Veru Inc. (VERU)

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Veru Inc. (VERU) is up 38.3% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, VERU is trading 59.6% below its 52-week high of $7. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VERU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $35.

Veru Inc. (VERU) has returned 38.32% so far this year and -52.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VERU has returned -13.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 1999, VERU's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +184.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2023 at -70.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, VERU closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 11, 2022 with a return of +182.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 10, 2022 at -53.6%.

Veru Inc. has an annualized alpha of 36.82%, beta of 0.55, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 11, 1999.

• This stock participated in 64.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 16.43% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.55 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VERU ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Veru Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Veru Inc. was 99.12%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Veru Inc. drawdown is 98.76%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Veru Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Veru Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.