Passage Bio (PASG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Passage Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of gene therapies for rare monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Leveraging a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) platform, the company focuses on delivering functional copies of disease-causing genes directly to affected tissues. Its research activities center on addressing unmet medical needs in genetic disorders where conventional treatments are limited or nonexistent.

The company’s lead programs target GM1 gangliosidosis and Tay-Sachs disease, both fatal neurodegenerative conditions arising from enzyme deficiencies. In parallel, Passage Bio is advancing preclinical candidates for GM2 gangliosidosis, Krabbe disease and Alexander disease. By collaborating with academic institutions and patient advocacy groups, the company conducts natural history studies, refines dosing strategies and accelerates regulatory pathways to facilitate clinical development.

Founded in 2019 as a spin-out from the Gene Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, Passage Bio has established its headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company operates a research facility in the greater Philadelphia area and engages with global experts in gene therapy from leading academic medical centers. Through partnerships and grant collaborations, Passage Bio extends its reach to international research communities and patient networks.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Paul R. Miller, Passage Bio’s executive team combines expertise in neurology, molecular biology and regulatory affairs. The company’s board of directors includes seasoned professionals from both biotech and pharmaceutical industries, guiding strategic decisions and supporting the advancement of its gene therapy portfolio. Passage Bio remains committed to pioneering durable treatments for patients facing devastating genetic disorders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.40 to $0.43
• 50-Day Range: $5.33 to $9.98
• 52-Week Range: $5.14 to $26.60
• Volume: 2.95 million shs
• Average Volume: 19,788 shs
• Market Capitalization: $25.02 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $150.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Passage Bio Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Passage Bio scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 522nd out of 938 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Passage Bio has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Passage Bio has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Passage Bio are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.03) to ($0.74) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Passage Bio is -0.39, 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 Passage Bio is -0.39, 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

Passage Bio has a P/B Ratio of 0.40. 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

3.35% of the float of Passage Bio has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Passage Bio has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.7.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Passage Bio does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Passage Bio does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.35% of the float of Passage Bio has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Passage Bio has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.7.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.04

News Sentiment

Passage Bio has a news sentiment score of -0.04. 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 1.01 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Passage Bio this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for PASG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Passage Bio insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $274,942.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.30% of the stock of Passage Bio is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

53.48% of the stock of Passage Bio is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PASG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PASG shares performed this year?

Passage Bio's stock was trading at $11.3420 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, PASG stock has decreased by 96.5% and is now trading at $0.4009.

How were Passage Bio's earnings last quarter?

Passage Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:PASG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 13th. The company reported ($5.00) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($4.80) by $0.20.

When did Passage Bio's stock split?

Passage Bio's stock reverse split on the morning of Monday, July 14th 2025.The 1-20 reverse split was announced on Thursday, July 10th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, July 11th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 5 shares after the split.

When did Passage Bio IPO?

Passage Bio (PASG) raised $126 million in an initial public offering on Friday, February 28th 2020. The company issued 7,400,000 shares at a price of $16.00-$18.00 per share. J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Cowen acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Chardan was co-manager.

How do I buy shares of Passage Bio?

Shares of PASG 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 Passage Bio own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Passage Bio investors own include Enovix (ENVX), Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA), COMPASS Pathways (CMPS), Rambus (RMBS), Toast (TOST), Globant (GLOB) and Luminar Technologies (LAZR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PASG
• CIK: 1787297
• Web: www.passagebio.com
• Phone: 267-866-0311
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 130
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Passage Bio: $150.00
• High Price Target: $260.00
• Low Price Target: $80.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +37,315.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.02)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$64.77 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -93.59%
• Return on Assets: -59.65%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.74
• Quick Ratio: 3.74

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.99 per share
• Price / Book: 0.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 62,410,000
• Free Float: 59,723,000
• Market Cap: $25.02 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.67