Amphastar Pharmaceuticals 3Q 2026: Revenue $207.61M, EPS $0.87 — 10-Q Summary

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals reported Q3 2026 revenue of $207.61M, up 8.2% YoY, and net income of $37.76M, up 117.7% YoY. Growth in BAQSIMI, Primatene MIST, and lidocaine sales offset declines in epinephrine and glucagon. New ipratropium bromide sales contributed $6.6M. Lower expenses also boosted income.

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AMPHBullishMed
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Why it matters

Earnings beat drives short‑term price rally; investors will watch guidance and FDA remediation progress.

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Market read

First‑report earnings release for a small‑cap biotech; potential catalyst for sector momentum.

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What to watch

Backlog of $12.5M from FDA remediation may signal future operational constraints.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, reporting higher sales of BAQSIMI, Primatene MIST, lidocaine, and new ipratropium bromide.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMPHBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings released via 10‑Q showing revenue up 8.2% YoY and EPS up 135.1% YoY.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as market prices in the earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and net income both rose sharply year‑over‑year, beating prior expectations and indicating improved operating performance.

Market effects

Boosts outlook for specialty pharma and respiratory‑device segment.

May lift other small‑cap biotech stocks in US markets.

Limited to US specialty pharma niche.

Counterpoint

Higher costs or competitive pressure on epinephrine and glucagon could temper upside.

Key entities

  • Amphastar Pharmaceuticals

    US‑listed specialty pharma company (ticker AMPH).

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