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Editas Medicine Inc(EDIT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.95
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EDIT

10/28/2026: EDIT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Editas Medicine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing CRISPR-based gene-editing therapies. Its main strength lies in a robust intellectual property foundation, though the company lacks a commercial product, making it highly dependent on clinical trial outcomes. The investment story centers on the potential of its lead candidate, reni-cel, to treat hemoglobinopathies, balanced against intense competition from better-capitalized peers. Key risks include significant financial burn, execution hurdles, and the regulatory uncertainty inherent in gene therapy. This stock suits risk-tolerant investors looking for long-term growth exposure to genomics; developments regarding clinical data and cash runway are critical factors to monitor.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to the gene-editing space but currently lacks established growth metrics.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis style is conditional on a positive Upturn signal following major clinical trial milestones or positive data readouts.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the profitability or tangible book value typical of value investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitAs a loss-making biotechnology firm, the company does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the inherent uncertainty of clinical development make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price swings driven by clinical trial news and biotech market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations in the biotech space are often speculative and highly sensitive to pipeline success expectations.
Competition risk (CRISPR/Gene Editing)HighThe presence of larger, better-funded competitors poses a significant threat to market entry and commercialization prospects.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform technology is sophisticated, the company lacks a self-sustaining commercial franchise.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income generation from this equity.
Execution riskHighThe company faces immense challenges in successfully navigating the clinical trial and regulatory approval process.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.1%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EDIT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EDIT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+32.5%) and solid revenue growth (+25.4%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -409.3%), weak profitability (net margin -395.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.18%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EDIT's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 63.1%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is EDIT's strongest growth driver at +32.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+25.4%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+24.3%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 79.4% and approximately 75.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.18%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

TCG Crossover Management, LLC 7.23%
BlackRock Inc 6.90%
COMMODORE CAPITAL LP 5.79%
RA Capital Management, LLC 5.79%
ADAR1 Capital Management LLC 5.79%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EDIT generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-2,452 of operating income, and $-4,093 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EDIT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 399.31M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.1
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.1
Volume (30-day avg) 3.0M shares
Beta 2
52 Weeks Range 1.66 - 3.94
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.66 - 3.94
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Licensing and CollaborationRevenue from licensing proprietary CRISPR technology and milestone payments from research partnerships.Revenue is irregular and depends on scientific partnership milestones rather than product sales.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 172.46M
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.49
Enterprise Value 172.46M
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.49
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.36
Shares Outstanding 153.58M
Shares Floating 115.49M
Shares Outstanding 153.58M
Shares Floating 115.49M
Percent Insiders 0.18
Percent Institutions 79.39

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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