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VANCOUVER/BOSTON - Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:XENE), a biopharmaceutical company with a market capitalization of $2.47 billion, has been added to the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 Indexes as part of the annual reconstitution, effective at the close of U.S. equity markets today. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong financial position with more cash than debt on its balance sheet.
The Russell 3000 Index tracks the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks by market capitalization, while the Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies within the Russell 3000. Inclusion in the Russell 2000 automatically places Xenon in the appropriate growth and value style indexes.
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Xenon Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company that develops therapeutics for conditions including epilepsy and depression. The company’s lead product candidate, azetukalner, is a Kv7 potassium channel opener currently in late-stage clinical development for multiple indications.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Xenon Pharmaceuticals.
In other recent news, Xenon Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Darren Cline as Chief Commercial Officer. Cline, who brings over 30 years of industry experience, will focus on the commercial strategy for azetukalner, Xenon’s lead Phase 3 candidate for epilepsy, major depressive disorder, and bipolar depression. RBC Capital raised its price target on Xenon Pharmaceuticals to $57 from $55, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing promising Phase III prospects for azetukalner. Evercore ISI also initiated coverage on Xenon with an Outperform rating, setting a price target of $55, despite a recent delay in the Phase 3 trial timeline for azetukalner. The trial is now expected to start in early 2026. At the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Xenon Pharmaceuticals reported that all proposals, including the election of directors and compensation approval, received majority support. RBC Capital later adjusted its price target back to $55, attributing the change to the trial delay but maintaining optimism based on strong Phase II data and potential market opportunities. The firm anticipates azetukalner could generate significant revenue, potentially reaching $1.2 billion. Investors will be closely watching the developments around azetukalner’s clinical trials and its potential applications beyond epilepsy.
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