Metabolic ProductsSales of Gvoke, Recorlev, and Keveyis.Revenue is primarily driven by the sales of prescription medicines to treat specific, often rare, diseases.
GeographyPrimary operations and sales within the United States.The company currently derives most of its revenue from the US healthcare market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 22.17
Enterprise Value 1.54B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.54
Enterprise Value 1.54B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 208.28
Shares Outstanding 182.32M
Shares Floating 176.07M
Shares Outstanding 182.32M
Shares Floating 176.07M
Percent Insiders 3.03
Percent Institutions 60.62

Financial Metrics

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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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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