Design Therapeutics (DSGN) Stock Overview
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, research, designs, develops, and commercializes small molecule therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic diseases in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$14.37 |
| 52 Week High | US$17.25 |
| 52 Week Low | US$3.31 |
| Beta | 1.74 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.53% |
| 3 Month Change | 42.00% |
| 1 Year Change | 307.08% |
| 3 Year Change | 91.09% |
| 5 Year Change | -46.34% |
| Change since IPO | -65.37% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
GeneTAC Biomarker Strategy In Friedreich Ataxia Will Transform Long Term Prospects
Catalysts About Design Therapeutics Design Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing small molecule GeneTACs such as DT-216 to modulate gene expression in genetic diseases like Friedreich ataxia. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Companies Like Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...Design Therapeutics: Not A Complete Washout Despite Setback
Summary Design Therapeutics' GeneTAC platform offers a novel approach to treating genetic diseases using small molecules, which are more stable and easier to deliver than gene therapies. The lead indication, Friedreich's ataxia, showed promising results with DT-216 but faced setbacks due to injection site thrombophlebitis, leading to the development of DT-216P2. Financially, DSGN has a market cap of $283mn and a cash balance of $254mn, providing a cash runway into 2029 despite delays. The new formulation delays the program by 2–3 years, but the company remains a watchlist candidate for its innovative approach and potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaDesign Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
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We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Companies Like Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Design Therapeutics GAAP EPS of -$0.27 misses by $0.02
Design Therapeutics press release (NASDAQ:DSGN): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.27 misses by $0.02. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $359.4 million as of June 30, 2022.We're Not Very Worried About Design Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:DSGN) Cash Burn Rate
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Companies Like Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...Companies Like Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Design Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:DSGN) Cash Burn Situation
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Shareholder Returns
| DSGN | US Biotechs | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -7.9% | -1.8% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 307.1% | 32.7% | 24.1% |
Return vs Industry: DSGN exceeded the US Biotechs industry which returned 32.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DSGN exceeded the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DSGN volatility | |
|---|---|
| DSGN Average Weekly Movement | 10.9% |
| Biotechs Industry Average Movement | 10.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: DSGN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: DSGN's weekly volatility (13%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 54 | Pratik Shah | www.designtx.com |
Design Therapeutics, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, research, designs, develops, and commercializes small molecule therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic diseases in the United States. The company utilizes its GeneTAC platform to design and develop therapeutic candidates for inherited diseases caused by nucleotide repeat expansion. Its lead product candidates for potentially disease-modifying treatment comprises Friedreich Ataxia, a monogenic, autosomal recessive, progressive multi-system disease that affects organ systems dependent on mitochondrial function that brings to neurological, cardiac, and metabolic dysfunction; Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1, a dominantly-inherited, monogenic progressive neuromuscular disease affecting skeletal muscle, heart, brain, and other organs; Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, a genetic eye disease characterized by bilateral degeneration of corneal endothelial cells and progressive loss of vision; and Huntington's Disease, a dominantly inherited, monogenic neurodegenerative disease characterized by movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders.
Design Therapeutics, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| DSGN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$897.51m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$69.71m |
| Revenue (TTM) | n/a |
Is DSGN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DSGN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$0 |
| Cost of Revenue | US$58.13m |
| Gross Profit | -US$58.13m |
| Other Expenses | US$11.58m |
| Earnings | -US$69.71m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.12 |
| Gross Margin | 0.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.00% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did DSGN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 20:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Design Therapeutics, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ioannis Souroutzidis | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Adam Vogel | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Madhu Kumar | Goldman Sachs |