NLS Pharmaceutics (NCEL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NLS Pharmaceutics (NASDAQ: NCEL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in the United States. The company focuses on the development of small-molecule therapies designed to address disorders of the circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle. It leverages proprietary controlled-release and receptor-targeting approaches to optimize drug exposure over a 24-hour period.

The core of NLS Pharmaceutics’ pipeline consists of novel melatonin receptor agonists aimed at treating rare and orphan sleep disorders such as non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder and idiopathic hypersomnia. Its lead candidate has advanced into mid-stage clinical trials, where the company is evaluating safety, tolerability and efficacy in patients experiencing severe disruptions in their sleep-wake patterns. Preclinical programs are also exploring additional indications in related neurophysiological and metabolic conditions.

Founded in 2015, NLS Pharmaceutics has built a research platform that integrates advanced pharmacokinetic modeling with circadian biology to enhance therapeutic outcomes. The company collaborates with academic institutions and sleep-medicine centers in North America and Europe to support patient recruitment and biomarker development. Through these partnerships, NLS Pharmaceutics aims to accelerate proof-of-concept studies and bring innovative treatments to market more efficiently.

NLS Pharmaceutics is led by an executive team with extensive experience in drug discovery, clinical development and regulatory affairs. The company’s strategy centers on addressing underserved patient populations and leveraging its circadian platform to expand into new therapeutic areas. By focusing on precise modulation of biological rhythms, NLS Pharmaceutics seeks to deliver differentiated therapies that improve quality of life for patients with chronic sleep and circadian disorders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.22 to $3.31
• 50-Day Range: $3.15 to $4.23
• 52-Week Range: $1.83 to $28.03
• Volume: 1,395 shs
• Average Volume: 11,340 shs
• Market Capitalization: $18.84 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $23.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

NLS Pharmaceutics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NLS Pharmaceutics scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 518th out of 915 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

NLS Pharmaceutics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

NLS Pharmaceutics has a consensus price target of $23.00, representing about 605.5% upside from its current price of $3.26.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

NLS Pharmaceutics has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NLS Pharmaceutics has a P/B Ratio of 2.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.88% of the float of NLS Pharmaceutics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NLS Pharmaceutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NLS Pharmaceutics has recently decreased by 30.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

NLS Pharmaceutics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

NLS Pharmaceutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

16.40% of the stock of NLS Pharmaceutics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

NLS Pharmaceutics has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Today: 8/24/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Healthcare
• Industry: Biotechnology
• Sub-Industry: Biotechnology
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NCEL
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:NLSP
• CIK: 1783036
• Web: www.nlspharma.com
• Phone: 41-44-512-2150
• Fax: 41-41-618-8009
• Employees: 6
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for NLS Pharmaceutics: $23.00
• High Price Target: $23.00
• Low Price Target: $23.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +605.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.76
• Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.59 per share
• Price / Book: 2.05

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,780,000
• Free Float: 4,829,000
• Market Cap: $18.84 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.94