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Ora H. Pescovitz, a director at MBX Biosciences , Inc. (NASDAQ:MBX), recently purchased 7,693 shares of the company's common stock. The shares were acquired on April 8, 2025, at a weighted average price of $5.89 per share, with prices ranging between $5.65 and $6.30. This transaction amounts to a total value of $45,311. Following this purchase, Pescovitz now holds 24,329 shares directly.The insider purchase comes as MBX trades significantly below its 52-week high of $27.50, having declined over 70% in the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels, with technical indicators suggesting oversold conditions. While the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, investors should note that MBX is expected to see declining net income this year. For comprehensive analysis including 12 additional ProTips and detailed financial metrics, explore the full Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, MBX Biosciences reported its fourth-quarter earnings, revealing an adjusted loss of -$0.47 per share. The company highlighted key developments in its clinical pipeline, including the completion of enrollment for the Phase 2 Avail trial of canvuparatide, with results expected in the third quarter of 2025. MBX Biosciences also plans to initiate a Phase 2 trial for MBX 1416 later in 2025 and to submit an Investigational New Drug application for MBX 4291 in the second quarter of 2025. The company's research and development expenses for the fourth quarter increased to $15.2 million, contributing to a net loss of $15.6 million for the period.
Additionally, MBX Biosciences announced the appointment of Steve Hoerter as an independent director to its Board, bringing over 30 years of industry experience. Hoerter's previous roles include leadership positions at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:DCPH) and Agios Pharmaceuticals. In another development, Citizens JMP initiated coverage on MBX Biosciences with a Market Outperform rating and a price target of $38.00. This endorsement reflects optimism about MBX's innovative drug development approach. The company reported having $262.1 million in cash and securities, expected to fund operations into mid-2027.
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