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DSGN Stock Chart & Stats
$11.78
$0.10(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$11.78
$0.10(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.77 - $17.25
Previous Close$11.88
Volume323.09K
Average Volume (3M)213.56K
Market Cap
$788.21M
Enterprise Value$433.57
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$222.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.73M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.20
Shares Outstanding62,456,974
10 Day Avg. Volume267,018
30 Day Avg. Volume213,565
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-9.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.75Price Target Upside76.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Promising Phase 1/2 DT-216P2 DataRobust Phase 1/2 DT-216P2 results showing functional gains plus dose-dependent frataxin mRNA/protein increases create a mechanistic link and support a registrational path. That de-risks the lead program, improves regulatory visibility, and can enable partnerships or milestone funding over the next 2–6 months.
Conservative Balance Sheet With Low DebtA conservatively levered balance sheet with minimal debt and substantial equity/assets provides medium-term financial flexibility. This reduces short-term solvency pressure, supports continued R&D spending, and preserves options for partnering or staged financings without immediate liquidity stress.
Focused Platform Targeting Repeat-expansion DiseasesThe company’s proprietary small‑molecule platform aimed at repeat‑expansion biology addresses a well-defined, underserved therapeutic niche. A focused, mechanistic platform can generate multiple assets, create scientific moat, and attract collaborators, supporting durable pipeline growth beyond a single program.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash Flow And Accelerating BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow (~-$54M TTM) and signs of accelerating burn indicate the company consumes cash materially each year. Over months this raises financing needs, increases dilution risk, forces program prioritization, and could constrain trial timelines or strategic optionality without new funding or revenue.
Pre-revenue Model Reliant On External FinancingAs a pre‑revenue biotech reliant on external capital, the company faces structural funding risk. Recurring dependence on equity or partnership financings creates timing and dilution uncertainty, limiting long‑term planning and potentially affecting ability to execute multi‑year development programs absent partnerships or milestone inflows.
Concentration Risk Around Lead CandidateCorporate progress and value creation are concentrated on DT‑216P2 advancing registrationally. This single‑asset dependency means trial setbacks, safety signals, or regulatory delays would materially impair near‑term prospects and increase execution risk, highlighting limited pipeline diversification in the medium term.
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DSGN FAQ
What was Design Therapeutics’s price range in the past 12 months?
Design Therapeutics lowest stock price was $3.77 and its highest was $17.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Design Therapeutics’s market cap?
Design Therapeutics’s market cap is $788.21M.
When is Design Therapeutics’s upcoming earnings report date?
Design Therapeutics’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Design Therapeutics’s earnings last quarter?
Design Therapeutics released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported -$0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.328 by $0.038.
Is Design Therapeutics overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Design Therapeutics’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Design Therapeutics pay dividends?
Design Therapeutics does not currently pay dividends.
What is Design Therapeutics’s EPS estimate?
Design Therapeutics’s EPS estimate is -0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Design Therapeutics have?
Design Therapeutics has 62,456,974 shares outstanding.
What happened to Design Therapeutics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Design Therapeutics reported an EPS of -$0.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.328. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 23.263%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Design Therapeutics?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DSGN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Design Therapeutics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.75 (76.15% Upside)
$20.75 (76.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DSGN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Design Therapeutics
Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company in the preclinical phase that focuses on creating treatments for genetic conditions stemming from nucleotide repeat expansions. Its current pipeline targets Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), a severe, progressive, monogenic, and autosomal recessive disease. FA primarily impairs mitochondrial function across various organ systems, resulting in neurological, cardiac, and metabolic complications. Another significant area of development is Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1 (DM1). This is a progressive, dominantly inherited monogenic neuromuscular illness that impacts skeletal muscle, the heart, brain, and other bodily systems. Beyond these, the company is advancing its GeneTAC product candidate platform to address an array of other monogenic conditions caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. These include Fragile X syndrome, various spinocerebellar ataxias, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia, Huntington's disease, and spinobulbar muscular atrophy. Established in 2017, Design Therapeutics, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
DSGN Company Deck
DSGN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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DSGN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$20.75
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Ownership Overview
16.86% Insiders
6.22% Mutual Funds
0.28% Other Institutional Investors
69.30% Public Companies and
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