← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #15 · 2026-10-20

EOLS

NASDAQ · $486M (USD)

SignalBuy1.5strength 1.5 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.261
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.193
Analyst upside
Consensus target $15.00
+103.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+22.45%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.50
Gross margin TTM+66.4%
52w high$9.31
Market cap (USD)$486M

The AI research card

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Summary

Evolus Inc is a commercial medical aesthetics company selling Jeuveau and Nuceiva neurotoxins alongside Evolysse and Estyme hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Rationale

The analyst upside signal is supported by 100% positive 30-day revision agreement, a 52.6% earnings surprise, and a management guidance raise to $330–337 million in 2026 revenue.

Material risks

  • 1FDA regulatory action following the October 2026 untitled letter regarding Jeuveau promotional claims could require corrective marketing and impair provider adoption.
  • 2Balance sheet risk from $156.7 million in long-term debt relative to $45.2 million in cash alongside ongoing net losses and cash burn.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed