UTHRUnited Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) presents a compelling investment case with strong fundamental performance and promising growth areas, albeit with some near-term technical caution. The company's established market position in PAH treatments and its innovative pipeline offer significant upside potential.
UTHR is well-positioned within the biotechnology sector, benefiting from secular growth trends in pharmaceuticals, particularly for rare and chronic diseases. Advancements in gene therapy and drug delivery systems are key thematic drivers.
UTHR demonstrates robust profitability, a healthy balance sheet, and strong revenue growth. The company's financial health provides a solid foundation for continued investment in R&D and strategic growth.
The stock's short-term technicals suggest some consolidation. While overall moving averages are bullish, some oscillators indicate potential overbought conditions, warranting caution for short-term traders.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals Growth | 85 |
| Rare Disease Market Penetration | 80 |
| Medical Device Innovation | 70 |
| Gene Therapy Advancements | 75 |
| Regulatory Landscape (Pharma) | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 90 |
| Profitability | 95 |
| Growth | 85 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 98 |
| Cash Flow | 92 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 80 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Volume Confirmation | 75 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 55 |
Strong Earnings Growth & Surprise
The company has a history of beating earnings estimates. For instance, Q2 2024 reported EPS of $6.17, exceeding the estimate of $5.65 by 9.18%. Q1 2024 also showed a positive surprise of 4.16%.
Reasonable P/E Ratio
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis is 14.8. The P/E for 2024 is projected at 13.3, which can be considered reasonable given the company's profitability.
High Quarterly P/E Ratio
The quarterly P/E ratio for Q1 2025 is notably high at 43.2, and for Q4 2024 at 52.8. While annual P/E is more moderate, these quarterly figures suggest a high valuation for recent earnings periods.
Slowing Performance Growth (6M and YTD)
The stock's performance over the last 6 months is -17.09%, and Year-to-Date (YTD) performance is -14.94%, indicating a recent downturn in stock price and potential investor concerns.
July 2025
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Next Earnings Date
H: $8.20
A: $7.30
L: $6.84
H: 823.30M
A: 803.65M
L: 786.10M
United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases in the United States and internationally. The company offers Tyvaso DPI, an inhaled dry powder via pre-filled and single-use cartridges; Tyvaso, an inhaled solution via ultrasonic nebulizer; Remodulin (treprostinil) injection to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise; Orenitram, a tablet dosage form of treprostinil, to delay disease progression and improve exercise capacity in PAH patients; and Adcirca, an oral PDE-5 inhibitor to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients. It also markets and sells Unituxin (dinutuximab) injection, a monoclonal antibody for treating high-risk neuroblastoma; and Remunity Pump, which contains a pump and separate controller for Remodulin. In addition, the company involved in developing RemoPro and Ralinepag for the treatment of PAH; Aurora-GT, a gene therapy product to rebuild the blood vessels in the lungs; and Nebulized Tyvaso, for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as well as xenografts, which are development-stage organ products. It has licensing and collaboration agreements with DEKA Research & Development Corp. to develop a semi-disposable system for the subcutaneous delivery of treprostinil; MannKind Corporation to develop and license treprostinil inhalation powder and the Dreamboat device; and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop Ralinepag. United Therapeutics Corporation was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
380.98 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for UTHR have a max estimate of 510.00 and a min estimate of 314.00.