KRYS
Krystal Biotech, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
Last
$275.42
−$0.94 (−0.34%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $276.36
Open $276.98
Day high $277.05
Day low $272.72
Volume 199,570
Avg vol 304,741
Mkt cap
$8.06B
P/E ratio
40.21
FY Revenue
$389.13M
EPS
6.85
Gross Margin
94.08%
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
KRYS
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Krystal Biotech exhibits very strong recent price momentum with the stock closing at a new 52-week high and well above key moving averages, while several momentum indicators signal an overbought condition. On the fundamental side, the company shows high margins, positive earnings, and solid free cash flow generation with a net cash position, though revenue growth is modest and operating cash flow has recently declined. Short interest is elevated with nearly 10% of shares sold short and a high short-volume ratio, indicating active bearish positioning alongside a broadly positive news tone.
AI summarized at 1:34 AM ET, 2025-12-06
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 77 LONG: 82
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−30% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.70×
RSI
53.23 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.07 (Weak)
MACD: 0.08 Signal: 0.15
Short-Term
-1.02 (Weak)
MACD: 1.20 Signal: 2.22
Long-Term
-1.49 (Weak)
MACD: 8.61 Signal: 10.11
Intraday trend score 66.75

Latest news

KRYS 12 articles Positive: 5 Neutral: 7 Negative: 0
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Nurix Stock Is Down 6% This Past Year, but One Biotech Fund Still Boosted Its Bet By $63 Million

Redmile Group increased its stake in Nurix Therapeutics by 4.4 million shares worth $63.43 million, bringing its total position to 11.31% of its assets. Despite the stock being down 6.5% over the past year, the fund's conviction in the biotech company reflects confidence in its lead BTK degrader program entering a registrational trial with strong Phase 1 data showing 83% objective response rate.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as Redmile Group's second-largest holding (12.3% of AUM, $167.08M) and as a position held by The Motley Fool. No specific news or developments mentioned in the article.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, Feb. 18: ImmunityBio Soars After EU Approves ANKTIVA for Bladder Cancer

ImmunityBio stock surged 41.36% on Feb. 18, 2026, after the European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for its Anktiva immunotherapy to treat bladder cancer. The approval expands access to over 30 new countries and positions the drug for accelerated sales growth. Despite the positive news, the stock remains volatile and heavily dependent on Anktiva's continued success.

IBRX IOVA KRYS ImmunityBio Anktiva bladder cancer EU approval immunotherapy
Sentiment note

Mentioned as an industry peer with a slight decline of 1.58%, showing minimal market movement on this trading day.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Lawrence Rothman, Cfa
Soleus Adds a Significant Number of Celcuity Shares

Soleus Capital Management increased its stake in Celcuity by 629,398 shares, bringing its total holdings to over 1.8 million shares valued at $180.36 million. This purchase elevated Celcuity to Soleus's third-largest holding, representing 6.7% of the fund's AUM. The move signals bullish confidence in the clinical-stage biotech company, which has seen its stock surge 745% over the past year.

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Sentiment note

Listed as second-largest holding in Soleus's portfolio ($232.0 million, 8.6% of AUM) but no specific transaction or news mentioned in the article.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Krystal Biotech to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 17, 2026

Krystal Biotech announced it will report Q4 and full year 2025 financial results on February 17, 2026, with preliminary 4Q 2025 VYJUVEK net revenue of $106-107 million. The company also received FDA RMAT designation for KB707 for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treatment, demonstrating progress in its clinical pipeline.

KRYS Krystal Biotech VYJUVEK gene therapy FDA approval RMAT designation KB707 financial results
Sentiment note

The company reported strong preliminary Q4 2025 VYJUVEK revenue ($106-107 million), received FDA RMAT designation for KB707 indicating regulatory progress, maintains a robust clinical pipeline with multibillion dollar opportunities, and has a strong balance sheet for sustained growth.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Krystal Biotech Provides Business Update at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Krystal Biotech reported preliminary 4Q 2025 VYJUVEK net revenue of $106-107 million and full-year 2025 revenue of $388-389 million. The company outlined an ambitious strategic vision to become a global leader in rare disease with plans to launch at least four marketed medicines by 2030, treating over 10,000 patients. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $955 million in cash and investments, and expects combined non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses of $175-195 million in 2026.

