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Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.67 +0.08 (+1.74%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$4.68 +0.00 (+0.11%)
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About Arbutus Biopharma Stock (NASDAQ:ABUS)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$4.60
$4.72
50-Day Range
$4.12
$5.22
52-Week Range
$3.31
$5.38
Volume
1.05 million shs
Average Volume
2.04 million shs
Market Capitalization
$922.51 million
P/E Ratio
5.63
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$5.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and advancing a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The company’s pipeline features both direct-acting antivirals and host-targeting therapies designed to reduce viral load and restore immune function. Lead programs include an RNA interference (RNAi) candidate aimed at silencing viral gene expression and next-generation capsid assembly modulators that seek to inhibit viral replication at its core.

In addition to its antiviral portfolio, Arbutus leverages proprietary lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology to optimize the distribution and cellular uptake of nucleic acid therapeutics. This LNP platform underpins the company’s RNAi assets and has been the foundation for collaborations with other biopharmaceutical organizations seeking efficient delivery systems for mRNA and RNA-based medicines. Arbutus’ focus on innovative delivery solutions complements its antiviral drug discovery capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of HBV research and development.

Founded through the merger of Tekmira Pharmaceuticals and OnCore Biopharma, Arbutus maintains dual operations in Warminster, Pennsylvania, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The company’s leadership team combines experience in virology, lipid chemistry and pharmaceutical development, supporting strategic alliances with academic institutions and contract research organizations worldwide. Arbutus continues to engage with global regulatory authorities to advance its clinical trials and seeks partnerships to broaden the reach of its potential HBV therapies.

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Arbutus Biopharma Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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ABUS MarketRank™: 

Arbutus Biopharma scored higher than 24% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 819th out of 902 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Arbutus Biopharma has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Arbutus Biopharma is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Arbutus Biopharma has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Arbutus Biopharma's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Arbutus Biopharma is 5.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.47.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Arbutus Biopharma is 5.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Healthcare sector average P/E ratio of about 268.95.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Arbutus Biopharma has a P/B Ratio of 11.69. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    12.42% of the float of Arbutus Biopharma has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Arbutus Biopharma has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.4.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Arbutus Biopharma has recently increased by 14.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Arbutus Biopharma does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Arbutus Biopharma does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Arbutus Biopharma has a news sentiment score of 0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Arbutus Biopharma this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 6 people have searched for ABUS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Arbutus Biopharma to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Arbutus Biopharma insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    19.90% of the stock of Arbutus Biopharma is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    43.79% of the stock of Arbutus Biopharma is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

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ABUS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Arbutus Biopharma's stock was trading at $4.81 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ABUS stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $4.6750.

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (NASDAQ:ABUS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 31st. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter. The biopharmaceutical company had revenue of $179.13 million for the quarter. Arbutus Biopharma had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 129.32% and a net margin of 83.95%.

Arbutus Biopharma's top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.97%), Western Standard LLC (0.27%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.23%) and Deutsche Bank AG (0.09%).
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Shares of ABUS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Arbutus Biopharma investors own include Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), Bausch Health Cos (BHC), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/31/2026
Today
8/11/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ABUS
CIK
1447028
Employees
90
Year Founded
2005

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$5.00
Low Price Target
$5.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$0.83
Trailing P/E Ratio
5.63
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$33.50 million
Net Margins
83.95%
Pretax Margin
83.95%
Return on Equity
129.32%
Return on Assets
112.24%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
54.26
Quick Ratio
54.26

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$14.08 million
Price / Sales
65.59
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$0.40 per share
Price / Book
11.69

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
197,540,000
Free Float
158,228,000
Market Cap
$923.50 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.64

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This page (NASDAQ:ABUS) was last updated on 8/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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