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Editas Medicine (EDIT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$2.62 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$2.60 -0.02 (-0.76%)
As of 10/2/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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About Editas Medicine Stock (NASDAQ:EDIT)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$2.51
▼
$2.63
50-Day Range
$2.51
▼
$3.30
52-Week Range
$1.66
▼
$4.54
Volume
2.16 million shs
Average Volume
3.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$402.38 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$5.80
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Editas Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing genomic medicines that use CRISPR-based gene-editing technologies to treat diseases caused by genetic abnormalities. The company’s research programs are designed to modify or correct disease-associated genes in patients’ cells, with the goal of developing potentially durable treatments.

Its lead investigational program is reni-cel, formerly known as EDIT-301, an ex vivo CRISPR gene-editing therapy being studied for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. Editas has also pursued additional programs involving both ex vivo and in vivo gene editing, including potential treatments for genetic diseases affecting the blood and eyes. These therapies remain investigational and are subject to clinical and regulatory evaluation.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Editas Medicine conducts research and clinical development activities intended to serve patients internationally. The company was established by researchers and biotechnology industry professionals, including prominent scientists associated with the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology. Its business is centered on advancing proprietary gene-editing platforms and translating them into medicines for serious diseases with limited treatment options.

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Editas Medicine Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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35th Percentile Overall Score

EDIT MarketRank™: 

Editas Medicine scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 702nd out of 888 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Editas Medicine has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Editas Medicine has a consensus price target of $5.80, representing about 121.4% upside from its current price of $2.62.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Editas Medicine has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Editas Medicine's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Editas Medicine are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.80) to ($0.81) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Editas Medicine is -3.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Editas Medicine is -3.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Editas Medicine has a P/B Ratio of 9.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Editas Medicine's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    20.13% of the float of Editas Medicine has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Editas Medicine has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.72, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Editas Medicine has recently decreased by 0.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    Editas Medicine does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Editas Medicine does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Editas Medicine this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for EDIT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    6 people have added Editas Medicine to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Editas Medicine insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $32,267.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    3.10% of the stock of Editas Medicine is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    71.90% of the stock of Editas Medicine is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Editas Medicine's insider trading history.
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EDIT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Editas Medicine's stock was trading at $2.05 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, EDIT shares have increased by 27.8% and is now trading at $2.62.

Editas Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:EDIT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 5th. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.27) by $0.12. The business earned $11.89 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.85 million. Editas Medicine had a negative net margin of 157.32% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 196.63%.

Editas Medicine (EDIT) raised $100 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, February 3rd 2016. The company issued 5,900,000 shares at $16.00-$18.00 per share. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan served as the underwriters for the IPO and Cowen and Company and JMP Securities were co-managers.

Shares of EDIT 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 Editas Medicine investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), Tesla (TSLA), Enovix (ENVX) and Luminar Technologies (LAZR).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/05/2026
Today
10/05/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/09/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:EDIT
CIK
1650664
Fax
N/A
Employees
87
Year Founded
2013

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$8.00
Low Price Target
$4.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+121.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.75)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$160.06 million
Net Margins
-157.32%
Pretax Margin
-157.32%
Return on Equity
-196.63%
Return on Assets
-38.17%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
3.19
Quick Ratio
3.19

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$40.52 million
Price / Sales
9.93
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$0.28 per share
Price / Book
9.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
153,580,000
Free Float
148,819,000
Market Cap
$402.38 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.00

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This page (NASDAQ:EDIT) was last updated on 10/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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