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Surging sales turn Eton Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ETON) profitable in Q1 2026

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Eton Pharmaceuticals reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with total net revenue of $24.3 million, up 40% from $17.3 million a year earlier, and product sales and royalties rising 73% to $24.3 million. Gross profit increased to $14.7 million from $9.9 million.

The company generated Adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million, or 24% of revenue, versus $3.7 million and 21% a year ago. GAAP results swung to net income of $1.6 million from a $1.6 million loss, while non-GAAP net income rose to $4.5 million. Eton raised its 2026 revenue outlook to more than $120 million and now targets at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin, supported by record product sales, launches of DESMODA and HEMANGEOL, and continued rare-disease pipeline progress.

Positive

  • Rapid revenue and earnings growth: Q1 2026 net revenue rose 40% to $24.3 million, product sales and royalties grew 73%, Adjusted EBITDA increased to $5.7 million, and GAAP results shifted from a $1.6 million loss to $1.6 million net income.
  • Raised 2026 outlook with profitability focus: Management now expects 2026 revenue to exceed $120 million (up from $110 million prior guidance) and targets at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin, supported by multiple new rare-disease product launches and pipeline advances.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Eton delivers high growth, turns profitable, and raises 2026 guidance.

Eton Pharmaceuticals posted first-quarter 2026 net revenue of $24.3 million, up 40% year over year, with product sales and royalties also at $24.3 million, up 73%. This mix shift toward recurring product revenue reduces reliance on one-time licensing income seen in Q1 2025.

Profitability improved meaningfully. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $5.7 million (24% margin) from $3.7 million (21% margin), and GAAP results moved from a $1.6 million loss to $1.6 million net income. Non-GAAP net income nearly doubled to $4.5 million.

Management now expects 2026 revenue to exceed $120 million with at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin, supported by launches of DESMODA and the HEMANGEOL relaunch. Cash ended at $19.7 million after paying $14.0 million for HEMANGEOL rights. Future filings may clarify how new products and studies such as ET-700 and INCRELEX label harmonization progress through 2026–2027.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 net revenue $24.3 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 40% year over year
Q1 2026 product sales and royalties $24.3 million Up 73% vs $14.0 million in prior-year quarter
Q1 2026 gross profit $14.7 million Increased from $9.9 million in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $5.7 million (24% margin) Versus $3.7 million and 21% margin in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 GAAP net income $1.6 million Compared with a $1.6 million net loss in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 non-GAAP net income $4.5 million Up from $2.4 million in the prior-year quarter
2026 revenue guidance More than $120 million Raised from prior guidance of $110 million
Cash and cash equivalents $19.7 million Balance as of March 31, 2026 after $14.0 million HEMANGEOL payment
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.7 million or 24% of revenue"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP financial
"On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $4.5 million"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
inventory step-up financial
"the Company recognized in cost of sales $350 and $1,142, respectively, for inventory step-up expense"
label harmonization study medical
"received clearance from FDA to proceed with INCRELEX label harmonization study"
A label harmonization study compares and aligns product labels—such as dosage instructions, approved uses, and safety warnings—across different regions or formulations to create a consistent, accurate set of information. For investors, it matters because harmonized labels can speed regulatory approvals, reduce the chance of recalls or legal problems, and simplify manufacturing and marketing, much like standardizing a recipe so it can be produced reliably in multiple kitchens.
bioequivalence study medical
"The bioequivalence study of the Company’s revised KHINDIVI formulation is ongoing"
A bioequivalence study tests whether a new version of a drug—often a generic or alternate formulation—delivers the same amount of active ingredient into the bloodstream at the same speed as a reference product. Think of it like checking that a copy of a key opens the lock as reliably as the original. For investors, successful bioequivalence means a cheaper, faster regulatory route to market, potential revenue from competition or substitution, and lower scientific risk compared with entirely new drugs.
Net revenue $24.3 million +40% YoY
Product sales and royalties $24.3 million +73% YoY
Gross profit $14.7 million +49% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $5.7 million (24% margin) vs $3.7 million (21% margin) in Q1 2025
GAAP net income $1.6 million vs $1.6 million net loss in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP net income $4.5 million vs $2.4 million in Q1 2025
Guidance

For full-year 2026, Eton expects revenues to exceed $120 million and projects at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
May 14, 2026
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
 
