NASDAQ:VIR Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $5.26 +0.13 (+2.43%) As of 03:09 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Vir Biotechnology Stock (NASDAQ:VIR) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Vir Biotechnology alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$5.09▼$5.3450-Day Range$4.28▼$5.9352-Week Range$4.16▼$14.45Volume537,406 shsAverage Volume1.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$731.41 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$26.80Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical‐stage immunology company dedicated to developing therapies that prevent and treat serious infectious diseases. The company leverages a suite of proprietary technology platforms—ranging from antibody isolation and screening tools to cell‐based assays and bioinformatics—to identify and advance antiviral and antibacterial candidates. Its scientific approach centers on harnessing the human immune system through monoclonal antibodies and immunomodulatory agents. The company’s pipeline includes product candidates targeting influenza A, COVID‐19, HIV, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis. Vir entered into a notable collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline to develop monoclonal antibody therapies against SARS-CoV-2. Beyond its lead COVID-19 antibody program, Vir’s research focuses on next‐generation antiviral treatments and vaccines, employing deep sequencing and single-cell analysis to accelerate discovery. Preclinical and clinical trials are underway across multiple indications, reflecting the company’s commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in infectious diseases. Founded in 2017, Vir Biotechnology is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates research and development facilities in the United States and Europe. The company’s management team comprises experienced leaders in biotechnology and infectious disease research, driving strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global health organizations. Through its integrated platform and collaborative model, Vir aims to rapidly translate scientific insights into therapies that can improve outcomes for patients worldwide.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Vir Biotechnology Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks64th Percentile Overall ScoreVIR MarketRank™: Vir Biotechnology scored higher than 64% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 393rd out of 933 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.5 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingVir Biotechnology has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.90, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVir Biotechnology has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Vir Biotechnology's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vir Biotechnology are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.92) to ($3.55) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vir Biotechnology 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vir Biotechnology 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 RatioVir Biotechnology has a P/B Ratio of 0.64. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Vir Biotechnology's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted12.83% of the float of Vir Biotechnology has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVir Biotechnology has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vir Biotechnology has recently increased by 3.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldVir Biotechnology does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVir Biotechnology does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted12.83% of the float of Vir Biotechnology has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVir Biotechnology has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vir Biotechnology has recently increased by 3.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. News and Social Media3.2 / 5News Sentiment0.76 News SentimentVir Biotechnology has a news sentiment score of 0.76. 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 Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Vir Biotechnology this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest31 people have searched for VIR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 210% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Vir Biotechnology to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership3.3 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vir Biotechnology insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $388,550.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.00% of the stock of Vir Biotechnology is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions65.32% of the stock of Vir Biotechnology is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Vir Biotechnology's insider trading history. Receive VIR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vir Biotechnology and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsBy 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. 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She calls it “life-changing,” saying the income just keeps growing and that early retirement suddenly looks real. This strategy was once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, but it’s now available to everyday investors.September 5 at 2:00 AM | Investors Alley (Ad)Vir Biotechnology initiated with an Outperform at Evercore ISISeptember 3 at 2:06 PM | msn.comBank of America Upgrades Vir Biotechnology (NASDAQ:VIR) to BuyAugust 29, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comVir Biotechnology (NASDAQ:VIR) Shares Gap Up After Analyst UpgradeAugust 29, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comVir Biotechnology stock soars after BofA upgrade, $14 targetAugust 28, 2025 | investing.comVir Stock Soars After BofA Boosts Rating on Liver TherapyAugust 28, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines VIR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VIR shares performed this year? Vir Biotechnology's stock was trading at $7.34 at the start of the year. Since then, VIR shares have decreased by 27.5% and is now trading at $5.3250. How were Vir Biotechnology's earnings last quarter? Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The company reported ($0.80) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.72) by $0.08. Vir Biotechnology's revenue was down 60.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. When did Vir Biotechnology IPO? Vir Biotechnology (VIR) raised $149 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, October 11th 2019. The company issued 7,100,000 shares at $20.00-$22.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Cowen and Barclays served as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Vir Biotechnology's major shareholders? Vir Biotechnology's top institutional investors include ARCH Venture Management LLC (9.30%), Orbimed Advisors LLC (1.71%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.63%) and Aberdeen Group plc (0.73%). Insiders that own company stock include Endurance (Cayman) Ltd Svf, Vicki L Sato, Backer Marianne De, George A Scangos, Phillip Pang, Howard Horn, Ann M Hanly, Steven J Rice, Mark Eisner, Sung Lee, Verneuil Vanina De, Brent Sabatini, Janet Napolitano, Saira Ramasastry and Charles Elliott Sigal. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Vir Biotechnology? Shares of VIR 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 Vir Biotechnology own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vir Biotechnology investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Home Depot (HD), Moderna (MRNA) and Visa (V). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2025Today9/05/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)10/30/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry MED - BIOMED/GENE Sub-IndustryPharmaceutical Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:VIR CIK1706431 Webwww.vir.bio Phone415-906-4324FaxN/AEmployees580Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Vir Biotechnology$26.80 High Price Target$110.00 Low Price Target$12.00 Potential Upside/Downside+408.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.90 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($4.00) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$521.96 million Net Margins-2,895.94% Pretax Margin-2,894.48% Return on Equity-50.22% Return on Assets-40.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio7.01 Quick Ratio7.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$74.21 million Price / Sales9.87 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$8.35 per share Price / Book0.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares138,920,000Free Float116,689,000Market Cap$732.80 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.28 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2025Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2025. 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