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Neutral 46 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$10.50
▼(-1.41% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/06/26
The score is held down mainly by weak financial performance (multi-year losses and ongoing cash burn) and bearish technicals (strong downtrend versus moving averages). The earnings call adds some support from encouraging AMT-130 clinical data and a stronger cash position, but this is offset by heightened FDA/regulatory uncertainty and program safety pauses. Valuation is neutral-to-weak given the negative P/E and lack of a dividend.
Positive Factors
Strong liquidity / runway
A markedly stronger year‑end cash position provides durable optionality to fund regulatory discussions, additional data generation and potential Phase III feasibility work without immediate dilution. This cash buffer reduces near‑term financing pressure while the company addresses design, safety and regulatory hurdles.
Robust AMT‑130 clinical efficacy
Three‑year disease‑modifying signals position AMT‑130 as a potentially transformative, one‑time therapy for Huntington’s disease. Durable efficacy and corroborating biomarker trends strengthen scientific rationale, KOL support and ex‑U.S. regulatory/early access discussions that could underpin long‑term market differentiation if safety/regulatory hurdles are resolved.
Partnership/licensing commercialization model
A partnership‑centric model (commercial rights via partners and licensing/collaboration revenue) reduces uniQure’s direct commercialization burden and capital intensity. Reliance on upfront, milestone and royalty streams supports diversified non‑dilutive funding options and lets management focus R&D resources on pipeline advancement over building a large sales organization.
Negative Factors
Regulatory demand for sham‑controlled Phase III
The FDA’s recommendation for a randomized sham‑surgery Phase III materially raises trial size, cost, complexity and ethical/feasibility hurdles. This structural requirement increases timelines and capital needs, risks delaying or preventing U.S. approval and forces prolonged regulatory dialogue that could reshape global development strategy.
Clinical safety pause (AMT‑191)
Dose‑limiting liver events and a protocol‑mandated pause create durable program risk for the Fabry candidate. Safety signals can force dose reductions, additional monitoring, altered endpoints or extra cohorts, prolonging development, increasing costs and complicating regulatory pathways across the pipeline where similar vector or delivery risks exist.
Multi‑year losses and cash burn history
Sustained multi‑year losses and negative margins indicate underlying earnings weakness and reliance on capital markets for funding. Prior negative equity in 2024 and continued cash consumption increase the risk that future development (e.g., a costly Phase III) will require additional dilutive or debt financing, constraining long‑term financial flexibility.

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uniQure Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionuniQure N.V., a gene therapy company, engages in the development of treatments for patients suffering from genetic and other devastating diseases. Its lead program is Etranacogene dezaparvovec (AMT-061), which is in Phase III HOPE-B pivotal trial for the treatment of hemophilia B. The company also engages in developing AMT-130, a gene therapy that is in Phase I/II clinical study for the treatment of Huntington's disease; AMT-060, which is in Phase I/II clinical trial for the treatment of hemophilia B; AMT-210, a product candidate for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; AMT-260 for temporal lobe epilepsy; AMT-240, a preclinical product candidate for the treatment of autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease; and AMT-161 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. uniQure N.V. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
How the Company Makes MoneyuniQure generates revenue primarily through the sale of its gene therapy products, with significant income derived from its approved treatment for hemophilia B. The company also earns revenue through partnerships and collaborations with other biopharmaceutical companies, which may involve upfront payments, milestone payments based on clinical and regulatory achievements, and royalties on sales of partnered products. Additionally, uniQure may receive funding from government grants or research initiatives aimed at advancing gene therapy technologies, which contribute to its overall financial performance.

