VRPX stock touches 52-week low at $1.53 amid steep annual decline

Published 26/03/2025, 20:38
VRPX stock touches 52-week low at $1.53 amid steep annual decline

Virpax Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRPX) stock has plummeted to a 52-week low, reaching a price level of just $1.53. This significant drop is part of a dramatic downward trend for the company, which has seen its stock value erode by an alarming 98.32% over the past year. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s market capitalization has shrunk to just $1.66 million, with technical indicators suggesting the stock is in oversold territory. Investors have been wary as the pharmaceutical company grapples with market challenges and investor sentiment that has turned increasingly bearish. The 52-week low marks a critical juncture for Virpax, as stakeholders and analysts alike assess the company’s strategic direction and potential for recovery in a volatile industry landscape. InvestingPro analysis reveals concerning fundamentals, including a current ratio of 0.63 and negative earnings per share of -$70.91, though the company maintains more cash than debt on its balance sheet. Get access to 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics with InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has implemented a 1-for-25 reverse stock split, reducing its outstanding shares from approximately 31.1 million to about 1.24 million. This move aims to comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement and potentially attract a broader range of investors. The reverse stock split was approved by the company’s Board of Directors after a special stockholders’ meeting. Additionally, Virpax announced positive results from a beagle dog study for its Probudur drug, indicating good tolerance at high doses. This study is a step toward submitting an Investigational New Drug application for Probudur, which aims to provide long-lasting pain relief. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Virpax also completed a study showing Probudur’s effectiveness in reducing pain behaviors in a rat model. Furthermore, Virpax acknowledged Nanomerics’ successful MET study, which showed no severe adverse effects, a technology used in Virpax’s Envelta and NobrXiol products. These developments highlight Virpax’s ongoing efforts to advance its non-addictive pain management solutions.

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