KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
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At close
$15.71
−$0.57 (−3.50%) Close
Prev closePrevC$16.28
OpenOpen$16.29
Day highHigh$17.12
Day lowLow$15.48
VolumeVol1,057
Avg volAvgVol712,119
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Mkt cap
$822.89M
P/E ratio
-4.06
FY Revenue
$1.43M
EPS
-3.87
Gross Margin
58.63%
Sector
Healthcare
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BULLISH
KALV
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
KalVista’s share price shows strong upward momentum over the past year, with the latest close near the upper end of its 52-week range and above key moving averages. At the same time, fundamentals reflect an early-commercialization biotech profile with minimal revenue, very large operating losses, and deeply negative free cash flow. Short interest is elevated both in percentage of float and in short volume ratios, indicating notable positioning against the stock despite a generally constructive recent news backdrop.
AI summarized at 5:27 AM ET, 2026-01-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:72LONG:38
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+14% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.14×
RSI
53.62(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: 0.03
Short-Term
+0.08 (Strong)
MACD: 0.08 Signal: 0.01
Long-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 0.13 Signal: 0.08
Intraday trend score
73.52
LOW43.52HIGH73.52
Latest news
KALV•12 articles•Positive: 2Neutral: 2Negative: 0
PositiveBenzinga• Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq 100 And S&P 500 Futures Gain After December Jobs Data— General Motors, Tilray In Focus (UPDATED)
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday as investors awaited the December jobs report and the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs. Major indices showed modest gains with SPY and QQQ trading higher in premarket. Key movers included General Motors facing EV investment losses, Tilray surging on earnings beats, Offerpad jumping on Trump's housing proposal, and Rio Tinto declining amid merger talks with Glencore.
Stock rose 13.65% after reporting preliminary Q4 product revenue results for EKTERLY ranging from $35-49 million.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Motley Fool Markets Team
KalVista Posts 154% Expense Jump in Q1
KalVista Pharmaceuticals launched EKTERLY, its first oral treatment for hereditary angioedema, generating $1.4 million in Q1 FY2026 revenue. The launch was accompanied by increased commercialization expenses and a widened net loss, reflecting the company's transition to commercial operations.
Mixed performance with successful drug launch and early patient interest, but accompanied by significant increased expenses and widened net loss. The company shows potential but faces challenges in commercialization and market penetration.
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.
Briefly mentioned for their own HAE treatment approval
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Delveinsight
Angioedema Clinical Trial Pipeline Analysis Demonstrates 15+ Key Companies at the Horizon Expected to Transform the Treatment Paradigm, Assesses DelveInsight
The angioedema treatment market is expected to grow due to the rising prevalence of allergic conditions and increasing awareness of hereditary angioedema (HAE). The pipeline analysis shows over 15 companies are developing 20+ angioedema drugs, with promising therapies in different clinical trial phases.
The company's drug, Sebetralstat (KVD900), has been designated as an orphan drug and a new drug application has been submitted.
UnknownBenzinga• Avi Kapoor
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Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals
The Trade: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV) 10% owner Nimish P Shah acquired a total of 86,048 shares an ...
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Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
Vera Therapeutics
The Trade: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERA) Director Maha Katabi acquired a total of 161,290 shares an average price of $31.00. To acquire these shares, it cost around $5 million.
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Over $1M Bet On This Healthcare Stock? Check Out These 3 Stocks Insiders Are Buying
Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals
The Trade: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV) 10% owner Nimish Shah acquired a total of 91,804 shares an ...
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When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
Talos Energy
The Trade: Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. acquired a total of 19,658,119 shares an average price of $11.70. To acquire these shares, it cost around $230 million.
What’s Happening: ...
Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals
The Trade: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV) 10% owner Nimish Shah acquired a ...
LPGKALVAVDLLong IdeasNewsSmall CapInsider TradesPre-Market Outlook
UnknownBenzinga• Avi Kapoor
Insiders Buying KalVista Pharmaceuticals And 3 Other Stocks
Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
STAAR Surgical
The Trade: STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) 10% owner Neal Bradsher acquired a total of 4,042 shares an average price of $27.11. To acquire these shares, it cost around $109,570.
What’s Happening: STAAR Surgical issued preliminary fourth-quarter and FY23 net ...
$6.5M Bet On This Healthcare Stock? Check Out These 3 Stocks Insiders Are Buying
Although U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.
STAAR Surgical
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