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Protalix (PLX) AI Stock Analysis

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Protalix

(NYSE MKT:PLX)

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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:$3.50▲(14.75% Upside)
Action:reiterated
Date:11/12/26

The score is driven primarily by the strong TTM profitability, improved cash generation, and a healthier balance sheet. Technicals support the trend (price above key moving averages and positive MACD) but are tempered by an elevated RSI that signals near-term froth. Valuation looks reasonable on a ~12x P/E, while the earnings call was constructive but constrained by higher spending, program timing uncertainty, and the lack of current guidance.

Positive Factors
Elfabrio Commercial GrowthElfabrio is showing expanding commercial traction, with higher sales, broader international approvals, and increasing European patient penetration. Continued adoption and every-four-week dosing could support recurring product revenue and improve the company’s durable commercial position over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Volatile Revenue HistoryAlthough recent revenue growth is strong, the preceding annual declines indicate that performance has not followed a consistently durable trajectory. This history makes future revenue and margin planning less predictable and increases the risk that current profitability depends partly on an uneven recovery.

Protalix (PLX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-20%0%20%40%60%80%PLX+62.23%SPY+14.55%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
Market Cap
$257.17M
Dividend Yield
―
Average Volume (3M)
855.31K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.7
Beta (1Y)
1.11
Revenue Growth
36.96%
EPS Growth
266.67%
Country
US
Employees
226
Sector
Healthcare
Sector Strength
51
Industry
Biotechnology

Protalix Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development, production, and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins based on the ProCellEx plant cell-based protein expression system. The company provides Ele...

How the Company Makes Money

Protalix makes money primarily through (1) sales of its commercial products where it is the marketing authorization holder and sells product (with economics that may include revenue-sharing or profit-sharing depending on jurisdiction and partner arra...

Protalix Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 10, 2026(Q3-2026)|% Change Since:18.68%|Next Earnings Date:May 16, 2022
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call was broadly positive, supported by strong nine-month revenue growth, higher quarterly revenue and net income, increasing Elfabrio sales and European penetration, a stronger cash position with no debt or warrants, and encouraging PRX-115 data and Phase II progress. The main negatives were higher R&D and SG&A expenses, increased tax expense, lower Pfizer revenue related to prior manufacturing issues, the delayed PRX-119 decision, and the absence of current revenue guidance. Highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.

Positive Updates

Strong Nine-Month Revenue Growth
Total revenues for the first 9 months of 2026 were $75.6 million, compared to $43.6 million in the first 9 months of 2025, an increase of $32.0 million, or approximately 73.4%. The 2025 comparison includes the previously reported $25 million milestone payment received from Chiesi.

Negative Updates

R&D Expenses Increased with RELEASE Progress
Third-quarter R&D expenses were $6.9 million compared to $4.5 million in the prior-year period, an increase of $2.4 million, or approximately 53.3%. The increase was mainly driven by higher subcontractor expenses related to the RELEASE study. Management expects to continue incurring expenses as RELEASE progresses and additional preclinical and clinical programs advance.

Company Guidance

Management said it expects the increase in Chiesi revenue to continue and that the trend will continue, but “We're not going to provide guidance now”; it will provide guidance for 2027 once it publishes annual results. The RELEASE study is actively enrolling, with top line results expected in the second half of next year, and expenses are expected to continue as the study and additional preclinical and clinical programs advance. Management expects to finalize Phase I enrollment next quarter, take a decision on PRX-119 this quarter and then clarify when it is planning to enter Phase I, while describing the 4-week Elfabrio dosing as a significant portion of patients and the first 9 months gross margin as a baseline. It also expects a good overall 2026 and plans to discuss future 2027 in mid-March.

Protalix Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Financials reflect a meaningful turnaround: TTM margins are strong (gross ~69%, operating ~31%, net ~23%), the balance sheet is de-risked with low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.13) and strong ROE (~32%), and cash flow has improved to positive operating and free cash flow. The key offset is historical volatility in revenue and cash generation, which raises questions about durability.

Income Statement

78Positive

Balance Sheet

83Very Positive

Cash Flow

74Positive
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Mar 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue84.69M52.74M53.40M65.49M47.64M38.35M
Gross Profit60.31M25.24M29.08M42.51M28.05M22.00M
EBITDA28.56M-2.95M6.52M12.94M-10.78M-18.94M
Net Income20.55M-6.60M2.93M8.31M-14.93M-27.58M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets118.24M82.35M73.42M84.43M55.79M73.67M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments48.54M30.27M34.83M44.56M22.18M38.98M
Total Debt9.14M8.32M5.53M27.69M33.47M33.47M
Total Liabilities37.69M34.12M30.21M50.87M66.43M79.70M
Stockholders Equity80.55M48.23M43.21M33.57M-10.64M-6.04M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow15.06M-13.63M7.39M-2.47M-25.63M-11.74M
Operating Cash Flow17.56M-11.99M8.67M-1.32M-25.00M-10.29M
Investing Cash Flow-14.34M-2.37M4.22M-16.71M-5.04M18.92M
Financing Cash Flow4.88M9.33M-16.79M24.67M8.24M12.08M

Protalix Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentPositive
Last Price3.05

Price Trends

50DMA2.69Positive
100DMA2.54Positive
200DMA2.45Positive

Market Momentum

MACD0.08Negative
RSI64.43Neutral
STOCH86.47Negative

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PLX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3.05 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.66, above the 50-day MA of 2.69, and above the 200-day MA of 2.45, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.08 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.43 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.47 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PLX.

Protalix Risk Analysis

Protalix disclosed 64 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Protalix reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Latest Risks Added

0 New Risks

Protalix Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)

Financial Indicators

PLX against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
PLXPLX77Outperform$249.58M11.7230.74%―36.96%266.67%
IPHAIPHA52Neutral$163.27M-2.35152.56%―-24.21%1.17%
Sector *51Neutral$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
SLSSLS43Neutral$1.62B-39.56-31.95%――30.50%
CHRSCHRS42Neutral$83.22M-0.54-239.55%―-35.81%38.80%
TARATARA38Underperform$150.23M-1.81-46.15%――4.03%

* Healthcare Sector Average

Performance Comparison

0%250%500%750%PLXCHRSSLSTARAIPHADec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
PLX and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
PLXProtalix Biotherapeutics3.051.1661.38%
CHRSCoherus Biosciences0.53-0.60-53.54%
SLSSellas Life Sciences Group7.866.45457.45%
TARAProtara Therapeutics, Inc.2.53-3.04-54.58%
IPHAInnate Pharma SA Sponsored ADR1.38-0.44-24.18%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.

Date of analysis: Nov 12, 2026