PLSE
PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
$24.84
-1.93%
$1.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.7B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (88%)
Inst. Holders6 funds
Inst. Value$29.5M
Inst. Activity1 buys / 0 sells
Insider Activity4B / 7S
Insider Net $$23.7M
SEC Reports10
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus·Inc. DE·CIK 0001625101·Prev Close $25.33
Recent Activity
May 15, 2026
SEC
Two insiders at Pulse Biosciences, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Duggan, made open-market
CLUSTER — Impact 7/10
May 12, 2026
SEC
Two Pulse Biosciences insiders, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Duggan, made open-market pur
CLUSTER — Impact 7/10
May 11, 2026
SEC
Two PLSE insiders, including CEO Paul LaViolette and Director Robert Duggan, collectively purchased $13.3M in open-marke
CLUSTER — Impact 7/10
May 11, 2026
Insider
DUGGAN ROBERT W bought 660,233 shares
Director @ $19.69 ($13.0M)
May 11, 2026
Insider
LAVIOLETTE PAUL A bought 15,000 shares
Chief Executive Officer @ $19.69 ($295.4K)
May 11, 2026
Insider
LAVIOLETTE PAUL A bought 15,000 shares
Chief Executive Officer @ $19.69 ($295.4K)
Inst.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN — ADD
22,149 shares ($304.1K)
Inst.
UBS Group AG — ADD
76,856 shares ($1.4M)
Price Targets
$30.67
+19.0% upside
Buy
Current $25.77
Low $30.00
Median $30.00
High $32.00
3 analysts
$30.00
$32.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
4Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | INITIATE | Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.28 ▼ -18.7% | $-0.33 — $-0.24 | 2 | |
| Next Q | $-0.28 ▼ -18.7% | $-0.33 — $-0.24 | 2 | |
| Current FY | $-1.07 ▼ -17.6% | $-1.23 — $-0.91 | -42% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $-1.09 ▼ -23.9% | $-1.30 — $-0.88 | -2% YoY | 2 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two insiders at Pulse Biosciences, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Duggan, made open-market
May 15, 2026
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two Pulse Biosciences insiders, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Duggan, made open-market pur
May 12, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $15.4M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $11.0M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $2.1M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $582.1K | TRIM |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $304.1K | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | DUGGAN ROBERT | BUY | $13.0M |
| May 11, 2026 | LAVIOLETTE PAUL | BUY | $295.4K |
| May 11, 2026 | LAVIOLETTE PAUL | BUY | $295.4K |
| May 11, 2026 | DUGGAN ROBERT | BUY | $13.0M |
| Mar 23, 2026 | UECKER DARRIN | A | $0.00 |
6 institutional holders with $29.5M total value (2,150,025 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, BANK, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 1 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 1,118,743 | $15.4M | 52.0% | ADD +45.2% |
| 2 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 800,177 | $11.0M | 37.2% | — |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 152,420 | $2.1M | 7.1% | NEW |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 42,397 | $582.1K | 2.0% | TRIM -60.7% |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 22,149 | $304.1K | 1.0% | ADD +62.3% |
| 6 | FMR LLC | 14,139 | $194.1K | 0.7% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 13,647 | 22,149 | +62.3% | $304.1K | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 50,117 | 76,856 | +53.4% | $1.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 95,716 | 37,633 | -60.7% | $666.1K | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 20,000 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADD | 843,054 | 1,223,747 | +45.2% | $18.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 50,425 | 95,716 | +89.8% | $1.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 20,000 | — | $301.8K | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 67,800 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | TRIM | 1,146,339 | 843,054 | -26.5% | $13.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 60,300 | 102,987 | +70.8% | $1.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 67,800 | — | $1.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 31,338 | 54,732 | +74.7% | $880.6K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 20,000 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 20,000 | — | $348.2K | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 8,899 | 11,315 | +27.1% | $197.0K | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 22,800 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 148,114 | — | $2.6M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 40,043 | 70,171 | +75.2% | $1.2M | 2024-Q3 |
5 unique insiders with 11 transactions. Net insider value: $23.7M ($26.6M bought, $2.9M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | DUGGAN ROBERT W | Director | BUY | 660,233 | $19.69 | $13.0M |
| May 11, 2026 | LAVIOLETTE PAUL A | Chief Executive Officer | BUY | 15,000 | $19.69 | $295.4K |
| May 11, 2026 | LAVIOLETTE PAUL A | Chief Executive Officer | BUY | 15,000 | $19.69 | $295.4K |
| May 11, 2026 | DUGGAN ROBERT W | Director | BUY | 660,233 | $19.69 | $13.0M |
| Mar 23, 2026 | UECKER DARRIN | Chief Technology Officer | A | 100,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 5,000 | $1.53 | $7.7K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 5,000 | $23.64 | $118.2K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 5,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $23.63 | $472.6K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $23.53 | $470.6K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $23.37 | $467.4K |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $25.20 | $504.0K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $23.52 | $470.4K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 20,000 | $21.45 | $429.0K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Danahy Kevin Patrick | Chief Commercial Officer | M | 20,000 | $1.53 | $30.6K |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Sainz Maria | Director | A | 3,104 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Sainz Maria | Director | A | 50,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
10 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 5 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 4 neutral. Avg impact: 5.4/10.
