Nutriband Sells 90% Stake in Pocono Pharmaceutical for $5M
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 29 2025
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Nutriband signed an agreement to sell a 90% interest in its subsidiary Pocono Pharmaceutical for $5M to EarthVision Bio. Nutriband. Shareholders will retain 10% of the shareholding in Earth Vision Bio following the acquisition. Nutriband will use the proceeds from the sale of Pocono Pharma towards its continued development of AVERSA Fentanyl which has the potential to be the world's first and only abuse-deterrent opioid patch designed to deter the abuse and misuse and reduce the risk of accidental exposure of transdermal fentanyl patches.
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Analyst Views on NTRB
Wall Street analysts forecast NTRB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NTRB is 15.00 USD with a low forecast of 15.00 USD and a high forecast of 15.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About NTRB
Nutriband Inc. is engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. Its development pipeline consists of transdermal products that are based on proprietary AVERSA abuse-deterrent transdermal technology. Its lead product under development is AVERSA Fentanyl, an abuse deterrent fentanyl transdermal system that combines an approved generic fentanyl patch with its AVERSA abuse deterrent transdermal technology to reduce the abuse and misuse of fentanyl patches. Its development pipeline also includes AVERSA Buprenorphine and AVERSA Methylphenidate. It is developing a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products to deliver already approved drugs or biologics that are typically delivered by injection but with the potential to improve compliance and therapeutic outcomes through transdermal delivery. AVERSA technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch to prevent the abuse, misuse, diversion, and accidental exposure of drugs with abuse potential.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Nutriband Annual Meeting Update: New Directors and Product Developments
- New Director Appointments: At the Annual Shareholders Meeting on January 24, 2026, Nutriband appointed two new directors, Alessandro Puddu and Viorica Carlig, with Puddu bringing over 10 years of experience in audit and financial reporting, while Carlig adds extensive leadership and compliance expertise, enhancing the company's governance and strategic execution capabilities.
- AVERSA™ FENTANYL Progress: Strengthened collaboration with Kindeva for the exclusive product development of AVERSA™ FENTANYL, where both parties share development costs in exchange for milestone payments, which is expected to accelerate product commercialization and enhance market competitiveness.
- Patent Protection Expansion: Nutriband secured a patent for its AVERSA™ abuse deterrent platform technology in Macao, further solidifying its intellectual property and providing legal protection for global market expansion.
- Shareholder Complaint and Penalties: The company filed a complaint with FINRA to investigate suspected naked short selling and has collected $30,000 in penalties to extend the closing date, which will help protect shareholder interests and bolster market confidence.
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Nutriband Sells 90% of Subsidiary for $5M, Enhancing Shareholder Value
- Shareholder Value Enhancement: Nutriband's agreement to sell 90% of its Pocono subsidiary for $5M will add $5M to its bottom line without diluting existing shareholders, demonstrating the company's commitment to shareholder value.
- Preferred Stock Dividend: In July 2025, Nutriband issued a 25% preferred stock dividend to existing shareholders, providing one preferred share for every four common shares held, thereby enhancing shareholder returns and loyalty.
- Strengthened Patent Protection: Nutriband received a U.S. patent for its AVERSA™ Fentanyl product in 2025, significantly bolstering its intellectual property portfolio and laying the groundwork for future commercialization, showcasing its technological edge in drug safety.
- Market Expansion: Nutriband's inclusion in four major indexes, including Russell Microcap and Russell 3000E, enhances its market visibility and investment appeal, potentially attracting more investors to its future growth prospects.
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