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Liquidia Technologies
(NASDAQ:LQDA)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$75.00
▲(6.40% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by the major TTM financial inflection (scaled revenue and very strong margins) and a highly positive earnings update with strong sales momentum, profitability, and cash build. Offsetting these strengths are weak near-term technical signals (below key short-term moving averages with low RSI/Stoch) and a relatively expensive valuation (P/E ~47) with no dividend, leaving the stock more sensitive to any slowdown or litigation/expense-related surprises.
Positive Factors
YUTREPIA adoption and revenue growth
Rapid prescription growth and strong patient starts indicate meaningful physician and patient adoption. Continued penetration of the inhaled prostacyclin market can provide a durable commercial base as Liquidia expands its specialty distribution and community reach.
Negative Factors
Patent litigation uncertainty
An adverse litigation outcome could impose royalties, restrictions, or other remedies affecting YUTREPIA economics. The uncertainty may persist through the commercialization period and create a structural risk to margins and strategic flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
YUTREPIA adoption and revenue growth
Rapid prescription growth and strong patient starts indicate meaningful physician and patient adoption. Continued penetration of the inhaled prostacyclin market can provide a durable commercial base as Liquidia expands its specialty distribution and community reach.
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Liquidia Technologies Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Gross Profit by Type
Shows gross profit split across product sales, contract manufacturing/services, and licensing or milestone income. For Liquidia Technologies, it reveals which revenue streams generate real profit versus those that are low-margin or one-time, indicating how sustainable earnings are and how much scale or pricing power the company needs to become consistently profitable.
Shows gross profit split across product sales, contract manufacturing/services, and licensing or milestone income. For Liquidia Technologies, it reveals which revenue streams generate real profit versus those that are low-margin or one-time, indicating how sustainable earnings are and how much scale or pricing power the company needs to become consistently profitable.
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Liquidia Technologies (LQDA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.39B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.6
Beta (1Y)1.54
Revenue Growth2233.65%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees216
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Pharmaceuticals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding89,508,890
10 Day Avg. Volume1,538,855
30 Day Avg. Volume2,045,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.83
Price to Book (P/B)66.33
Price to Sales (P/S)18.75
P/FCF Ratio-74.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$106.71Price Target Upside51.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)3.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$739.43M
Liquidia Technologies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Liquidia Corporation operates as a biopharmaceutical enterprise, concentrating on the development, production, and market introduction of various treatments aimed at fulfilling critical patient requirements throughout the United States. A key asse...
How the Company Makes Money
Liquidia makes money primarily by selling its pharmaceutical products and, where applicable, through collaborations related to its technology and pipeline. The company’s main expected revenue stream is net product revenue from the commercializatio...
Liquidia Technologies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial momentum—robust quarter-over-quarter sales (+31%), substantial patient adoption (~5,000+ patients started) and improving profitability (net income ~$74.7M, adjusted EBITDA ~$96.3M) alongside a healthy cash build (~$284M). Clinical data and a progressing pipeline (10 studies, L606 Phase III enrollment) underpin future growth potential. Offsetting factors include a 4x daily dosing requirement for the current product, planned increases in R&D and SG&A (R&D expected to double in H2 2026), pending patent litigation that could create legal/royalty risk, and the need for further community penetration. On balance, the positive operational, financial, and clinical developments materially outweigh the manageable near-term risks.Positive Updates
Robust Commercial Traction and Adoption
As of July 31, ~5,900 unique patient prescriptions, >5,000 patients started on YUTREPIA, and >1,100 prescribing physicians (30% have prescribed to 5+ patients), indicating strong physician uptake and patient starts within ~1 year of launch.
Negative Updates
Four-Times Daily Dosing Requirement for YUTREPIA
YUTREPIA requires a 4x daily dosing regimen, noted as a caveat to convenience; company is developing L606 (BID) to address dosing frequency but current approved product has higher dosing frequency which could affect adherence for some patients.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Robust Commercial Traction and Adoption
As of July 31, ~5,900 unique patient prescriptions, >5,000 patients started on YUTREPIA, and >1,100 prescribing physicians (30% have prescribed to 5+ patients), indicating strong physician uptake and patient starts within ~1 year of launch.
