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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals

Develops oral drugs for rare diseases

Overview

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals develops oral small-molecule drugs aimed at treating rare diseases, with a focus on hereditary angioedema (HAE). The company uses traditional cell biology and medicinal chemistry to design synthetic compounds that target specific protein pathways involved in disease. Its products work as oral therapies that modulate disease-related proteins to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, progressing from discovery through clinical trials toward commercialization. BioCryst differentiates itself by concentrating on rare diseases and pursuing oral, non-biologic treatments, leveraging a combined science approach and a patient-focused strategy to bring therapies to market. Its goal is to deliver meaningful, clinically validated treatments that enable patients to engage more fully in everyday activities and improve their quality of life, supported by its drug pipeline and potential licensing opportunities.

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About BioCryst Pharmaceuticals

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Why BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

BiotechnologyHealthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Durham, NC

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • November 4, 2026, revenue rose to $180.3 million; full-year sales guidance increased to $715 million.
  • CareMed became sole-source specialty pharmacy on September 8, 2026, strengthening ORLADEYO access and distribution.
  • BCX17725 data are due by year-end 2026, giving BioCryst another near-term pipeline catalyst.

What critics are saying

  • Pharvaris reported 83% HAE attack reduction on September 8, 2026, threatening ORLADEYO share.
  • BioCryst closed Birmingham by year-end 2026, signaling shrinking internal discovery and weaker future pipeline.
  • If navenibart misses Q3 2027 endpoints, BioCryst becomes an ORLADEYO-dependent, ex-growth HAE company.

What makes BioCryst Pharmaceuticals unique

  • ORLADEYO remains BioCryst's only approved, once-daily oral HAE prophylaxis, with pediatric labeling.
  • Navenibart targets HAE with every-three-month or every-six-month dosing, a rare convenience edge.
  • BioCryst now monetizes external innovation through licensing, like Neopharmed Gentili's European navenibart rights.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.5B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

13 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
AD HOC NEWS
Nov 10th, 2026
BioCryst stock: Q3 revenue rises as 2026 outlook climbs.

BioCryst stock: Q3 revenue rises as 2026 outlook climbs. Published on 11/10/2026 at 22:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS BioCryst stock draws attention after Q3 revenue and profit growth. The company raised its 2026 total revenue outlook while holding ORLADEYO guidance steady. Q3 results raise full-year outlook. * BioCryst reported third-quarter revenue of 180.3 million US dollars and net income of 37.9 million US dollars. * ORLADEYO revenue reached 174.8 million US dollars, while the company maintained its full-year ORLADEYO outlook. * BioCryst raised full-year 2026 total revenue guidance and expects further savings from its Birmingham site closure. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported stronger third-quarter profitability on November 4, while raising its full-year 2026 total revenue outlook. The company said the quarter ended September 30 delivered continued ORLADEYO growth and progress in its rare-disease pipeline. The BioCryst release reported total revenue of 180.3 million US dollars, up 13 percent year over year. Discover more Read Company News Invest in Stocks Track Stock Market ORLADEYO remains core growth driver. ORLADEYO revenue reached 174.8 million US dollars in the third quarter. BioCryst maintained its full-year global ORLADEYO revenue guidance of 625 million to 645 million US dollars. The company said the transition to CareMed as its sole-source specialty pharmacy partner supported distribution and patient access, while an initial inventory build contributed to quarterly revenue. GAAP operating profit increased to 53.3 million US dollars from 29.6 million US dollars a year earlier. Net income rose to 37.9 million US dollars from 12.9 million US dollars. On a non-GAAP basis, operating profit was 86.5 million US dollars and net income was 71.1 million US dollars; these figures exclude items such as stock-based compensation and restructuring costs. Higher revenue target, lower expense range. BioCryst raised its full-year 2026 total revenue outlook to 715 million to 730 million US dollars from 690 million to 715 million US dollars previously. The company attributed the increase mainly to higher licensing revenue for navenibart rights and stronger international RAPIVAB orders. It also improved its non-GAAP operating expense outlook to 415 million to 425 million US dollars. The Birmingham site closure is expected to generate annualized savings of 30 million to 35 million US dollars once fully realized. BioCryst said its pivotal navenibart program remains on track to report top-line results at six- and twelve-month endpoints in the third quarter of 2027, while initial BCX17725 data in Netherton syndrome are expected by the end of 2026. BioCryst stock traded at 6.74 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 22:18 CET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals. * ISIN: US09058V1035 * Ticker: BCRX * Home exchange: Nasdaq * Lang & Schwarz price: 6.74 euros on November 10, 2026 at 22:18 CET * Q3 2026 total revenue: 180.3 million US dollars * 2026 total revenue outlook: 715 million to 730 million US dollars US market sentiment remains a relevant backdrop for biotechnology shares. Current market reports provide broader context. Discover more Track Biotech Find Skin Care Save on Rx Sponsored Ad BioCryst stock: new analysis - 11 November. Fresh BioCryst information released. What's the impact for investors? Our latest independent report examines recent figures and market trends. Disclaimer regarding our articles: This is not investment advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell. Information regarding prices, companies, and markets is provided without guarantee; changes may occur at any time. Stock market transactions can result in significant losses. Our articles are created and reviewed, in whole or in part, automatically with the assistance of AI. en | US09058V1035 | BCRX | boerse | 70488617 | bgmi

