AXSM
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
Last
$230.61
−$3.87 (−1.65%) 3:59 PM ET
After hours $230.25 −$0.36 (−0.15%) 9:04 AM ET
Prev close $234.48
Open $230.87
Day high $233.13
Day low $228.00
Volume 439,612
Avg vol 828,986
Mkt cap
$12.07B
P/E ratio
-61.99
FY Revenue
$708.24M
EPS
-3.72
Gross Margin
92.60%
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
AXSM
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Axsome Therapeutics exhibits very strong multi-period price performance and multiple bullish breakout signals, but this is accompanied by overbought momentum readings and a price extended above key averages. Fundamentally, the company combines high gross margins and positive revenue and earnings growth trends with ongoing operating losses, negative free cash flow, and a thin equity base. Short interest and recent news flow point to constructive sentiment with a moderate level of skepticism, which may contribute to elevated volatility around upcoming catalysts.
AI summarized at 2:26 PM ET, 2025-12-31
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 71 LONG: 58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−12% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.88×
RSI
69.98 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.33 Signal: -0.32
Short-Term
-1.05 (Weak)
MACD: 11.10 Signal: 12.15
Long-Term
+0.13 (Strong)
MACD: 19.91 Signal: 19.78
Intraday trend score 62.73

Latest news

AXSM 12 articles Positive: 10 Neutral: 2 Negative: 0
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Axsome Therapeutics Partners with the Headache Alliance to Highlight the Impact of Migraine During Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Axsome Therapeutics announced its support for Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in June 2026, partnering with the Headache Alliance to promote educational initiatives. The company is supporting the first annual 'Headache in the City' campaign on June 15 in New York City and will illuminate its headquarters at One World Trade Center in purple to raise awareness. Axsome also shared resources from leading migraine advocacy organizations to help patients access care and treatment information.

AXSM migraine awareness headache disorders patient education CNS disorders FDA-approved treatments SUNOSI AUVELITY
Sentiment note

The company is actively supporting migraine awareness initiatives and demonstrating commitment to the patient community through educational partnerships, community engagement events, and resource sharing. This reflects positive corporate social responsibility and brand building in the CNS disorders space.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
Axsome Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Axsome Therapeutics announced its participation in five major investor conferences scheduled for June 2026, including William Blair Growth Stock Conference, Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference, Oppenheimer CNS and Neuro-Muscular Summit, and UBS Virtual CNS Day. The company will host fireside chats at each event, with webcasts available on its investor relations website.

AXSM investor conferences biopharmaceutical CNS disorders SUNOSI AUVELITY SYMBRAVO FDA approval
Sentiment note

The company is actively engaging with investors through multiple high-profile conferences, demonstrating confidence in its portfolio and market position. The participation in prestigious financial conferences (Goldman Sachs, UBS, Jefferies) and the mention of FDA-approved products (SUNOSI, AUVELITY, SYMBRAVO) with expanding indications suggest positive momentum and investor interest in the company's CNS treatment pipeline.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jeff Siegel
3 Stocks Poised to Disrupt the Healthcare Market by 2030

The healthcare industry is shifting toward data-driven, precision medicine models powered by AI and genomic data. Three companies are positioned to lead this transformation: Tempus AI is building a healthcare data platform with network effects; Recursion Pharmaceuticals is accelerating drug discovery through automation and machine learning; and Axsome Therapeutics is gaining traction with fast-acting CNS treatments, particularly its antidepressant Auvelity.

TEM RXRX AXSM precision medicine healthcare disruption AI in healthcare drug discovery genomic data
Sentiment note

Flagship drug Auvelity shows clinical advantages with rapid onset for depression and recent FDA approval for Alzheimer's agitation; Q1 2026 revenue grew 57% year-over-year to $191.2M with analyst projections of $2B+ in additional annual sales from new indications.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Axsome Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Axsome Therapeutics announced its participation in two major investor conferences in May 2026: BofA Securities Health Care Conference on May 12 and RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 19. The company will host fireside chats at both events, with webcasts available on its investor relations website.

AXSM investor conference biopharmaceutical CNS disorders AUVELITY SUNOSI SYMBRAVO FDA approval
Sentiment note

The company is actively engaging with investors through major conferences and demonstrating strong financial performance with 57% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026. Multiple FDA-approved products and a robust pipeline of candidates indicate business momentum and market confidence.

Neutral Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Hypercharge Grows Total Charging Ports by over 45% Through Acquisition of Eddie from AXSO

Hypercharge Networks Corp. has acquired Eddie, an EV charging network operator, from AXSO, adding over 2,700 charging ports (45% growth) and strengthening its presence in Quebec, Canada's largest EV market. The transaction is non-dilutive and accretive on day one, expected to increase recurring revenue and support Hypercharge's path to profitability.

AXSM EV charging acquisition charging ports Quebec market network expansion recurring revenue electric vehicles
Sentiment note

AXSO divested Eddie to focus on software innovation while maintaining a partnership with Hypercharge. This represents a strategic refocus rather than negative news, allowing AXSO to concentrate on core competencies.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
Axsome Therapeutics to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 4

Axsome Therapeutics announced it will report Q1 2026 financial results on May 4, 2026, followed by a management conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. The biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on CNS disorder treatments, has FDA-approved products including SUNOSI, AUVELITY, and SYMBRAVO, along with multiple late-stage development programs.

