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MNKDMannKind CorporationSell6.3·$3.99-1.24%
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 MissesImproving
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Inst Constrain edge

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Biotechnology

Sell if holding. Momentum 3.8/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $3.99 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.2).

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

$3.99+74.2% A.UpsideScore 6.3/10#21 of 259 Biotechnology
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.10%
Stop $3.70Target $6.93(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 8.4:1
Analyst target$7.97+99.7%8 analysts
$6.93our TP
$3.99price
$7.97mean
$13

Sell if holding. Momentum 3.8/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $3.99 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.2). Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 62d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: speculative.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-09-03
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Nov 4, 202662d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza)
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.2)
Consecutive earnings misses (3)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)31.7
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EV/EBITDA83.0
Profit Mgn-11.1%
ROE
Rev Growth42.9%
Beta1.10
DividendNone
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.40bullish
IV82%elevated
Max Pain$3-24.8% vs spot

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·1 ceiling hit

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

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.0
Ma Position
1.0
Macd
3.7
Rsi
4.5
Obv
10.0
Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -4.8%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 3.8<4.5Death cross (50MA < 200MA)A.R:R 8.4 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 62d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Speculative
RSI
55 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $3.63Resistance $4.40

Price Targets

$4
$7
A.Upside+74.2%
A.R:R8.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! News modifier -1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.8 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-04 (62d)

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. Momentum 3.8/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $3.99 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.2). Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $3.70. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MNKD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $6.93 (+74.2% upside). Prior stop was $3.70. Stop-loss: $3.70.

What are the risks of investing in MNKD?

Concentration risk — Supplier: Amphastar (sole insulin supplier for Afrezza); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.2); Consecutive earnings misses (3).

Is MNKD overvalued or undervalued?

MannKind Corporation trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 31.7). TrendMatrix value score: 7.8/10. 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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