 
ETON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-38738
 
37-1858472
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21925 W. Field Parkway, Suite 235
 
 
Deer Park, Illinois 60010-7278
 
 
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(847) 787-7361
 
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On May 14, 2026, Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information in this Item 2.02 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 2.02 and the attached exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
In the Press Release, we present certain financial information, specifically Adjusted EBITDA, which is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). We present Adjusted EBITDA in the Press Release because this metric assists us in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Our management uses Adjusted EBITA:
 
for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget and developing and refining our internal projections for future periods;
   
to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and as a supplemental tool in evaluating our performance against our budget for each period;
   
in communication with our board of directors and investors concerning our financial performance;
   
to evaluate prior acquisitions in relation to the existing business; and 
   
to evaluate comparative net sales performance in prior and future periods.
 
We believe that the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA offers an additional financial metric which, when coupled with U.S. GAAP results and the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of our results of operations and the factors and trends affecting our business for securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of our company. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors for the following reasons:
 
Adjusted EBITDA and similar non-GAAP measures are widely used by investors to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially from company to company depending upon financing and accounting methods, book values of assets, tax jurisdictions, capital structures and the methods by which assets were acquired; and 
   
by comparing our Adjusted EBITDA in different historical periods, our investors can evaluate our operating performance excluding the impact of certain items.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
Press Release issued by Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on May 14, 2026 relating to financial results
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: May 14, 2026
By:  
/s/ James R. Gruber                                      
   
James R. Gruber
   
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
   
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Eton Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

 

 

Q1 2026 product sales of $24.3 million, representing 73% growth over Q1 2025

 

Raising full year revenue guidance - now expect 2026 revenue to exceed $120 million, up from previous guidance of $110 million

 

Q1 2026 fully diluted GAAP EPS of $0.05, non-GAAP fully diluted EPS of $0.14, and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million

 

Received FDA approval for and launched DESMODA™

 

Acquired and relaunched HEMANGEOL®

 

Announced initiation of ET-700 clinical study, the Company’s extended-release formulation of zinc acetate

 

Received FDA clearance to proceed on INCRELEX® label harmonization study

 

Management to hold conference call today at 4:30pm ET

 

DEER PARK, Ill., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc (“Eton” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ETON), an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

“With record Q1 products sales and two major product launches already underway this year, Eton is off to a terrific start in 2026. Based on this strong year-to-date performance, we are raising our full year 2026 revenue guidance. We now expect more than $120 million of revenue, up from our prior guidance of $110 million,” said Sean Brynjelsen, CEO of Eton Pharmaceuticals.

 

“First quarter product sales grew 73% year over year, with strong growth contributions from across the portfolio, including INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE®, GALZIN® and Carglumic Acid. In March, we launched DESMODA, the first and only FDA-approved oral desmopressin solution. Our commercial team has seen high levels of interest from the healthcare provider and patient advocacy communities, and we are encouraged by the initial uptake of the product. In addition, on May 1, we relaunched HEMANGEOL, ensuring optimized access and rare-disease centric support to an important, time-sensitive therapy. While we are early in its commercialization, transitioning patients and providers appears to be progressing well, and we’re excited that parents now have access to an FDA-approved treatment backed by our world-class Eton Cares support program. Both new product launches are expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth in 2026, 2027, and beyond.”

 

“We have also made tremendous progress with the R&D programs in our pipeline. We initiated a clinical study for the KHINDIVITM label expansion, saw the start of the ET-700 pilot study, and received FDA clearance to proceed with our INCRELEX label harmonization study, which we intend to initiate later this year. These critical programs should fuel long-term growth, and propel us towards our goal of building the largest rare disease portfolio in the United States” concluded Brynjelsen.

 

First Quarter and Recent Business Highlights

 

73% growth in product sales year-over-year. Eton reported first quarter 2026 product sales of $24.3 million, compared to $14.0 million in the prior year period, driven by strong growth across the portfolio, in particular INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE, GALZIN, and Carglumic Acid, plus the addition of sales from KHINDIVI, which launched in June 2025.

