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In a turbulent period for Acasti Pharma (NASDAQ:GRCE) Inc., the biopharmaceutical company’s stock has plunged to a 52-week low, touching a price level of $2.12 USD. According to InvestingPro data, technical indicators suggest the stock is in oversold territory, with a market capitalization now standing at $21.5 million. This latest dip underscores a challenging year for the company, which has seen its stock value erode by 36.69% over the past year. While investors closely monitor Acasti Pharma’s performance, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with analyst price targets ranging from $10.95 to $12.34. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 6.06, as it navigates through a competitive market landscape, with this new low prompting increased scrutiny on its future prospects and strategic direction.
In other recent news, Grace Therapeutics has reported positive results from its Phase 3 STRIVE-ON safety trial for GTx-104, an intravenous formulation of nimodipine. The trial, which involved 102 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), showed a 19% reduction in hypotension episodes compared to the oral version of the drug. Additionally, 54% of the GTx-104 group achieved a relative dose intensity of 95% or higher, marking a significant improvement over the 8% in the oral nimodipine group. In related developments, Grace Therapeutics has secured up to $30 million in financing, with an initial $15 million received and the potential for an additional $15 million through warrants. This funding, led by Nantahala Capital and ADAR1 Partners, is intended to support the pre-commercial development of GTx-104. H.C. Wainwright has reiterated its Buy rating and $12 price target for Grace Therapeutics, citing the promising clinical data and potential market advantages of GTx-104. The company plans to submit a New Drug Application for GTx-104 in the first half of 2025. Grace Therapeutics has also obtained Orphan Drug Designation for GTx-104, which provides seven years of marketing exclusivity in the United States post-launch.
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