PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed Aug 17, 2026

NRXP

NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BULLISH
Impact 6/10
Horizonweeks Processed1mo ago WireGlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The EPS beat is secondary to the regulatory and funding catalysts. Monitor for FDA approval of the ketamine ANDA (target 2026) and updates on the DARPA-funded NRX-101 trial. The $26.7M cash runway supports operations for at least one year, reducing near-term dilution risk.

DirectionBullish
Confidencemedium
Horizonweeks
Latest settled — T+20d ⚠ clustered
NRXP ▲ +1.75% at T+20d
LONG call ✓ call won +1.75% · α vs SPY +3.28% · entry $3.43 → $3.49
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Executive Summary

NRx Pharmaceuticals reported Q2 2026 EPS of -$0.04, beating consensus of -$0.08 by 50%, though revenue was not reported. The company highlighted progress on its ANDA for preservative-free ketamine, a DARPA contract for NRX-101, and a strengthened cash position of $26.7M after a $22.3M public offering. The EPS beat is notable for a pre-revenue biotech, but the stock's movement will hinge on FDA approval timing for ketamine and the DARPA trial outcomes, not the earnings surprise itself.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
$-0.04
est $-0.08 · +50.0%
Rating
beat

Key Facts

  • EPS of -$0.04 beat consensus of -$0.08 by 50%
  • Cash and equivalents $26.7M as of June 30, 2026, up from $7.8M at Dec 31, 2025
  • Completed $22.3M public offering including full exercise of underwriters' option
  • ANDA for preservative-free ketamine advanced; FDA requested only a manufacturer's attestation on vial, which has been submitted
  • Selected by DARPA as prime contractor for SPARC-TMS trial of NRX-101 with robotic TMS; non-dilutive funding >$11.5M
  • Net loss for six months ended June 30, 2026: $18.0M vs $23.1M in prior year period
  • Operating loss for six months: $11.3M vs $7.6M in prior year period

Financial Impact

EPS beat of $0.04 vs -$0.08 consensus; cash position increased to $26.7M from $7.8M; net loss improved to $18.0M from $23.1M for the six-month period

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Risk Factors

  • FDA may still require additional information beyond the vial attestation, delaying approval
  • NRX-101 is still in Phase 2/3; clinical failure risk remains high
  • Pre-revenue company with no approved products; commercialization execution risk for ketamine
  • GeNeuro assets are early-stage; no guarantee of clinical success or funding

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Analyst Consensus
91% bullish (11 analysts)

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3345963
16 reports for NRXP
Performance horizon
80% Hit rate 8 of 10 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +70.33%Mar 30, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026
16d ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$3.35 $3.16▼ −5.67%▼ −8.24%$2.90 (−13.28%)
Sep 14, 2026
18d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$3.49 $3.29▼ −5.73%▼ −5.84%$2.90 (−16.76%)
Aug 17, 2026
6w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$3.43 $3.45▲ +0.58%▲ +1.77%$2.90 (−15.31%)
Aug 17, 2026
6w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$3.43 $3.45▲ +0.58%▲ +1.77%$2.90 (−15.31%)
Aug 7, 2026
8w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$3.58 $3.27▼ −8.66%▼ −9.06%$2.90 (−18.85%)
Jul 22, 2026
10w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$4.48 $3.23▼ −27.90%▼ −25.50%$2.90 (−35.16%)
Jun 22, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$3.90 $3.73▼ −4.36%▼ −2.29%$2.90 (−25.51%)
Jun 5, 2026
17w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$4.14 $3.84▼ −7.25%▼ −7.82%$2.90 (−29.83%)
Jun 4, 2026
17w ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$4.14 $3.84▲ +7.25%▲ +7.82%$2.90 (+29.83%)
Jun 3, 2026
17w ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$4.05 $3.76▲ +7.16%▲ +3.34%$2.90 (+28.27%)
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Report published Aug 17, 2026