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NEPH Stock Forecast: Nephros, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$4.31
+1.89% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Nephros, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $6 — +39.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$46.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
93 / 100
Median analyst target
$6.00
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$6.0M+36.2% y/y
Operating income$1.2M
Net income$1.2M
Free cash flow$681K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.6%
1M
−6.1%
YTD
−11.7%
1Y
+6.2%
From 52W high
−25.6%
From 52W low
+55.0%
$2.78
$5.79
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NEPH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nephros, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
93 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
93
Revisions
91
Size
83
Issuance
76
Value
76
Volatility
65
Momentum
59
Growth
54
Accruals
13

Quality (93): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Accruals (13): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

NEPH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NEPH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00$8.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NEPHHigh $8.00Median $6.00Low $4.75

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $4.75Median $6.00High $8.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +39.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Aug 2025Maxim GroupMaintainsBuy$4.50$6.00
12 Nov 2024BenchmarkReiteratesSpeculative Buy
15 May 2024BenchmarkReiteratesSpeculative Buy
8 Mar 2024BenchmarkUpgradeSpeculative Buy
26 Jan 2021B. Riley FBRInitiatesBuy$13
26 Jan 2021B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy
25 Nov 2020BenchmarkInitiatesSpeculative Buy
25 Nov 2020Maxim GroupInitiatesBuy
24 Oct 2019BenchmarkInitiatesSpeculative Buy
4 Oct 2019Maxim GroupInitiatesBuy

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

NEPH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Nephros, Inc. returned +6.2% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NEPH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NEPHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NEPH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+277.8%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
26.9×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.3×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / book
3.9×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.4×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
36.2%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
405.1%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Gross margin
66.9%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.2%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Net margin
8.4%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.1%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Nephros, Inc. has a market value of $46.8M and an enterprise value of $43.0M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.7M. The latest quarter grew 36.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.7M, a 8.4% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$661K.

  • Shares outstanding: 10.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 26.9×; forward P/E: 20.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Nephros, Inc. employs 36 people $576K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NEPH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMedical Instruments & Supplies
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NEPHNephros, Inc.$46.8M
93
POCIPrecision Optics Corp., Inc.$48.7M
58
MLSSMilestone Scientific, Inc.$35.9M
85
HBIOHarvard Bioscience, Inc.$35.6M
98
DXRDaxor Corp.$66.8M
52
FEMYFemasys, Inc.$21.7M
43
RVPRetractable Technologies, Inc.$21.5M
60

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News

Latest NEPH news & analysis

Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Nephros, Inc. held a Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The item announces the availability of the full earnings call transcript for the quarter.

Why it matters — A NEPH watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides management's discussion of the company's Q2 2026 results and outlook.

Nephros Announces Strong Financial Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

MCAP MediaWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Nephros, Inc. announced strong financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with record second-quarter net revenue growth of 36% to $6 million. Core programmatic revenue grew 27% year over year.

Why it matters — NEPH watchers would note the company's record quarterly revenue and continued year-over-year growth in its core programmatic business.

Nephros Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

GlobeNewsWire · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Nephros, Inc. announced it will file its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 06, 2026 after market close and host a conference call that same day at 4:30pm ET. The company noted its focus on water filtration solutions for medical and commercial markets.

Why it matters — A NEPH watcher would care because the scheduled earnings release and conference call provide the next scheduled opportunity to review the company's second quarter financial performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NEPH stock

What is the NEPH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Nephros, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $6, with estimates ranging from $4.75 to $8. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NEPH stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Nephros, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nephros, Inc. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NEPH?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Nephros, Inc. ranks 93 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (93 of 100).

Will NEPH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +39.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nephros, Inc. 93 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NEPH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Nephros, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NEPH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4.75 to $8 over the next 12 months.

How has NEPH stock performed over the past year?

Nephros, Inc. returned +6.2% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Nephros, Inc. do?

Nephros Inc. is a commercial-stage water technology company focused on filtration solutions for medical and commercial markets.

What is the latest news on NEPH?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Aug 2026): "Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Nephros, Inc. held a Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The item announces the availability of the full earnings call transcript for the quarter.

Company

About Nephros, Inc.

Nephros Inc. is a commercial-stage water technology company focused on filtration solutions for medical and commercial markets. Nephros develops and sells ultrafiltration products used in hospitals, dialysis centers, and other healthcare settings to help remove biological contaminants and support infection control. Its product portfolio also includes commercial water filters designed to improve water taste and odor while reducing biofilm, bacteria, cysts, particulates, and scale in downstream equipment. The company serves customers across healthcare, food service, hospitality, convenience retail, and other water-sensitive environments. Nephros also offers pathogen detection systems and water-quality education as part of its broader approach to water safety. Based in South Orange, New Jersey, Nephros operates with a strong emphasis on water purification, contamination reduction, and practical water-management applications in specialized markets.

CEO Mr. Robert Banks · 36 employees · United States · https://www.nephros.com