Design Therapeutics Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Design Therapeutics' CEO is Pratik Shah, appointed in Aug 2023, has a tenure of 2.92 years. total yearly compensation is $3.54M, comprised of 11.1% salary and 88.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth $2.03M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 5.7 years respectively.
Key information
Pratik Shah
Chief executive officer
US$3.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.14% |
| CEO tenure | 2.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
We're Hopeful That Design Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DSGN) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
DSGN: Positive Friedreich Ataxia Data Will Support A Higher Future Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their price target on Design Therapeutics higher from $20 to $22, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that, in their view, support a somewhat richer fair value. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Design Therapeutics has leaned clearly constructive, with several bullish analysts adjusting their models and targets in a way that frames the stock as having improved upside potential relative to prior assumptions.
GeneTAC Biomarker Progress Will Support Long Term Potential In Genetic Neurologic Disease
Catalysts About Design Therapeutics Design Therapeutics focuses on small molecule GeneTAC candidates that aim to increase endogenous frataxin production in Friedreich ataxia. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?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
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...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 (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
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Design Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:DSGN) Cash Burn Situation
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...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$70m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$4m | US$395k | -US$70m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$67m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$63m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$56m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$790k | US$395k | -US$50m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$51m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$59m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$361k | -US$67m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$72m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$74m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$69m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$338k | -US$63m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$57m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$51m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$43m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$585k | US$310k | -US$36m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$19m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$400k | US$250k | -US$8m |
Compensation vs Market: Pratik's total compensation ($USD3.54M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.54M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Pratik's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Pratik Shah (56 yo)
Dr. Pratik Shah, Ph D., is an Executive Chairperson at Design Therapeutics, Inc. since December 2017 and serves as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer since August 25, 20...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 2.9yrs | US$3.54m | 0.21% $ 2.0m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 5.5yrs | US$1.89m | 1.31% $ 12.8m | |
| Chief Medical Officer | 1.3yrs | US$2.03m | 0% $ 0 | |
| Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor | no data | no data | 12.28% $ 119.9m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Scientific Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief of Manufacturing & Product Development | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Chemist | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: DSGN's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 8.6yrs | US$3.54m | 0.21% $ 2.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor | no data | no data | 12.28% $ 119.9m | |
| Independent Director | 5.7yrs | US$120.71k | 0.092% $ 901.5k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$223.78k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$239.04k | 0.21% $ 2.1m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$136.67k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$109.71k | 0.0021% $ 20.3k |
Experienced Board: DSGN's board of directors are considered experienced (5.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 22:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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 |