Why is HROW Stock Up Today?
Company Description
Harrow, Inc. (Nasdaq: HROW) is an eyecare-focused pharmaceutical company that describes itself as a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America. According to the company, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that address conditions affecting both the front and back of the eye, including dry eye disease, wet (or neovascular) age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, refractive errors, glaucoma, a range of ocular surface conditions, and retina diseases. Harrow states that it was founded with a commitment to deliver safe, effective, accessible, and affordable medications that enhance patient compliance and improve clinical outcomes.
Harrow operates in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry within the broader manufacturing sector. The company’s business is centered on the discovery, development, and commercialization of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products for the U.S. market. In earlier disclosures, Harrow has described two operating segments: a Branded segment, which includes activities related to FDA-approved ophthalmology pharmaceutical products and the out-licensing of rights to certain branded products, and the ImprimisRx segment, which represents activities in its ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical compounding business.
Harrow emphasizes that its portfolio spans prescription and non-prescription ophthalmic medications, intended to make eyecare therapies accessible and affordable to millions of Americans. Through its ImprimisRx subsidiary, the company has highlighted its role in ophthalmic compounding and its history of providing compounded medicines used by eyecare professionals across the United States. Harrow characterizes ImprimisRx as a trusted national leader in ophthalmic compounding and notes that it has supplied critical, affordable medicines to many patients over a period of years.
In addition to its established ophthalmic portfolio, Harrow has taken steps to expand into related therapeutic areas. The company has announced the acquisition of Melt Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on non-opioid, non-intravenous (non-IV) therapies for sedation for medical procedures in hospital, outpatient, and in-office settings. Melt’s product candidates, including MELT-210, MELT-300, and MELT-400, are based on the Zydis oral dissolving tablet (ODT) drug delivery platform. Harrow has stated that MELT-300 is a patented, sublingually delivered formulation of a fixed dose of midazolam and ketamine designed to provide rapid, predictable sedation without the need for IV administration, with potential applications in ophthalmology and other medical specialties.
Harrow links this acquisition to its existing perioperative and surgical offerings. The company has previously marketed MKO Melt, a compounded sublingual sedation product sold by ImprimisRx and used by U.S. ophthalmic institutions, primarily for cataract surgery. Harrow has indicated that MELT-300 builds on real-world experience with MKO Melt and has been studied in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical programs. The company has described MELT-300 as having demonstrated statistical superiority to midazolam alone in completed clinical trials, and it has outlined plans to pursue a New Drug Application (NDA) and potential commercialization in the United States.
Beyond product development, Harrow has also described initiatives focused on patient access and affordability. The company has launched the VEVYE Access for All (VAFA) program to improve access and affordability for VEVYE (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1%, a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Building on VAFA, Harrow announced Harrow Access for All (HAFA), which it characterizes as an expansion of its patient access model across its broader ophthalmic portfolio of branded, authorized generics (AGx), and compounded medications. According to Harrow, HAFA is intended to provide a single, unified access point for prescribers and patients, with features such as predictable pricing, streamlined prescribing, and integration with electronic medical record systems.
Harrow has also discussed a digital access platform, referred to as the HarrowAccess.com portal, which it describes as a centralized portal for its specialty, generic, and compounded ophthalmic medications and partner products. The company states that this platform is designed to simplify prior authorizations, reduce administrative burden for prescribers, and provide a more predictable path from prescription to treatment for patients.
From a capital structure and financing perspective, Harrow has reported activities related to debt offerings and credit facilities. The company has announced the pricing of senior unsecured notes due 2030 and the establishment of a senior secured revolving credit facility with a commercial bank. According to Harrow’s disclosures, the proceeds from these notes are expected to be used to repay existing debt, redeem previously issued senior notes, and support general corporate purposes, which may include strategic business development opportunities and related investments. Separate Form 25 filings indicate the removal from listing of certain Harrow senior notes (with specific coupon and maturity profiles) from the Nasdaq Stock Market, following redemption.
Harrow is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol HROW. The company regularly communicates with investors through press releases, investor conferences, and an Investor & Analyst Day, where it provides overviews of its commercial portfolio, development pipeline, and long-term vision. Harrow’s public communications frequently reiterate its focus on ophthalmic disease management, patient access, and the development and commercialization of ophthalmic and related pharmaceutical products.
Business segments and focus areas
According to prior descriptions, Harrow’s operations include:
- Branded ophthalmic products – FDA-approved ophthalmology pharmaceutical products and related out-licensing activities.
- ImprimisRx ophthalmic compounding – an ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical compounding business that supplies compounded medications to U.S. eyecare professionals.
- Perioperative and procedural sedation candidates – through the acquisition of Melt Pharmaceuticals, focusing on non-opioid, non-IV sedation therapies such as MELT-300 and MELT-210, with potential use in ophthalmic and other outpatient procedures.
- Access and affordability programs – initiatives such as VAFA and HAFA, which are designed to improve patient access to Harrow’s branded, generic, and compounded ophthalmic medications.
Position within ophthalmic care
Across its disclosures, Harrow consistently frames its role as supporting U.S. eyecare professionals in preserving sight by making ophthalmic medications accessible and affordable. The company highlights its focus on both anterior segment conditions (such as dry eye disease, cataracts, refractive errors, and ocular surface disease) and posterior segment or retina conditions (including wet age-related macular degeneration and other retina diseases). Harrow’s communications also emphasize its interest in addressing unmet needs in ophthalmology and related procedural settings, particularly where non-opioid, needle-free sedation and streamlined access to medications may benefit patients and providers.
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Stock Performance
Harrow Health (HROW) stock last traded at $35.20, up 5.41% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 17.3%. At a market capitalization of $1.3B, HROW is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 37.2M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Harrow Health has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published today. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include offering, clinical trial, earnings, earnings date. View all HROW news →
SEC Filings
Harrow Health has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 8-K, 1 Form 4, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G. The most recent filing was submitted on March 24, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HROW SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Harrow Health over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Harrow Health generated $272.3M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 75.0% gross margin, operating income reached $30.5M (11.2% operating margin), and net income was -$5.1M, reflecting a -1.9% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $-0.14. The company generated $43.9M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 2.20, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
Upcoming Events
Offering close
Phase 3 enrollment begins
ASCRS 2026 Annual Meeting
Product data presentations
Product data presentations
Double VEVYE sales force
File NDAs for MELT-300/210
Next-gen TRIESENCE NDA submission
MELT-300 commercial launch
Harrow Health has 11 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Offering close", is scheduled for March 27, 2026 (in 2 days). 2 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the HROW stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Harrow Health (HROW) currently stands at 5.7 million shares, up 2.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 18.4% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 70%. This moderate level of short interest indicates notable bearish positioning. With 12.2 days to cover, it would take significant time for short sellers to close their positions based on average trading volume.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Harrow Health (HROW) currently stands at 12.2 days, up 50.2% from the previous period. This elevated days-to-cover ratio indicates it would take over two weeks of average trading volume for short sellers to exit their positions, suggesting potential for a short squeeze if positive news emerges. The days to cover has increased 226.5% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 3.7 to 13.9 days.
HROW Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Harrow Health (HROW) operates in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry within the broader Pharmaceutical Preparations sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) priced a private offering of $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2030. The notes will be issued at 100.25% and treated as a single series with an existing $250.0 million 2030 note issue.
The offering is expected to close on March 27, 2026, interest accrues from March 15, 2026, and net proceeds are for general corporate purposes including product development and growth initiatives.