Lipocine Inc. LPCN

2.10 0.01 0.48% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$17.2M
P/E
0.0×
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Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.43
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — 4 — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 4.22%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 17.23
Revenue 1.57
Net Income (11.85)
Free Cash Flow (11.19)
Net Debt (23.27)
Current Ratio 11.48
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 10.99
P/B ratio 0.79
Past 5Y EPS Growth 82.03%
This Y EPS Growth 8.58%
Next Y EPS Growth 13.27%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 17.47%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 22 22 15 23
Receivables 0 0 1 0
Inventory — — — —
Other — — — —
23 22 17 24
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1 0 1 1
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 0 — — —
3 2 3 2
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales — 64.32% 58.12%
Cash Flow 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Earnings 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Book Value (10.10%) (1.15%) (25.94%)

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0 0 — — —
’25 0 1 0 1 2
’24 8 0 — 3 11
’23 0 — — 0 —
’22 — 1 — — 1
’21 — — 0 16 16
’19 — — 0 — 0
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown
value withheld pending a data check

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (2) (3) — — —
’25 (2) (2) (3) (3) (10)
’24 2 (2) (3) 2 (1)
’23 (4) (3) (3) (2) (12)
’22 (4) (3) (3) (2) (12)
’21 (4) (2) (7) 9 (4)
’20 (3) (4) (4) (4) (15)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (2) (3) — — —
’25 (2) (2) (3) (3) (10)
’24 2 (2) (3) 2 (1)
’23 (4) (3) (3) (2) (12)
’22 (4) (3) (3) (2) (12)
’21 (4) (2) (7) 9 (4)
’20 (3) (4) (4) (4) (15)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.54) (0.32) — — —
’25 (0.35) (0.41) (0.59) (0.34) (1.69)
’24 0.66 (0.56) (0.44) 0.33 0.00
’23 (0.68) (0.68) (1.27) (0.42) (3.14)
’22 (0.68) (0.50) (0.51) (0.51) (2.21)
’21 (0.68) (1.36) (0.51) 2.55 (0.12)
’20 (2.38) (2.21) (1.19) (1.02) (6.46)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

2
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
value withheld pending a data check
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
42.67 55.25 17.51 5.44 5.12 16.46 6.12 2.31 2.76 2.52

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
220.83 90.61 61.03 58.65 40.63 41.14 32.13 10.34 11.79 8.29
High Price
14 14 10 12 11 13 17 17 16 14
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Revenue/Emp
— — 0 0 — 16 1 — 11 2
Revenue
0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Gross Margin
(19) (21) (12) (13) (21) (1) (11) (16) 0 (10)
EBT
0.00% 0.00% (2,724.14%) (7,883.09%) 0.00% (3.93%) (2,151.60%) 573.57% 0.08% (487.04%)
EBT Margin
(19) (21) (12) (13) (21) (1) (11) (16) 0 (10)
Net Income
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 (1) (1) 0
Depreciation
0.00 0.00 0.34 0.11 0.00 3.16 0.10 (0.54) 2.10 0.36
Revenue/Sh
(17.69) (17.86) (9.35) (8.50) (6.46) (0.12) (2.04) (3.10) 0.00 (1.77)
Earnings/Sh
(17.03) (14.16) (9.62) (7.67) (4.67) (0.86) (2.29) (2.25) (0.23) (1.79)
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.06) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (0.03) 0.00 (0.02) 0.00
Capex/Sh
(17.08) (14.16) (9.62) (7.67) (4.67) (0.86) (2.31) (2.25) (0.25) (1.79)
Free CF/Sh
24.23 16.10 7.51 4.13 4.69 8.91 6.81 3.87 3.93 2.66
Book Value/Sh
1 1 1 2 3 5 5 5 5 5
Shares
— — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 488.00 0.00
PE Ratio
— — 0.00 0.00 — 5.15 2.19 0.00 2.28 22.14
PS Ratio
— — 2.94 1.59 — 1.89 1.03 0.74 1.24 3.02
PB Ratio
— — 0.00 0.00 — 2.71 0.42 1.72 0.64 16.06
EV/Sales
— — (1.46) 0.17 — (10.20) (0.59) 0.34 (5.56) (3.22)
EV/FCF
(18) (17) (12) (12) (15) (4) (12) (12) (1) (10)
Op' Cash Flow
0 — — — — 0 0 0 0 —
Capex
(18) (17) (12) (12) (15) (4) (12) (12) (1) (10)
FCF
26 19 16 15 19 41 32 20 21 14
Working Cap'
— — 10 7 6 2 — — — —
Total Debt
(27) (21) (10) (12) (19) (42) (33) (22) (22) (15)
Net Debt
26 19 9 6 15 46 36 20 21 14
Sh' Equity
(52.18%) (79.68%) (50.50%) (64.22%) (93.15%) (1.63%) (23.90%) (54.02%) 0.04% (48.73%)
ROA
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 60.25% (243.95%) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
ROIC
(55.80%) (93.26%) (82.07%) (165.47%) (193.85%) (2.08%) (26.50%) (58.40%) 0.04% (54.28%)
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) key facts

  • Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) is a Biotechnology company in the Healthcare sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • As of September 25, 2026, LPCN traded at $2.10, a market capitalization of $17.2 million.
  • Return on equity was −54.3% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

Lipocine (LPCN) has been upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) as analysts lift earnings estimates. The upgrade reflects an improving earnings outlook, which Zacks deems a powerful driver of near-term stock price moves, based on changes in EPS forecasts for the current and next year. Lipocine is expected to lose $1.54 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, with flat year-over-year results; over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for LPCN has risen 19.4%. Zacks notes that its rank system places Lipocine in the top 20% of covered stocks, and that such estimate revisions historically accompany upside price momentum. The upgrade suggests potential buying pressure and a higher stock price if earnings visibility continues to improve. Rising earnings estimates and a Buy upgrade indicate near-term upside and positive sentiment for LPCN.

14 Sep

4

Lipocine initiates BLOOM Phase 3 study of LPCN 1154 for postpartum depression. Phase 3 trial start marks major clinical milestone advancing LPCN 1154 in development pipeline.

4 Aug

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Quarterly financial results provide performance metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

19 May

3

Lipocine Inc. announced acceptance of LPCN 1154 Phase 3 data for oral presentation at the 2026 ASCP Annual Meeting. Phase 3 data acceptance for 2026 conference presentation provides moderate visibility for LPCN 1154 without immediate regulatory or commercial effects.

7 May

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Quarterly earnings announcements influence financial performance and investor sentiment.

2 Apr

4

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) reported topline safety and efficacy results for LPCN 1154, an oral treatment, in patients with postpartum depression. Topline clinical results for LPCN 1154 in postpartum depression mark a pivotal milestone that could accelerate regulatory progress and enhance investor confidence in LPCN's pipeline.

10 Mar

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) announced financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025. Full-year financial results affect key financial performance metrics and investor sentiment without indicating transformative changes.

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) released its Q4 earnings snapshot. Q4 earnings snapshot affects financial performance and market sentiment but lacks transformative details.

18 Feb

4

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) announced the last patient last visit in its pivotal Phase 3 trial of LPCN 1154 for postpartum depression (PPD), marking completion of patient dosing ahead of topline data readout. Achieving LPLV in a pivotal Phase 3 trial for PPD treatment advances LPCN 1154 toward potential FDA approval and commercialization, significantly enhancing Lipocine's pipeline and market prospects.

11 Feb

4

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) has maintained a buy rating as analysts have raised the target price to $15, reflecting positive sentiment regarding the company's future prospects and performance in the market. The increase in target price indicates significant investor confidence and potential for substantial market impact.

20 Jan

4

Lipocine Inc. has completed enrollment and dosing in its Phase 3 clinical trial for LPCN 1154, a treatment aimed at postpartum depression (PPD). This milestone marks a significant step in the development of LPCN 1154, which is designed to address a critical unmet need in the treatment of PPD. The company is now focused on analyzing the trial results to determine the efficacy and safety of the drug. Completion of Phase 3 trial enrollment for LPCN 1154 could significantly impact Lipocine's future market position and investor sentiment depending on trial outcomes.