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Chart InsightsuniQure's revenue from collaboration and contract manufacturing has sharply declined in 2025, with both segments reporting zero revenue in recent quarters. This downturn contrasts with a rise in license revenue, which contributed to a $1.4 million increase in total revenue for Q3 2025. The earnings call highlighted financial resilience, with a strong cash position bolstered by public offerings. However, regulatory challenges with the FDA regarding the AMT-130 program and increased operational costs pose potential risks to future revenue stability.
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uniQure Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call communicated major positive clinical advances (notably strong 3‑year AMT‑130 efficacy, supportive Fabry and TLE data) and a strengthened balance sheet, but these were tempered by significant regulatory resistance from the FDA (recommendation for a sham‑controlled Phase III), safety‑related pauses/holds in two programs (AMT‑191 dosing pause and AMT‑162 hold), and a substantial year‑over‑year revenue decline. Management emphasized active regulatory engagement, continued data generation (4‑year AMT‑130 analysis) and pursuit of ex‑U.S. pathways and early access options, while acknowledging material uncertainty around Phase III design, cost and feasibility.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
AMT-130: Robust 3‑Year Clinical Efficacy
Phase I/II 3‑year data demonstrated a statistically significant 75% slowing of disease progression on the composite UHDRS and a 60% slowing on Total Functional Capacity versus an external Enroll HD comparator; reduction in neurofilament light and supportive trends across other clinically meaningful endpoints. Company plans a 4‑year analysis in Q3 2026 and intends to amend the SAP and submit the analysis to regulators.
AMT-191 (Fabry): Durable Enzyme Activity and ERT Withdrawal
Preliminary Phase I/II data from 11 patients showed dose‑dependent elevation in alpha‑Gal A enzyme activity durable from 4 months up to >1 year; as of the call all 11 patients have been withdrawn from enzyme replacement therapy.
AMT-260 (Temporal Lobe Epilepsy): Early Promising Signals
Case study of first patient with up to 6 months follow‑up showed a promising reduction in seizure frequency and no serious adverse events; enrollment completed for five additional patients in cohort 1 (six total) with cohort 2 enrollment underway and a planned Q2 update on six patients with ≥6 months follow‑up.
Strong Cash Position and Capital Raise
Cash, cash equivalents and investment securities totaled $622.5 million at Dec 31, 2025 vs $367.5 million at Dec 31, 2024, an increase of ~$255.0 million (+69.4%), primarily from ~$404.2 million in proceeds from public offerings and prefunded loans; company expects cash to fund operations into the second half of 2026.
Operational Efficiency from Divestiture
Cost of contract manufacturing revenues was nil in 2025 versus $17.1 million in 2024 following the 2024 divestiture of the Lexington manufacturing facility; R&D 'other' costs decreased by $26.0 million driven by lower employee/contractor/severance and facility costs.
Regulatory Engagement and Global Pathway Strategy
Company is actively engaging the FDA (Type B planned for Q2 2026), pursuing dialogue with ex‑U.S. regulators (MHRA, EMA and others), and evaluating named‑patient/early access programs and ex‑U.S. regulatory pathways to accelerate patient access.
Strong Community and KOL Support
Broad advocacy from the Huntington's disease community and positive feedback from neurosurgeons, neurologists and HD centers of excellence reinforce clinical interest and urgency for regulatory flexibility and access.
Negative Updates
Regulatory Setback: FDA Recommends Sham‑Controlled Phase III
At a Type A meeting the FDA stated Phase I/II data compared to an external control are unlikely to provide primary evidence for a BLA and strongly recommended a randomized double‑blind sham surgery‑controlled Phase III trial, creating a material regulatory and feasibility hurdle and potential need for a large, costly, and ethically sensitive study.
Significant Revenue Decline Year‑over‑Year
Total revenue for FY2025 was $16.1 million vs $27.1 million in 2024, a decline of $11.0 million (‑40.6%); drivers included a $10.7 million decrease in collaboration revenue and a $6.1 million decrease in contract manufacturing revenue, partially offset by a $5.8 million increase in license revenues.
Increased SG&A Costs
Selling, general & administrative expenses rose to $65.5 million in 2025 from $52.7 million in 2024, an increase of $12.8 million (+24.3%), driven primarily by higher professional fees (including commercialization prep) and employee/contractor expenses.
AMT‑191 Dosing Paused at Mid and High Doses
Two asymptomatic Grade 3 liver enzyme elevations at the mid dose were confirmed as dose‑limiting toxicities, prompting a pause in dosing at mid and high doses pending independent data monitoring committee review, though both patients responded to corticosteroids without loss of alpha‑Gal A activity.
AMT‑162 (SOD1 ALS) on Enrollment and Treatment Hold
Phase I/II AMT‑162 trial remains on voluntary enrollment and treatment hold after a dorsal root ganglia toxicity event in one patient resulted in a serious adverse event determined to be related to the drug.
Uncertain Cost & Timeline for Potential Phase III
Company has not defined Phase III design, size, duration or cost; executives highlighted uncertainty around investment requirements and stated it is premature to quantify how Phase III would impact cash runway despite scenario planning.
Regulatory Interpretation Differences and Risk of Delays
FDA emphasized absence of treatment effects vs sham subjects at 12 months in the U.S. study and characterized prior analyses as hypothesis‑generating/post‑hoc; this divergence increases the risk of extended regulatory dialogue, potential trial redesign and timelines to approval.
Company Guidance
The key regulatory guidance from the call was that the FDA reaffirmed it is unlikely to accept Phase I/II data versus an external control as primary evidence and strongly recommended a randomized, double‑blind, sham surgery‑controlled Phase III study (discussed at an October 2025 pre‑BLA and a Type A meeting on Jan 30, 2026, with minutes received Feb 27), prompting uniQure to plan a Type B meeting in Q2 2026 to discuss Phase III design and to amend the Phase I/II SAP to include a 4‑year analysis expected in Q3 2026 (including 12 patients at 4 years and all patients reaching 3 years); uniQure noted its 3‑year AMT‑130 data showed a 75% slowing on the composite UHDRS and 60% slowing on Total Functional Capacity with reductions in neurofilament light versus an Enroll HD external comparator (>30,000 participants, 14 years of data), but the 12‑month sham‑controlled U.S. cohort showed no worsening at 12 months, which influenced FDA views; the company will pursue constructive FDA dialogue, ex‑U.S. regulator discussions (e.g., EMA/MHRA), and feasibility work (including patient burden/ethical considerations around multiyear sham surgery), while continuing program updates (AMT‑191: 11 patients, all off ERT, dose‑dependent alpha‑Gal A increases durable >1 year to 4 months with 2 mid‑dose Grade 3 LFTs leading to a dosing pause; AMT‑260: six patients in Cohort 1 with ≥6 months follow‑up and Cohort 2 enrollment expected complete by midyear) and citing a cash balance of $622.5M as of 12/31/25 (vs. $367.5M a year earlier, including ~$404.2M raised) with runway into H2 2026.

