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ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANIP) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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Shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 17% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $96.56 in the previous session. ANI has gained 72.5% since the start of the year compared to the -1.4% gain for the Zacks Medical sector and the 5.2% return for the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on August 8, 2025, ANI reported EPS of $1.8 versus consensus estimate of $1.38 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 12.22%.
For the current fiscal year, ANI is expected to post earnings of $7.25 per share on $840.7 in revenues. This represents a 39.42% change in EPS on a 36.84% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $7.74 per share on $904.39 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 6.64% and 7.58%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
Though ANI has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for ANI? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
ANI has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 13.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 22.2X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 12.6X versus its peer group's average of 16.7X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks Rank
We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, ANI currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if ANI passes the test. Thus, it seems as though ANI shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
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ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANIP) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 17% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $96.56 in the previous session. ANI has gained 72.5% since the start of the year compared to the -1.4% gain for the Zacks Medical sector and the 5.2% return for the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on August 8, 2025, ANI reported EPS of $1.8 versus consensus estimate of $1.38 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 12.22%.
For the current fiscal year, ANI is expected to post earnings of $7.25 per share on $840.7 in revenues. This represents a 39.42% change in EPS on a 36.84% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $7.74 per share on $904.39 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 6.64% and 7.58%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
Though ANI has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for ANI? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
ANI has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 13.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 22.2X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 12.6X versus its peer group's average of 16.7X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks Rank
We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, ANI currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if ANI passes the test. Thus, it seems as though ANI shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.