Why is AQST Up Today?

AQST
$4.56
▲ +2.59% (+$0.12)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:36 PM ET (659 min ago)

About Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

Aquestive Therapeutics Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in developing and commercializing differentiated products to meet medical needs. Its later-stage product pipeline focuses on the treatment of diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS), and an earlier-stage pipeline for the t...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $711.32M
Forward P/E: -13.2
52-Week Range: $2.93 - $7.55
Employees: 142

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 4.2%
This stock is significantly outperforming its PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: -1.6%

AQST is outperforming its sector by 4.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

AQST is outperforming the market (+1.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
AQST
This Stock
+2.59%
vs S&P 500: +1.85%
vs Nasdaq: +1.57%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AQST is expected to trade between:
$4.46 - $4.69

Key Level to Watch

$4.78 resistance
Watch for continuation above $4.55

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:36 PM (659 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.14
Put/Call Ratio
102.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 24,016
Put Volume: 27,348
Total: 51,364
Unusual Activity: $4 PUT (3,600 vol) $4 PUT (2,576 vol) $5 PUT (2,400 vol)

Historical Context

AQST has moved more than 3.0% up on 38 occasions in the past year.

34.2%
Continuation Rate
13/38 times continued up
-0.76%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 22, 2026 (3.6%) → Next day: -5.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AQST stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is AQST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AQST shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AQST stock price target?

AQST is currently trading at $4.56. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $4.46 - $4.69. See long-term price prediction →

Will AQST stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AQST's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $4.78 (resistance).

Is AQST stock oversold or overbought?

AQST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 44.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AQST stock?

AQST's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.06. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is AQST outperforming or underperforming the market?

AQST (+2.59%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for AQST?

AQST's MACD (-0.04) is currently below the signal line (0.01), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.5) is weak.

Is AQST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AQST is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $4.81, 50-day SMA: $4.56.

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