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BioXcel Therapeutics (BTAI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1.12 -0.01 (-0.44%)
As of 03:04 PM Eastern
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About BioXcel Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:BTAI)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$1.02
$1.24
50-Day Range
$0.79
$1.41
52-Week Range
$0.74
$6.85
Volume
1.78 million shs
Average Volume
1.11 million shs
Market Capitalization
$34.74 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$11.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company leveraging an AI-driven drug development platform to identify and advance novel or repurposed therapies in neuroscience and immunology. The proprietary BioXcel AI engine analyzes preclinical and clinical data to reveal new therapeutic applications for existing small molecules and biologics, aiming to streamline development timelines and improve patient outcomes.

BioXcel’s commercial portfolio includes two FDA-approved therapies. IGALMI® (dexmedetomidine) is indicated for the acute treatment of agitation in schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, offering a noninvasive, sublingual delivery option. ZYESAMI® (aviptadil) is authorized for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome, including in patients with critical COVID-19–related respiratory failure, representing the company’s expansion into critical care medicine.

In addition to its marketed products, BioXcel maintains a diversified pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs targeting neuropsychiatric and immuno-oncology indications. The company collaborates with academic institutions and strategic partners to further validate its AI-identified assets and explore new indications, underpinning its strategy to deliver differentiated treatments across multiple therapeutic areas.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, BioXcel Therapeutics completed its public listing in 2019. The company currently serves the U.S. market and is evaluating opportunities for global expansion. Under the leadership of President and CEO Vimal Mehta, M.D., Ph.D., BioXcel is focused on growing its commercial footprint and advancing its AI-enabled pipeline toward key regulatory milestones.

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BioXcel Therapeutics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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33rd Percentile Overall Score

BTAI MarketRank™: 

BioXcel Therapeutics scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 762nd out of 913 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    BioXcel Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    BioXcel Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $11.00, representing about 830.6% upside from its current price of $1.18.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    BioXcel Therapeutics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about BioXcel Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for BioXcel Therapeutics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($2.07) to ($1.59) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of BioXcel Therapeutics is -0.21, 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 BioXcel Therapeutics is -0.21, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    14.17% of the float of BioXcel Therapeutics has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    BioXcel Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.68.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in BioXcel Therapeutics has recently increased by 4.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    BioXcel Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    BioXcel Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    BioXcel Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of -0.53. 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 0.66 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for BioXcel Therapeutics this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 8 people have searched for BTAI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, BioXcel Therapeutics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $43,037.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    3.70% of the stock of BioXcel Therapeutics is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    30.68% of the stock of BioXcel Therapeutics is held by institutions.

  • Read more about BioXcel Therapeutics' insider trading history.
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BTAI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

BioXcel Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.60 at the start of the year. Since then, BTAI stock has decreased by 26.1% and is now trading at $1.1820.

BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTAI) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported ($0.49) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.44) by $0.05. The business earned $0.18 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $0.49 million.

BioXcel Therapeutics shares reverse split on the morning of Monday, February 10th 2025.The 1-16 reverse split was announced on Thursday, February 6th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, February 7th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 6 shares after the split.

BioXcel Therapeutics (BTAI) raised $65 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, March 8th 2018. The company issued 5,454,545 shares at $11.00-$13.00 per share. Barclays, UBS Investment Bank and BMO Capital Markets served as the underwriters for the IPO and Canaccord Genuity was co-manager.

Shares of BTAI 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 BioXcel Therapeutics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Adobe (ADBE) and Saia (SAIA).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/13/2026
Today
8/14/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:BTAI
CIK
1720893
Fax
N/A
Employees
90
Year Founded
2017

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$17.00
Low Price Target
$5.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+860.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($5.75)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$69.90 million
Net Margins
-11,078.53%
Pretax Margin
-11,078.53%
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
-201.53%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.62
Quick Ratio
0.61

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$640 thousand
Price / Sales
55.25
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
($4.37) per share
Price / Book
-0.26

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
30,880,000
Free Float
29,736,000
Market Cap
$35.36 million
Optionable
No Data
Beta
0.31

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This page (NASDAQ:BTAI) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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