Heron Therapeutics
Sells U.S. hospital injectables for postsurgical pain and nausea prevention.
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Profile
Commercializes four U.S.-approved products across one segment: ZYNRELEF for postsurgical pain, APONVIE for postoperative nausea and vomiting, and CINVANTI and SUSTOL for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Sales run through specialty distributors and wholesalers, with SUSTOL being wound down while updates are evaluated.
Commercializes a focused U.S. portfolio of hospital and specialty injectables. ZYNRELEF is used for postsurgical pain, APONVIE for postoperative nausea and vomiting, and CINVANTI and SUSTOL for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Operates as one reportable segment with revenue generated from U.S. customers. Products move through specialty distributors and full-line wholesalers to healthcare providers and hospitals, supported by a compact commercial team and a Crosslink Network co-promotion agreement for ZYNRELEF orthopedic use.
Execution depends on hospital access, payer reimbursement, FDA-approved labeling, outsourced manufacturing, and competition from branded and generic antiemetics and analgesics. ZYNRELEF reimbursement is tied to separate Medicare support under the NOPAIN Act, while SUSTOL commercialization is being wound down as product updates are evaluated.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −74.3% · Average volume (30d) 2.6M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | H.C. Wainwright | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral |
| Aug 11, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Needham | Downgrade | Buy | Hold |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$0.01 | −$0.03 | −500.0% | $42.2M | $37.7M | −10.7% | −31.74% |
| May 11, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.03 | −$0.04 | −33.3% | $36.7M | $34.7M | −5.5% | +0.93% |
| Feb 26, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$0.03 | −$0.02 | +33.3% | $39.9M | $40.6M | +1.8% | −0.83% |
| Nov 4, 2025Q3 FY25 | −$0.01 | −$0.05 | −275.1% | $39.0M | $38.2M | −2.1% | −2.63% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $38.9M | $37.2M | $38.2M | $40.6M | $34.7M | $37.7M | |
| Gross profit | $30.4M | $27.3M | $22.8M | $32.9M | $24.1M | $26.1M | |
| Operating income | $3.2M | −$1.6M | −$4.1M | $38.0K | −$4.8M | −$2.0M | |
| Net income | $2.6M | −$2.4M | −$17.5M | −$3.0M | −$8.1M | −$5.5M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.02 | −$0.02 | −$0.10 | −$0.02 | −$0.04 | −$0.03 | |
| Gross margin | 78.3% | 73.5% | 59.7% | 81.2% | 69.4% | 69.3% | |
| Operating margin | 8.1% | -4.4% | -10.7% | 0.1% | -13.7% | -5.4% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $86.3M · FY22 $107.7M · FY23 $127.0M · FY24 $144.3M · FY25 $154.9M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $42.7M · Total debt $148.4M · Total assets $252.3M · Shareholders' equity $6.9M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 189.28M · Float 135.44M · 71.6% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubric Capital Management LP | 30.05M | 15.87% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Clearline Capital LP | 11.38M | 6.01% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 10.55M | 5.57% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Adam Morgan · director | 8.88M | 4.69% | Form 4 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Adage Capital Management, L.P. | 8.85M | 5.84% | 13G | Nov 12, 2024 |
Insider tradesForm 4
No open-market trades in the last 12 months.
View detailsPeers
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Ready-to-use NK1 injectable alternative for CINV prevention
- Pacira BioSciences
EXPAREL leads non-opioid postsurgical local analgesia
- Merck
EMEND anchors branded NK1 competition in CINV
- Pfizer
Local-anesthetic and ondansetron injectables overlap in hospitals
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Therapeutics | $0.3321 | +2.63% | $61.8M | — | — | 0.4 | +1.3% |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals | $17.54 | 0.00% | $5.60B | 36.0 | 16.9 | 1.8 | +9.9% |
| Pacira BioSciences | $25.76 | 0.00% | $1.01B | 73.3 | 8.3 | 1.4 | +6.2% |
| Merck | $148.19 | −0.08% | $366.18B | 118.7 | 17.2 | 5.5 | +5.1% |
| Pfizer | $27.95 | −0.04% | $159.36B | 36.9 | 10.0 | 2.5 | +2.6% |
| Median | 55.1 | 13.4 | 2.1 | +5.7% |






