Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.

AQSTยทNASDAQ

$4.03

+2.5%
HealthcareDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing various products to address unmet medical needs in the United States and internationally. The company markets Sympazan, an oral soluble film formulation of clobazam for the treatment of lennox-gastaut syndrome; Suboxone, a sublingual film formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone for the treatment of opioid dependence; Zuplenz, an oral soluble film formulation of ondansetron for the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and post-operative recovery; and Azstarys, a once-daily product for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The company's proprietary product candidates comprise Libervant, a buccal soluble film formulation of diazepam for the treatment of seizures; and Exservan, an oral soluble film formulation of riluzole for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Its proprietary pipeline of complex molecule products include AQST-108, a sublingual film formulation delivering systemic epinephrine for the treatment of conditions other than anaphylaxis; AQST-305, a sublingual film formulation of octreotide for the treatment of acromegaly; and AQST-109, an orally delivered epinephrine product candidate for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Further, the company develops KYNMOBI, a sublingual film formulation of apomorphine for the treatment of episodic off-periods in Parkinson's disease. Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Warren, New Jersey.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$400.21M
EPS-0.7600
P/E Ratio-5.30
Earnings Date08/10/2026
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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that AQST stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.00 to a high of 12.00.

Lowest Target
6.00
48.88%
Consensus Target
9.00
123.33%
Highest Target
12.00
197.77%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.00 to a high of 12.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+123.3%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

66.7% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
44.55M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
65.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
57.17M - 78.12M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+47.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread32%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-83.78M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-67.67M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-74.27M - -7.77M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+19.2%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread98%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-0.76
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-0.52
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-0.86 - $-0.09
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+31.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread148%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-71.05M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-42.38M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-50.57M - -37.01M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+40.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread32%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-70.49M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-39.42M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-47.04M - -34.42M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+44.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread32%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
79.85M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
63.89M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
55.79M - 76.24M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-20.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread32%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $78K and sold $1.69M worth of AQST shares, resulting in $1.61M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

403.9K

1.69M

Net Activity

-1.7M

-$1.69M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

25.0K

77.57K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+78K

+$78K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
JC

Jung Cassie

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

25.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$78K

Top Sellers

1
BD

Barber Daniel

Officer: President And Ceo

188.9K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$789K

2
TAEJ

Toth A Ernest Jr

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

58.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$243K

3
JC

Jung Cassie

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

45.8K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$191K

4
BLJ

Braender Lori J

Officer: Chief Legal Officer

40.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$167K

5
BPE

Boyd Peter E.

Officer: Chief People Officer

29.8K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$124K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.61M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.05:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.69M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.