12 Jan

4

Lipocine Inc. reported positive outcomes following the second interim safety review of its Phase 3 trial for LPCN 1154, a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The review indicated that the trial is progressing well, with no significant safety concerns raised. This development is seen as a crucial step in the ongoing evaluation of LPCN 1154's efficacy and safety profile, potentially paving the way for future advancements in the treatment of PPD. The positive safety review could significantly influence Lipocine's market position and investor sentiment regarding LPCN 1154.

16 Dec

4

Lipocine Inc. has achieved an 80% enrollment milestone in its Phase 3 study for LPCN 1154, a treatment aimed at addressing preterm birth. This significant progress indicates strong participation in the clinical trial, which is crucial for advancing the drug's development and potential market entry. Achieving the enrollment milestone in a Phase 3 study is a significant step that could impact future product development and investor sentiment.

18 Nov

4

Lipocine Inc. reported promising interim safety results from its Phase 3 trial of LPCN 1154, a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The trial's findings indicate a favorable safety profile, which may enhance the drug's potential for approval and market entry. This development is significant for Lipocine as it seeks to address a critical need in the treatment of PPD. Promising safety results in a Phase 3 trial could significantly influence Lipocine's market position and investor sentiment.

6 Nov

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) reported a loss for the third quarter but exceeded revenue estimates. The company's financial performance reflects ongoing challenges while showing some positive revenue trends. Investors are closely monitoring Lipocine's developments as it navigates its market position. The revenue beat indicates potential for improved financial performance, but the loss suggests ongoing challenges.

3

Lipocine Inc. reported its Q3 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company continues to focus on its product pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing growth. Investors are keenly observing the developments as Lipocine navigates its market position and future prospects. Earnings reports typically influence financial performance and market sentiment, but the overall effect is expected to be somewhat limited.

3

Lipocine Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue, net loss, and cash position. The company continues to focus on its product pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Management provided insights into future plans and market opportunities, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance its therapeutic candidates. The financial results and strategic initiatives may moderately influence Lipocine's market performance and investor sentiment.

4 Nov

4

Lipocine Inc. presented clinical data for LPCN 2401 at ObesityWeek®, highlighting its potential as a treatment for obesity. The data demonstrated significant weight loss and improvements in metabolic parameters among participants. The company aims to advance LPCN 2401 through further clinical trials and regulatory processes, positioning it as a promising candidate in the obesity treatment market. The presentation of positive clinical data for LPCN 2401 could significantly influence Lipocine's market position and investor sentiment in the obesity treatment sector.

30 Sep

4

Lipocine Inc. provided an update on its Phase 3 clinical trial for LPCN 1154, a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LPCN 1154 in women experiencing PPD. Preliminary results indicate positive outcomes, and the company is optimistic about the potential for regulatory submission following the trial's completion. Lipocine aims to address the unmet medical need in PPD treatment, which affects a significant number of new mothers. The progress in the Phase 3 trial for LPCN 1154 could significantly influence Lipocine's market position and investor sentiment in the mental health treatment sector.

5 Sep

3

Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference, where the company will present its strategic initiatives and updates on its product pipeline. The conference is a platform for Lipocine to engage with investors and showcase its advancements in drug development, particularly in the field of hormonal therapies. Participation in a significant investment conference may enhance investor interest and provide insights into the company's future direction.

26 Aug

3

Lipocine Inc. announced that abstracts for LPCN 2101 have been accepted for presentation at the American Epilepsy Society (AES) annual meeting in 2025. This highlights the company's ongoing research and development efforts in the field of epilepsy treatment, potentially enhancing its visibility and credibility within the medical community. Acceptance of abstracts for a major conference indicates progress in research that could positively influence product development and market perception.

5 Aug

3

Lipocine Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue, net loss, and cash position. The company continues to focus on its product pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Management provided insights into future expectations and ongoing projects, emphasizing their commitment to advancing their therapeutic offerings. Financial results and strategic initiatives may moderately influence Lipocine's performance and market perception.

