Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (TSHA)
NASDAQ:TSHA
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
$6.00
▼(-6.69% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/03/26
The score reflects strong earnings-call-driven program momentum and a solid liquidity/low-debt balance sheet, offset by very large ongoing losses and cash burn. Technicals are broadly neutral and valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Regulatory alignment toward a potential expedited BLA pathway
Documented FDA alignment on an interim 6-month BLA path and endorsement of the PPQ strategy materially reduces regulatory timing risk if maintained. This creates a structural pathway to earlier approval conditional on trial/manufacturing comparability, accelerating potential commercialization options.
Negative Factors
Sustained heavy cash burn and operating losses
Persistent large negative operating and free cash flows mean the company consumes material cash to advance programs; absent rapid approval or partnering, continued burn will erode resources and likely necessitate dilutive financing or partnerships, affecting long-term capital structure.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulatory alignment toward a potential expedited BLA pathway
Documented FDA alignment on an interim 6-month BLA path and endorsement of the PPQ strategy materially reduces regulatory timing risk if maintained. This creates a structural pathway to earlier approval conditional on trial/manufacturing comparability, accelerating potential commercialization options.
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Taysha Gene Therapies (TSHA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.64B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.60
Revenue Growth3.42%
EPS Growth-11.04%
CountryUS
Employees73
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.38
Shares Outstanding287,361,020
10 Day Avg. Volume2,215,000
30 Day Avg. Volume2,310,453
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.90
Price to Book (P/B)7.12
Price to Sales (P/S)179.93
P/FCF Ratio-18.74
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue161.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit183.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.67Price Target Upside96.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.00M
Taysha Gene Therapies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. is a biotech firm specializing in the creation and market introduction of gene therapies that utilize adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. Its core mission is to tackle inherited diseases affecting the central nervous ...
How the Company Makes Money
Taysha Gene Therapies does not appear to generate product sales because it is a clinical-stage gene therapy developer; accordingly, its revenue model is primarily tied to external financing and collaboration-related payments rather than recurring ...
Taysha Gene Therapies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong clinical, preclinical and regulatory momentum for TSHA-102 — including FDA alignment on a potential expedited pathway, robust Part A efficacy signals (high response rates, multiple developmental milestones and functional gains), initiation of BLA-enabling PPQ, and a solid cash position with runway into 2028. These positives are tempered by materially higher R&D and G&A spending that drove a near-doubling of net loss year-over-year, ongoing uncertainty around whether the FDA will accept a 6-month interim for full approval versus requiring 12-month data, and the need to complete PPQ and validate manufacturing redundancy. Overall, the operational and scientific progress appears to outweigh the financial and timing risks at this stage.Positive Updates
Regulatory Progress and FDA Alignment
Held a Breakthrough Therapy Type B multidisciplinary meeting with the FDA that reaffirmed alignment on the planned pathway toward a BLA for TSHA-102, including the option to submit based on a 6-month interim analysis; held a Type C meeting where the FDA endorsed the proposed PPQ campaign strategy; initiated the BLA-enabling PPQ campaign using the commercial manufacturing process in April 2026 and expect to complete PPQ execution by Q4 2026.
Negative Updates
Substantial Increase in R&D Spend
Research and development expenses rose to $33.8 million for Q1 2026 from $15.6 million in Q1 2025, an increase of $18.2 million or approximately +116.7% YoY, driven primarily by BLA-enabling PPQ manufacturing initiatives, higher clinical expenses for REVEAL Part A/B and ASPIRE, and increased R&D headcount (including stock‑based comp).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Regulatory Progress and FDA Alignment
Held a Breakthrough Therapy Type B multidisciplinary meeting with the FDA that reaffirmed alignment on the planned pathway toward a BLA for TSHA-102, including the option to submit based on a 6-month interim analysis; held a Type C meeting where the FDA endorsed the proposed PPQ campaign strategy; initiated the BLA-enabling PPQ campaign using the commercial manufacturing process in April 2026 and expect to complete PPQ execution by Q4 2026.
