Journey Medical Corp
Journey Medical Corp develops and commercializes dermatology-focused prescription pharmaceuticals, with a primary focus on the treatment of acne and other skin conditions.
Business. Journey Medical Corp (NASDAQ: DERM.O) is a healthcare company operating within the pharmaceuticals industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of pharmaceutical products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not available. The company is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
Journey Medical Corp (DERM.O) has recorded a series of notable new institutional holdings, marking the first analysis for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. The most significant addition involves an investor holding 764,147 shares valued at approximately $5.89 million as of December 31, 2025. This position represents a weight of roughly 0.000085% in the investor's portfolio, signaling early-stage accumulation by external capital. Additional notable additions were detected across multiple reporting periods, further broadening the shareholder base. As of March 31, 2026, one investor held 390,138 shares valued at $1.83 million, while another held 237,288 shares worth $1.11 million. Smaller positions were also established during this period, including holdings of 45,331 shares ($0.21 million), 10,535 shares ($0.05 million), and 11,215 shares ($0.05 million). Earlier activity includes a position of 51,864 shares valued at $0.29 million as of June 30, 2024. These consistent "add" signals across different investors and timeframes suggest growing interest in the company's equity, despite the absence of analyst coverage or index membership. The company currently reports zero officers and zero analysts in its profile, highlighting a lack of traditional market infrastructure surrounding the stock. The significance of these changes lies in the expansion of Journey Medical's top holder count to 15 entities. With no analyst estimates or ESG ratings currently available, these institutional additions provide the primary data points for assessing market sentiment. The accumulation of shares by multiple distinct investors indicates a foundational shift in ownership structure, potentially laying the groundwork for increased liquidity and visibility in the future.
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Journey Medical Corp (NASDAQ: DERM.O) is a healthcare company operating within the pharmaceuticals industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of pharmaceutical products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not available. The company is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Journey Medical Corp has a market capitalization of $135.55 million and a price-to-book ratio of 4.26, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value. The company holds $24.09 million in cash and equivalents but carries $25.28 million in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position of -$1.19 million. The current ratio of 1.79 suggests moderate liquidity, with current assets covering current liabilities 1.79 times over.
Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -35.89% and a return on assets of -12.08%. The company reported a net loss of $11.43 million and an operating loss of $8.17 million in the latest period. Gross profit of $40.93 million on $61.86 million in revenue indicates a gross margin of 66.17%, which is strong but insufficient to offset operating and net losses.
The company operates as a single business segment focused on dermatology pharmaceuticals, with all revenue derived from the United States. There is no geographic diversification, and the company does not disclose revenue by product line or therapeutic area.
Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a projected revenue decline, with no specific percentage provided. The company has not disclosed forward-looking guidance for the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth is not available due to the company's recent public listing and limited financial history.
Risk factors include a negative net cash position, which could constrain operational flexibility. The company has a low dilution risk, with no recent share issuance or shelf registration activity. Adjustments to valuation metrics have not been applied due to the absence of material dilutive events.
Recent events include the filing of a Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and a Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. No material developments were disclosed in the most recent earnings call transcript.
Journey Medical Corp (DERM.O) has recorded a series of notable new institutional holdings, marking the first analysis for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. The most significant addition involves an investor holding 764,147 shares valued at approximately $5.89 million as of December 31, 2025. This position represents a weight of roughly 0.000085% in the investor's portfolio, signaling early-stage accumulation by external capital. Additional notable additions were detected across multiple reporting periods, further broadening the shareholder base. As of March 31, 2026, one investor held 390,138 shares valued at $1.83 million, while another held 237,288 shares worth $1.11 million. Smaller positions were also established during this period, including holdings of 45,331 shares ($0.21 million), 10,535 shares ($0.05 million), and 11,215 shares ($0.05 million). Earlier activity includes a position of 51,864 shares valued at $0.29 million as of June 30, 2024. These consistent "add" signals across different investors and timeframes suggest growing interest in the company's equity, despite the absence of analyst coverage or index membership. The company currently reports zero officers and zero analysts in its profile, highlighting a lack of traditional market infrastructure surrounding the stock. The significance of these changes lies in the expansion of Journey Medical's top holder count to 15 entities. With no analyst estimates or ESG ratings currently available, these institutional additions provide the primary data points for assessing market sentiment. The accumulation of shares by multiple distinct investors indicates a foundational shift in ownership structure, potentially laying the groundwork for increased liquidity and visibility in the future.
- The company is trading at a premium to book value despite reporting a net loss and negative cash flow.
- Strong gross margins are offset by high operating expenses, resulting in negative operating and net income.
- The company has no geographic diversification and operates as a single business segment.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $13.50, suggesting potential for a 109% upside from the current market price.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.79 but a negative net cash position.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,07 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 84,7M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 7,5M USD |
- FY2026 — next full year (forecast) · projected off FY2025 close, as of 2025-12-31 · conf —63,7MFORECAST
- FY2025 — reported · conf —57,8MREPORTED
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Comparable transactions
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Derivative transactions
- CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueAcquired 41 860 @ $5,04grant · 2026-04-22
- Chief Operating Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueAcquired 62 795 @ $5,04grant · 2026-04-22
- Director, President & CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueAcquired 82 915 @ $5,04grant · 2026-04-22
- Director, President & CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueDisposed 1 250 000 @ $0,07exercise · 2025-08-25
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- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Price To Bookmarket_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Journey Medical Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Journey Medical Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
- Journey Medical Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 50 000 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 50 000 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 50 000 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 000 · 2026-06-25
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 000 · 2026-06-25
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 000 · 2026-06-25
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 000 · 2026-06-25
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 000 · 2026-06-25
- Chief Operating Officer · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 46 863 · 2026-04-22
- CFO · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 28 907 · 2026-04-22
- Director, President & CEO · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 49 277 · 2026-04-22
- Director, President & CEO · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 1 250 000 @ $0,07$81K · 2025-08-25
- Director, President & CEO · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 10 877 @ $7,47$81K · 2025-08-25
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 50 000 · 2025-08-05
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 20 000 · 2025-08-05
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 20 000 · 2025-08-05
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 20 000 · 2025-08-05
- Director · Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueOther 20 000 · 2025-08-05
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From filings & derived data- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -95.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.3%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.97xDerived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 17.9%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 58.7%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.79xDerived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 40.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -36.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -12.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -18.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 22.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 34.7%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -35.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 34.7%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.2%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 18.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (annual): USD -8.17MSEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 480KSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 66.87MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 31.85MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD -12.44MSEC XBRL filing