 

Acquired and relaunched HEMANGEOL. Eton acquired U.S. rights to HEMANGEOL in the first quarter and relaunched the product on May 1st. Eton is now offering full Eton Cares patient support to all patients, including $0 co-pay for qualifying commercial patients. Early in the relaunch, the transition is progressing smoothly, with strong engagement from providers and care teams. Eton has streamlined the product’s distribution, shifting to a high-touch rare disease-focused model designed to improve patients’ experience and deliver operational efficiencies. In parallel, the HEMANGEOL commercial team attended or is attending key medical conferences, including American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO), and International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA), to support education and continuity across the care ecosystem. Ensuring continuity of care has been a central focus throughout the transition, with an emphasis on minimizing disruption for providers, patients, and families.

 

Received FDA approval for and launched DESMODA. Within ten days of its February approval, Eton launched DESMODA with its existing team of pediatric endocrinology rare disease specialists. DESMODA is the first and only FDA-approved oral liquid formulation of desmopressin designed to support individualized dosing needs. Early feedback from healthcare providers has been exceptionally encouraging, with strong initial interest and early adoption across key centers. The product is expected to contribute significantly to the Company’s long-term growth trajectory, with peak sales estimated to reach $30-50 million annually.

 

Received clearance from FDA to proceed with INCRELEX label harmonization study. During the first quarter, Eton received clearance from FDA to proceed with its proposed label harmonization study. This study is designed to support an application to broaden the U.S. FDA approved definition of severe primary IGF-1 deficiency (SPIGFD) to match the E.U. definition. If successful, it is estimated that the change would increase the addressable population in the U.S. to approximately 1,000 patients compared to the estimated 200 patients under the current indication. The Company expects to commence the study in the second half of 2026.

 

Clinical study initiated for product candidate ET-700, Etons extended-release formulation of zinc acetate. Last month, the first patient was dosed in a pilot clinical study assessing the efficacy of ET-700. The study, which is being conducted by the Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, is a double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial that will compare ET-700 to GALZIN and a placebo for the treatment of Wilson disease. Topline study results are expected in the second half of 2026, and if positive, would lead to a pivotal clinical study in early 2027.

 

KHINDIVI label expansion study underway. The bioequivalence study of the Company’s revised KHINDIVI formulation is ongoing, and the Company expects to receive results by July. The results are intended to support Eton’s application to broaden the FDA approved indication for KHINDIVI beyond its current label of ages five and up. Eton intends to file the supplement in the third quarter of 2026, which could provide for a potential approval in the second quarter of 2027. The Company believes the expanded label will accelerate adoption of the product.

 

 

 

Guidance

 

The Company now expects 2026 revenues to exceed $120 million, an increase from prior guidance of $110 million. The Company expects to report at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin for full year 2026.

 

First quarter Financial Results

 

Net Revenue: Total net revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $24.3 million compared to $17.3 million in the prior year period, an increase of 40%. Total net revenue in the first quarter of 2025 included $3.3 million of licensing revenue.

 

Product sales and royalty revenue were $24.3 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared with $14.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 73%, driven by strong growth across the portfolio, in particular INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE, GALZIN, and Carglumic Acid, and the addition of revenue from KHINDIVI.

 

Gross Profit: Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $14.7 million compared with $9.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 49%, primarily due to increased product sales.

 

Adjusted gross profit, which adjusts for the impact of acquired inventory step-up adjustments and intangible amortization, was $16.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, representing an adjusted gross margin of 67%, compared to adjusted gross profit of $12.0 million and adjusted gross margin of 69% in the prior year period. The margin decline was primarily due to the inclusion of margin dilutive INCRELEX ex-U.S. sales in the first quarter of 2026 and the inclusion of higher margin licensing revenue in the first quarter of 2025. The Company expects full year 2026 adjusted gross margin to exceed 70%.

 

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $1.9 million compared to $1.2 million in the prior year period, primarily due to clinical study expenses associated with the KHINDIVI label expansion and increased expenses associated with ET-700 project development activities.

 

General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $10.4 million compared to $9.2 million in the prior year period, an increase of 13%.

 

Adjusted G&A expense, which removes share-based compensation, depreciation, transaction-related costs, and other one-time expenses, was $9.0 million in the quarter, compared with $7.3 million in the prior year period. Of that increase, $0.9 million was attributable to higher FDA annual product fee expenses as Eton no longer qualifies for the FDA’s orphan program fee exemption due to exceeding the corporate revenue threshold. The remaining increase was largely due to higher employee-related costs due to increased headcount to support the business.

