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Athira Pharma Inc (ATHA)

Athira Pharma Inc (ATHA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: ATHA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $4

1 Year Target Price $4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4 Target price
52w Low $2.2
Current$4.35
52w High $6.68

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.88%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/28/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 17.16M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 2.97
52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 6.68
Updated Date 11/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 6.68
Updated Date 11/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.67

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When -
Estimate -0.13
Actual -1.68

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -42.21%
Return on Equity (TTM) -89.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -7158092
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -7158092
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.31
Shares Outstanding 3943887
Shares Floating 2568456
Shares Outstanding 3943887
Shares Floating 2568456
Percent Insiders 7.73
Percent Institutions 43.84

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Athira Pharma Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Athira Pharma, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. The company has evolved from preclinical research to clinical trials, focusing on small molecule therapies targeting the HGF/MET pathway.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Neurological Therapeutics Development: Focuses on developing small molecule therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Athira Pharma's leadership team includes Mark Litton, Ph.D. (CEO), and other executives overseeing research, development, and operations. The organizational structure reflects a typical biotech company, with departments for R&D, clinical trials, and corporate functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Fosgonimeton: Fosgonimeton is Athira's lead investigational compound, targeting the HGF/MET pathway to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Currently in clinical trials. Market share is zero as it is not yet approved, but potential competitors include Biogen (BIIB), Eisai (ESALY), and Eli Lilly (LLY) who have approved or investigational Alzheimer's drugs.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, with significant investment in research and development. The market for neurodegenerative disease treatments is large and growing, driven by an aging population. Regulatory hurdles and clinical trial risks are significant factors.

Positioning

Athira Pharma is a clinical-stage company focused on novel approaches to neurodegenerative diseases. Its competitive advantage lies in its specific therapeutic target (HGF/MET) and small molecule approach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global market for Alzheimer's disease therapeutics is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Athira Pharma is positioned to capture a share of this market if fosgonimeton is approved.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel therapeutic target (HGF/MET)
  • Small molecule approach (potential for oral administration)
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on unmet medical needs

Weaknesses

  • Clinical stage (high risk of failure)
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Dependence on a single lead compound
  • Past controversies related to data integrity

Opportunities

  • Positive clinical trial results
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion into other neurodegenerative diseases
  • Accelerated regulatory pathways

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Competition from established therapies
  • Regulatory setbacks
  • Intellectual property challenges

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BIIB
  • ESALY
  • LLY
  • ABBV

Competitive Landscape

Athira Pharma competes with larger, more established pharmaceutical companies in the neurodegenerative disease market. Its advantage lies in its novel therapeutic target, but it faces significant challenges in terms of resources and clinical trial risk.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by increasing R&D spending and expansion of clinical trial programs.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful development and commercialization of fosgonimeton. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on clinical trial outcomes.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing fosgonimeton through clinical trials, exploring new indications, and strengthening the leadership team.

Summary

Athira Pharma is a high-risk, high-reward clinical-stage biotech company focused on neurodegenerative diseases. While its novel therapeutic approach offers promise, it faces significant challenges related to clinical trial success, competition, and funding. The company's success hinges on the positive outcome of its clinical trials and ability to secure partnerships.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

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About Athira Pharma Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Bothell, WA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-09-18
President, CEO & Director Dr. Mark J. Litton M.B.A., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 26
Full time employees 26

Athira Pharma, Inc., clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegradation. Its product pipeline includes ATH-1105 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is in phase 1 clinical trial; ATH-1020 for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, which is phase 1 clinical trial, as well as early compounds which is in preclinical phase. The company was formerly known as M3 Biotechnology, Inc. and changed its name to Athira Pharma, Inc. in April 2019. Athira Pharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington.