IRD

Opus Genetics, Inc. Common Stock

1.37 USD
-0.01
0.72%
At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
1.35
-0.02
1.46%
1 day
-0.72%
5 days
-1.44%
1 month
14.17%
3 months
45.54%
6 months
45.5%
Year to date
8.73%
1 year
5.38%
5 years
-82.44%
10 years
-99.47%
 

About: Opus Genetics Inc is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders. The pipeline includes adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies that address mutations in genes that cause different forms of bestrophinopathy, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), and retinitis pigmentosa. The pipeline also includes Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, a non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist to reduce pupil size, and APX3330, a novel small-molecule inhibitor of Ref-1 to slow the progression of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Employees: 18

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

25% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 10 | Existing positions reduced: 8

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $14.7M [Q1] → $16.5M (+$1.79M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

3.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 32.89% [Q1] → 29.32% (-3.57%) [Q2]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 46 [Q1] → 43 (-3) [Q2]

22% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 9

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$5
265% upside
Avg. target
$6.5
374% upside
High target
$8
484% upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
HC Wainwright & Co.
Matthew Caufield
$8
Buy
Reiterated
27 Jun 2025
LUCID CAPITAL MARKETS
Dev Prasad
$5
Buy
Initiated
17 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

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

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 hours ago
The Under $20 Breakout Trio Investors Shouldn't Ignore
Sally Beauty, Broadstone Net Lease and Opus Genetics emerge as today's breakout stock picks under $20, flagged for potential near-term gains.
The Under $20 Breakout Trio Investors Shouldn't Ignore
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 days ago
Opus Genetics Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders (the “Company”), today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors approved equity awards under the Company's 2021 Inducement Plan, as amended, as a material inducement to employment to Rob Gagnon the Company's newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, as well as to five non-executive employees, in each case, who were not previous employees or directors of the Company.
Opus Genetics Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
11 days ago
Opus Genetics Doses First Patient in Pivotal LYNX-3 Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in Keratorefractive Patients With Visual Disturbances Under Mesopic, Low-Contrast Conditions
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small-molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in LYNX-3, the Company's pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in treating significant, chronic night driving impairment in keratorefractive patients with reduced mesopic vision.
Opus Genetics Doses First Patient in Pivotal LYNX-3 Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% in Keratorefractive Patients With Visual Disturbances Under Mesopic, Low-Contrast Conditions
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
12 days ago
Opus Genetics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (the “Company” or “Opus Genetics”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, announced today that George Magrath, MD, Chief Executive Officer, and Ash Jayagopal, Ph.D.
Opus Genetics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
13 days ago
Opus Genetics Appoints Rob Gagnon as Chief Financial Officer
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc.
Opus Genetics Appoints Rob Gagnon as Chief Financial Officer
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
19 days ago
Opus Genetics Inherited Retinal Disease Programs Featured at Medical and Industry Conferences in September
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, today announced that it will present on its IRD gene therapy programs at the following scientific conferences in September 2025.
Opus Genetics Inherited Retinal Disease Programs Featured at Medical and Industry Conferences in September
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
28 days ago
Opus Genetics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for Gene Therapy Candidate OPGx-BEST1
– Phase 1/2 trial expected to initiate in 2H 2025 in patients with BEST1 inherited retinal disease RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for OPGx-BEST1, a gene therapy for the treatment of bestrophin-1 (BEST1)-related IRD.
Opus Genetics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for Gene Therapy Candidate OPGx-BEST1
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Opus Genetics, Inc. (IRD) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Opus Genetics, Inc. (IRD) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.25. This compares to a loss of $0.3 per share a year ago.
Opus Genetics, Inc. (IRD) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Opus Genetics Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025 and Provides Corporate Update
- Positive 12-month Phase 1/2 clinical data in adult cohort and early pediatric clinical data support potential for meaningful vision restoration with OPGx-LCA5 - - FDA grants Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for OPGx-LCA5 - - Positive topline results reported from VEGA-3 and LYNX-2 Phase 3 trials with Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% - - OPGx-BEST1 on track to enter Phase 1/2 trial in H2 2025 for the treatment of bestrophin-1 related inherited retinal disease - - Non-dilutive funding from patient advocacy groups secured to advance multiple early-stage gene therapy programs - RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD) (the “Company” or “Opus Genetics”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and provided a corporate update.
Opus Genetics Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025 and Provides Corporate Update
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Opus Genetics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and small molecule therapies for other ophthalmic disorders, today announced that George Magrath, M.D.
Opus Genetics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference
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