Cytokinetics CCO Andrew Callos sells $103k in stock

Published 07/04/2025, 22:06
Cytokinetics CCO Andrew Callos sells $103k in stock

Andrew Callos, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Cytokinetics Inc. (NASDAQ:CYTK), recently sold 2,886 shares of the company's common stock. The transaction, which took place on April 7, 2025, was executed at a price of $35.78 per share, amounting to a total sale value of approximately $103,261. The sale comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $36.89, having declined about 49% over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading close to its Fair Value.

Following this sale, Callos retains ownership of 64,689 shares in the biotechnology company. The transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged trading plan, often used by executives to manage their stock holdings. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.17, indicating robust short-term financial health.

Cytokinetics, based in South San Francisco, is known for its work in developing muscle biology-driven treatments. With a market capitalization of $4.27 billion and impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 145%, the company shows promising commercial potential. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about CYTK's financial health and growth prospects through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Cytokinetics has been the focus of several analyst reviews following developments related to its treatments for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). H.C. Wainwright maintained a Buy rating on Cytokinetics, setting a price target of $120, based on promising Phase 2 trial data for EDG-7500, a drug for HCM. The trial showed significant improvements in cardiac stress indicators and quality of life for patients, although the single-arm design limits direct comparability to other treatments. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating, highlighting the potential of Afi™, another heart failure treatment by Cytokinetics, and anticipating positive results from ongoing studies. JMP Securities also expressed a positive outlook, maintaining a Market Outperform rating and a $78 price target, despite safety concerns related to atrial fibrillation in the EDG-7500 trial. Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reaffirmed its Outperform rating with an $81 target, noting mixed results from EDG-7500 but suggesting the uncertainties could benefit Cytokinetics' competitive position. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS)'s analysis emphasized the differentiated safety profile of Cytokinetics' aficamten compared to Edgewise Therapeutics' treatment, maintaining an Overweight rating with a $67 price target. These developments reflect the competitive landscape and the importance of safety and efficacy data in shaping investor sentiment toward Cytokinetics.

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