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Company Guidance
Taysha guided that dosing in the REVEAL pivotal (Part B, n≈15 planned) and ASPIRE trials remains on track to complete in Q2 2026, they will report longer‑term Part A follow‑up (at least 12 months for all 12 patients) later this quarter, and they initiated a BLA‑enabling PPQ campaign in April with execution expected by Q4 2026 to support a BLA submission (the FDA has indicated a 6‑month interim approval pathway is an open option, with comparability between clinical and commercial material agreed); clinical metrics cited include Part A results of an 83% response rate at 6 months (5 of 6 high‑dose patients), 100% response at 9 months (6/6 high‑dose), 22 developmental milestones gained across 10 patients, 165 additional functional skills (~19 gains per patient), preclinical validation showing a 30‑fold higher transduction with self‑complementary AAV9 and comparable IT vs intra‑cisterna magna distribution in NHPs; financials: Q1 2026 R&D expense $33.8M (vs $15.6M YA), G&A $9.7M (vs $8.2M YA), net loss $42.4M or $0.12/share (vs $21.5M or $0.08/share YA), cash and equivalents $276.6M as of March 31, 2026, expected to fund operations into 2028, and additional commercial planning detail will be provided in H2 2026.Taysha Gene Therapies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 7.47M | 9.77M | 8.33M | 15.45M | 2.50M | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 6.59M | 9.77M | 8.33M | 15.45M | 15.00K | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -129.13M | -107.79M | -87.95M | -105.20M | -159.73M | -172.60M |
| Net Income | -129.88M | -109.00M | -89.30M | -111.57M | -166.01M | -174.52M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 300.35M | 343.32M | 160.36M | 172.73M | 126.28M | 213.96M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 276.58M | 319.77M | 139.04M | 143.94M | 87.88M | 149.10M |
| Total Debt | 17.77M | 18.17M | 63.18M | 61.11M | 59.93M | 63.09M |
| Total Liabilities | 88.41M | 96.38M | 88.84M | 97.79M | 125.33M | 118.57M |
| Stockholders Equity | 211.94M | 246.94M | 71.53M | 74.94M | 949.00K | 95.38M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -115.33M | -93.83M | -81.60M | -80.39M | -113.26M | -138.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -111.95M | -93.09M | -81.22M | -73.02M | -88.39M | -117.04M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.26M | -604.00K | -363.00K | -7.35M | -24.93M | -21.55M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 275.35M | 274.59M | 76.68M | 136.39M | 52.10M | 39.08M |
Taysha Gene Therapies Technical Analysis
Positive
6.43
Price Trends
5.87
Positive
5.21
Positive
4.83
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.07
Negative
54.65
Neutral
60.36
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSHA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 6.43 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.62, above the 50-day MA of 5.87, and above the 200-day MA of 4.83, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -0.07 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.65 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.36 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSHA.
Taysha Gene Therapies Risk Analysis
Taysha Gene Therapies disclosed 83 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Taysha Gene Therapies 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
Taysha Gene Therapies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 Neutral | $1.64B | -16.85 | -56.07% | ― | 3.42% | -11.04% | |
55 Neutral | $969.20M | -4.92 | -153.61% | ― | 1.92% | -1130.30% | |
52 Neutral | $3.23B | -9.87 | -43.94% | ― | 39.04% | 29.88% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
44 Neutral | $2.08B | -9.10 | -51.15% | ― | -63.29% | 25.39% | |
43 Neutral | $745.82M | -3.26 | -161.87% | ― | ― | -6.15% | |
42 Neutral | $501.21M | -2.59 | -188.82% | ― | 4.89% | 24.20% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Taysha Gene Therapies Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Taysha Gene Therapies Shareholders Back Governance and Leadership
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On June 1, 2026, Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where investors voted on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation and the frequency of future say-on-pay votes. Stockholders elected...
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