AXSM financial results conference call CNS disorders FDA-approved treatments biopharmaceutical clinical trials product portfolio
Sentiment note

The article is primarily an announcement of earnings results and conference call scheduling with standard forward-looking statements. While the company highlights its approved products and pipeline, the tone is informational rather than highlighting significant positive developments or concerning issues. The extensive risk disclosures in forward-looking statements suggest typical business uncertainties without specific negative catalysts mentioned.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Summit Therapeutics 1 Year From Now

Summit Therapeutics faces significant near-term risk as its FDA decision on ivonescimab is expected by November 14, 2026. The drug failed to demonstrate statistically significant overall survival improvement in non-Chinese patient populations, which the FDA requires for approval. Meanwhile, Axsome Therapeutics and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals are positioned to potentially outperform Summit by year-end, driven by upcoming catalysts and strong revenue growth.

SMMT AXSM MDGL biotech stocks FDA approval ivonescimab clinical trial results regulatory risk
Sentiment note

Strong revenue growth (65.5% YoY to $638.5M in 2025) driven by approved medicines. Multiple near-term catalysts including potential FDA approval for AXS-05 in Alzheimer's disease agitation by end of April, phase 3 data readout, and regulatory applications expected to drive stock appreciation.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Psychedelic Medicine Advances: Here Are Five Companies Targeting CNS Disorders

The psychedelic medicine sector is advancing with regulatory momentum, as the first psilocybin compound achieved two positive Phase 3 results in treatment-resistant depression. The DEA increased its 2026 psilocybin production quota by 67%. Five companies—Helus Pharma, Compass Pathways, Relmada Therapeutics, Alto Neuroscience, and Axsome Therapeutics—are progressing clinical programs targeting depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, bladder cancer, and Alzheimer's agitation.

CMPS RLMD ANRO AXSM psychedelic medicine psilocybin treatment-resistant depression Phase 3 trials
Sentiment note

FDA accepted and granted Priority Review for AXS-05 supplemental NDA for Alzheimer's agitation; PDUFA target date April 30, 2026; previously received Breakthrough Therapy designation; already approved for depression; addresses significant unmet need affecting 7 million Americans.

Positive Investing.com • Nathan Reiff
Biotech Is Heating Up—These 2 Red-Hot Stocks Stand Out

Two biotech companies are highlighted as standout investments for 2026. Axsome Therapeutics has strong late-stage pipeline developments with FDA acceptance of supplemental applications for AXS-05 in Alzheimer's agitation treatment and support for AXS-12 for narcolepsy, with 19 of 20 analysts rating it a Buy and targeting 8% upside. Innoviva received FDA approval for Nuzolvence, a first-in-class oral antibiotic for gonorrhea with significant market potential, and has shown strong financial performance with analyst consensus price target nearly double current trading levels.

AXSM INVA biotech drug development FDA approval pipeline Alzheimer's narcolepsy
Sentiment note

Strong late-stage pipeline with FDA acceptance for supplemental NDA for AXS-05 in Alzheimer's agitation (significant market potential with ~75% of patients experiencing agitation) and FDA support for AXS-12 for narcolepsy. Product revenue grew 63% YOY. 19 of 20 analysts rate it Buy with 8%+ upside target. Risks include lack of cash-flow positivity and margin pressures.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond

The Motley Fool recommends two biotech stocks for long-term investment: Axsome Therapeutics, which has generated strong revenue growth (65.8% YoY through Q3 2025) with approved products and promising late-stage candidates including Auvelity for Alzheimer's disease agitation; and Exelixis, an oncology specialist with its blockbuster drug Cabometyx and an upcoming next-generation cancer medicine Zanzalintinib in phase 3 trials for metastatic colorectal cancer.

AXSM EXEL biotech stocks healthcare sector Auvelity Cabometyx oncology clinical trials
Sentiment note

Strong revenue growth of 65.8% YoY through Q3 2025, multiple approved products (Auvelity, Symbravo, Sunosi), and several promising late-stage candidates addressing high unmet medical needs, particularly Auvelity for Alzheimer's disease agitation with blockbuster potential.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Axsome Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Supplemental New Drug Application for AXS-05 for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation

Axsome Therapeutics announced that the FDA has accepted and granted Priority Review designation to its supplemental NDA for AXS-05 for treating Alzheimer's disease agitation, with a PDUFA target action date of April 30, 2026. The drug addresses a significant unmet medical need, as up to 76% of Alzheimer's patients experience agitation. AXS-05 previously received Breakthrough Therapy designation in June 2020.

AXSM FDA approval Priority Review AXS-05 Alzheimer's disease agitation supplemental NDA PDUFA Breakthrough Therapy designation
Sentiment note

The company received FDA Priority Review designation for AXS-05, which accelerates the review timeline from 10 to 6 months. This represents significant regulatory progress for a drug addressing a major unmet medical need affecting 76% of Alzheimer's patients. The Priority Review status indicates FDA recognition of the drug's potential to provide substantial improvements over existing treatments.

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
2 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Buy Heading Into 2026

The article highlights two biotechnology companies, Therapeutics and Exelixis, as promising investment opportunities for 2026 due to their innovative drug pipelines and potential for significant market growth.

AXSM EXEL biotechnology pharmaceuticals drug development medical innovation stock investment
Sentiment note

Strong clinical progress, 63% revenue growth, multiple drug approvals, potential $16 billion in peak sales across indications, and promising late-stage pipeline targeting high unmet medical needs

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