Chardan Capital has initiated coverage on Ocular Therapeutix Inc (OCUL) with a Buy rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the biopharmaceutical company. This decision reflects Chardan's analysis of Ocular Therapeutix's business model, industry dynamics, and growth prospects in the pharmaceuticals sector.
Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Ocular Therapeutix specializes in developing and commercializing therapies for various eye diseases and conditions. The company employs 274 full-time staff and went public on July 25, 2014. Its investigational product candidate, AXPAXLI, is designed for retinal disease and utilizes the ELUTYX bioresorbable hydrogel technology. Additionally, the company's commercial product, DEXTENZA, targets ocular inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery, as well as allergic conjunctivitis.
As of September 14, 2025, Ocular Therapeutix's stock is priced at $12.15, with a market capitalization of $2.6 billion. The company has reported a trailing twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of -1.44. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for August 3, 2026, with an estimated EPS of -0.36 and projected revenue of $15.4 million.
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