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PepGen Inc.
(NASDAQ:PEPG)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▲(55.44% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/22/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (no revenue, ongoing losses, and persistent cash burn). Technicals provide moderate support with strong momentum, but overbought signals increase near-term risk. Corporate updates are encouraging (trial advancement and runway into Q4 2027), while valuation is not supportive given negative earnings and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Clinical pipeline advancement
Progression into higher-dose cohorts and planned regulatory engagement indicate the lead program is advancing through clinical development. This could improve the platform’s long-term value if upcoming data support efficacy and safety.
Negative Factors
No commercial revenue
PepGen has no approved commercial products and no demonstrated revenue stream, so its business model remains dependent on successful clinical development. Until a program reaches commercialization or partnership monetization, operating performance cannot self-fund growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Clinical pipeline advancement
Progression into higher-dose cohorts and planned regulatory engagement indicate the lead program is advancing through clinical development. This could improve the platform’s long-term value if upcoming data support efficacy and safety.
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PepGen Inc. (PEPG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$217.47M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)6.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.88
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth56.00%
CountryUS
Employees57
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.50
Shares Outstanding69,259,514
10 Day Avg. Volume930,736
30 Day Avg. Volume6,679,177
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-3.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.50Price Target Upside444.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
PepGen Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
PepGen Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops oligonucleotide therapeutics for the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurologic diseases in the United States. The company engages in the development of PGN-EDODM1, an EDO peptide...
How the Company Makes Money
PepGen does not currently have approved products for commercial sale; as a clinical-stage biotech, it primarily funds operations through capital raising (e.g., issuing equity in public or private financings) rather than recurring product revenue. ...
PepGen Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2024
(Q4-2023)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 10, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant progress in clinical trials and a strong financial position due to recent funding, as well as regulatory advancements such as FDA fast track designation. However, there were challenges with increased expenses and a notable net loss for the year. Despite these financial lowlights, the clinical and regulatory achievements present a strong positive outlook.Positive Updates
Clinical Trial Progress
Completed enrollment for cohort 1 in CONNECT1-EDO51 evaluating 5 mg per kg dose in DMD patients in the Phase II clinical trial. Clearance received from MHRA in the U.K. to initiate CONNECT2-EDO51, a Phase II study of EDO51.
Negative Updates
Increased Expenses
Research and development expenses increased to $68.1 million for the full year 2023, attributed to advancement of PGN-ED051 and PGN-EDODM1 programs.
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Q4-2023 Updates
Positive
Negative
Clinical Trial Progress
Completed enrollment for cohort 1 in CONNECT1-EDO51 evaluating 5 mg per kg dose in DMD patients in the Phase II clinical trial. Clearance received from MHRA in the U.K. to initiate CONNECT2-EDO51, a Phase II study of EDO51.
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Company Guidance
During the PepGen Q4 2023 earnings call, the company provided guidance on several key metrics and developments. They highlighted the initiation of clinical trials for their EDO cell-penetrating peptide platform targeting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). PepGen's lead program, PGN-EDO51, aims to treat DMD with an exon 51-skipping approach, targeting approximately 13% of DMD patients in the U.S. and EU. They completed enrollment for cohort 1 in CONNECT1-EDO51 at a 5 mg per kg dose and anticipate escalating to 10 mg per kg pending safety reviews. The company expects preliminary data for the 5 mg per kg cohort by mid-2024, with projections suggesting high dystrophin production levels. For DM1, the FDA lifted a clinical hold on EDODM1, which received fast track designation. The FREEDOM-DM1 Phase I trial began dosing in December 2023, and PepGen aims to report preliminary data in the second half of 2024. Financially, PepGen reported a net loss of $19.5 million for Q4 and $78.6 million for the full year, with research and development expenses totaling $68.1 million in 2023. Following a stock offering in early 2024, they are positioned to fund operations into 2026.PepGen Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | -1.72M | -1.40M | -1.50M | -1.18M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -67.81M | -88.21M | -89.09M | -77.37M | -64.91M | -27.10M |
| Net Income | -71.94M | -89.66M | -89.98M | -78.63M | -69.10M | -27.28M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 141.40M | 173.91M | 150.88M | 143.05M | 217.44M | 143.64M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 117.24M | 148.46M | 120.19M | 110.41M | 181.75M | 132.90M |
| Total Debt | 16.09M | 17.00M | 18.66M | 20.10M | 24.53M | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 21.86M | 26.46M | 32.26M | 34.63M | 37.81M | 10.55M |
| Stockholders Equity | 119.53M | 147.44M | 118.62M | 108.42M | 179.63M | 133.09M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -69.46M | -81.90M | -82.87M | -71.60M | -63.02M | -23.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -69.34M | -81.64M | -82.37M | -69.00M | -59.27M | -22.60M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -52.32M | -15.23M | -37.67M | -32.00M | -3.75M | -500.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 109.33M | 107.98M | 88.75M | -189.00K | 112.19M | 147.66M |
PepGen Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
1.93
Price Trends
2.16
Positive
1.89
Positive
3.73
Negative
Market Momentum
0.29
Negative
72.70
Negative
77.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PEPG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.93 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.50, below the 50-day MA of 2.16, and below the 200-day MA of 3.73, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 72.70 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PEPG.
PepGen Inc. Risk Analysis
PepGen Inc. disclosed 96 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. PepGen Inc. reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
PepGen Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 Neutral | $477.63M | -4.16 | -196.63% | ― | 20.83% | 73.89% | |
52 Neutral | $217.47M | -2.09 | -51.01% | ― | ― | 56.00% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | $385.31M | -21.94 | -5.76% | ― | ― | 93.45% | |
48 Neutral | $400.39M | -4.24 | -41.85% | ― | ― | 64.51% | |
43 Neutral | $380.56M | -0.97 | -91.62% | ― | -55.00% | 51.58% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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PepGen Inc. Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
PepGen Advances PGN-EDODM1 Trial and Strengthens Finances
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
On August 6, 2026, PepGen reported second-quarter 2026 financial results and detailed progress in its PGN-EDODM1 program for myotonic dystrophy type 1, highlighting that an independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board recommended advancing the Pha...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
PepGen Shareholders Back Directors and KPMG at 2026 Meeting
Positive
Jun 22, 2026
PepGen Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2026, with 54,650,845 shares present or represented by proxy out of 69,169,215 eligible shares, establishing a quorum for voting. Stockholders elected three Class I directors ...
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