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Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) Stock Analysis

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Healthcare · Medical Devices

Wait for pullback to $119.16. At $124.26 the A.R:R is 0.5:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $119.16 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 8.2%; Expensive valuation.

Glaukos Corporation is a ophthalmic medical device and pharmaceutical company specializing in novel therapies for glaucoma, corneal health, and retinal disease. It earns revenue primarily from sales of the iStent and iDose trabecular micro-bypass devices and corneal health... Read more

$124.26+13.9% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#18 of 40 Medical Devices
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield0.08%
Entry $119.16(Default 5pct Sticky)Stop $102.21Target $134.41(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.5:1Setup A.R:R 2.0:1
Analyst target$154.50+24.3%12 analysts
$134.41our TP
$124.26price
$154.50mean
$170

Wait for pullback to $119.16. At $124.26 the A.R:R is 0.5:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $119.16 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 8.2%; Expensive valuation. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 48d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-11
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202648d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.83)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Thin upside margin: 8.2%
Expensive valuation
Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin -13.2%), Material insider selling (15 sells, 0.09% of cap)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)254.7
Mkt Cap$7.2B
EV/EBITDA-158.7
Profit Mgn-34.3%
ROE-26.4%
Rev Growth41.2%
Beta0.81
DividendNone
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.28bearish
IV69%elevated
Max Pain$75-39.6% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.3
Quality Rank
1.1
Growth Rank
9.5
Industry growth leader

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ps
1.3
Peg Ratio
4.3
Analyst Target
6.0
PEG: 2.22
GatesA.R:R 0.5 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.1<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.1>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 48d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
40 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $99.48Resistance $148.11

Price Targets

$102
$119
$134
A.Upside+8.2%
A.R:R0.5:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! asymmetry at 0.5 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (48d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GKOS stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $119.16. At $124.26 the A.R:R is 0.5:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $119.16 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 8.2%; Expensive valuation. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $134.41 (+8.2%), stop $102.21 (−21.6%), Setup A.R:R 2.0:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the GKOS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $134.41 (+13.9% upside). Target $134.41 (+8.2%), stop $102.21 (−21.6%), Setup A.R:R 2.0:1. Stop-loss: $102.21.

What are the risks of investing in GKOS?

Thin upside margin: 8.2%; Expensive valuation; Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin -13.2%), Material insider selling (15 sells, 0.09% of cap).

Is GKOS overvalued or undervalued?

Glaukos Corporation trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 254.7). TrendMatrix value score: 3.6/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about GKOS?

21 analysts cover GKOS with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $155.

What does Glaukos Corporation do?Glaukos Corporation is a ophthalmic medical device and pharmaceutical company specializing in novel therapies for...

Glaukos Corporation is a ophthalmic medical device and pharmaceutical company specializing in novel therapies for glaucoma, corneal health, and retinal disease. It earns revenue primarily from sales of the iStent and iDose trabecular micro-bypass devices and corneal health products in the U.S. and internationally.

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