Metagenomi (MGX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Metagenomi, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGX) is a biotechnology company that specializes in the discovery and engineering of novel proteins and enzymes using metagenomics and CRISPR-based genome editing. The company’s proprietary platform integrates vast environmental DNA libraries with advanced machine learning and high-throughput screening to identify, optimize and commercialize enzymes for industrial, agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. By tapping into genetic diversity found in nature, Metagenomi aims to accelerate the development of tailored biocatalysts that improve process efficiency, reduce costs and support sustainability initiatives.

Metagenomi’s technology offerings include custom enzyme discovery services, protein engineering tools and licensing of optimized biocatalysts to partners across multiple sectors. The company works with manufacturers to enhance biofuel production, create greener chemical intermediates and develop more effective formulations for detergents, textiles and crop protection. In the biopharmaceutical realm, Metagenomi’s novel genome-editing components have the potential to drive next-generation gene therapies and precision medicine approaches by enabling targeted modifications in living cells.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in South San Francisco, Metagenomi has rapidly expanded through strategic collaborations and research partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions. The company’s management team combines deep expertise in genomics, computational biology and industrial biotechnology, positioning Metagenomi to serve global markets and address growing demand for sustainable, biologically derived solutions. As it advances its pipeline programs and broadens its partner network, Metagenomi continues to pursue breakthrough innovations that bridge metagenomics data with real-world manufacturing needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.10 to $3.38
• 50-Day Range: $1.74 to $3.35
• 52-Week Range: $1.23 to $4.92
• Volume: 494,392 shs
• Average Volume: 1.21 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $118.22 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $10.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Metagenomi Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Metagenomi scored higher than 60% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 413th out of 941 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Metagenomi has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Metagenomi has a consensus price target of $10.00, representing about 217.5% upside from its current price of $3.15.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Metagenomi has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Metagenomi are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($2.46) to ($2.52) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Metagenomi is -1.33, 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 Metagenomi is -1.33, 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

Metagenomi has a P/B Ratio of 0.50. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.72% of the float of Metagenomi has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Metagenomi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Metagenomi has recently increased by 36.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Metagenomi does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Metagenomi does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.72% of the float of Metagenomi has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Metagenomi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Metagenomi has recently increased by 36.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

Metagenomi has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Metagenomi this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

24 people have searched for MGX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Metagenomi to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.80% of the stock of Metagenomi is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

MGX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MGX shares performed this year?

Metagenomi's stock was trading at $3.61 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MGX shares have decreased by 12.7% and is now trading at $3.15.

How were Metagenomi's earnings last quarter?

Metagenomi, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGX) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($0.54) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.14. The company earned $8.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.72 million. Metagenomi had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.84% and a negative net margin of 257.99%.

When did Metagenomi IPO?

Metagenomi (MGX) raised $94 million in an initial public offering on Friday, February 9th 2024. The company issued 6,250,000 shares at a price of $15.00 per share.

Who are Metagenomi's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Metagenomi include Green Alpha Advisors LLC (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian C Thomas, Holdings A/S Novo, Sarah B Noonberg and Pamela Wapnick.
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How do I buy shares of Metagenomi?

Shares of MGX 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 Metagenomi own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Metagenomi investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/12/2025
• Today: 10/21/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - DRUGS
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MGX
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:MGX
• CIK: 1785279
• Web: www.metagenomi.co
• Phone: 510-871-4880
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 236
• Year Founded: 2018

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Metagenomi: $10.00
• High Price Target: $12.00
• Low Price Target: $7.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +218.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.36)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$78.06 million
• Net Margins: -257.99%
• Pretax Margin: -267.38%
• Return on Equity: -37.84%
• Return on Assets: -27.15%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 6.36
• Quick Ratio: 6.36

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $52.29 million
• Price / Sales: 2.25
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $6.28 per share
• Price / Book: 0.50

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 37,530,000
• Free Float: 30,852,000
• Market Cap: $117.84 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.27