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Lipocine (LPCN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$2.45 +0.03 (+1.24%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About Lipocine Stock (NASDAQ:LPCN)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$2.36
$2.48
50-Day Range
$2.04
$2.59
52-Week Range
$1.81
$12.37
Volume
23,102 shs
Average Volume
31,766 shs
Market Capitalization
$20.19 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$15.00
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

Lipocine Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of oral drug delivery technologies. The company’s core expertise lies in lipid-based formulations designed to improve the bioavailability of therapeutics that traditionally require injectable administration. By leveraging proprietary technologies, Lipocine aims to offer patient-friendly alternatives with the potential for more consistent pharmacokinetic profiles and improved compliance.

The company’s lead product, TLANDO (LPCN 1021), is an oral testosterone replacement therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of male hypogonadism. In parallel, Lipocine is advancing LPCN 1144, an oral formulation of testosterone undecanoate, for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and related metabolic disorders. Ongoing clinical studies seek to confirm the safety and efficacy of these candidates while exploring additional indications that may benefit from Lipocine’s delivery platforms.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lipocine serves a global market, conducting operations and clinical trials primarily in the United States but also engaging with partners and regulators in Europe and Asia. The organization maintains research collaborations and licensing discussions to extend the reach of its technologies and to explore new therapeutic areas. Its facilities support formulation development, analytical testing, and scale-up processes needed to transition products from the laboratory to commercial manufacture.

Since its founding in 1996, Lipocine has been led by Chief Executive Officer William D. Kaan, who has guided the company through pivotal clinical milestones and regulatory submissions. Under his leadership, Lipocine continues to pursue a strategic path toward product approvals, commercialization partnerships, and the expansion of its lipid-based delivery platforms. The company’s management team comprises experienced professionals in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, and corporate strategy, all dedicated to delivering innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes.

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Lipocine Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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49th Percentile Overall Score

LPCN MarketRank™: 

Lipocine scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 452nd out of 911 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Lipocine has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Lipocine has a consensus price target of $15.00, representing about 512.2% upside from its current price of $2.45.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Lipocine has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Lipocine's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Lipocine is -1.37, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Lipocine is -1.37, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Lipocine has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Lipocine's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.20% of the float of Lipocine has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Lipocine has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.88, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Lipocine has recently decreased by 14.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Lipocine does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

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

  • News Sentiment

    Lipocine has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Lipocine this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 2 people have searched for LPCN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    1 people have added Lipocine to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Lipocine insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    4.69% of the stock of Lipocine is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    9.11% of the stock of Lipocine is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Lipocine's insider trading history.
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LPCN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Lipocine's stock was trading at $8.03 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LPCN shares have decreased by 69.5% and is now trading at $2.45.

Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ:LPCN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 4th. The specialty pharmaceutical company reported ($0.32) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.40) by $0.08. The specialty pharmaceutical company earned $0.19 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.21 million. Lipocine had a negative net margin of 755.39% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 64.75%.

Shares of Lipocine reverse split before market open on Friday, May 12th 2023.The 1-17 reverse split was announced on Friday, May 12th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, May 12th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 6 shares after the split.

Lipocine's top institutional investors include Seven Fleet Capital Management LP (0.96%). Insiders that own company stock include John W Higuchi and Mahesh V Patel.
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Shares of LPCN 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lipocine investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), Plug Power (PLUG), Workhorse Group (WKHS), Ovid Therapeutics (OVID), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Fortress Biotech (FBIO) and KALA BIO (KALA).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/04/2026
Today
9/05/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LPCN
CIK
1535955
Employees
10
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$15.00
Low Price Target
$15.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+512.2%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($1.79)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$9.63 million
Net Margins
-755.39%
Pretax Margin
-755.26%
Return on Equity
-64.75%
Return on Assets
-57.62%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
11.48
Quick Ratio
11.48

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.98 million
Price / Sales
10.20
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$2.64 per share
Price / Book
0.93

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
8,240,000
Free Float
7,857,000
Market Cap
$20.19 million
Optionable
No Data
Beta
0.47

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This page (NASDAQ:LPCN) was last updated on 9/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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