3

Lipocine Inc. reported its Q2 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company continues to focus on its product pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing growth. Investors are keenly observing the developments as they may influence future performance and market positioning. The earnings report indicates moderate changes in financial performance and operational focus that could influence market sentiment.

27 Jun

4

Lipocine has started dosing in a Phase III trial for LPCN 1154, an oral treatment for postpartum depression (PPD), following FDA approval for an outpatient study without medical monitoring. The trial will evaluate the drug's efficacy against a placebo in women aged 15 and older with severe PPD, using a 48-hour dosing protocol. Primary endpoints include changes in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, with additional assessments for anxiety and safety. Lipocine aims to submit a new drug application in mid-2026, highlighting the potential of LPCN 1154 as a rapid relief option for women at risk of suicide during PPD. The initiation of a Phase III trial for a novel treatment addresses a significant unmet need in postpartum depression, potentially impacting Lipocine's market position and future performance.

26 Jun

4

Lipocine Inc. announced the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 3 clinical trial for LPCN 1154, an oral treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The trial, conducted in an outpatient setting, aims to evaluate LPCN 1154 against a placebo in women aged 15 and older with severe PPD. The primary endpoint is the change in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, with results expected in Q2 2026. The company plans to use trial data for a New Drug Application submission in mid-2026. LPCN 1154 is designed for rapid relief of PPD symptoms, addressing a significant unmet need in the treatment landscape. A virtual investor event is scheduled for July 9, 2025, to discuss LPCN 1154 and its development. The Phase 3 trial represents a significant step towards a potential new treatment for postpartum depression, which could alter Lipocine's market position.

23 Jun

4

Lipocine Inc. will host a virtual R&D investor event on July 9, 2025, to discuss LPCN 1154 (BRLIZIO™) as a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). The event will feature Dr. Kristina M. Deligiannidis and will cover the treatment landscape for PPD, highlighting LPCN 1154's potential as a rapid-acting oral treatment. The Phase 3 registrational study for LPCN 1154 has recently been initiated, with results expected in Q2-2026. PPD affects many women, and current treatments have limitations, making LPCN 1154 a promising option. Lipocine is also developing other drug candidates targeting various conditions. The upcoming event and Phase 3 study for LPCN 1154 could significantly influence Lipocine's market position and investor sentiment regarding postpartum depression treatment.

9 Jun

4

Lipocine Inc. has filed a New Drug Submission for TLANDO®, its testosterone replacement therapy, with Health Canada. This submission aims to secure approval for TLANDO® in the Canadian market, expanding its potential reach and addressing the needs of men with testosterone deficiency. The company is optimistic about the prospects of TLANDO® and its ability to provide a safe and effective treatment option. The filing for TLANDO® in Canada represents a significant strategic move that could enhance market presence and revenue potential.

22 May

4

Lipocine Inc.'s LPCN 1148 has been featured in the June 2025 edition of Hepatology, highlighting its potential in treating liver diseases. The publication underscores the drug's innovative formulation and its implications for patient care, positioning Lipocine as a key player in the hepatology field. This recognition may enhance the company's visibility and credibility among healthcare professionals and investors. The publication in a prominent medical journal could significantly boost Lipocine's reputation and market position in the hepatology sector.

8 May

3

Lipocine Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue, expenses, and net income. The company continues to focus on its product pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing growth and shareholder value. Management provided insights into operational developments and future outlook, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance its clinical programs and market presence. Financial results and strategic initiatives may moderately influence Lipocine's performance and market sentiment.

6 May

4

Lipocine Inc. has entered into a license and supply agreement for its testosterone replacement therapy product, TLANDO®, in Brazil. This agreement is expected to enhance Lipocine's market presence and revenue potential in the region, as TLANDO® will be marketed and distributed by a local partner. The collaboration aims to leverage the growing demand for testosterone therapies in Brazil, positioning Lipocine for future growth. The agreement is a significant strategic move that could enhance market presence and revenue in a growing market.

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