 

Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA): Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.7 million or 24% of revenue, compared to $3.7 million or 21% of revenue in the prior year period. The prior year period benefited from the inclusion of higher-margin non-recurring licensing revenues.

 

Net Income/Loss: Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $1.6 million or $0.06 per basic and diluted share in the prior year period.

 

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $4.5 million or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $2.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted share in the prior year period.

 

For a reconciliation of GAAP net income/(loss) to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization EBITDA (“EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted Non-GAAP basic and fully diluted earnings per share to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see the tables below.

 

Cash Position: As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $19.7 million. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company generated $7.4 million from operations and paid $14.0 million for the U.S. rights to commercialize HEMANGEOL.

 

As previously announced, Eton Pharmaceuticals will host its first quarter 2026 conference call as follows:

 

Date: May 14, 2026
   
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT)
   
Participant Webcast Link: Click Here
   
Participant Call Link: Click Here

 

In addition to taking live questions from participants on the conference call, management will be answering emailed questions from investors. Investors can email questions to: investorrelations@etonpharma.com.

 

The live webcast can be accessed on the Investors section of Eton’s website at https://ir.etonpharma.com/. An archived webcast will be available on Eton’s website approximately two hours after the completion of the event and for 30 days thereafter.

 

* Conference call participants should register to obtain their dial-in and passcode details.  Please be sure to register using a valid email address.

 

 

 

About Eton Pharmaceuticals

 

Eton is an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases. The Company currently has ten commercial rare disease products: KHINDIVI™, INCRELEX®, ALKINDI SPRINKLE®, DESMODA™, GALZIN®, HEMANGEOL®, PKU GOLIKE®, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, and Nitisinone. The Company has four additional product candidates in late-stage development: Amglidia®, ET-700, ET-800 and ZENEO® hydrocortisone autoinjector. For more information, please visit our website at www.etonpharma.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the expected ability of Eton to undertake certain activities and accomplish certain goals and objectives. These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding Eton’s business strategy, Eton’s plans to develop and commercialize its product candidates, the safety and efficacy of Eton’s product candidates, Eton’s plans and expected timing with respect to regulatory filings and approvals, and the size and growth potential of the markets for Eton’s product candidates. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “goal,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Eton’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs. These and other risks concerning Eton’s development programs and financial position are described in additional detail in Eton’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Eton undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In addition to the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which are presented and discussed above, management also utilizes Adjusted EBITDA, an unaudited financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, to evaluate the Company’s financial results and performance and to plan and forecast future periods. Adjusted EBITDA is considered a “non-GAAP” financial measure within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the SEC. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company’s operations that, when viewed with GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting its business. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance because (i) it allows for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making; (ii) it excludes the impact of non-cash or, when specified, non-recurring items that are not directly attributable to the Company’s core operating performance and that may obscure trends in the Company’s core operating performance; and (iii) it is used by institutional investors and the analyst community to help analyze the Company’s results. However, Adjusted EBITDA and any other non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further, non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company and the way they are calculated may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures or the calculations of the same non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss), excluding the effects of stock-based compensation and expenses, interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and, if any and when specified, other non-recurring income or expense items. Management believes that the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA is net loss. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered as an alternative to gross profit or net loss as a measure of operating performance or to net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, or financing activities as a measure of ability to meet cash needs.

 

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Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

   

For the three months ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Revenues:

               

Licensing revenue

  $     $ 3,286  

Product sales and royalties, net

    24,266       13,996  

Total net revenues

    24,266       17,282  
                 

Cost of sales:

               

Licensing revenue

          825  

Product sales and royalties

    9,531       6,596  

Total cost of sales

    9,531       7,421  
                 

Gross profit

    14,735       9,861  
                 

Operating expenses:

               

Research and development

    1,875       1,161  

General and administrative

    10,446       9,170  

Total operating expenses

    12,321       10,331  
                 

Income (loss) from operations

    2,414       (470 )
                 

Other expense:

               

Interest and other expense, net

    (840 )     (1,028 )
                 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

    1,574       (1,498 )
                 

Income tax expense

    20       74  
                 

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,554     $ (1,572 )

Net income (loss) per share, basic

  $ 0.06     $ (0.06 )

