Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

NasdaqCM:PLSE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.9b

Pulse Biosciences Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Pulse Biosciences's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.1%, while the Medical Equipment industry saw earnings growing at 15.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 38% per year.

Key information

-2.11%

Earnings growth rate

22.84%

EPS growth rate

Medical Equipment Industry Growth8.90%
Revenue growth rate-38.02%
Return on equity-112.47%
Net Margin-9,929.03%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

New Narrative Feb 09

Early Thyroid And Cardiac Applications Will Establish A Powerful Medical Device Platform

Catalysts About Pulse Biosciences Pulse Biosciences develops and commercializes medical devices that use proprietary nanosecond pulse field ablation technology for soft tissue and cardiac applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Dec 21

Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Jun 12

Here's Why We're Not At All Concerned With Pulse Biosciences' (NASDAQ:PLSE) Cash Burn Situation

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...
Analysis Article Feb 07

We're Not Very Worried About Pulse Biosciences' (NASDAQ:PLSE) Cash Burn Rate

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. By way of example, Pulse...
Seeking Alpha May 16

Pulse Biosciences Stock: Signs Of Life Following Q1 Update

Summary We recap Q1 developments from Pulse Biosciences, Inc. The FDA has cleared the company's percutaneous electrode system, while the surgical clamp device for cardiac indications is still in the preclinical trial phase. Pulse Biosciences is making progress in its commercialization strategy, but financial uncertainties may keep the stock under pressure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 10

We're Keeping An Eye On Pulse Biosciences' (NASDAQ:PLSE) Cash Burn Rate

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...
Analysis Article Dec 25

We Think Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, Pulse Biosciences...
Analysis Article Sep 04

We Think Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Mar 08

Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha Sep 20

Pulse Biosciences appoints Kevin Danahy as CEO; Darrin Uecker to serve as CTO

Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) said on Tuesday it had appointed former chief commercial officer, Kevin Danahy, as the Chief Executive Officer, while Chief Executive Officer Darrin Uecker will now serve as Chief Technology Officer. Robert Duggan has been appointed as Executive Chairman. Joe Talarico, who currently serves as Vice-President of North American Sales, will become Vice-President of Business Development. Duggan, the majority shareholder and Executive Chairman, and the Company have entered into a loan agreement in which Duggan has agreed to loan the Company $65M to fund its product development operations.
Analysis Article Apr 04

Companies Like Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Could Be Quite Risky

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Oct 29

Is Pulse Biosciences (NASDAQ:PLSE) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Pulse Biosciences makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqCM:PLSE Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 261-753047
31 Dec 250-733245
30 Sep 250-753544
30 Jun 250-683241
31 Mar 250-602836
31 Dec 240-542432
30 Sep 240-461929
30 Jun 240-441729
31 Mar 240-431629
31 Dec 230-421628
30 Sep 230-391424
30 Jun 230-471621
31 Mar 230-512020
31 Dec 221-592621
30 Sep 222-653222
30 Jun 222-613524
31 Mar 222-623426
31 Dec 211-643429
30 Sep 211-623130
30 Jun 210-612931
31 Mar 210-572729
31 Dec 200-502426
30 Sep 200-502426
30 Jun 200-492425
31 Mar 200-492425
31 Dec 190-472325
30 Sep 190-421923
30 Jun 190-411922
31 Mar 190-391920
31 Dec 180-382017
30 Sep 180-372215
30 Jun 180-342113
31 Mar 180-312011
31 Dec 170-261610
30 Sep 170-20118
30 Jun 170-1587
31 Mar 170-1146
31 Dec 160-1036
30 Sep 160-825
30 Jun 160-624
31 Mar 160-423
31 Dec 150-322

Quality Earnings: PLSE is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: PLSE is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PLSE is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 2.1% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare PLSE's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: PLSE is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Medical Equipment industry (14.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: PLSE has a negative Return on Equity (-112.47%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/12 19:29
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
William PlovanicCanaccord Genuity
Anthony PetroneMizuho Securities USA LLC
Suraj KaliaOppenheimer & Co. Inc.