uniQure Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall fundamentals are weak: the company shifted from 2021 profitability to large losses and deeply negative net margins in 2022–2025, alongside sustained cash burn (only modestly improved in 2025). The balance sheet is a relative bright spot with moderate leverage and debt trending down, but the prior negative equity in 2024 highlights ongoing stress from accumulated losses.
Income Statement
22
Negative
Revenue has been highly volatile: a major spike in 2021 followed by a sharp drop in 2022, a further decline in 2023, and then a rebound in 2024–2025. Profitability is the key weakness—after strong profits in 2021, the company has posted large losses in 2022–2025 with deeply negative net margins. A notable positive is that gross margin recovered strongly in 2025 versus the weaker 2023–2024 level, but overall earnings power remains meaningfully negative.
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Leverage appears moderate in most years with debt generally well below assets, and 2025 shows positive equity with a reasonable debt-to-equity level. However, the balance sheet showed stress in 2024 when equity turned negative, which can signal accumulated losses and weaker financial flexibility. Returns on equity have been poor (negative in most years), consistent with ongoing losses, but debt has also come down materially versus 2022–2023, which is a stabilizing factor.
Cash Flow
30
Negative
Cash generation has been inconsistent: strong positive operating and free cash flow in 2021, followed by sustained, large cash burn from 2022 through 2025. A modest positive is that recent free cash flow has improved versus prior years (notably in 2025), but the business is still consuming significant cash, which increases reliance on external funding if the trend persists.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue16.10M27.12M15.84M106.48M524.00M
Gross Profit14.41M8.79M2.21M103.14M499.03M
EBITDA-178.58M-160.75M-253.10M-108.02M319.00M
Net Income-198.97M-239.56M-308.48M-126.79M329.59M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets824.91M556.54M831.69M704.96M809.18M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments622.54M367.52M617.89M352.84M556.26M
Total Debt63.39M66.06M138.41M142.89M135.72M
Total Liabilities626.01M563.29M624.02M228.96M213.40M
Stockholders Equity198.90M-6.75M207.67M476.01M595.78M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-177.96M-186.10M-153.08M-162.75M270.52M
Operating Cash Flow-177.96M-182.73M-145.93M-145.06M287.96M
Investing Cash Flow-321.62M162.97M-205.69M-182.73M-67.39M
Financing Cash Flow415.40M-59.49M362.72M1.45M94.86M

uniQure Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price10.65
Price Trends
50DMA
22.39
Negative
100DMA
30.19
Negative
200DMA
25.09
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-3.48
Positive
RSI
29.66
Positive
STOCH
5.05
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For QURE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 10.65 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 20.31, below the 50-day MA of 22.39, and below the 200-day MA of 25.09, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.48 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 29.66 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 5.05 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for QURE.

