Compared to Estimates, Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Aquestive Therapeutics reported $10 million in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year decline of 50.2% [1] - The EPS for the same period was -$0.14, compared to -$0.03 a year ago, with a surprise of +22.22% against the consensus estimate of -$0.18 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Manufacture and supply revenue was $9.58 million, exceeding the average estimate of $8.49 million, representing an 18% year-over-year increase [4] - License and royalty revenue was $0.84 million, significantly below the estimated $2.09 million, reflecting a 92.5% decline compared to the previous year [4] - Co-development and research fees amounted to $0.38 million, slightly below the estimated $0.5 million, marking a 50% decrease year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Aquestive Therapeutics have returned -2.7% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]