BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
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At close
$8.47
−$0.29 (−3.26%) Close
Pre-market$8.73
+$0.26 (+3.13%) 5:44 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$8.75
OpenOpen$8.72
Day highHigh$8.72
Day lowLow$8.44
VolumeVol2,700
Avg volAvgVol4,647,206
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Mkt cap
$2.17B
P/E ratio
7.00
FY Revenue
$874.84M
EPS
1.21
Gross Margin
97.82%
Sector
Healthcare
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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shows positive near-term price momentum with the stock trading above short- and medium-term moving averages and near the middle of its 52-week range. Fundamentally, the company combines high gross margins, improving profitability metrics, and positive free cash flow with a leveraged balance sheet and negative shareholders’ equity. Market positioning is further shaped by elevated short interest and a high short-volume ratio alongside recently favorable news flow around profitability, product performance, and pipeline expansion.
AI summarized at 7:42 PM ET, 2026-02-26
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INTRADAY:68SWING:64LONG:59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+438% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 5.38×
RSI
70.33(Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: -0.00 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
+0.14 (Strong)
MACD: 0.20 Signal: 0.06
Long-Term
+0.13 (Strong)
MACD: 0.06 Signal: -0.07
Intraday trend score
84.32
LOW73.32HIGH88.32
Latest news
BCRX•12 articles•Positive: 7Neutral: 5Negative: 0
PositiveGlobeNewswire 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.
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.
PositiveGlobeNewswire 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.
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.
PositiveGlobeNewswire 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.
BCRXBXacquisitionhereditary angioedemanavenibartplasma kallikrein inhibitorORLADEYOPhase 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.
NeutralGlobeNewswire 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.
ATXSBCRXPCHRYNsecurities lawmergeracquisitionshareholder rights
Sentiment note
Acquiring Astria Therapeutics in a stock and cash transaction
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.
Company is presenting comprehensive research on pediatric HAE treatment, demonstrating ongoing clinical development and commitment to expanding treatment options for young patients
NeutralBenzinga• 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.
BCRXATXSacquisitionpharmaceuticalhereditary angioedemamonoclonal antibodyclinical development
Sentiment note
Stock trading lower, but acquisition seen as strategically positive with potential for revenue growth and expanded HAE treatment portfolio
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.
The company is expanding its workforce and using stock options as an attractive incentive to recruit new employees, indicating growth and financial stability
PositiveGlobeNewswire 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.
BioCryst Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals granted nine newly-hired employees stock options to purchase 36,700 shares and restricted stock units covering 71,400 shares of company stock, with options priced at $8.29 per share and vesting in four equal annual installments.
Company is expanding workforce and providing competitive compensation packages through stock options and restricted stock units, indicating growth and investment in human capital
NeutralBenzinga• Vandana Singh
Ionis Pharma Wins FDA Nod For First RNA-Targeted Therapy For Rare Genetic Swelling Disorder
The FDA approved Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Dawnzera, the first RNA-targeted medicine for preventing hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in patients 12 and older, demonstrating significant attack rate reduction in clinical trials.
BioCryst to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals plans to present at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference in New York on September 4, 2025, offering a live audio webcast of their presentation.
BCRXbiotechnologyconferencepresentationhealthcare
Sentiment note
The article is a standard conference presentation announcement with no significant positive or negative indicators, representing routine corporate communication
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Dr. Helen Thackray
BioCryst Announces Departure of Dr. Helen Thackray
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced that Dr. Helen Thackray, Chief Research and Development Officer, will leave the company on September 1, 2025, transitioning to an advisory role through year-end after contributing significantly to the company's rare disease research programs.
The leadership transition appears planned and amicable, with positive acknowledgment of Dr. Thackray's contributions and her potential future opportunities
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