Yahoo Finance
Nov 7th, 2026
BioCryst raises 2026 outlook after $180M quarter, but shares trade 76% below $32 fair value

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance after third-quarter results showed revenue of $180.29 million and net income of $37.92 million. Its shares closed at $7.69. They have fallen 8.45% over 30 days and 18.02% over 90 days, though they are up 2.53% this year and the three-year total shareholder return is 54.42%. The most followed valuation narrative puts fair value at $32, implying the stock is 76% undervalued. It uses an 8.17% discount rate. The company is ending internal discovery programmes and closing its Birmingham research facility. It now guides non-GAAP operating costs to $420 million to $440 million, and plans to buy rare disease assets from outside. Risks include faster competition for ORLADEYO and added debt from the Astria deal.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 4th, 2026
BioCryst posts $37.9M Q3 profit on $180.3M revenue, beating Wall Street forecasts

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported third-quarter net income of $37.9 million, or 14 cents per share, beating Wall Street expectations. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had forecast earnings of 10 cents per share. The Durham, North Carolina-based drugmaker posted revenue of $180.3 million, above the $166.4 million analysts expected. BioCryst expects full-year revenue of $715 million to $730 million. Its shares have risen almost 10% since the start of the year and 25% over the past 12 months.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 31st, 2026
BioCryst's new ORLADEYO data may shift its story, with 151% potential upside

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals will present four hereditary angioedema (HAE) abstracts at the 2026 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meeting in Phoenix. They include new data on its oral HAE drug ORLADEYO and on navenibart, and cover real-world outcomes, paediatric dosing, long-term safety, and quality of life. The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a 150mg ORLADEYO pellet formulation for adults and adolescents. It gives patients who struggle to swallow capsules another way to stay on once-daily treatment. Analysts expect revenue of $930.1 million and earnings of $131.3 million by 2029, against a current loss of $458.0 million. The most cautious forecasts put 2029 revenue near $704.1 million and earnings near $112.3 million, citing competition from rival HAE drugs.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 29th, 2026
BioCryst to present new data for ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat) and navenibart at the 2026 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

