Passage Bio stock plunges to 52-week low of $0.38 amid market challenges

Published 13/03/2025, 17:42
Passage Bio stock plunges to 52-week low of $0.38 amid market challenges

In a turbulent turn of events, Passage Bio Inc (PASG) stock has tumbled to a 52-week low, reaching a distressing price level of $0.38. Despite the decline, InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a Fair financial health rating, with a notable advantage of holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet. This significant downturn reflects a stark 69.56% decline over the past year, underscoring the biotechnology firm’s struggles in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. Technical indicators from InvestingPro suggest the stock is currently in oversold territory, with high price volatility observed in recent trading sessions. Investors have been closely monitoring the company’s performance, as the stock’s current position starkly contrasts with its more robust figures in the preceding months. The 52-week low serves as a critical indicator of the market’s wavering confidence in Passage Bio’s prospects and may prompt a strategic reassessment from the company’s leadership to address the underlying challenges contributing to this decline. Unlock 12 additional key insights and comprehensive financial analysis with InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Passage Bio disclosed its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, revealing that it ended the fiscal year with $76.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, down from $84.8 million at the end of the third quarter. The company announced operational changes, including the development and scale-up of a suspension-based process and plans to outsource analytical testing, leading to a workforce reduction of approximately 55%. These strategic adjustments are expected to extend Passage Bio’s financial runway into the first quarter of 2027. Chardan Capital Markets responded to these developments by adjusting its price target for Passage Bio shares to $6.00, down from $7.00, while maintaining a Buy rating.

Furthermore, Passage Bio has transitioned its stock listing from The Nasdaq Global Select Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain its listing status. This move comes after the company’s share price fell below the $1.00 minimum bid price for over 30 consecutive business days. Passage Bio has been granted an additional 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements, with options such as a reverse stock split under consideration. The company is actively monitoring the situation to ensure it meets the necessary requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

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