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KALA BIO

9.31 USD
+0.53
6.04%
At close Aug 26, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
9.13
-0.18
1.93%
1 day
6.04%
5 days
10.97%
1 month
17.40%
3 months
129.31%
6 months
38.75%
Year to date
20.75%
1 year
51.88%
5 years
-97.95%
10 years
-98.99%
 

About: Kala Bio Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing therapies for rare and severe eye diseases. KALA'smain product candidate, KPI-012, is a human MSC-S, which contains numerous human-derived biofactors, such as growth factors, protease inhibitors, matrix proteins, and neurotrophic factors that can potentially correct the impaired corneal healing that is an underlying etiology of multiple severe ocular diseases. Its MSC-S platform is for retinal degenerative diseases, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease.

Employees: 38

0
Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

40% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 5

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 29 [Q1] → 29 (+0) [Q2]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 4

11.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 68.0% [Q1] → 56.43% (-11.57%) [Q2]

27% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $23.7M [Q1] → $17.3M (-$6.4M) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$15
61%
upside
Avg. target
$15
61%
upside
High target
$15
61%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Oppenheimer
Andreas Argyrides
61%upside
$15
Outperform
Assumed
2 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about KALA published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wall Street Analysts Believe KALA BIO (KALA) Could Rally 74.73%: Here's is How to Trade
The mean of analysts' price targets for KALA BIO (KALA) points to a 74.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Wall Street Analysts Believe KALA BIO (KALA) Could Rally 74.73%: Here's is How to Trade
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Kala Bio (KALA) Q2 Loss Widens 15%
Kala Bio (KALA -2.19%), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for eye diseases, released its second quarter 2025 results on August 8, 2025. The headline was a net loss per share of $1.71 (GAAP).
Kala Bio (KALA) Q2 Loss Widens 15%
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
KALA BIO Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
-- Completed patient enrollment in Phase 2b CHASE trial of KPI-012 in Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect (PCED); topline data expected at the end of September 2025 -- -- Cash resources of $31.9 million as of June 30, 2025, expected to fund operations into 1Q 2026 --
KALA BIO Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
KALA BIO to Present at H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference
ARLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that members of management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference being held virtually on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A pre-recorded presentation will be made available beginning on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET. KALA management will also participate in a panel discussion titled “Novel Treatments for Front-of-the-Eye Indications” on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Management will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
KALA BIO to Present at H.C. Wainwright 5th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Analyst Coverage Sparks Interest in These 4 Stocks Amid Volatility
New analyst coverage lifts investor interest in KALA, GHM, ARQ, and HWKN as markets grapple with rising volatility.
Analyst Coverage Sparks Interest in These 4 Stocks Amid Volatility
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
KALA BIO Announces Completion of Enrollment in CHASE Clinical Trial Evaluating KPI-012 for the Treatment of Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect (PCED)
-- Topline results from the CHASE trial expected by end of Q3 2025 -- -- Potential for CHASE to serve as a pivotal trial in support of a Biologics License Application (BLA) submission, contingent on positive results --
KALA BIO Announces Completion of Enrollment in CHASE Clinical Trial Evaluating KPI-012 for the Treatment of Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect (PCED)
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
KALA BIO to Present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
ARLINGTON, Mass., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that members of management will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference being held in New York, NY on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:25 p.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
KALA BIO to Present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 months ago
KALA BIO Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition
ARLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Iwicki, and the appointment of Todd Bazemore, KALA's President and Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Iwicki will continue to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of KALA following the transition. Mr. Bazemore has served as KALA's President since December 2021 and as KALA's Chief Operating Officer since November 2017.
KALA BIO Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
KALA BIO Announces $10,750,000 Private Placement
ARLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group of institutional accredited investors for the sale, in a private placement, of shares of its common stock and shares of its Series I Convertible Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series I Preferred Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $10.75 million, before deducting offering expenses.
KALA BIO Announces $10,750,000 Private Placement
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
KALA BIO (KALA) Forms 'Hammer Chart Pattern': Time for Bottom Fishing?
KALA BIO (KALA) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
KALA BIO (KALA) Forms 'Hammer Chart Pattern': Time for Bottom Fishing?
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