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EDIT:NASDAQEditas Medicine, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-03-30 - not real-time

$2.27

Latest Price

8/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

Editas Medicine trades at $2.27, just below its 20‑day SMA of $2.33 but above the 50‑day SMA of $2.11, indicating a short‑term price pull‑back within a neutral trend. The RSI sits near 50, suggesting no clear overbought or oversold condition, while the MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, adding momentum pressure. Volatility is extreme at roughly 95% over the past 30 days and beta approaches 2.0, flagging high price swings relative to the market. Fundamentals are weak: revenue fell 19% year‑over‑year, margins are deeply negative, and the company posted a loss per share of $0.06 in Q4, yet it holds $147 million in cash against $18 million of debt, providing a solid liquidity cushion. The price‑to‑book ratio of 8.1 and a negative PE underscore valuation challenges, but analysts have upgraded to a Buy with a median price target of $5, implying over 100% upside. The most material catalyst is the upcoming IND/CTA filing for EDIT‑401, its lead LDL‑cholesterol program that showed a 90% reduction in pre‑clinical models and is slated for submission by mid‑2026. Combined with a growing pipeline in sickle‑cell and thalassemia, the company’s long‑term growth narrative remains compelling despite near‑term technical weakness.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bearish MACD and decreasing volume
  • High short‑term volatility and beta
  • Proximity to support level around $1.82

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Upcoming IND submission for EDIT‑401
  • Analyst upgrades and significant upside potential
  • Strong cash position relative to debt

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Transformative CRISPR platform with multiple pipelines
  • Potential blockbuster LDL‑C therapy
  • Long‑term market tailwinds in gene‑editing therapeutics

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-19.20%
P/E Ratio-2.6
ROE-198.14%
ROA-23.51%
Debt/Equity66.34
P/B Ratio8.1
Op. Cash Flow$-165240992
Free Cash Flow$-71477872
Industry P/E25.2

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI50.6
Support$1.82
Resistance$2.77
MA 20$2.33
MA 50$2.11
MA 200$2.58
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index68.27

Valuation

Target Price$5.50
Upside/Downside142.29%
GradeUndervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta1.96
Volatility94.92%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.