Veru (VERU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Veru Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapies in the fields of oncology and infectious disease. Veru’s research strategy centers on advancing small-molecule and biologic candidates through clinical trials, leveraging its in-house manufacturing and formulation capabilities as well as strategic partnerships to support late-stage development.

The company’s lead product candidate is sabizabulin (VERU-111), an oral, microtubule-disrupting agent undergoing pivotal trials for indications that include metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19. In parallel, Veru is developing toremifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator repurposed to address chemotherapy-induced side effects and support women’s health applications. The company’s pipeline also encompasses exploratory programs aimed at targeting key drivers of cancer progression and acute inflammatory responses.

Founded in 2010 (formerly operating as Veru Healthcare) by Dr. Mark A. Enyedy, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, Veru has conducted clinical studies across North America, Europe and Asia. The company maintains collaborations with academic institutions and contract research organizations to execute multi-center trials, and it has secured manufacturing partnerships to support planned commercial supply. Veru’s leadership team combines expertise in pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs and oncology drug commercialization to guide late-stage program advancement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.20 to $2.28
• 50-Day Range: $2.09 to $2.66
• 52-Week Range: $2.06 to $7.40
• Volume: 72,747 shs
• Average Volume: 51,756 shs
• Market Capitalization: $35.63 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $22.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Veru Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Veru scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 668th out of 857 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Veru has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Veru has a consensus price target of $22.50, representing about 913.5% upside from its current price of $2.22.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

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

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Veru are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.43) to ($1.25) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Veru is -1.76, 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 Veru is -1.76, 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

Veru has a P/B Ratio of 1.78. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.76% of the float of Veru has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Veru has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.03, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Veru has recently decreased by 2.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Veru does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

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

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Veru this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for VERU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Veru to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.20% of the stock of Veru is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

47.16% of the stock of Veru is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

VERU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VERU shares performed this year?

Veru's stock was trading at $2.14 at the start of the year. Since then, VERU stock has increased by 3.7% and is now trading at $2.22.

How were Veru's earnings last quarter?

Veru Inc. (NASDAQ:VERU) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 11th. The company reported ($0.26) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.47) by $0.21.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Veru's stock split?

Shares of Veru reverse split before market open on Monday, August 11th 2025.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, August 6th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, August 8th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Veru?

Shares of VERU 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 Veru own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Veru investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Ford Motor (F), Walt Disney (DIS) and Moderna (MRNA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/11/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/07/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED PRODUCTS
• Sub-Industry: Personal Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VERU
• CIK: 863894
• Web: www.veruhealthcare.com
• Phone: (305) 509-6897
• Fax: 312-595-9122
• Employees: 230
• Year Founded: 1896

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Veru: $22.50
• High Price Target: $25.00
• Low Price Target: $20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +913.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.26)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$22.73 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -83.63%
• Return on Assets: -55.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.16
• Quick Ratio: 5.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.89 million
• Price / Sales: 2.11
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.25 per share
• Price / Book: 1.78

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,050,000
• Free Float: 13,771,000
• Market Cap: $35.63 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: -1.19