BioCryst to present new data for ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat) and navenibart at the 2026 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting. - New data highlight BioCryst's commitment to advancing a portfolio of therapies for people living with HAE - RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that four abstracts from its hereditary angioedema (HAE) portfolio have been accepted for presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, November 12-16. BioCryst will present new clinical data and real-world outcomes for ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat), the first and only targeted oral prophylactic therapy for patients with HAE aged 2 and older, and one abstract featuring long-term clinical trial outcomes for navenibart, a long-acting injectable monoclonal antibody plasma kallikrein inhibitor being investigated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of HAE. BioCryst will present the following four posters at the Phoenix Convention Center: * Hospitalization and Emergency Department Reductions After Initiating Berotralstat, Lanadelumab, or Subcutaneous Plasma-Derived C1-Inhibitor for Hereditary Angioedema; Poster #R077; Monitor 17; Friday, November 13, 4:20-4:35 p.m. MT * Reductions in Healthcare Utilization Among Individuals with HAE Who Switched to Berotralstat from Another Prophylaxis; Poster #R096; Monitor 15; Saturday, November 14, 11:30-11:45 a.m. MT * Growth-Related Berotralstat Dose Adjustment in Children with Hereditary Angioedema: 48-Week Dosing Experience from APeX-P; Poster #R097; Monitor 15; Saturday, November 14, 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT * Long-Term Safety, Efficacy, and Quality of Life with Navenibart in Hereditary Angioedema: ALPHA-SOLAR Interim Results; Poster #R110; Monitor 13; Sunday, November 15, 12:00-12:15 p.m. MT In addition to the presentation times noted above, posters will be accessible to registered attendees during the ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. About ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat) ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat) is the first and only oral therapy designed specifically to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and older. One dose of ORLADEYO per day works to prevent HAE attacks by decreasing the activity of plasma kallikrein. About navenibart Navenibart is an investigational YTE-modified monoclonal antibody inhibitor of plasma kallikrein, an established and safe mechanism, currently being evaluated in clinical trials for long-term prevention of HAE attacks with potential best-in-class dosing every 3 or 6 months. U.S. Indication and Important Safety Information INDICATION ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat) is a plasma kallikrein inhibitor indicated for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older. Limitations of use The safety and effectiveness of ORLADEYO for the treatment of acute HAE attacks have not been established. ORLADEYO should not be used for the treatment of acute HAE attacks. Additional doses or doses of ORLADEYO higher than the prescribed once-daily dose are not recommended due to the potential for QTc interval prolongation. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION An increase in QTc interval was observed in adults at dosages higher than 150 mg once daily and was concentration dependent. The most common adverse reactions (>=10%) in patients receiving ORLADEYO were abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. In adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C), the recommended dosage of ORLADEYO capsules is 110 mg once daily with food. In pediatric patients aged 2 to <12 years with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C), avoid use of ORLADEYO. Berotralstat is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein. P-gp inducers may decrease berotralstat plasma concentration, leading to reduced efficacy of ORLADEYO. Avoid concomitant use of P-gp inducers with ORLADEYO. ORLADEYO at a dose of 150 mg is a moderate inhibitor of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. Concomitant use of ORLADEYO with CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 substrates can increase exposure of the CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 substrates and may increase the risk of adverse reactions associated with the substrates. If ORLADEYO is concomitantly used with CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 substrates where minimal increases in the concentration of the substrates may lead to serious adverse reactions, closely monitor or modify the dosage of the CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 substrate. The safety and effectiveness of ORLADEYO in pediatric patients <2 years of age have not been established. There are insufficient data available to inform drug-related risks with ORLADEYO use in pregnancy. There are no data on the presence of berotralstat in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant, or its effects on milk production. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-833-633-2279 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. About BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioCryst is a global biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing medicines for hereditary angioedema ("HAE") and other rare diseases, driven by its deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with these conditions. BioCryst has commercialized ORLADEYO(R)(berotralstat), the first oral, once-daily plasma kallikrein inhibitor and is advancing a pipeline of potential first-in-class or best-in-class therapeutics for rare diseases. For more information, please visit www.biocryst.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding BioCryst's expectations relating to its HAE portfolio and the development, potential dosing profile, competitive positioning, and expectations for navenibart. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein include: BioCryst's ability to successfully implement or maintain its commercialization plans for ORLADEYO; BioCryst's ability to successfully progress its development plans for navenibart; the outcome of preclinical testing and early clinical trials may not be predictive of the success of later clinical trials, and interim results of a clinical trial do not necessarily predict final results; ongoing and future clinical development of product candidates, including navenibart, may take longer than expected and may not have positive results; BioCryst may not advance human clinical trials with product candidates, including navenibart, as expected; the FDA or other applicable regulatory agencies may require additional studies beyond the studies planned for products and product candidates, may not provide regulatory clearances which may result in delay of planned clinical trials, may not review regulatory filings on our expected timeline, may impose certain restrictions, warnings, or other requirements on products and product candidates, may impose a clinical hold with respect to product candidates, or may withhold, delay or withdraw market approval for products and product candidates, may ultimately determine that there are deficiencies in the development program or execution thereof, may require additional information or studies, may disagree with our safety and efficacy conclusions, or may impose certain restrictions, warnings, or other requirements; product candidates, if approved, may not achieve market acceptance; and BioCryst's ability to successfully commercialize its products and product candidates. This list is not exclusive. To see a more comprehensive set of risks, please refer to the documents BioCryst files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically BioCryst's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in BioCryst's forward-looking statements.

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