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DSGN Stock Chart & Stats
$8.94
-$0.66(-11.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.94
-$0.66(-11.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.76 - $17.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume97.34K
Average Volume (3M)213.56K
Market Cap
$785.08M
Enterprise Value$433.57
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$222.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.73M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.10
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 Upside132.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Platform SpecializationDesign’s platform targets repeat expansion–driven biology, addressing multiple neuromuscular and neurodegenerative indications. A validated mechanism could produce repeatable programs and partnering/licensing opportunities, creating a durable competitive moat if clinical translation persists.
Positive Phase 1/2 DataDose‑dependent increases in frataxin mRNA/protein and measurable functional gains de‑risk DT‑216P2 relative to preclinical-only assets. Moving toward a registrational path signals translational progress that can materially improve long‑term commercialization and partnership prospects.
Cash Runway & Low LeverageA multi‑year cash runway combined with minimal debt provides operational flexibility to advance multiple clinical programs without immediate financing. This reduces short‑term dilution risk and gives management time to generate clinical readouts or secure partnerships.
Bears Say
Pre‑revenue StatusWith no commercial products, Design lacks recurring revenue and must convert clinical success into approvals or deals to become cash generative. This structural absence of product revenue keeps long‑term sustainability contingent on successful development or partnerships.
Persistent Negative Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow implies ongoing reliance on financing or asset monetization. Even with current cash, continued negative FCF increases the likelihood of future equity or partner financings, which can dilute stakeholders and pressure strategic choices.
Clinical And Execution RiskThe company’s value depends on successful late‑stage trials and regulatory approvals. Setbacks, safety signals, or slower enrollment can delay or derail commercialization, making long‑term prospects highly binary and exposing investors to typical biotech development and regulatory risks.
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DSGN FAQ
What was Design Therapeutics’s price range in the past 12 months?
Design Therapeutics lowest stock price was $3.76 and its highest was $17.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Design Therapeutics’s market cap?
Design Therapeutics’s market cap is $785.08M.
When is Design Therapeutics’s upcoming earnings report date?
Design Therapeutics’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 21 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?
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Design Therapeutics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.75 (132.10% Upside)
$20.75 (132.10% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DSGN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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
―
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.75
▲(132.10% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
16.86% Insiders
6.22% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
69.63% Public Companies and
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