uniQure Risk Analysis

uniQure disclosed 65 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. uniQure 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

uniQure Peers Comparison

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Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$2.13B6.2045.38%92.85%
56
Neutral
$1.66B-8.91-51.80%-20.08%
55
Neutral
$1.56B-7.89-61.59%-100.34%52.85%
52
Neutral
$1.62B-3.82-30.20%36.26%-158.98%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
50
Neutral
$2.37B-52.09%-4.44%63.58%
46
Neutral
$656.08M-6.92-207.10%-44.90%11.49%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
QURE
uniQure
10.65
-1.86
-14.87%
BCRX
BioCryst
8.50
0.64
8.14%
AGIO
Agios Pharma
27.68
-6.30
-18.54%
IMNM
Immunome
20.95
11.73
127.22%
PHVS
Pharvaris
25.84
10.39
67.25%
AMLX
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc
14.10
10.49
290.58%

uniQure Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
uniQure Highlights 2025 Results and Gene Therapy Progress
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026

On March 2, 2026, uniQure reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results and highlighted progress in its gene therapy pipeline, led by AMT-130 for Huntington’s disease, which showed statistically significant 36‑month slowing of disease progression and a favorable safety profile in a Phase I/II study. Despite these data, the FDA stated after an October 2025 pre‑BLA meeting and a January 2026 Type A meeting that the current external‑control evidence is insufficient for approval and strongly recommended a randomized, sham‑surgery‑controlled Phase III trial, prompting uniQure to plan further regulatory discussions in the second quarter of 2026.

The company also advanced AMT‑260 for refractory mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, completing enrollment of the first Phase I/IIa dose cohort in 2025 after early data from one patient showed a 92% seizure reduction, and it reported February 2026 Phase I/II data from AMT‑191 in Fabry disease demonstrating durable, dose‑dependent increases in α‑Gal A activity that allowed withdrawal of enzyme replacement therapy in some patients, albeit with dose‑limiting liver enzyme elevations that triggered a protocol‑mandated dosing pause in mid‑ and high‑dose cohorts. Enrollment in the AMT‑162 ALS study remains on voluntary pause following a 2025 dose‑limiting toxicity, while uniQure’s 2025 follow‑on equity offerings and debt refinancing lifted year‑end cash, cash equivalents and current investment securities to $622.5 million, a level the company expects will fund operations into the second half of 2029 and underpins its ability to pursue the larger, regulator‑requested trial program.

The most recent analyst rating on (QURE) stock is a Buy with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on uniQure stock, see the QURE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
uniQure updates gene therapy pipeline and regulatory outlook
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

In January 2026, uniQure N.V. updated its corporate presentation to highlight its positioning as a leader in gene therapy, underscoring a robust clinical pipeline and substantial liquidity to fund development across multiple rare and serious neurological and metabolic diseases. The refreshed materials emphasize AMT-130 as a first potential disease-modifying, one-time gene therapy for Huntington’s disease with so-called blockbuster potential, outline upcoming data readouts for AMT-260 in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and AMT-191 in Fabry disease over the next three to six months, and signal focused engagement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a potential biologics license application pathway, developments that collectively underscore the company’s bid to consolidate its competitive position in gene therapy and may be closely watched by investors, patients and partners for signs of clinical and regulatory progress.

The most recent analyst rating on (QURE) stock is a Hold with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on uniQure stock, see the QURE Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
uniQure prepares for FDA Type A meeting on AMT-130
Positive
Jan 9, 2026

On January 9, 2026, uniQure announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has scheduled a Type A meeting with the company to discuss the Biologics License Application data package supporting a potential accelerated approval of AMT-130, its investigational gene therapy for Huntington’s disease. Management highlighted the significant unmet medical need in the Huntington’s disease community and its commitment to timely patient access, signaling that a favorable regulatory outcome could be a key milestone for uniQure’s Huntington’s program and broader gene therapy pipeline; the company plans to issue a regulatory update after it receives the FDA’s official meeting minutes.

The most recent analyst rating on (QURE) stock is a Buy with a $60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on uniQure stock, see the QURE Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 06, 2026