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MNKDMannKind CorporationSell5.8·$4.21-0.24%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

MNKD clears the V9 momentum and asymmetry gates in a post-death-cross recovery with FCF-positive economics, but three consecutive earnings misses, overbought momentum, and a fresh negative news modifier temper conviction.

Thesis pillars

  • Fcf Positive Despite Gaap LossStable
  • High Asymmetry Recovery SetupStable
  • Consecutive Earnings MissesStable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Biotechnology

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $4.21: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza).

MannKind Corporation markets Afrezza inhaled insulin and manufactures Tyvaso DPI for pulmonary arterial hypertension on behalf of partner United Therapeutics, alongside the V-Go insulin patch and Furoscix infusor, following its October 2025 acquisition of scPharma. The company... Read more

$4.21+55.5% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#49 of 255 Biotechnology
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield3.56%
Stop $3.95Target $6.61(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 3.7:1
Analyst target$7.59+80.4%8 analysts
$6.61our TP
$4.21price
$7.59mean
$11

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $4.21: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 61. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 29d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: speculative.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202629d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Positive insider activity
Analyst upside: 55%
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza)
Consecutive earnings misses (3)
Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)22.2
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EV/EBITDA45.8
Profit Mgn-6.6%
ROE
Rev Growth15.1%
Beta1.09
DividendNone
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.16bullish
IV121%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHSupplierAmphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza)
    10-K Item 1: 'Currently, the only source of insulin that we have qualified for Afrezza is manufactured by Amphastar France Pharmaceuticals S.A.S. (“Amphastar”).'
  • MEDIUMcounterpartyUnited Therapeutics (Tyvaso DPI commercialization)
    10-K Item 1A: 'A significant portion of our revenue is derived from royalties and collaboration and services revenue associated with United Therapeutics’ commercialization of Tyvaso DPI.'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Earnings History
0.0
Surprise Avg
0.0
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
Earnings concerns: 1B/3M

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
2.4
Support Resistance
2.6
52w Position
3.1
Gap
6.0
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.3>=5.5A.R:R 3.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 29d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Speculative
RSI
61 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $3.41Resistance $4.55

Price Targets

$4
$7
A.Upside+57.0%
A.R:R3.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (29d)

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 MNKD stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $4.21: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 61. Prior stop was $3.95. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MNKD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $6.61 (+55.5% upside). Prior stop was $3.95. Stop-loss: $3.95.

What are the risks of investing in MNKD?

Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza); Consecutive earnings misses (3); Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is MNKD overvalued or undervalued?

MannKind Corporation trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 22.2). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MNKD?

14 analysts cover MNKD with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $8.

What does MannKind Corporation do?MannKind Corporation markets Afrezza inhaled insulin and manufactures Tyvaso DPI for pulmonary arterial hypertension on...

MannKind Corporation markets Afrezza inhaled insulin and manufactures Tyvaso DPI for pulmonary arterial hypertension on behalf of partner United Therapeutics, alongside the V-Go insulin patch and Furoscix infusor, following its October 2025 acquisition of scPharma. The company depends on a single qualified insulin supplier, Amphastar, under a €120.1 million purchase commitment, and on United Therapeutics' continued commercial prioritization of Tyvaso DPI.

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