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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 04:54 PM

Amphastar Q1 Net Income Down 74.7% to $6.42M; EPS $0.14

AI Summary

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals reported a significant decline in profitability for Q1 2026, with net income falling by 74.7% to $6.42 million and diluted EPS decreasing to $0.14. This occurred despite a slight increase in net revenues to $171.17 million. The company experienced a substantial rise in cost of revenues and research and development expenses, impacting gross profit and operating income. However, net cash provided by operating activities increased by 36.4% year-over-year.

Key Highlights

  • Net income decreased 74.7% to $6.42 million from $25.29 million YoY.
  • Diluted EPS fell 72.5% to $0.14 from $0.51 YoY.
  • Net revenues slightly increased 0.38% to $171.17 million from $170.53 million YoY.
  • Gross profit declined 17.5% to $70.32 million from $85.25 million YoY.
  • Research and development expenses rose 33.0% to $26.74 million YoY.
  • Net cash from operating activities increased 36.4% to $47.84 million YoY.
  • Purchased $29.49 million in treasury stock, up from $11.00 million YoY.
  • Total assets grew to $1.65 billion from $1.63 billion at Dec 31, 2025.