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated strong commercial and financial guidance: Q2 2026 net product sales for YUTREPIA were $170.4M (up >$40M or +31% QoQ), quarterly sales have more than tripled over the last three quarters, net income was ~$74.7M and non‑GAAP adjusted EBITDA ~$96.3M, and cash and cash equivalents ended at ~$284.2M (up $61.4M vs Q1 and ~$93.5M YTD). Commercial traction metrics included ~5,900 unique patient prescriptions and >5,000 patients started as of July 31, with >1,100 prescribers (30% writing for ≥5 patients); the inhaled prostacyclin market grew from $573M in Q1 to $607M in Q2 (~6%) and YUTREPIA is approaching ~30% of the inhaled market by net revenue. Operational and pipeline guidance: 10 clinical studies planned/underway for YUTREPIA/L606 over the next 12 months, Re‑Spire Phase III is enrolling on track, R&D spend is expected to double in H2 2026 vs H1 and rise again in 2027, and the company targets more than $1 billion in net revenue in 2027 while continuing to grow profitability.Liquidia Technologies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 450.91M | 158.32M | 14.00M | 17.49M | 15.94M | 12.85M |
| Gross Profit | 416.98M | 145.08M | 8.12M | 14.60M | 13.08M | 9.83M |
| EBITDA | 177.83M | -43.22M | -115.71M | -70.05M | -35.03M | -28.20M |
| Net Income | 138.61M | -68.92M | -130.39M | -78.50M | -41.02M | -34.58M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 521.92M | 327.93M | 230.31M | 118.33M | 129.20M | 93.73M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 284.18M | 190.68M | 176.48M | 83.68M | 93.28M | 57.49M |
| Total Debt | 128.94M | 197.93M | 122.39M | 49.54M | 24.46M | 16.08M |
| Total Liabilities | 326.80M | 283.19M | 153.04M | 71.04M | 38.78M | 28.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 195.11M | 44.75M | 77.28M | 47.29M | 90.42M | 65.27M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 60.51M | -40.02M | -98.37M | -42.85M | -29.18M | -34.14M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 79.03M | -35.69M | -93.42M | -41.56M | -28.59M | -34.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -23.52M | -6.34M | -8.44M | -11.29M | -587.00K | -107.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 40.85M | 59.73M | 194.66M | 43.25M | 64.96M | 26.32M |
Liquidia Technologies Technical Analysis
Neutral
70.49
Price Trends
79.09
Negative
64.60
Positive
49.92
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.85
Positive
40.51
Neutral
25.90
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LQDA, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 70.49 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 79.77, below the 50-day MA of 79.09, and above the 200-day MA of 49.92, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.85 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.90 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for LQDA.
Liquidia Technologies Risk Analysis
Liquidia Technologies disclosed 70 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Liquidia Technologies reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Liquidia Technologies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $3.16B | 112.64 | 15.05% | ― | 76.11% | ― | |
68 Neutral | $6.39B | 44.57 | 149.64% | ― | 2233.65% | ― | |
56 Neutral | $4.18B | -64.90 | -32.64% | ― | 50.13% | 50.40% | |
55 Neutral | $2.37B | -7.62 | -59.87% | ― | -8.14% | -10.60% | |
52 Neutral | $3.17B | -12.51 | -37.17% | ― | ― | -47.00% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
51 Neutral | $1.87B | -3.31 | -50.41% | ― | -15.08% | 41.98% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Liquidia Technologies Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Liquidia Technologies reports strong Q2 growth and profitability
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Liquidia Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results driven by rapid uptake of YUTREPIA, its inhaled treprostinil powder. Net product sales reached $170.4 million, up 31% from the prior quarter, with about 5,900 uni...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Liquidia Shareholders Back Directors, Auditor and Executive Pay
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Liquidia Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders, at which shareholders voted on the election of three Class II directors, the ratification of its independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and a non-bind...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Liquidia Added to S&P SmallCap 600 Index
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8, 2026, Liquidia Corporation announced that it will be added to the SP SmallCap 600 Index, with inclusion effective before the U.S. market opens on June 22, 2026. The index, a widely tracked benchmark for 600 U.S. small-cap companies, sel...
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