Edesa Biotech (EDSA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of next-generation vaccines and immunotherapies. The company leverages a proprietary self-amplifying RNA platform to create candidates designed for both intranasal and injectable administration. Edesa’s approach aims to elicit robust mucosal and systemic immune responses, with applications spanning infectious diseases and immuno-oncology.

Among Edesa’s pipeline programs is a lead intranasal vaccine candidate targeting SARS-CoV-2, currently advancing through early-stage clinical trials. In parallel, the company is developing therapeutic vaccine constructs to address oncoviruses and tumor-associated antigens, as well as prophylactic immunizations for broader viral threats. Edesa’s integrated research facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts support discovery, preclinical evaluation and process development in collaboration with academic and contract manufacturing partners.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Edesa Biotech was founded by a team of immunologists and industry veterans. The company serves global markets through strategic alliances in North America, Europe and Asia. Under the leadership of CEO Steven M. Powell, PhD, Edesa is positioned to advance its pipeline toward late-stage clinical trials and to establish a differentiated platform for both infectious disease prevention and cancer immunotherapy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.43 to $2.48
• 50-Day Range: $2.04 to $2.53
• 52-Week Range: $1.55 to $5.00
• Volume: 7,523 shs
• Average Volume: 707,400 shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.25 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.00
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Edesa Biotech Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Edesa Biotech scored higher than 18% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 847th out of 923 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: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Upside Potential

Edesa Biotech has a consensus price target of $5.00, representing about 104.0% upside from its current price of $2.45.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Edesa Biotech has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Edesa Biotech are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.75) to ($1.34) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Edesa Biotech is -1.86, 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 Edesa Biotech is -1.86, 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

Edesa Biotech has a P/B Ratio of 4.02. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Edesa Biotech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Edesa Biotech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Edesa Biotech has recently increased by 10.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Edesa Biotech does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Edesa Biotech does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Edesa Biotech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Edesa Biotech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Edesa Biotech has recently increased by 10.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Edesa Biotech this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

22.60% of the stock of Edesa Biotech is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 5.50% of the stock of Edesa Biotech is held by institutions.

EDSA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EDSA shares performed this year?

Edesa Biotech's stock was trading at $1.68 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, EDSA shares have increased by 45.9% and is now trading at $2.4510.

How were Edesa Biotech's earnings last quarter?

Edesa Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:EDSA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 8th. The company reported ($0.25) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.26) by $0.01.

When did Edesa Biotech's stock split?

Edesa Biotech's stock reverse split on Wednesday, October 11th 2023.The 1-7 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, October 10th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Tuesday, October 10th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 14 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Edesa Biotech?

Shares of EDSA 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 Edesa Biotech own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Edesa Biotech investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Ford Motor (F), Moderna (MRNA), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Plug Power (PLUG), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/08/2025
• Today: 9/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:EDSA
• CIK: 1540159
• Web: www.edesabiotech.com
• Phone: (289) 800-9600
• Fax: 805-488-2889
• Employees: 20
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Edesa Biotech: $5.00
• High Price Target: $5.00
• Low Price Target: $5.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +105.8%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 4.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.32)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$6.17 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -162.95%
• Return on Assets: -60.33%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 18.96
• Quick Ratio: 18.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.61 per share
• Price / Book: 3.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,038,000
• Free Float: 5,447,000
• Market Cap: $17.10 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.10