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic

    27,285       26,886  

Net income (loss) per share, diluted

  $ 0.05     $ (0.06 )

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted

    31,547       26,886  

 

 

 

 

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

   

March 31, 2026

   

December 31, 2025

 
      (Unaudited)          

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 19,661     $ 25,942  

Accounts receivable, net

    13,408       11,757  

Inventories, net

    14,467       15,419  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    5,709       7,463  

Total current assets

    53,245       60,581  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    372       326  

Intangible assets, net

    43,738       30,878  

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

    301       310  

Other long-term assets, net

    54       19  

Total assets

  $ 97,710     $ 92,114  
                 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 13,485     $ 10,976  

Short-term debt, net of discount

    11,808       8,789  

Accrued Medicaid rebates

    11,140       9,317  

Accrued liabilities

    7,746       9,408  

Total current liabilities

    44,179       38,490  
                 

Long-term debt, net of current portion and debt discount

    18,939       21,769  

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

    440       460  

Other long-term liabilities

    3,537       5,241  

Total liabilities

    67,095       65,960  
                 

Stockholders’ equity

               

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 27,359,791 and 27,047,061 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

    27       27  

Additional paid-in capital

    141,528       138,621  

Accumulated deficit

    (110,940 )     (112,494 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    30,615       26,154  
                 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 97,710     $ 92,114  

 

 

 

 

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

   

For the three months ended

 
   

March 31, 2026

   

March 31, 2025

 

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities

               

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,554     $ (1,572 )
                 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:

               

Stock-based compensation

    1,518       1,200  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,131       1,013  

Inventory step-up

    350       1,142  

Excess and obsolete inventory reserve

    227       110  

Debt discount amortization

    118       294  

Non-cash lease expense

    9       17  

Other operating activity

    7        

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (1,651 )     (11,039 )

Inventories

    1,406       358  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    1,754       2,973  

Accounts payable

    2,508       705  

Accrued Medicaid rebates

    1,824       6,071  

Accrued liabilities

    (1,532 )     (1,373 )

Other non-current assets and liabilities

    (1,818 )     2,191  

Net cash from operating activities

    7,405       2,090  
                 

Cash flows used in investing activities

               

Purchase of product licensing rights

    (15,000 )      

Purchase of property and equipment

    (75 )      

Net cash used in investing activities

    (15,075 )      
                 

Cash flows from financing activities

               

Proceeds from stock option exercises

    1,389       394  

Net cash from financing activities

    1,389       394  
                 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

    (6,281 )     2,484  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    25,942       14,936  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 19,661     $ 17,420  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

               

Cash paid for interest

  $ 881     $ 642  

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 37     $ 8  

 

 

 

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA Calculation and US GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

For the three months ended

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 
                 

GAAP Net income (loss)

  $ 1,554     $ (1,572 )

Depreciation (1)

    22       12  

Intangible amortization expense (2)

    1,109       1,001  

Interest expense (including debt discount amortization and non-cash interest expenses)

    1,136       1,163  

Income tax expense

    20       74  

EBITDA

  $ 3,841     $ 678  

Other non-GAAP adjustments:

               

Inventory step-up expense (3)

    350       1,142  

Stock-based compensation (4)

    1,518       1,200  

Severance expense (5)

          335  

Acquisition/divestiture-related costs (6)

          320  

Total of Other non-GAAP adjustments

    1,868       2,997  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 5,709     $ 3,675  
                 

GAAP Net income (loss)

  $ 1,554     $ (1,572 )

Non-GAAP adjustments:

               

Depreciation (1)

    22       12  

Intangible amortization expense (2)

    1,109       1,001  

Inventory step-up expense (3)

    350       1,142  

Share-based compensation (4)

    1,518       1,200  

Severance expense (5)

          335  

Acquisition/divestiture-related costs (6)

          320  

Total pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments

    2,999       4,010  

Income tax effect of pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments (7)

    71       43  

Total non-GAAP adjustments

    2,928       3,967  

Non-GAAP Net Income

  $ 4,482     $ 2,395  
                 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic

    27,285       26,886  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted

    31,547       31,017  
                 

GAAP income (loss) per share - Basic

    0.06     $ (0.06 )

Non-GAAP adjustments

    0.11       0.14  

Non-GAAP earnings per share - Basic

  $ 0.17     $ 0.08  
                 

GAAP income (loss) per share - Basic

    0.05     $ (0.06 )

Non-GAAP adjustments

    0.09       0.13  

Non-GAAP earnings per share - Diluted

  $ 0.14     $ 0.07  

 

(1)

Represents depreciation expense related to our property and equipment.

