NASDAQ:EDIT Editas Medicine (EDIT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2.44 -0.31 (-11.27%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$2.55 +0.11 (+4.47%) As of 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Editas Medicine Stock (NASDAQ:EDIT) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Editas Medicine alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$2.44▼$2.7350-Day Range$2.44▼$3.3052-Week Range$1.66▼$4.33Volume2.45 million shsAverage Volume3.41 million shsMarket Capitalization$374.74 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$5.83Consensus RatingModerate 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.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Editas Medicine Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks49th Percentile Overall ScoreEDIT MarketRank™: 2.43520589396 of 5 starsEditas Medicine scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 572nd out of 877 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.2 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingEditas Medicine has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialEditas Medicine has a consensus price target of $5.83, representing about 139.1% upside from its current price of $2.44.Amount of Analyst CoverageEditas Medicine has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Editas Medicine's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.0 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthDecreasing Earnings GrowthEarnings 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 MarketThe P/E ratio of Editas Medicine is -3.25, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Editas Medicine is -3.25, 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 RatioEditas Medicine has a P/B Ratio of 8.71. 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. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted24.94% of the float of Editas Medicine has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEditas Medicine has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.35.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Editas Medicine has recently increased by 23.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldEditas Medicine does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEditas Medicine does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment0.64 News SentimentEditas Medicine has a news sentiment score of 0.64. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Healthcare companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Editas Medicine this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 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 Follows6 people have added Editas Medicine to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 Insiders3.10% of the stock of Editas Medicine is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions71.90% 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. Receive EDIT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Editas Medicine and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. EDIT Stock News HeadlinesEditas: Downgrade To 'Hold' On Reni-Cel Discontinuation SCD/TDT And EDIT-401 Strategic ShiftOctober 12 at 1:53 PM | seekingalpha.comEditas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT) clears EDIT-401 for first-in-human trial in AustraliaOctober 11 at 6:03 AM | americanbankingnews.comThe $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/MonthGold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required. Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away.October 13 at 1:00 AM | Investors Alley (Ad)EDIT Set to Begin First-in-Human Study in HypercholesterolemiaOctober 9, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comEditas Medicine Receives Approval To Initiate Phase 1/2 Strive Clinical Trial Of EDIT-401 In Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia In AustraliaOctober 9, 2026 | marketscreener.comMWells Fargo Upgrades Editas Medicine to Overweight From Equal Weight, $6 Price TargetOctober 8, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comWells Fargo upgrades Editas Medicine to overweight from equal-weightOctober 8, 2026 | msn.comEditas Advances Gene-Editing Program Into First Human Study For High CholesterolOctober 8, 2026 | rttnews.comSee More Headlines EDIT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EDIT shares performed this year? Editas Medicine's stock was trading at $2.05 at the start of the year. Since then, EDIT shares have increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $2.44. How were Editas Medicine's earnings last quarter? Editas Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:EDIT) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 5th. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.27) by $0.12. The company earned $11.89 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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%. When did Editas Medicine IPO? Editas Medicine (EDIT) raised $100 million in an IPO on Wednesday, February 3rd 2016. The company issued 5,900,000 shares at a price of $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. Who are Editas Medicine's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Editas Medicine include Green Alpha Advisors LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Gilmore Neil O'neill, Baisong Mei, Bruce Eaton, Jessica Hopfield, Linda Burkly and Amy Parison. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Editas Medicine? 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Editas Medicine own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Editas Medicine investors own include CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU) and Block (XYZ). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/05/2026Today10/13/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/09/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 EDIT's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. EDIT has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorHealthcare Industry Biotechnology Sub-IndustryBiotechnology Current SymbolNASDAQ:EDIT CIK1650664 Webwww.editasmedicine.com Phone(617) 401-9000FaxN/AEmployees87Year Founded2013Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Editas Medicine$5.83 High Price Target$8.00 Low Price Target$4.00 Potential Upside/Downside+139.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($0.75) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet 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 RatioN/A Current Ratio3.19 Quick Ratio3.19 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$40.52 million Price / Sales9.25 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.28 per share Price / Book8.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares153,580,000Free Float148,819,000Market Cap$374.74 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.00 Social Links Options Trading Made Easy - Download NowLearn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat. 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