TARSTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(TARS)Stock Analysis

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13F Pro Quality Score

55.0/100

Rank #1,280 of 2,962 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

98.5/100

Profitability

29.6/100

Balance Sheet

18.7/100

Earnings Quality

76.9/100

Free Cash Flow

53.9/100

Institutional Flow

70.4/100

Revenue Scale

40.4/100

Dilution Risk

17.1/100
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TARS Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

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 55.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,280 of 2,962 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. TARS scores in the top quartile across revenue growth (98.5), earnings quality (76.9). Areas of concern include balance sheet strength (18.7) and profitability (29.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 17.1/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $173.9M, net income of $-18.6M, an operating margin of -11.5%. Top institutional holders of TARS by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, Deep Track Capital, 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 55 since 2022, currently 55.0 — an improving long-term trajectory across 64 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

Q2 2026

$173.9M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$-18.6M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$57.2M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

-11.5%

ROIC

Q2 2026

-19.0%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.21

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+146.7% YoY
$451.4MFY 2025
FY22 $25.8MFY23 $17.4MFY24 $183.0MFY25 $451.4M

Net Income

+42.5% YoY
$-66.4MFY 2025
FY22 $-62.1MFY23 $-135.9MFY24 $-115.6MFY25 $-66.4M

Operating Income

+41.1% YoY
$-71.0MFY 2025
FY22 $-62.7MFY23 $-143.2MFY24 $-120.6MFY25 $-71.0M

EPS (Diluted)

+48.2% YoY
$-1.59FY 2025
FY22 $-2.52FY23 $-4.62FY24 $-3.07FY25 $-1.59

Total Assets

+49.1% YoY
$562.2MFY 2025
FY22 $227.9MFY23 $265.5MFY24 $377.0MFY25 $562.2M

Total Debt

+0.8% YoY
$72.4MFY 2025
FY22 $19.4MFY23 $29.8MFY24 $71.8MFY25 $72.4M

Op. Cash Flow

+85.0% YoY
$-12.5MFY 2025
FY22 $-49.0MFY23 $-117.5MFY24 $-83.0MFY25 $-12.5M

Free Cash Flow

+73.6% YoY
$-22.3MFY 2025
FY22 $-49.5MFY23 $-119.0MFY24 $-84.6MFY25 $-22.3M

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Is TARS a good stock to buy?

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. TARS is classified as a mid company.

Which hedge funds own TARS?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling TARS. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s investment landscape.