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ORKA Inc. shares have tumbled to a 52-week low, with the stock price hitting $9.39, down sharply from its 52-week high of $31.13. The stock has experienced a steep decline of -14.43% in just the past week, marking a significant downturn for the company. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently appears undervalued. This latest price level reflects broader market trends and investor sentiment that have seen the stock struggle to maintain its previous momentum. Over the past year, ORKA has experienced a dramatic decline of -64.38%, with a concerning -58.55% drop in the past six months alone. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a strong financial position with more cash than debt and a healthy current ratio of 28.89. InvestingPro subscribers can access 11 additional investment tips and detailed financial metrics to better understand ORKA’s potential.
In other recent news, Oruka Therapeutics reported a strong financial position with approximately $394 million in cash and equivalents, providing a financial runway through 2027. The company is advancing its ORKA-001 and ORKA-002 products, with ORKA-001 expected to enter Phase 1 human trials in the second half of 2025, and ORKA-002 anticipated to begin Phase 1 trials in the third quarter of 2025. Stifel analysts have maintained a Buy rating on Oruka Therapeutics, with a price target of $49, citing the company’s strategic positioning in the psoriasis market.
Additionally, Oruka Therapeutics has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Paragon Therapeutics to develop, manufacture, and commercialize antibodies targeting IL-17A/F. This agreement involves potential milestone payments totaling up to $22 million, along with royalties on sales of antibody products. Paragon will provide Oruka with an exclusive license to its patents related to these antibodies. This strategic licensing deal is part of Oruka’s efforts to enhance its product offerings in the diagnostic substances market.
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