Lantheus (LNTH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Lantheus Holdings, Inc. is a global life sciences company specializing in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of diagnostic imaging agents and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, Lantheus focuses on products that enhance the detection and management of cardiovascular and oncologic diseases. The company’s portfolio spans ultrasound-enhancing agents, molecular imaging tracers for positron emission tomography (PET), and emerging theranostic platforms designed to pair diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

The diagnostic imaging segment includes ultrasound contrast agents such as DEFINITY® (perflutren lipid microsphere) and Sonazoid® (perflubutane), which improve the visualization of cardiac structures and blood flow. On the molecular imaging side, Lantheus markets Cardiolite® (technetium Tc-99m sestamibi) for myocardial perfusion imaging and Lexiscan® (regadenoson) for pharmacologic stress testing. In 2021, the company gained FDA approval and launched PYLARIFY® (piflufolastat F 18), a PET imaging agent for the detection of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive lesions in men with prostate cancer. Lantheus also maintains a robust pipeline of next-generation PET and therapeutic candidates in collaboration with academic and industry partners.

Founded in 1956, Lantheus has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions and global partnerships, serving hospitals, imaging centers and research institutions in more than 50 countries. The company operates a network of manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, adhering to stringent quality and regulatory standards. Lantheus’ leadership team comprises experienced executives from the pharmaceutical and medical imaging industries, guiding the organization’s growth in precision diagnostics and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies. Continuous investment in research and development underpins Lantheus’ mission to deliver innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and drive value for healthcare providers worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $52.21 to $53.83
• 50-Day Range: $50.11 to $72.63
• 52-Week Range: $47.25 to $118.21
• Volume: 2.94 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.60 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.64 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.24
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $74.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Lantheus Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Lantheus scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 83rd out of 950 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Lantheus has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Lantheus has a consensus price target of $74.50, representing about 39.1% upside from its current price of $53.54.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Lantheus has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.99%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Lantheus are expected to grow by 4.99% in the coming year, from $6.01 to $6.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Lantheus is 14.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 221.10.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Lantheus is 14.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 64.48.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Lantheus has a P/B Ratio of 3.42. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.21% of the float of Lantheus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lantheus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lantheus has recently decreased by 1.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Lantheus does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Lantheus does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.67

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.21% of the float of Lantheus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lantheus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lantheus has recently decreased by 1.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.16

News Sentiment

Lantheus has a news sentiment score of 0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 38 news articles for Lantheus this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 17 people have searched for LNTH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

11 people have added Lantheus to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 175% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Lantheus insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $382,427,380.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of Lantheus is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.06% of the stock of Lantheus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LNTH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LNTH shares performed this year?

Lantheus' stock was trading at $89.46 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LNTH stock has decreased by 40.2% and is now trading at $53.54.

How were Lantheus' earnings last quarter?

Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNTH) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 17th. The medical equipment provider reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter. The medical equipment provider earned $92.51 million during the quarter. Lantheus had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.06% and a net margin of 17.82%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Lantheus IPO?

Lantheus (LNTH) raised $75 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, June 25th 2015. The company issued 7,900,000 shares at a price of $8.50-$10.50 per share. Citigroup, Jefferies, RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Securities served as the underwriters for the IPO and Baird was co-manager.

Who are Lantheus' major shareholders?

Lantheus' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.88%), Voya Investment Management LLC (0.07%), Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC (0.04%) and Moody National Bank Trust Division (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Lantheus Alpha Therapy, Llc, Rajiv A Patel, Farallon Partners L L C/Ca, Mary Anne Heino, Robert J Jr Marshall, Paul Blanchfield, Daniel Niedzwiecki, Etienne Montagut, Andrea Sabens, James H Thrall, Heinz Christoph Maeusli, Gerard Ber, Brian A Markison, Gary J Pruden and Minnie Baylor-Henry.
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How do I buy shares of Lantheus?

Shares of LNTH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lantheus own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lantheus investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/17/2022
• Today: 10/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED PRODUCTS
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LNTH
• CIK: 1521036
• Web: www.lantheus.com
• Phone: (978) 671-8001
• Fax: 978-671-8860
• Employees: 700
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Lantheus: $74.50
• High Price Target: $84.00
• Low Price Target: $63.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +39.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.76
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.91
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $312.44 million
• Net Margins: 17.82%
• Pretax Margin: 24.75%
• Return on Equity: 34.06%
• Return on Assets: 19.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.49
• Current Ratio: 4.29
• Quick Ratio: 4.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.53 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.37
• Cash Flow: $7.09 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.55
• Book Value: $15.65 per share
• Price / Book: 3.42

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 67,990,000
• Free Float: 66,634,000
• Market Cap: $3.64 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.09