Company Description
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XERS) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products across a range of therapeutic areas, with a focus on endocrine and neurological conditions. According to company disclosures, Xeris markets three FDA-approved therapies and is advancing additional product candidates and formulation platforms. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Xeris’ commercial portfolio centers on three branded products: Recorlev, Gvoke, and Keveyis. Recorlev (levoketoconazole) is approved for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome in adult patients for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative. It is described as an adrenal steroidogenesis inhibitor and a purified enantiomer of ketoconazole, and is protected by multiple patents listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book. The company has highlighted Recorlev as a key growth driver and has expanded its intellectual property protection for the product through additional Orange Book-listed patents.
Gvoke is described by Xeris as a ready-to-use liquid glucagon for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia. In company communications, Gvoke is also identified as a gastrointestinal motility inhibitor when used as a diagnostic aid during radiologic examinations. Xeris has entered into a partnership with American Regent, Inc. for Gvoke VialDx, a concentrated, ready-to-dilute liquid glucagon indicated as a diagnostic aid to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract in adult patients. Under that agreement, Xeris is responsible for product supply while American Regent manages commercialization of Gvoke VialDx in the United States.
Keveyis is characterized by Xeris as a proven therapy for primary periodic paralysis, a rare neuromuscular condition. Together, Recorlev, Gvoke, and Keveyis form the company’s core commercial portfolio. Xeris reports product revenue from each of these brands, and its public financial updates discuss trends in patient demand, net revenue, and product shipments across these therapies.
Pipeline and Technology Platforms
Beyond its marketed products, Xeris is advancing a pipeline of development programs. The company identifies XP-8121 as its lead pipeline asset. XP-8121 is described as a Phase 3–ready, once-weekly subcutaneous injection for hypothyroidism. In public statements, Xeris explains that XP-8121 is an investigational, ready-to-use liquid formulation of levothyroxine sodium designed for once-weekly subcutaneous injection using its proprietary XeriSol technology. The company indicates that by avoiding the gastrointestinal tract, XP-8121 is intended to address limitations associated with oral levothyroxine therapy.
Xeris also references multiple early-stage programs that use its proprietary formulation platforms, XeriSol and XeriJect, in collaboration with partners. These platforms are described as enabling the development of difficult-to-formulate drugs into subcutaneous injections. In addition to the XP-8121 patent allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Xeris has stated that it is pursuing additional layers of intellectual property protection in the levothyroxine technology space.
Intellectual Property and Regulatory Position
The company emphasizes the role of intellectual property in supporting its commercial and pipeline assets. For Recorlev, Xeris has disclosed that the product is protected by multiple patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book, including a patent titled “Methods of Treating Disease with Levoketoconazole,” which covers therapeutic uses designed to minimize certain drug–drug interactions. The company notes that Recorlev is not classified as a controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
For XP-8121, Xeris has reported a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for claims specific to the XP-8121 formulation. The company has also described strengthening its intellectual property portfolio with a composition-of-matter patent for XP-8121 and a new Orange Book-listed patent for Recorlev, reinforcing long-term protection across both commercial and pipeline assets.
Business Focus and Growth Orientation
In its public communications and SEC filings, Xeris describes itself as a growth-oriented or fast-growing biopharmaceutical company. Management commentary highlights revenue growth across Recorlev, Gvoke, and Keveyis, as well as increasing patient demand and investments in commercial infrastructure, particularly for Recorlev. The company has discussed achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA in multiple quarters and has provided long-term financial targets and strategic vision at its Analyst and Investor Day.
Xeris’ reported results and guidance emphasize total revenue growth, changes in product mix, and the contribution of royalty, contract, and other revenue associated with partnered products such as Gvoke VialDx. The company also notes increased research and development spending to support XP-8121 and the ongoing development of its technology platforms and partnerships, as well as selling, general, and administrative expenses related to personnel and commercial expansion.
Stock and Regulatory Filings
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol XERS. The company files periodic and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 8-K reports that furnish press releases on quarterly results and operational highlights. These filings provide additional detail on revenue by product, operating expenses, net income or loss, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, along with management’s discussion of business performance.
Key Therapeutic Areas
- Endogenous Cushing’s syndrome and hypercortisolemia: addressed by Recorlev, an adrenal steroidogenesis inhibitor approved for adult patients for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative.
- Severe hypoglycemia: addressed by Gvoke, a ready-to-use liquid glucagon product.
- Diagnostic radiology support: addressed by Gvoke when used as a gastrointestinal motility inhibitor and by Gvoke VialDx as a diagnostic aid during radiologic examinations in adult patients.
- Primary periodic paralysis: addressed by Keveyis, which Xeris describes as a proven therapy for this rare condition.
- Hypothyroidism: targeted by XP-8121, an investigational once-weekly subcutaneous levothyroxine formulation.
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Stock Performance
Xeris Biopharma Holdings (XERS) stock last traded at $5.44, up 2.94% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.4%. At a market capitalization of $962.2M, XERS is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 172.4M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Xeris Biopharma Holdings has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 6 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings date, earnings, conferences. View all XERS news →
SEC Filings
Xeris Biopharma Holdings has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 4, 1 Form 144, 1 Form 10-K. The most recent filing was submitted on March 16, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all XERS SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Xeris Biopharma Holdings 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
Xeris Biopharma Holdings generated $291.8M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 85.4% gross margin, operating income reached $24.9M (8.5% operating margin), and net income was $554K, reflecting a 0.2% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.00. The company generated $28.6M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 2.19, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
Upcoming Events
RSU vesting schedule
Xeris Biopharma Holdings has 2 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "RSU vesting schedule", is scheduled for January 2, 2027 (in 284 days). 1 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 XERS stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Xeris Biopharma Holdings (XERS) currently stands at 17.0 million shares, up 0.7% from the previous reporting period, representing 10.3% of the float. This moderate level of short interest indicates notable bearish positioning. With 11.5 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 Xeris Biopharma Holdings (XERS) currently stands at 11.5 days, up 90.6% 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 192.9% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.9 to 12.6 days.
XERS Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Xeris Biopharma Holdings (XERS) operates in the Biotechnology industry within the broader Pharmaceutical Preparations sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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