Niagen Bioscience, Inc.(NAGE)Stock Analysis
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NAGE Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NAGE), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NAGE at 67.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #485 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. NAGE scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (95.9), institutional flow (85.0), profitability (83.8). Areas of concern include revenue scale (19.9) and earnings quality (30.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 26.9/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Niagen Bioscience, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $31.5M, net income of $6.3M, free cash flow of $-1.2M. Top institutional holders of NAGE by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, SteelPeak Wealth,, ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, based on the most recent SEC filings. NAGE trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1386570. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NAGE daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Niagen Bioscience, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Niagen Bioscience, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 79 since 2024, currently 67.0 — an improving long-term trajectory across 43 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving NAGE's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from Niagen Bioscience, Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-05-06 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Net sales grew 3% YoY to $31.5M as Consumer Products and Ingredients segments expanded, while a $4.8M gain on the February 2026 sale of the Analytical Reference Standards business lifted net income to $6.3M.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $31.5M+3% YoY
Tru Niagen sales increased $0.9M driven by e-commerce channel growth of ~$2.4M, partially offset by lower A.S. Watson distributor sales of $2.4M.
Growth driven by higher food-grade Niagen sales (~$0.3M) and other ingredients (~$0.2M), partly offset by lower pharmaceutical-grade Niagen sales.
Segment sold on February 24, 2026; current quarter reflects partial-period activity only; divestiture completed in Q1.
Largest Expense Items
$1.4M increase in provisions for credit losses (prior year had $1.3M recovery) and $0.7M higher share-based compensation expense.
Increased investments in brand growth and planned commercial activities, primarily within Consumer Products; higher advertising and marketing expenditures plus personnel costs.
Increase of $0.1M in Pharmaceuticals segment for NAD precursor development; $0.1M higher spending on Niagen Plus research and scientific engagement activities.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Three customers represent 52.2% of trade receivables as of March 31, 2026; Customer A at 25.2%, Customer B at 15.1%, Customer C at 11.9%. A.S. Watson distributor sales declined $2.4M YoY.
- Grace supply agreement requires minimum annual NRC purchases of ~$18.5M through March 2027; Grace holds exclusive patents for crystalline NRC, limiting alternative suppliers.
- Patent litigation with Elysium: on October 28, 2024, court granted Elysium $9.2M in attorney fees and costs; Company filed appeal to Federal Circuit on November 25, 2024; reasonably possible contingent liability of ~$10.4M including post-judgment interest.
- Divestiture of Analytical Reference Standards segment completed February 24, 2026 for $6.0M, generating $4.8M net gain. Transition services agreement to provide temporary support for up to six months; costs absorbed by remaining operations.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$31.5M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$6.3M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-1.2M
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+41.0% YoYNet Income
+75.2% YoYOperating Income
+71.8% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+78.8% YoYTotal Assets
+43.3% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
+167.1% YoY| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $83.6M +41.0% | $59.3M +28.0% | $46.3M +46.7% | $31.6M +48.8% | $21.2M -2.1% | $21.7M |
| Net Income | $-4.9M +75.2% | $-19.9M +38.0% | $-32.1M +3.5% | $-33.3M -192.8% | $-11.4M -288.6% | $-2.9M |
| Operating Income | $-5.6M +71.8% | $-19.9M +36.6% | $-31.3M +5.6% | $-33.2M -102.6% | $-16.4M -463.7% | $-2.9M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.07 +78.8% | $-0.33 | — | — | — | — |
| Total Assets | $55.0M +43.3% | $38.4M -4.7% | $40.2M -4.7% | $42.2M -32.7% | $62.7M +217.6% | $19.8M |
| Total Debt | — | — | — | $137.0K -55.8% | $310.0K -9.9% | $344.0K |
| Operating Cash Flow | $7.1M +167.1% | $-10.6M +48.1% | $-20.4M +2.2% | $-20.9M -113.3% | $-9.8M -233.9% | $-2.9M |
AI Insight: NAGE Financial Trends
Revenue growth stalled at $34M in Q4 2025 and declined to $31M in Q1 2026, while operating cash flow turned negative.
• Revenue grew from $23M in Q2 2024 to $34M in Q3 2025, then declined to $31M in Q1 2026.
• Operating cash flow turned negative at $-1M in Q1 2026 after peaking at $9M in Q4 2024.
• Equity steadily increased from $31M in Q2 2024 to $82M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Revenue momentum has stalled with sequential declines in the latest quarter after strong growth through Q3 2025.
⚠ Operating cash flow volatility with negative $1M in Q1 2026 following $1M in Q4 2025.
AI Insight: NAGE Ratio Trends
Niagen's profitability peaked in Q4 2024 with 24.4% operating margin and 61.7% ROIC, but has since declined sharply with ROIC falling to 7.7% in Q1 2026.
• Operating margin collapsed from Q4 2024's peak of 24.4% to just 5.0% in Q1 2026.
• ROIC plummeted from 61.7% in Q4 2024 to 7.7% in Q1 2026, indicating significant capital efficiency deterioration.
• Company turned profitable after Q2 2024 losses, with net margin reaching 20.1% in Q1 2026.
⚠ Sharp disconnect between net margin (20.1%) and operating margin (5.0%) in Q1 2026 suggests non-operating income dependency.
⚠ Quarterly volatility in all profitability metrics indicates unstable operating performance and potential seasonality issues.
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Top Institutional Holders of NAGE
BlackRock, Inc.
$17.1M3,871,619 shSteelPeak Wealth, LLC
$14.9M3,373,000 shARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$10.5M2,378,437 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$9.5M2,149,277 shQube Research & Technologies Ltd
$7.6M1,714,639 shUBS Group AG
$6.2M1,405,531 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$5.9M1,344,921 shRENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$5.9M1,328,843 shGOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
$5.5M1,251,959 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$5.4M1,221,494 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $17.1M | 3,871,619 |
| SteelPeak Wealth, LLC | $14.9M | 3,373,000 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $10.5M | 2,378,437 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $9.5M | 2,149,277 |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | $7.6M | 1,714,639 |
| UBS Group AG | $6.2M | 1,405,531 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $5.9M | 1,344,921 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $5.9M | 1,328,843 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $5.5M | 1,251,959 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $5.4M | 1,221,494 |
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