PRAX
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
At close
$338.35
+$1.60 (+0.48%) Close
Prev close $336.75
Open $339.36
Day high $339.36
Day low $333.67
Volume 11
Avg vol 501,107
Mkt cap
$9.34B
P/E ratio
-25.12
EPS
-13.47
Sector
Healthcare
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PRAX
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−3% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.97×
RSI
62.64 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.18 (Weak)
MACD: -0.08 Signal: 0.10
Short-Term
+0.69 (Strong)
MACD: 12.37 Signal: 11.69
Long-Term
+0.35 (Strong)
MACD: 26.35 Signal: 26.00
Intraday trend score 37.00

Latest news

PRAX 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 3 Negative: 2
Positive The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Praxis Stock Surges 320% as One Biotech Investor's Buy Pushes Stake to Nearly $600 Million

Perceptive Advisors increased its stake in Praxis Precision Medicines by 431,432 shares (worth ~$80.34 million) in Q4 2025, bringing its total position to $588.30 million and making it the fund's largest holding at 10.8% of AUM. The biotech company's stock has surged 320% over the past year as it advances toward commercialization with two FDA NDAs submitted and a strong cash position of $1.547 billion.

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Sentiment note

Stock has surged 320% year-over-year, major institutional investor (Perceptive Advisors) significantly increased stake to $588.30 million, company has two NDAs submitted to FDA, strong cash position of $1.547 billion extending runway to 2028, and multiple Phase 3 readouts expected in 2026 representing near-term catalysts.

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 fifth-largest holding in Soleus's portfolio ($107.0 million, 3.9% of AUM) but no specific transaction or news mentioned in the article.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Praxis Precision Medicines Further Positioned for Next-Phase Growth with Key Board and Executive Appointments

Praxis Precision Medicines announced strategic leadership changes to support its transition into late-stage development and commercial execution. The company appointed Jeffrey B. Kindler (former Pfizer CEO) and Stuart Arbuckle (former Vertex COO) to its board of directors, and promoted Megan Sniecinski to Chief Operating Officer and Dr. Steven Petrou to President of Research & Development. These moves align with the company's focus on commercial launch planning, late-stage development, and strategic value optimization for its CNS disorder therapies.

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Sentiment note

The company is making strategic leadership appointments with highly experienced executives from major pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Vertex, Amgen, GSK), signaling confidence in advancing toward commercialization. The promotions of internal executives demonstrate organizational maturity and readiness for the next growth phase. The timing coincides with a $575 million public offering, indicating strong market positioning and investor confidence in the company's pipeline and strategic direction.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Announces Pricing of $575 Million Public Offering

Praxis Precision Medicines priced an underwritten public offering of 2.212 million shares at $260 per share, generating approximately $575 million in gross proceeds. The offering is expected to close on January 8, 2026, with underwriters granted a 30-day option to purchase an additional 331,800 shares. The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on CNS disorder therapies.

PRAX public offering biopharmaceutical CNS disorders capital raise clinical-stage common stock
Sentiment note

The company successfully priced a substantial $575 million public offering at $260 per share, demonstrating strong investor confidence and market demand. This significant capital raise provides substantial funding for the company's clinical development programs, particularly for its CNS disorder therapies.

Neutral Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering

Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on CNS disorders, announced a proposed public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The offering is being managed by Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, Guggenheim Securities, and Truist Securities as joint book-running managers, with completion subject to market conditions.

PRAX public offering biopharmaceutical CNS disorders common stock pre-funded warrants underwriters SEC filing
Sentiment note

The announcement of a public offering is a standard corporate action. While it provides capital for the company's operations, the stock price declined 4.12% on the announcement date, suggesting investor caution. The offering itself is neither inherently positive nor negative, as it depends on market conditions and how proceeds are utilized.

Positive The Motley Fool • Joe Tenebruso
Why Praxis Precision Medicines Stock Popped Today

Praxis Precision Medicines stock surged 13.25% after receiving FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ulixacaltamide, an experimental treatment for essential tremor. The designation, based on positive phase 3 study results, will accelerate the drug's development and regulatory review, with a New Drug Application planned for early 2026. Essential tremor affects approximately 7 million people in the U.S. with limited effective treatment options.

PRAX Breakthrough Therapy Designation ulixacaltamide essential tremor FDA approval biotech clinical trial neurological disorders
Sentiment note

Company received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for its experimental tremor treatment based on positive phase 3 results, accelerating development timeline and addressing a large unmet medical need affecting 7 million U.S. patients. Stock price increased 13.25% on the announcement.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Praxis Precision Medicines Announces the FDA Has Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Ulixacaltamide HCl in Essential Tremor

Praxis Precision Medicines received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ulixacaltamide, a T-type calcium channel inhibitor for essential tremor treatment, based on positive Phase 3 Essential3 program results. The company plans to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) in early 2026 following a successful pre-NDA meeting with the FDA.

PRAX Breakthrough Therapy Designation ulixacaltamide essential tremor FDA approval NDA submission T-type calcium channels Phase 3 clinical trial
Sentiment note

The company received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, which accelerates development and regulatory review. Positive Phase 3 trial results and successful pre-NDA alignment with FDA support faster advancement toward commercialization. The designation addresses a significant unmet medical need in a large patient population (7 million in the US), representing substantial commercial opportunity.

Positive Benzinga • Mohd Haider
Praxis Precision Medicines Stock Surges 25% In Friday Pre-Market Trading— What's Going On?

Praxis Precision Medicines reported positive results from its EMBOLD study for SCN2A and SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, leading to a significant stock price increase and potential FDA review.

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Sentiment note

Reported positive trial results for rare epilepsy treatments, completed pre-NDA meeting for essential tremor treatment, stock surged 25% in pre-market trading, and has seen a 349.53% stock price increase over six months

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Announces Pricing of $525 Million Public Offering

Praxis Precision Medicines plans to raise approximately $525 million through a public offering of 3,025,480 common stock shares and pre-funded warrants at $157.00 per share, with underwriters including TD Cowen, Piper Sandler, Guggenheim Securities, and Truist Securities.

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Sentiment note

The company is conducting a standard public offering to raise capital, which is a typical financing strategy for clinical-stage biopharmaceutical companies seeking to fund research and development

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
PRAXIS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. on Behalf of Praxis Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm investigating Praxis Precision Medicines after reporting adverse events in mid-stage drug study, which caused stock price to drop 5.55%.

PRAX securities investigation drug trial adverse events stock decline
Sentiment note

Stock price fell 5.55% after reporting significant treatment-emergent adverse events in mid-stage study, with 36 of 61 patients experiencing side effects and nearly 25% of participants discontinuing the study

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Marcio Souza (Ceo)
Praxis Precision Medicines to Participate in Upcoming Fireside Chat

Praxis Precision Medicines will participate in a virtual fireside chat on September 2, 2025, discussing their latest research and data from the 36th International Epilepsy Consortium, focusing on CNS disorders and genetic epilepsies.

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Sentiment note

The company is actively presenting research, showcasing a clinical-stage pipeline, and demonstrating ongoing innovation in neurological disorder treatments

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
PRAXIS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. on Behalf of Praxis Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm investigating potential securities law violations by Praxis Precision Medicines after reporting adverse events in mid-stage drug study, which caused stock price decline.

PRAX securities investigation pharmaceutical clinical trial adverse events
Sentiment note

Stock price dropped 5.55% after reporting high treatment-emergent adverse events (36 of 61 patients) and nearly 25% study discontinuation rate for anti-seizure medication vormatrigine

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