Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$6.81 -5.68% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.73

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 52/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $370.2M
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As of 2026-11-02, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $6.81 (-5.68% 1D, market cap $370.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, EBS ranks #270 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), EBS carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.0x, gross margin of 56.1%, and ROIC of 8.9%. By comparison, RLMD (Relmada Therapeutics Inc.) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $366.9M) and SPRY (ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a E grade (20/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $364.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EBS leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while EBS leads on capital efficiency (8.9% ROIC).

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Per EBS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001367644), Emergent BioSolutions Inc. generated $742.9M in revenue (-28.8% YoY), $52.6M in net income, and $156.8M in free cash flow against $1.32B in total assets and $572.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.6% Base Target
$15 Bull$7 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EBS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (52/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY EBS SCORES 52/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 21.1% FCF Margin ($156.8M FCF) & 56.1% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (59.1) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$6.98-8.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
57
Grade C$6.36-0.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
55
Grade C$6.34+7.4% Next Q
Current
52
Grade D+$6.81-1.1% Hist 90D α
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While EBS currently carries a cautious 52/100 (D+) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.51) and Max Pain ($7.15) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $14.76.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $5.17
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12M Consensus BaseTarget $6.63
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12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $14.76
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Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 6
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Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$774%A
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EBS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -20.26%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $7.09H $7.22L $6.81C $6.81VOL 682.4K
RES: $7.25SUP: $6.20SMA50: $6.51SMA200: $7.99
$10.14$8.57$7.01$5.44$3.87RES $7.25SUP $6.20$6.812026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -28.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #270 of 1016 ⚔️ RLMD vs EBS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (EBS vs. RLMD, SPRY, CYPH, GALT)

Industry: Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (489 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) ranks #270 by composite RQD confidence (52/100, grade D+) and #492 by equity capitalization ($370.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EBS leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while EBS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.9% ROIC and 56.1% gross margin. EBS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 52/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EBS ACTIVE
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
D+ 52/100 7.0x 56.1% 8.9% -5.68% $370.2M Benchmark Subject
RLMD
Relmada Therapeutics Inc.
E 30/100 — — -35.0% +4.07% $366.9M /rlmd-vs-ebs →
SPRY
ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc.
E 20/100 — — -35.0% -7.65% $364.0M /spry-vs-ebs →
CYPH
Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.
D 45/100 71.3x — -23.3% -9.97% $356.7M /cyph-vs-ebs →
GALT
Galectin Therapeutics Inc.
D- 39/100 — — -35.0% -5.68% $355.8M /galt-vs-ebs →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001367644

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) reported GAAP revenue of $742.9M (-28.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.04B , and -29.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $52.6M, operating cash flow of $170.6M, and free cash flow of $156.8M (+338.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, EBS closed FY2025 with $1.32B in total assets against $572.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.41, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $742.9M $52.6M $170.6M $156.8M $1.32B $572.1M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.04B -$190.6M $58.7M $35.8M $1.39B $663.7M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.05B -$760.5M -$206.3M -$206.3M — —

3. EBS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EBS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $6.81 (-5.68% 1D, market cap $370.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, EBS ranks #270 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EBS compare to RLMD and SPRY in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), EBS carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.0x, gross margin of 56.1%, and ROIC of 8.9%. By comparison, RLMD (Relmada Therapeutics Inc.) holds a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $366.9M) and SPRY (ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a E grade (20/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $364.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EBS leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while EBS leads on capital efficiency (8.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EBS?

Per EBS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001367644), Emergent BioSolutions Inc. generated $742.9M in revenue (-28.8% YoY), $52.6M in net income, and $156.8M in free cash flow against $1.32B in total assets and $572.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EBS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EBS last traded at $6.81 (-5.68% on volume of 754,456 shares), positioning the stock +4.61% above its 50-day simple moving average ($6.51) and -14.77% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.99). Across its 52-week range of $4.36 to $14.06, EBS sits at the 25.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.3% ($6.04 to $7.58).

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What is EBS's 12-month stock price target?

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBS) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $6.63 (-2.6% from $6.81), with a bull-case target of $14.76 and a bear-case floor of $5.17.

Is EBS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates EBS D+ (Sell — SELL) with an RQD Confidence score of 52/100.

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EBS — Emergent BioSolutions Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:37:35Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, EBS scores 52 out of 100, earning a D+ grade and the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 13 of 20, with ROIC at 8.9% and FCF yield at 0%, indicating limited cash generation relative to the valuation. Whale 13F flow scores 10 of 20, reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning that the rating characterizes as weak. Insider conviction scores 13 of 20 based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro regime fit scores 7 of 20, with beta at 1.0 and the rating noting sector sensitivity. Forensic balance sheet scores 9 of 20, with Altman Z at 1.41, Piotroski F at 8 of 9, and Debt/Equity at 1.09.

For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the low earnings multiple: per the market data, P/E (TTM) is 7 and forward P/E is 6.5, against an EV/EBITDA of 6.6. The downside case rests on weak cash conversion, with the market data showing FCF yield at 0%, and on balance sheet leverage that the forensic pillar flags as a constraint. The rating's verdict frames the risk-adjusted picture as unfavorable at present. This is an educational summary of the rating's components, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$7.22$370.2M76.56.61.030%1.0$4.36 - $14.068.9%

Business

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Health Care sector, within the Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations industry. Per the company profile, the company has a market capitalization of $0.4B. Source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$742.9M$100.1M$52.6MN/A$156.8M$205.4M$572.1M
FY 2024$1043.6M$-108.7M$-190.6MN/A$35.8M$99.5M$663.7M
FY 2023$1049.3M$-726.4M$-760.5MN/A$-206.3MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $1049.3M in FY 2023 and $1043.6M in FY 2024 to $742.9M in FY 2025, while operating income turned positive at $100.1M in FY 2025 after prior operating losses. Net margin is 7.1% and operating margin is 13.5% per the market data, with gross margin at 56.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 8.9%, Altman Z-Score is 1.41, and Piotroski F-Score is 8 of 9. Debt/Equity is 1.09, and FY 2025 debt of $572.1M compares with cash of $205.4M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts feed, the headlines include a GREEN-flagged catalyst item reporting a 14.4% share gain and asking whether further upside remains. A YELLOW market-wire item reports a surge in the stock. A RED RISK WATCH item reports that the CFO, Richard Lindahl, plans to retire and that shares dropped premarket. A YELLOW item reports a director sale of $126k in shares. A second RED RISK WATCH item reports that the stock fell as the CFO plans retirement. The feed contains no proprietary signals per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, which reports no supply chain.

Open Questions

  • What specific products, customers, or contracts generate the reported FY 2025 revenue decline from FY 2024?
  • What are the terms and maturities of the $572.1M in FY 2025 debt, and what drives the gap between FY 2025 FCF of $156.8M and the 0% FCF yield in the market data?
  • What is the reported EPS for each period, given that the financials list EPS as N/A?
  • What is the basis for the planned CFO retirement, and what succession arrangements are disclosed?
  • What drove the FY 2023 net loss of $-760.5M, and was it recurring or one-time?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is EBS (D+ • RQD 52/100) a Buy at $7.22?

Welcome to the EBS (Emergent BioSolutions Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 52/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $7.22

Pump the brakes on EBS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on EBS, but look at what you are paying: 7.0x trailing P/E with 56.1% gross margins. Unless Emergent BioSolutions Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $8.74 (+21.1%)
Spot @ $7.22

EBS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on EBS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $7.22 (52-wk range $4.36 - $14.06), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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