TARSTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(TARS)Stock Analysis

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13F Pro Quality Score

40.8/100

Rank #1,918 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

99.1/100

Profitability

19.6/100

Balance Sheet

16.1/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

16.4/100

Institutional Flow

88.5/100

Revenue Scale

35.5/100

Dilution Risk

17.7/100

TARS Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TARS), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores TARS at 40.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,918 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. TARS scores in the top quartile across revenue growth (99.1), institutional flow (88.5). Areas of concern include balance sheet strength (16.1) and free cash flow (16.4), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 17.7/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $162.1M, net income of $-7.0M, free cash flow of $-30.5M. Top institutional holders of TARS by reported 13-F value include Deep Track Capital,, BlackRock,, RTW INVESTMENTS,, based on the most recent SEC filings. TARS trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1819790. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate TARS 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 Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 5 and 87 since 2022, currently 40.8 — an improving long-term trajectory across 52 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind TARS — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A small-cap biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Southern California, focused on developing treatments for eye diseases.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    A late-stage clinical company that attracted a multi-billion-dollar acquisition offer from a larger pharma player — not bad for a firm with a very lean product pipeline.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 2010s, it moved quickly through clinical development by targeting an underserved and common eye condition that most people have heard of but few treatments address well.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its lead drug candidate targets Demodex blepharitis — yes, that's a mite infestation of your eyelids — which turns out to affect millions of people worldwide.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Eli Lilly agreed to acquire this company for roughly $1.4 billion, recognizing that tiny eyelid mites represent a surprisingly large commercial opportunity.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Its FDA-approved drug XDEMVY is the first-ever treatment approved for Demodex blepharitis — and its ticker symbol is literally a nod to its ancient Greek anatomical namesake.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$162.1M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-7.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-30.5M

D/E Ratio

Q1 2026

0.21

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+2487.0% YoY
$451.4MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $57.0MFY23 $17.4MFY25 $451.4M

Net Income

+51.4% YoY
$-66.0MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $-13.8MFY23 $-135.9MFY25 $-66.0M

Operating Income

+50.4% YoY
$-71.0MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $-12.2MFY23 $-143.2MFY25 $-71.0M

EPS (Diluted)

+65.6% YoY
$-1.59FY 2025
FY17 FY21 $-0.67FY23 $-4.62FY25 $-1.59

Total Assets

+111.7% YoY
$562.2MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $178.9MFY23 $265.5MFY25 $562.2M

Total Debt

+142.9% YoY
$72.4MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $0.00FY23 $29.8MFY25 $72.4M

Op. Cash Flow

+89.4% YoY
$-12.5MFY 2025
FY17 FY21 $3.7MFY23 $-117.5MFY25 $-12.5M

AI Insight: TARS Financial Trends

Tarsus revenue nearly quadrupled from $41M to $162M in seven quarters while net losses shrank from $33M to $7M, signaling rapid path toward profitability.

Revenue surged from $41M in Q2 2024 to $162M in Q1 2026, a ~295% increase over seven quarters.

Net loss narrowed sharply from $33M in Q2 2024 to $7M in Q1 2026, reflecting strong operating leverage.

Operating cash flow turned positive in Q3 2025 ($18M) and Q4 2025 ($19M) before dipping to -$25M in Q1 2026.

Total debt held flat at $72M throughout, with equity rising from $225M in Q4 2024 to $349M in Q1 2026.

Operating cash flow reverted to -$25M in Q1 2026 after two positive quarters — watch whether this reflects seasonal working capital or a structural reversal.

Company remains operating-loss negative at -$6M in Q1 2026; sustained profitability depends on continued revenue ramp.

Equity jumped $117M between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, suggesting a capital raise; dilution risk warrants monitoring.

AI Insight: TARS Ratio Trends

Tarsus has compressed operating losses from -81.6% in Q2 2024 to -3.8% in Q1 2026, signaling a rapid march toward breakeven.

Operating margin improved dramatically from -81.6% in Q2 2024 to -3.8% in Q1 2026 — a 77.8pp recovery over seven quarters.

ROIC tightened from -41.1% in Q2 2024 to -5.8% in Q1 2026, reflecting sharply better capital efficiency as revenue scales.

D/E ratio has been stable, ranging narrowly between 0.21 and 0.32, with no meaningful leverage buildup over the period.

All profitability metrics remain negative; sustained breakeven depends on continued revenue growth without cost re-acceleration.

TTM operating margin of -9.5% is wider than the Q4 2025 quarterly read of -5.3%, hinting at possible seasonality or Q1 2026 softness.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TARS) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Healthcare sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for TARS are available on the TARS stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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