Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC)
NASDAQ:RNAC
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RNAC Stock Chart & Stats
$7.04
-$0.34(-1.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.04
-$0.34(-1.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.60 - $15.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.37K
Average Volume (3M)170.63K
Market Cap
$188.34M
Enterprise Value$114.75M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$118.64M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.41
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.79
Shares Outstanding29,381,514
10 Day Avg. Volume183,037
30 Day Avg. Volume170,634
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)-1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)66.95
P/FCF Ratio-2.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue64.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-10.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.75Price Target Upside322.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$552.25K
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Secured Non-dilutive Credit FacilityA senior secured facility that provides an initial $50M and up to $150M extends multi-year runway into 2028. Structurally, non-dilutive financing tied to milestones reduces immediate dilution risk and funds late-stage development and precommercial work, supporting execution of clinical timelines.
MRNA-engineered Autologous PlatformCartesian’s mRNA reprogramming approach avoids permanent genomic edits, offering a safety and regulatory profile advantage versus gene-integrating therapies. This platform-level differentiation supports broader autoimmune indications, enabling reusable intellectual and clinical development pathways across programs.
Clear Clinical And Regulatory Path For Lead AssetWell-defined upcoming catalysts — pivotal Phase 3 topline and a planned BLA timeline — create clear de-risking milestones. Successful readouts and regulatory filings would materially shift the company from development to commercial planning and improve partner, payer and investor engagement over the medium term.
Bears Say
High And Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow at this magnitude requires ongoing external financing and constrains strategic flexibility. Persistent burn increases dependency on milestone financing or raises, which can dilute shareholders or force unfavorable terms if clinical timelines slip or costs rise.
Negative Equity And Recapitalization RiskMaterial negative equity signals accumulated losses and weak net worth, raising dilution and recapitalization risk. Even with modest nominal debt, lenders may demand asset-backed terms and covenants (as seen), limiting capital structure flexibility and potentially increasing future financing costs or restrictive terms.
Declining Revenue And Negative MarginsA sharp revenue decline and negative gross profit reflect weak near-term commercial traction and inability to self-fund R&D. Extended loss-making erodes buffers against clinical setbacks, heightens reliance on external capital, and complicates pathway to sustainable revenues absent successful trial outcomes or partnerships.
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RNAC FAQ
What was Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. lowest stock price was $5.60 and its highest was $15.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s market cap?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s market cap is $188.34M.
When is Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$1.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.87 by -$0.59.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. pay dividends?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.88.
How many shares outstanding does Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. have?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. has 29,381,514 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. reported an EPS of -$1.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.87. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.158%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RNAC
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Cartesian Therapeutics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.75 (322.59% Upside)
$29.75 (322.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RNAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 22.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
194.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-29.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.
Selecta Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's lead therapeutic gene therapy program is SEL-302 that is in Phase I clinical trial to enhance the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia. It is also developing biologic therapies, such as SEL-212 that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of chronic refractory gout; and product candidates to treat IgA-mediated diseases, including IgA nephropathy, linear IgA bullous dermatitis, IgA pemphigus, and Henoch-Schonlein purpura. In addition, the company is developing gene therapies comprising for the treatment of pompe disease, duchenne muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, lysosomal storage disorder, and other autoimmune diseases. Further, it develops tolerogenic therapies to treat autoimmune diseases. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.; Genovis AB (publ.); Cyrus Biotechnology, Inc.; IGAN Biosciences, Inc.; Astellas Therapeutics, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ.); Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.; Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Selecta Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
RNAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$29.75
▲(322.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
44.17% Insiders
7.33% Mutual Funds
3.32% Other Institutional Investors
42.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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