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two insiders at Pulse Biosciences, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Dugga
May 15, 2026
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two Pulse Biosciences insiders, including CEO Paul LaViolette and director/10% owner Robert Duggan,
May 12, 2026
BULLISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Two PLSE insiders, including CEO Paul LaViolette and Director Robert Duggan, collectively purchased
May 11, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Pulse Biosciences disclosed that its Board authorized TD Cowen to sell common stock to company affil
May 6, 2026
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Pulse Biosciences reported Q1 2026 results with a GAAP net loss of $18.6M (-$0.27 EPS) that beat con
May 4, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Pulse Biosciences presented positive late-breaking clinical data from its nPulse Cardiac Catheter Sy
Apr 27, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Pulse Biosciences updated its investor presentation with new details about its pivotal clinical stud
Apr 16, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Pulse Biosciences appointed Liane Teplitsky as Chief Operating Officer and expanded Dr. David Kenigs
Apr 9, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Pulse Biosciences announced the first patient enrollment in its NANOPULSE-AF pivotal clinical study,
Apr 7, 2026
NEUTRAL
EFFECT
4/10
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE) has received SEC effectiveness for a shelf registration (Form S-3), a
Mar 2, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (88% buy). Based on 8 analysts: 3 strong buy, 4 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$30.67 mean target
+19.0% upside
Buy (1.00)
$30.00 Low
$32.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $25.77 |
| Target Low | $30.00 |
| Target Mean | $30.67 |
| Target Median | $30.00 |
| Target High | $32.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$-0.28 | $-0.33 | $-0.24 | — | -18.7% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 0.0% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$-0.28 | $-0.33 | $-0.24 | — | -18.7% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 752.7% | 2 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$-1.07 | $-1.23 | $-0.91 | -41.8% | -17.6% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 652.4% | 2 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$-1.09 | $-1.30 | $-0.88 | -1.9% | -23.9% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 236.7% | 2 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.285 | |
| 7d ago | $-0.240 | -0.045 |
| 30d ago | $-0.240 | -0.045 |
| 60d ago | $-0.230 | -0.055 |
| 90d ago | $-0.230 | -0.055 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | INITIATE | — | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
PLSE Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Apr 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: PLSE — 27,116 shares ($0.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260413, Price: $18.67, FTD Value: $506,255.72, PULSE BIOSCIENCES INC COM (DE)
Apr 2, 2026
short_interest
FTD: PLSE — 23,040 shares ($0.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260402, Price: $23.03, FTD Value: $530,611.2, PULSE BIOSCIENCES INC COM (DE)
Mar 16, 2026
short_interest
FTD: PLSE — 47,748 shares ($1.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260316, Price: $21.57, FTD Value: $1,029,924.36, PULSE BIOSCIENCES INC COM (DE)
Feb 10, 2026
short_interest
FTD: PLSE — 97,044 shares ($2.3M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260210, Price: $24.21, FTD Value: $2,349,435.24, PULSE BIOSCIENCES INC COM (DE)