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Beam Therapeutics

21.16 USD
-0.87
3.95%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
21.30
+0.14
0.66%
1 day
-3.95%
5 days
6.60%
1 month
18.28%
3 months
36.78%
6 months
-17.15%
Year to date
-14.33%
1 year
-18.24%
5 years
-15.46%
10 years
12.85%
 

About: Beam Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company committed to creating a new class of precision genetic medicines based on its proprietary base editing technology, with a vision of providing lifelong cures to patients suffering from serious diseases. The company is focused on its programs in the hematology and genetic disease portfolios, which comprise different product candidates in its pipeline, such as BEAM-101, which is being developed to target Sickle Cell Disease, BEAM-302, a liver-targeting lipid nanoparticle, being developed to target Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other drug candidates including BEAM-302, BEAM-103 & 104. The company views its operations and manages its business in one operating segment, operating exclusively in the United States.

Employees: 502

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

113% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 100 | Existing positions reduced: 47

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+2) [Q1 2025]

52% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $11.8M | Put options by funds: $7.81M

31% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 42 | Existing positions closed: 32

3.14% more ownership

Funds ownership: 98.36% [Q4 2024] → 101.5% (+3.14%) [Q1 2025]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 230 [Q4 2024] → 236 (+6) [Q1 2025]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.02B [Q4 2024] → $1.99B (-$35.6M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$25
18%
upside
Avg. target
$50
136%
upside
High target
$70
231%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Guggenheim
Debjit Chattopadhyay
160%upside
$55
Buy
Maintained
7 May 2025
Wells Fargo
Yanan Zhu
231%upside
$70
Overweight
Maintained
7 May 2025
Barclays
Gena Wang
18%upside
$25
Equal-Weight
Maintained
7 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about BEAM published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) Surges 5.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) Surges 5.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
10 Under-the-Radar Healthcare Stocks With Incredible Growth Potential
There's a strong case that healthcare is the most important sector in the stock market. These companies deliver innovative therapies and medical technologies that are often life-saving.
10 Under-the-Radar Healthcare Stocks With Incredible Growth Potential
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
3 Promising Genomics Stocks to Keep an Eye On in 2025
Investors interested in the Genomics and Synthetic Biology theme should keep an eye on MGTX, BEAM and KRYS.
3 Promising Genomics Stocks to Keep an Eye On in 2025
Positive
Schaeffers Research
2 weeks ago
Top Stock Pick Report: V-Shaped Rallies Everywhere
Back in late March, we power ranked our Top Stock Picks of 2025. There was some success and lessons to be drawn, but if we're being honest, this wasn't the entire story. There was red ink everywhere and combined with the looming threat of unilateral tariffs on ‘Liberation Day,' fear had grown surrounding a potential recession hitting by the time a second-quarter check-in came around.
Top Stock Pick Report: V-Shaped Rallies Everywhere
Negative
Investors Business Daily
3 weeks ago
The FDA Shake-Up Continues, And Could Impact Genetic Medicines
The latest shake-up at the FDA forced out the top two officials in charge of reviewing cell and gene therapies, analysts said.
The FDA Shake-Up Continues, And Could Impact Genetic Medicines
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Beam Therapeutics: Progress Of BEAM-101 Presses Forward With H2 2025 Data Releases
Positive results released from updated data with 17 SCD patients with VOC from the phase 1/2 BEACON study. No VOC after engraftment and >60% HbF induction. Additional results of 30 SCD patients from phase 1/2 BEACON study using BEAM-101, expected in the 2nd half of 2025. The global sickle cell disease market is expected to reach $12.38 billion by 2032.
Beam Therapeutics: Progress Of BEAM-101 Presses Forward With H2 2025 Data Releases
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Beam Therapeutics Announces New Data from BEACON Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of BEAM-101 Supporting Differentiated Profile in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 Congress
Updated Data from 17 Patients Consistent with Previously Presented Data; All Patients Treated with BEAM-101 Achieved Hemoglobin F (HbF) Induction of >60%, Hemoglobin S (HbS) Reduction to
Beam Therapeutics Announces New Data from BEACON Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of BEAM-101 Supporting Differentiated Profile in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 Congress
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) Up 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) Up 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BEAM Up on FDA's Orphan Drug Status for Gene-Editing Therapy
Beam Therapeutics rises after the FDA grants orphan drug status to its gene-editing therapy BEAM-101 for sickle cell disease.
BEAM Up on FDA's Orphan Drug Status for Gene-Editing Therapy
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Beam Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to BEAM-101 for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM), a biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines through base editing, today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to BEAM-101, an investigational genetically modified cell therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD).
Beam Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to BEAM-101 for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
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