Kiora PharmaceuticalsKPRX
KPRX
About: Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing and commercializing products for the treatment of orphan retinal diseases. As part of its development, KIO-301 is being studied for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and Stargardt disease. It is a molecular photoswitch that has the potential to restore vision in patients with inherited and/or age-related retinal degeneration. KIO-104 is being developed for the treatment of posterior non-infectious uveitis. It is a next-generation, non-steroidal, immuno-modulatory, and small-molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase.
Employees: 12
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of 7,327 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
200% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 1
13% more funds holding
Funds holding: 16 [Q4 2024] → 18 (+2) [Q1 2025]
0.86% more ownership
Funds ownership: 41.98% [Q4 2024] → 42.85% (+0.86%) [Q1 2025]
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.16M [Q4 2024] → $3.87M (-$295K) [Q1 2025]
40% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 3 | Existing positions reduced: 5
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for KPRX.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
1 week ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Granted U.S. Patent Expanding Protection for KIO-104 in the Treatment of Ocular Disease
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced it has received a patent (US Patent No. 12,364,680) covering KIO-104 for the treatment of a wide range of ocular diseases.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
1 month ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals and Senju Pharmaceutical Partner on KIO-301 for the Treatment of Retinal Diseases in Asia
Total potential deal value of $110 million plus royalties Kiora to receive an immediate $1.25 million exclusive option fee If the option is exercised, Kiora will receive an additional mid-single digit million up-front payment, development, regulatory, and commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties on sales Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it has granted Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Senju) an exclusive option to exercise rights to an exclusive development and commercialization agreement for KIO-301 for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
2 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter Results; Initiating Two Phase 2 Trials for Treatment of Retinal Diseases; Cash and Short-term Investments Expected to Fund Operations into Late 2027
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced first quarter 2025 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key first quarter and 2025 year-to-date corporate highlights include: Received approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating KIO-104 for the treatment of retinal inflammation.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
3 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present at The 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Ecinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) invites investors to view the Company's online presentation at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 2:15 pm EDT. President & CEO, Brian M.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
4 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports 2024 Results; Retinal Disease Drug Development Pipeline Continues to Advance; Cash and Short-Term Investments Expected to Fund Operations into 2027
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced its 2024 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key fourth quarter and 2025 year-to-date corporate highlights include: Received approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 trial of KIO-104 for the treatment retinal inflammation.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
4 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals to Present Preclinical Data on KIO-104 for the Treatment of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy at the ARVO 2025 Annual Meeting
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX), ("Kiora" or the "Company") announced their abstract of a preclinical study of KIO-104 in a proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) model was accepted for poster presentation at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, May 4-8, 2025. The findings support KIO-104 as a promising therapeutic candidate for both the prevention and treatment of PVR.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
5 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Secures U.S. Composition-of-Matter Patent Expanding Protection of Its Anti-Inflammatory Compound KIO-104
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 13, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a composition-of-matter patent (US-12209073-B2) on a specific crystalline form, or polymorph, of KIO-104. KIO-104 is a novel, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, small molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH).
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
5 months ago
Kiora Receives Approval to Initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of KIO-104 for the Treatment of Retinal Macular Edema
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2025) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it received regulatory approval to initiate KLARITY, a Phase 2 clinical trial to investigate KIO-104 in patients with retinal macular edema, a condition where build-up of fluid behind part of the retina can be associated with adverse vision changes. KIO-104 is a potent, locally delivered small molecule being developed as an alternative to steroids or systemic anti-inflammatory drugs, both of which have known shortcomings.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
8 months ago
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter Results; Retinal Disease Pipeline Advancing Two Phase 2 Studies
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced third quarter 2024 financial results and provided an update on its pipeline of therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Key third quarter and recent corporate highlights include: Investigational new drug application approval to initiate ABACUS-2, the Phase 2 study of KIO-301, a novel molecular photoswitch, for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.
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