Viracta TherapeuticsVIRX
VIRX
About: Viracta Therapeutics Inc is a precision oncology company, focused on the development of new medicines targeting virus-associated malignancies. The company is conducting three clinical trials for its combination product candidate as a potential therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory Epstein-Barr virus-positive lymphoma. The product candidate of the company is a combination product candidate consisting of nanatinostat, a potent and selective small molecule inhibitor of class I histone deacetylases (HDAC), and valganciclovir, an FDA-approved anti-viral drug used to treat and prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people with organ transplants.
Employees: 26
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of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]
0% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 6 | Existing positions reduced: 6
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 40 [Q2] → 38 (-2) [Q3]
9.15% less ownership
Funds ownership: 23.33% [Q2] → 14.17% (-9.15%) [Q3]
15% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 13
74% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.98M [Q2] → $1.29M (-$3.69M) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$2
852%
upside
Avg. target
$2
852%
upside
High target
$2
852%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
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0 neutral
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0 negative
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RBC Capital Gregory Renza 40% 1-year accuracy 32 / 81 met price target | 852%upside $2 | Outperform Maintained | 14 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Viracta Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- Reprioritized resources to reduce costs and enhance focus on Nana-val's development program in relapsed or refractory EBV-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) -
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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Positive
InvestorPlace
4 months ago
Why Is Viracta Therapeutics (VIRX) Stock Up 42% Today?
Viracta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VIRX ) stock is heading higher on Wednesday after the clinical-stage precision oncology company released its Q2 earnings report. The first bit of news boosting VIRX stock higher is its diluted earnings per share of -25 cents.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- Reported combined Stage 1 and Stage 2 results from the relapsed or refractory EBV-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) cohort of the Phase 2 NAVAL-1 trial demonstrating Nana-val's substantial antitumor activity and generally well-tolerated safety profile -
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics Announces Positive Data from the Phase 2 NAVAL-1 Trial, Regulatory Progress, and Updated Nana-val Clinical Development Plan
- New combined Stage 1 and Stage 2 results from the relapsed or refractory EBV-positive peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) cohort of the Phase 2 NAVAL-1 trial further demonstrate Nana-val's substantial antitumor activity and generally well-tolerated safety profile -
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on the treatment and prevention of virus-associated cancers that impact patients worldwide, today announced that, in connection with the appointment of Michael Faerm as Viracta's new Chief Financial Officer, Viracta's Board of Directors granted Mr. Faerm a non-qualified stock option to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock under Viracta's 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. Additionally, Viracta's Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to a new non-executive employee to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock. Each option vests over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to each option vesting on May 13, 2025, and the remaining 75% of the shares subject to each option vesting in equal monthly increments over the succeeding 36 months, in each case subject to the respective grantee's continuous service to Viracta through each vesting date. Each option has an exercise price of $0.804 per share, which is equal to the closing price per share of Viracta's common stock on May 14, 2024, the grant date of each option.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics Appoints Michael Faerm as Chief Financial Officer
SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on the treatment and prevention of virus-associated cancers that impact patients worldwide, today announced the appointment of Michael Faerm as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Faerm is a seasoned biotech executive with more than 25 years of experience in life sciences companies, equity research and investment banking.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Presented positive topline Nana-val results from Stage 1 of the pivotal Phase 2 NAVAL-1 trial in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV + ) peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL)
Negative
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7 months ago
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
Viracta Therapeutics to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference
SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on the treatment and prevention of virus-associated cancers that impact patients worldwide, today announced that Mark Rothera, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Darrel P. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
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