KRYS VYJUVEK gene therapy rare disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa clinical pipeline KB803 KB801
Sentiment note

The company demonstrated strong commercial execution with VYJUVEK generating $388-389 million in full-year 2025 revenue, successful European and Japanese launches, a robust clinical pipeline with multiple potential blockbuster launches expected within four years, a solid balance sheet of $955 million, and ambitious growth targets including four marketed medicines by 2030. The expansion of the KB801 registrational study and multiple clinical milestones planned for 2026 further support positive momentum.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Why a Fund Placed a $13 Million Bet on Ambarella Stock Before a 20% Post-Earnings Drop

S Squared Technology increased its Ambarella position by 35,000 shares (worth $4.8 million) in November, bringing total holdings to $12.7 million. The purchase preceded Ambarella's late-November earnings report, which triggered a 20% stock decline despite record revenue growth of 31% YoY and raised full-year guidance to 38%. The fund's timing suggests confidence in long-term fundamentals despite near-term margin concerns.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a top holding of S Squared Technology (7.3% of AUM, $19.3 million), but no specific performance or fundamental information provided in the article.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Acadia Stock Up 59% in a Year — Is a $51 Million New Stake a Bet on a Bigger Rebound?

Connecticut-based fund Braidwell established a new $50.8 million stake in Acadia Pharmaceuticals, representing 2.1% of its reportable U.S. equity assets, as the company shows strong quarterly performance and potential for growth in neurological disorder treatments.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding in Braidwell's portfolio, but no specific performance details provided

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Soleno Turns First Profit on $66 Million in Revenue — Is This Why One Investor Just Made an $87 Million Bet?

Soleno Therapeutics achieved its first profitable quarter with $66 million in revenue, attracting a significant $86.7 million investment from Connecticut-based fund Braidwell, which acquired 1.3 million shares in the biotechnology company.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding in Braidwell's portfolio, no specific performance details provided

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Stéphane Paquette
Krystal Biotech to Present at 8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference

Krystal Biotech will participate in the 8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference on December 3, 2025, with CEO Krish S. Krishnan hosting a fireside chat and investor meetings. The company has generated $97.8 million in Q3 VYJUVEK revenue and launched the product in multiple countries.

KRYS gene therapy biotechnology VYJUVEK healthcare conference financial results
Sentiment note

Strong financial performance with $97.8 million quarterly revenue, international product launches, and expanding commercial presence in gene therapy market

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Krystal Biotech
Krystal Biotech Announces FDA Approval of Updated VYJUVEK® Label

The FDA approved a label update for VYJUVEK, expanding treatment eligibility for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) patients from birth and allowing patients and caregivers to apply the treatment at home with more flexible wound dressing management.

KRYS gene therapy FDA approval dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa VYJUVEK medical innovation
Sentiment note

Company received FDA label expansion, enabling broader patient treatment, increased flexibility, and potential market growth for their gene therapy product

Neutral The Motley Fool • Na
Quoin (QNRX) Q2 Loss Beats Estimates

Quoin Pharmaceuticals reported a net loss of $6.28 per share in Q2 2025, which exceeded analyst estimates. The company is developing QRX003, a topical lotion for Netherton Syndrome, and made significant clinical and regulatory progress while increasing R&D spending.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as developing therapeutic products for Netherton Syndrome, but no specific details provided

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Jeune Aesthetics, Inc.
Jeune Announces Positive Results and Significant Aesthetic Improvements from Phase 1 Study of KB304 for Moderate to Severe Wrinkles of the Décolleté

Jeune Aesthetics reported positive Phase 1 study results for KB304, an investigational aesthetic therapy designed to deliver collagen and elastin to restore skin naturally, showing significant improvements in wrinkle appearance and skin quality.

KRYS gene therapy aesthetics skin aging wrinkle treatment décolleté
Sentiment note

Subsidiary demonstrated promising clinical results, plans for further development, and potential market expansion with a novel gene-delivery platform for aesthetic treatments

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