(2)

Intangible amortization expenses are associated with the Company's intellectual property rights related to INCRELEX®, HEMANGEOL®, GALZIN®, PKU GOLIKE®, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous and Nitisinone. 

(3)

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized in cost of sales $350 and $1,142, respectively, for inventory step-up expense primarily attributable to INCRELEX® inventory revalued in connection with this product acquisition.

(4)

Represents share-based compensation expense associated with the Company's stock option and restricted stock unit grants to employees and non-employee directors and the Company's employee share purchase plan.

(5)

Represents severance and benefit expenses associated with role redundancy within commercial operations during the first quarter of 2025.

(6)

Represents legal expense and other divestiture-related costs associated with the out-licensing of the INCRELEX® commercial rights in territories outside of the U.S. 

(7)

Income tax adjustments on pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments represent the estimated income tax impact of each pre-tax non-GAAP adjustment based on the effective income tax rate for the period. The Company is in a full income tax valuation allowance position and the income tax effect on pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments is commensurate with the performance measure.

 

 

 

 

 

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

First Quarter 2026 GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

First Quarter 2026

 

GAAP

   

Depreciation and Intangible Amortization

   

Inventory Step-Up Expense

   

Stock Based Compensation

   

Severance Expense

   

Acquisition/ Divestiture Related Costs

   

Non-GAAP

 

Cost of sales

  $ 9,531       (1,109 )     (350 )     -       -       -     $ 8,072  

Research and development

    1,875       -       -       (49 )     -       -       1,826  

General and administrative

    10,446       (22 )     -       (1,469 )     -       -       8,955  

Interest and other expense, net

    840       -       -       -       -       -       840  
                                                         

First Quarter 2025

                                                       

Cost of sales

  $ 7,421       (1,001 )     (1,142 )     -       -       -     $ 5,278  

Research and development

    1,161       -       -       (39 )     -       -       1,122  

General and administrative

    9,170       (12 )     -       (1,161 )     (335 )     (320 )     7,342  

Interest and other expense, net

    1,028       -       -       -       -       -       1,028  

 

 

 

FAQ

How did Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) perform in Q1 2026?

Eton reported strong Q1 2026 results, with net revenue of $24.3 million, up 40% year over year. Product sales and royalties rose 73% to $24.3 million, and gross profit increased to $14.7 million, reflecting broad portfolio growth across multiple rare-disease therapies.

Did Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) achieve profitability in Q1 2026?

Yes. Eton posted GAAP net income of $1.6 million in Q1 2026, or $0.06 per basic share, versus a $1.6 million loss a year earlier. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $4.5 million, or $0.17 per basic share, showing improved underlying profitability.

What 2026 guidance did Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) provide?

Eton raised its 2026 outlook, now expecting revenues to exceed $120 million, up from prior guidance of $110 million. The company also targets at least a 30% Adjusted EBITDA margin for the full year, supported by new product launches and expanding rare-disease portfolio sales.

How did Eton Pharmaceuticals’ (ETON) Adjusted EBITDA change in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA rose to $5.7 million in Q1 2026, representing 24% of revenue, compared with $3.7 million and a 21% margin in the prior-year quarter. The increase reflects higher product sales, partially offset by increased R&D and G&A spending to support growth initiatives.

What were Eton Pharmaceuticals’ (ETON) key product and pipeline developments?

Eton launched DESMODA, relaunched HEMANGEOL, and continued strong growth in INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE, GALZIN, and Carglumic Acid. It also advanced R&D with an ET-700 pilot study, an INCRELEX label harmonization study clearance, and ongoing KHINDIVI label expansion work.

What is Eton Pharmaceuticals’ (ETON) cash position and recent cash usage?

As of March 31, 2026, Eton held $19.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. During Q1 2026, it generated $7.4 million from operations and used $15.0 million in investing activities, primarily for purchasing U.S. rights to commercialize HEMANGEOL, a key rare-disease product.

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