NEPH Nephros, Inc.

MIXED Impact: 6/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon weeks Filed Mar 12, 2026 Processed 2mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
NEPH ▼ -3.14% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -3.14% · α vs SPY -14.76% · entry $3.50 → $3.39
Last close $3.39 (close Jun 8) · -3.14% from $3.50 entry
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Executive Summary

Nephros reported strong full-year 2025 financial results with revenue up 33% year-over-year to $18.8 million and net income surging to $1.2 million from $74,000 in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of profitability. However, fourth-quarter revenue growth slowed to 22% and profitability declined due to rising costs and tariff impacts, despite strong reorder activity and service expansion.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$18.8M
+33.0% YoY
EPS
$0.11

Actionable Insight

The stock may react positively to the strong annual growth and sustained profitability, but traders should monitor gross margin trends and tariff risks. The disconnect between rising revenue and falling Q4 profitability could limit upside unless management demonstrates cost control in 2026.

Key Facts

  • Full-year 2025 revenue: $18.8 million, up 33% YoY from $14.2 million in 2024
  • Full-year net income: $1.2 million vs. $74,000 in 2024 — a 15-fold increase
  • Fourth-quarter revenue: $4.7 million (22% YoY growth), but net income dropped to $62,000 from $349,000 in Q4 2024
  • Gross margin held at 62% for the year, but declined to 58% in Q4 from 64% due to 15% Italian import tariffs (later reduced to 10%)
  • Cash balance increased to $5.4 million from $3.8 million; company remains debt-free
  • Launched Nephros Water Institute and expanded service capabilities to drive recurring revenue

Financial Impact

Revenue increased by $4.6 million year-over-year with net income improving by $1.12 million. However, Q4 profitability sharply declined despite revenue growth, signaling margin pressure.

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Risk Factors

  • Tariff exposure: 10–15% tariffs on Italian imports are impacting margins and could worsen under changing U.S. trade policy
  • Rising operating expenses: SG&A and R&D costs grew faster than revenue, pressuring near-term earnings
  • Decelerating quarterly momentum: Q4 revenue growth (22%) and income ($62K) were weaker than prior quarters despite seasonality

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

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PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3255126
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May 7, 2026
4w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$3.52 $3.42▼ −2.84%▼ −2.86%$3.39 (−3.69%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$3.11 $3.69▲ +18.65%▲ +13.38%$3.39 (+9.00%)
Mar 12, 2026
12w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$3.50 $2.91▼ −16.86%▼ −20.45%$3.39 (−3.14%)
Mar 5, 2026
13w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$3.89 $2.87▼ −26.22%▼ −22.43%$3.39 (−12.85%)
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