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Tvardi Therapeutics
(NASDAQ:TVRD)
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▲(9.89% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
Overall score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (no current revenue, ongoing cash burn, and persistent losses) and bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Corporate events provide some offset via encouraging Phase 1 progress and a clearer clinical strategy, while valuation is hard to assess due to negative earnings and no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
TTI-109 Phase 1 validation
TTI-109’s human data support mechanism validation and a potentially more usable oral profile. Target engagement plus improved tolerability can improve the probability of advancing into broader inflammatory and proliferative disease studies, although efficacy is not yet established.
Negative Factors
No current revenue base
The absence of revenue in 2025 and TTM, following a steep decline from 2022–2024, shows no commercial base is currently supporting operations. Persistent negative EBIT and a $26.1M TTM net loss leave results dependent on future clinical success.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
TTI-109 Phase 1 validation
TTI-109’s human data support mechanism validation and a potentially more usable oral profile. Target engagement plus improved tolerability can improve the probability of advancing into broader inflammatory and proliferative disease studies, although efficacy is not yet established.
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Tvardi Therapeutics (TVRD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$24.28M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)4.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.81
Revenue Growth-100.00%
EPS Growth82.57%
CountryUS
Employees12
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.79
Shares Outstanding13,338,943
10 Day Avg. Volume1,121,985
30 Day Avg. Volume4,619,989
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.52
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-1.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.67Price Target Upside376.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Tvardi Therapeutics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of novel, oral, and small molecule therapies targeting signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) to treat inflammatory and prolifera...
How the Company Makes Money
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Tvardi Therapeutics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2024
(Q4-2023)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted a strategic focus on a promising NP program with potential for significant clinical and commercial success. However, challenges with KORSUVA revenue and increased R&D expenses were notable concerns.Positive Updates
Focus on Notalgia Paresthetica
Cara Therapeutics has prioritized its program focusing on oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP), a chronic neuropathic condition with a significant unmet need. This strategic focus extends their cash runway into 2026.
Negative Updates
Challenges with KORSUVA Revenue
Despite demand growth, unfavorable reimbursement changes are expected to significantly restrict access to KORSUVA, leading to minimal revenue contributions.
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Q4-2023 Updates
Positive
Negative
Focus on Notalgia Paresthetica
Cara Therapeutics has prioritized its program focusing on oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP), a chronic neuropathic condition with a significant unmet need. This strategic focus extends their cash runway into 2026.
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Company Guidance
In the earnings call for Cara Therapeutics, the company provided guidance focused on the development of oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP), prioritizing this program to extend their cash runway into 2026. They reported significant demand growth for KORSUVA injection, with a 22% increase in vial shipments in Q4 2023, although future revenue from KORSUVA is not expected to be substantial due to reimbursement changes. The company highlighted that 34 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pruritus, with 650,000 diagnosed NP patients, noting the lack of approved therapies and the significant unmet need for effective treatment. The Phase II/III COURAGE I study for NP has completed enrollment ahead of schedule, with top-line results anticipated in Q3 2024. Financially, Cara reported $3 million in revenue for Q4 2023 and ended the year with $1.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, after using $92.1 million in operating activities and securing $36.5 million from a financing transaction.Tvardi Therapeutics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.14M | 20.97M | 41.87M | 23.03M |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | -95.00K | 6.33M | 14.54M | 34.35M | 21.47M |
| EBITDA | -26.16M | -18.12M | -62.60M | -117.65M | -83.80M | -86.89M |
| Net Income | -26.06M | -18.21M | -70.87M | -118.51M | -85.47M | -88.44M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 17.52M | 32.07M | 43.83M | 27.00M | 45.10M | 247.06M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.77M | 30.81M | 37.90M | 22.92M | 43.74M | 167.03M |
| Total Debt | 145.00K | 201.00K | 44.45M | 368.00K | 2.37M | 3.67M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.13M | 11.13M | 48.42M | 89.06M | 90.15M | 19.53M |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.38M | 20.95M | -4.59M | -62.06M | -45.05M | 227.52M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -25.03M | -23.50M | -61.96M | -94.45M | -17.92M | -60.13M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -25.03M | -23.50M | -60.92M | -92.08M | -17.87M | -60.09M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 20.47M | -10.08M | 48.74M | 43.46M | -22.00M | -4.75M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -321.00K | 22.70M | -3.60M | 38.15M | 4.00K | 46.61M |
Tvardi Therapeutics Technical Analysis
Negative
1.82
Price Trends
2.36
Negative
2.84
Negative
3.40
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.19
Negative
37.87
Neutral
17.43
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TVRD, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.82 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.88, below the 50-day MA of 2.36, and below the 200-day MA of 3.40, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.43 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TVRD.
Tvardi Therapeutics Risk Analysis
Tvardi Therapeutics disclosed 87 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Tvardi Therapeutics 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
Tvardi Therapeutics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 Neutral | $884.83M | -7.70 | -21.82% | ― | ― | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | $194.40M | -1.07 | -1032.19% | ― | 354.37% | -63.33% | |
50 Neutral | $46.65M | -1.03 | -160.72% | ― | 893.01% | 41.74% | |
44 Neutral | $24.28M | -0.64 | -64.17% | ― | -100.00% | 82.57% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
TVRD
Tvardi Therapeutics
1.78
-28.49
-94.12%
CUE
Cue Biopharma
28.85
4.81
19.98%
ALGS
Aligos Therapeutics
7.51
-3.55
-32.10%
GNTA
Genenta Science SpA Sponsored ADR
1.13
-2.67
-70.26%
ANL
Adlai Nortye Ltd. Sponsored ADR
15.06
13.38
796.43%
Tvardi Therapeutics Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Tvardi Therapeutics Targets Ulcerative Colitis With STAT3 Inhibitor
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
On July 30, 2026, Tvardi Therapeutics announced it had selected ulcerative colitis as the initial disease indication for its STAT3 inhibitor TTI-109, following a Phase 1 healthy volunteer study that showed broad modulation of key immune cell popul...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Tvardi Therapeutics Expands At-The-Market Equity Program
Neutral
Jul 17, 2026
On May 1, 2026, Tvardi Therapeutics entered into a Capital on Demand Sales Agreement with JonesTrading Institutional Services, allowing the company to sell common shares from time to time under a shelf registration that became effective on May 12,...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Tvardi Therapeutics Reports Phase 1 Data for TTI-109
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
On July 7, 2026, Tvardi Therapeutics reported Phase 1 results for TTI-109, a next-generation oral STAT3 inhibitor and phosphate prodrug of TTI-101 designed to improve delivery and tolerability while preserving mechanism of action. In healthy volun...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Tvardi Therapeutics Shareholders Approve Directors and Governance Measures
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
On June 9, 2026, Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which shareholders elected Imran Alibhai, Ph.D., Cynthia Smith and Sujal Shah as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, and ratified Deloitt...
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