Assertio Holdings Inc
Assertio Holdings Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of branded and generic prescription pharmaceutical products.
Business. Assertio Holdings Inc (ASRT.O) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research. The firm generates revenue through product sales and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Assertio Holdings Inc (ASRT.O) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research. The firm generates revenue through product sales and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Assertio's capital structure shows a market cap of $150.5 million with a price-to-book ratio of 1.6, indicating a moderate premium to its book value. The company holds $10.2 million in cash and equivalents but has $39.1 million in long-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Despite a current ratio of 1.7, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -$28.2 million, and free cash flow is -$0.37 million, signaling liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics are weak, with a net loss of $30.4 million and an operating loss of $29.7 million. Return on equity is -32.3%, and return on assets is -11.4%, both significantly below industry norms for pharmaceutical firms. Gross profit of $83.3 million represents 70% of revenue, but this is insufficient to offset operating costs.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to market-specific risks and regulatory changes. No material revenue is attributed to international operations, suggesting a U.S.-centric business model.
Outlook for the current fiscal year is negative, with a net loss expected to persist. No growth in revenue is projected for the next fiscal year, and the company is unlikely to achieve positive operating income in the near term. Historical revenue trends show a decline in performance, with no clear catalysts for reversal.
Risk factors include liquidity constraints, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The company has a low dilution risk, but its operating cash flow and free cash flow are insufficient to support debt servicing or growth initiatives. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in strategy or operations.
Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a mean recommendation of 2.75 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell) and a median price target of $23.00. The high price target of $45.00 is an outlier, while the low price target of $18.00 reflects pessimism about the company's near-term prospects.
- Assertio is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a weak profitability profile and negative returns on equity and assets.
- The company's capital structure is leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42 and negative net cash after debt.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single segment, with no geographic diversification, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
- Analysts are cautiously neutral, with a median price target of $23.00 and no strong buy recommendations.
- The company is unlikely to achieve positive operating income in the near term, with no clear growth catalysts identified.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,17 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 113,7M UNKNOWN ERROR IN UNIVERSE PROCESSING |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,0M UNKNOWN ERROR IN UNIVERSE PROCESSING |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Director, CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 66 666 @ $12,37disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 415 @ $15,15disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 25 748disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 15 666 @ $19,65disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 18 900 @ $11,90disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 12 591 @ $12,18disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 21 128 @ $11,77disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 7 913 @ $17,10disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 415 @ $15,15disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 1 753 @ $16,05disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 415 @ $15,15disposition · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 32 042disposition · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 15 666 @ $19,65disposition · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 22 666 @ $11,90disposition · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 12 591 @ $12,18disposition · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 27 888 @ $11,77disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director, CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 33 333disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director, CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 5 415 @ $12,75disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 26 026disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 15 666 @ $19,65disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 22 666 @ $11,90disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 12 591 @ $12,18disposition · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 21 128 @ $11,77disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director, CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 26 667 @ $11,77disposition · 2026-06-16
- Director · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 36 666 @ $17,10disposition · 2026-06-16
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- Assertio Holdings Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Assertio Holdings Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
- Assertio Holdings Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 12 017 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 27 936 · 2026-06-16
- EVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 14 738 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 23 855 · 2026-06-16
- President and COO · Common StockOther 13 987 · 2026-06-16
- Director, CEO · Common StockOther 3 583 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 20 944 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 6 666 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 11 420 · 2026-06-16
- EVP and CFO · Common StockOther 15 942 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common StockOther 6 666 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 4 851 · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 4 851 · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 4 851 · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 4 851 · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 4 851 · 2026-05-05
- EVP and CFO · Common StockOther 566 @ $11,84$7K · 2026-02-21
- President and COO · Common StockOther 566 @ $11,84$7K · 2026-02-21
- EVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 1 143 · 2026-02-21
- EVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 510 @ $11,84$6K · 2026-02-21
- EVP and CFO · Common StockOther 1 143 · 2026-02-21
- President and COO · Common StockOther 1 143 · 2026-02-21
- EVP and CFO · Common StockOther 1 377 @ $11,87$16K · 2026-02-18
- EVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 1 239 @ $11,87$15K · 2026-02-18
- President and COO · Common StockOther 2 778 · 2026-02-18
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From filings & derived data- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -40.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -25.6%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -32.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -11.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.70xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.84xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -79.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -39.4%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -39.4%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.8%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -206.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.0%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.0%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -22.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.2%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.7%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -55.8%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 10.23MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 173.02MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 118.71MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -5SEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -29.94MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -5SEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 266.97MSEC XBRL filing