Moleculin Biotech, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of oncology drug candidates. Its lead drug candidate is liposomal Annamycin, an anthracycline intended for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company also develops WP1066 Portfolio, an immuno-stimulating STAT3 inhibitor for the treatment of brain tumors, pancreatic cancer, and AML; and WP1122 Portfolio and related molecules for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme and related central nervous system malignancies. It also engages in the preclinical development of other drug candidates, including other STAT3 inhibitors and compounds targeting the metabolism of tumors. The company also has a strategic collaboration with the University of Bergen to develop immune stimulation drug; and the Emory University to enable expanded cancer research on WP1066 molecule for the treatment of medulloblastoma, a pediatric malignant primary brain tumor. Moleculin Biotech, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone713-300-5160
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees9
Next Earnings Date5/21/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
Moleculin Biotech (NASDAQ:MBRX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moleculin Biotech's stock symbol?
Moleculin Biotech trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MBRX."
How were Moleculin Biotech's earnings last quarter?
Moleculin Biotech Inc (NASDAQ:MBRX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 21st. The company reported ($0.10) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $0.00. View Moleculin Biotech's Earnings History.
When is Moleculin Biotech's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MBRX?
2 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Moleculin Biotech's stock. Their predictions range from $3.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate Moleculin Biotech's stock price to reach $5.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 205.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Moleculin Biotech.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Moleculin Biotech?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Moleculin Biotech in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Moleculin Biotech.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Moleculin Biotech stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Moleculin Biotech stock:
- 1. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Moleculin reported YE18 with a net loss of ($11.9M) and ended the period with ~$7M in cash, runway into 3Q19. The company also has $18M remaining on an equity line. Management continued to execute in 2018 and position its two lead programs (Annamycin and the STAT3 candidates) to reach data points in 2019, which should if positive unlock value for MBRX shareholders. Important in our view is to focus on why these assets are differentiated in the oncology space and how that could translate into a higher probability of success in the clinic. We review in more detail below." (2/26/2019)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company which focused on the development of anti-cancer drug candidates. The company's lead product candidate is Annamycin, a Phase II clinical stage anthracycline for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is based in Houston, TX. " (2/14/2019)
Has Moleculin Biotech been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about MBRX stock have trended somewhat negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Moleculin Biotech earned a news impact score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Moleculin Biotech's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Moleculin Biotech include Humanigen (HGEN), Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST), Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO), Chiasma (CHMA), Axovant Sciences (AXON), CytoDyn (CYDY), Chimerix (CMRX), Bellicum Pharmaceuticals (BLCM), Trevena (TRVN), Sol Gel Technologies (SLGL), Checkpoint Therapeutics (CKPT), Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON), Aptinyx (APTX), AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO) and ASLAN PHARMACEU/ADR (ASLN).
What other stocks do shareholders of Moleculin Biotech own?
Who are Moleculin Biotech's key executives?
Moleculin Biotech's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Walter V. Klemp, Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 59)
- Mr. Jonathan P. Foster, CFO & Exec. VP (Age 55)
- Dr. Donald H. Picker, Chief Scientific Officer (Age 73)
- Dr. Waldemar Priebe, Co-Founder and Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board
- Dr. Robert C. Shepard, Chief Medical Officer (Age 67)
Who are Moleculin Biotech's major shareholders?
Moleculin Biotech's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BB&T Corp (0.41%). Company insiders that own Moleculin Biotech stock include Jacqueline Northcut, Jonathan P Foster, Robert E George, Waldemar Priebe and Walter V Klemp. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Moleculin Biotech.
Which institutional investors are buying Moleculin Biotech stock?
MBRX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BB&T Corp. Company insiders that have bought Moleculin Biotech stock in the last two years include Jacqueline Northcut, Jonathan P Foster, Robert E George and Walter V Klemp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Moleculin Biotech.
How do I buy shares of Moleculin Biotech?
Shares of MBRX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Moleculin Biotech's stock price today?
One share of MBRX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.80.
How big of a company is Moleculin Biotech?
Moleculin Biotech has a market capitalization of $61.89 million. The company earns $-11,880,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.51) on an earnings per share basis. Moleculin Biotech employs 9 workers across the globe.
What is Moleculin Biotech's official website?
How can I contact Moleculin Biotech?
Moleculin Biotech's mailing address is 5300 MEMORIAL DRIVE SUITE 950, HOUSTON TX, 77054. The company can be reached via phone at 713-300-5160.
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