SUPN:NASDAQSupernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-03 - not real-time
$47.85
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Supernus Pharmaceuticals is posting robust top‑line momentum with 21.5% YoY revenue growth and an impressive 89.6% gross margin, while its cash pile of $308 M comfortably dwarfs its $40.9 M debt load. Forward EPS of $4.22 and a forward P/E of 11.3 contrast sharply with a trailing loss, indicating a potential earnings turnaround. The DCF‑derived fair value of $61.0 suggests roughly a 31% upside from the current $47.85 price, and analysts are already rating the stock a strong buy with median price targets near $64. Recent material news includes a $350 M acquisition of Navitor’s SPN‑820 asset, expanding the pipeline, and an upcoming Q1‑2026 earnings release that could confirm the earnings recovery.
Technically, the stock sits just above its $47.17 support level and below the 20‑day SMA of $49.96, with a bearish MACD histogram and an RSI of 38 indicating modest downside pressure. Volatility is elevated at over 30% on a 30‑day basis, but beta of 0.80 points to slightly lower market sensitivity. Stable trading volume and a neutral trend suggest no immediate liquidity stress, though short‑term caution is warranted pending the earnings announcement.
Technically, the stock sits just above its $47.17 support level and below the 20‑day SMA of $49.96, with a bearish MACD histogram and an RSI of 38 indicating modest downside pressure. Volatility is elevated at over 30% on a 30‑day basis, but beta of 0.80 points to slightly lower market sensitivity. Stable trading volume and a neutral trend suggest no immediate liquidity stress, though short‑term caution is warranted pending the earnings announcement.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Upcoming Q1‑2026 earnings could trigger volatility
- Technical bias remains bearish (MACD, RSI, price near support)
- Stable volume and adequate cash cushion
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Revenue growth and high gross margin underpin earnings upside
- Navitor SPN‑820 acquisition adds pipeline depth
- Undervaluation relative to DCF fair value and industry P/E
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Sustained growth trajectory in CNS therapeutics
- Strong cash position supports R&D and potential further acquisitions
- Long‑run re‑rating potential as forward earnings materialize
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth21.50%
Profit Margin-5.36%
P/E Ratio11.3
ROE-3.68%
ROA1.14%
Debt/Equity3.86
P/B Ratio2.6
Op. Cash Flow$47.3M
Free Cash Flow$101.3M
Industry P/E25.6
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI38.2
Support$47.17
Resistance$52.37
MA 20$49.96
MA 50$51.09
MA 200$47.69
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index91.09
Valuation
Fair Value$60.99
Target Price$62.67
Upside/Downside30.96%
GradeUndervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta0.80
Volatility30.61%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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