BCRX
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
At close
$8.43
+$0.09 (+1.13%) Close
Pre-market $8.38 −$0.05 (−0.64%) 12:24 AM ET
Prev close $8.34
Open $8.43
Day high $8.43
Day low $8.31
Volume 821
Avg vol 4,517,335
Mkt cap
$2.12B
P/E ratio
-4.76
FY Revenue
$885.72M
EPS
-1.77
Gross Margin
97.76%
Sector
Healthcare
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BCRX
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shows solid upward price momentum with the latest close near the upper half of its 52-week range and returns positive across 1M, 3M, 6M, and 12M horizons. Fundamentally, the company exhibits high margins, rapid revenue and earnings growth, and strong free cash flow generation while the balance sheet reflects negative equity and substantial long-term debt. Valuation metrics appear moderate to low relative to earnings and cash flows, but elevated short interest and a high short volume ratio indicate ongoing skepticism and positioning risk.
AI summarized at 12:26 PM ET, 2026-03-17
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 72 LONG: 78
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+5% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.05×
RSI
44.21 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: -0.09 Signal: -0.09
Long-Term
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: -0.08 Signal: -0.06
Intraday trend score 57.32

Latest news

BCRX 12 articles Positive: 9 Neutral: 3 Negative: 0
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Biocryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported Q1 2026 ORLADEYO net revenue of $148.3 million, up 11% year-over-year. The company announced a licensing agreement with Neopharmed Gentili for European commercial rights to navenibart, receiving $70 million upfront and up to $275 million in milestone payments. Patient enrollment in the navenibart pivotal study remains on track for completion by end of June 2026, with US regulatory filing expected by end of 2027. The company maintained its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $625-645 million for ORLADEYO.

BCRX ORLADEYO navenibart hereditary angioedema Q1 2026 earnings licensing agreement Neopharmed Gentili BCX17725
Sentiment note

Strong ORLADEYO revenue growth (+11% YoY), successful European licensing deal generating $70M upfront plus up to $275M in milestones, on-track pipeline development for navenibart with enrollment completion expected by June 2026, and maintained positive full-year revenue guidance of $625-645 million demonstrate solid business execution and market momentum.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
BioCryst Announces European Licensing Agreement with Irish Affiliate of Neopharmed Gentili for Navenibart in Hereditary Angioedema

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals granted an Irish affiliate of Neopharmed Gentili exclusive European rights to commercialize navenibart for hereditary angioedema. BioCryst will receive $70M upfront, up to $275M in future milestone payments, and 18-30% royalties on sales. The agreement builds on their prior ORLADEYO business sale and supports BioCryst's strategy to focus on U.S. commercialization while strengthening its financial position.

BCRX hereditary angioedema navenibart plasma kallikrein inhibitor European licensing ORLADEYO regulatory filing Phase 3 clinical trial
Sentiment note

The company secured a significant licensing deal worth $70M upfront plus substantial milestone payments and royalties, strengthens its balance sheet, allows focused U.S. commercialization strategy, and demonstrates successful partnership execution with an experienced European partner.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Biocryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst Appoints Sandeep M. Menon Chief Research and Development Officer

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Dr. Sandeep M. Menon as Chief Research and Development Officer. Dr. Menon brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer, where he oversaw clinical development of multiple therapies including AMVUTTRA and PAXLOVID. The appointment comes as BioCryst advances its navenibart program toward potential FDA approval and builds on the commercial success of ORLADEYO and the recent acquisition of Astria Therapeutics.

BCRX R&D leadership appointment Chief Research and Development Officer navenibart program BLA submission rare disease therapies ORLADEYO commercialization Astria Therapeutics acquisition
Sentiment note

The appointment of an experienced R&D executive with proven track record of advancing therapies to FDA approval strengthens BioCryst's leadership and execution capability. The company is entering a critical growth phase with navenibart advancing toward BLA submission, commercial momentum from ORLADEYO, and a growing pipeline. This leadership addition signals confidence in the company's strategy and ability to deliver value through rare disease launches.

Neutral Benzinga • Globe Newswire
BioCryst Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced that its compensation committee granted restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 65,850 shares of common stock to six newly-hired employees as inducement grants. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year from the grant date of March 2, 2026, subject to continued employment.

BCRX inducement grants restricted stock units RSUs employee compensation Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) biotechnology rare diseases
Sentiment note

The announcement is a routine disclosure of employee equity grants required by Nasdaq regulations. While it indicates the company is hiring and investing in talent, the grant itself is a standard corporate action with no material impact on business operations or financial performance. The news is informational rather than indicative of positive or negative developments.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
BioCryst Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals achieved full-year profitability for the first time in company history in 2025, with ORLADEYO net revenue reaching $601.8 million (+38% y-o-y). The company received FDA approval for ORLADEYO oral pellets for children ages 2-11 and completed the acquisition of Astria Therapeutics to expand its HAE portfolio with navenibart. BioCryst maintained 2026 ORLADEYO revenue guidance of $625-645 million and reported record operating profit despite selling its European ORLADEYO business.

BCRX ORLADEYO hereditary angioedema (HAE) profitability FDA approval Astria Therapeutics acquisition navenibart pediatric indication
Sentiment note

Company achieved historic first full-year profitability, delivered strong ORLADEYO revenue growth (+38% y-o-y), received FDA approval for pediatric formulation expanding market opportunity, completed strategic acquisition of Astria Therapeutics to strengthen pipeline, and maintained solid 2026 revenue guidance. Record operating profit and highest new patient prescriptions since launch demonstrate strong commercial execution.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Biocryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst to Present New HAE Data from ORLADEYO® (berotralstat) and Navenibart at the 2026 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced it will present nine abstracts on its hereditary angioedema (HAE) portfolio at the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The presentations include six abstracts on ORLADEYO (berotralstat), an oral prophylactic therapy for HAE patients aged 2 and older, and three on navenibart, an investigational monoclonal antibody plasma kallikrein inhibitor. A late-breaking presentation will highlight positive interim results from the ALPHA-SOLAR trial showing sustained HAE attack suppression with navenibart administered every 3 or 6 months.

BCRX hereditary angioedema (HAE) ORLADEYO (berotralstat) navenibart plasma kallikrein inhibitor clinical trial data AAAAI Annual Meeting prophylactic therapy
Sentiment note

The company is presenting multiple clinical trial abstracts demonstrating positive efficacy data for both ORLADEYO and navenibart, including late-breaking results showing sustained HAE attack suppression. The expansion of the pediatric indication and advancement of the pipeline represent progress in commercialization and product development, supporting investor confidence in the company's HAE portfolio strategy.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
BioCryst Completes Acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, Expanding Leadership in Hereditary Angioedema

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals completed its $700 million acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, adding navenibart, a late-stage plasma kallikrein inhibitor in Phase 3 development for hereditary angioedema (HAE). The acquisition strengthens BioCryst's HAE portfolio alongside its leading oral therapy ORLADEYO, with navenibart potentially offering every-three and every-six month dosing options. BioCryst financed the deal with cash on hand and $396.6 million from a Blackstone financing facility, plus 37.3 million shares issued to Astria shareholders.

BCRX BX acquisition hereditary angioedema navenibart plasma kallikrein inhibitor ORLADEYO Phase 3 clinical development
Sentiment note

Acquisition expands HAE portfolio with a potentially best-in-class injectable therapy, strengthens market position, and leverages existing commercial infrastructure for navenibart launch. The deal adds significant pipeline value and leadership expertise, supporting long-term growth trajectory.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages ATXS, PCH, RYN Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Law firm investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for multiple companies involving merger and acquisition transactions.

ATXS BCRX PCH RYN securities law merger acquisition shareholder rights
Sentiment note

Acquiring Astria Therapeutics in a stock and cash transaction

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Biocryst Pharmaceuticals
BioCryst to Present New Pediatric HAE Data at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting

BioCryst will present four abstracts at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, focusing on pediatric hereditary angioedema (HAE) research, including long-term prophylaxis data for ORLADEYO in children aged 2 to <12 years and psychosocial impact studies.

BCRX HAE pediatric ORLADEYO clinical research prophylaxis
Sentiment note

Company is presenting comprehensive research on pediatric HAE treatment, demonstrating ongoing clinical development and commitment to expanding treatment options for young patients

Neutral Benzinga • Vandana Singh
BioCryst Says Astria Therapeutics $700 Million Deal Gives 'Perfect Second Product Candidate'

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced it will acquire Astria Therapeutics for $700 million, adding a new product candidate (Navenibart) for hereditary angioedema treatment, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2026.

BCRX ATXS acquisition pharmaceutical hereditary angioedema monoclonal antibody clinical development
Sentiment note

Stock trading lower, but acquisition seen as strategically positive with potential for revenue growth and expanded HAE treatment portfolio

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Biocryst Pharmaceuticals
BioCryst Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals granted stock options and restricted stock units to eight newly-hired employees, covering 115,000 shares and 91,450 shares respectively, as part of their employment inducement strategy.

BCRX stock options restricted stock units employee compensation inducement grants
Sentiment note

The company is expanding its workforce and using stock options as an attractive incentive to recruit new employees, indicating growth and financial stability

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Charlie Gayer, President And Chief Commercial Officer
BioCryst Completes Sale of European ORLADEYO® (berotralstat) Business

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals sold its European ORLADEYO business to Neopharmed Gentili for $250 million upfront, with potential additional $14 million in milestones, focusing on simplifying operations and improving operating margin.

BCRX ORLADEYO pharmaceutical sale European rights strategic divestiture
Sentiment note

Company receives significant upfront payment, improves operating margin, simplifies business structure, and retains focus on core U.S. market

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