Pyxis Oncology Inc(PYXS)

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09/25/2026: PYXS (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates and immunotherapies to address difficult-to-treat solid tumors. Its primary strength lies in its specialized platform and promising pipeline of drug candidates. The main growth story involves the successful progression of key assets through clinical trials toward potential regulatory approval. However, investors face substantial risks, including a lack of commercial revenue, significant cash burn, and the inherent uncertainty of biotechnology development. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor clinical data milestones closely.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-risk, high-reward potential based on clinical trial outcomes.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis style is conditional on positive clinical data or market uptake signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and revenue makes traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends as it reinvests all capital into R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotech clinical-stage stocks are inherently volatile and high-risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical results often cause massive, rapid swings in share price.
Valuation riskHighValuations are speculative and tied to future, uncertain cash flows.
Competition risk (Oncology)HighLarge incumbents have massive R&D budgets that can crowd out smaller players.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a focused science-led mission but lacks a commercial engine.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to this investment.
Execution riskHighFailure at any clinical trial stage can result in significant loss of value.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 282.77%
Avg. Invested days 25
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PYXS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: slightly negative earnings growth (-3.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -458.3%), negative revenue growth (-14.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PYXS's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 55.7%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
PYXS's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being earnings growth at -3.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-14.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-9.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 42.5% and approximately 59.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.53% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

GordonMD Global Investments LP 12.02%
Pfizer Inc 8.43%
LAURION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 5.99%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.44%
Atle Fund Management AB 1.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PYXS generates approximately $828 of gross profit, $-6,092 of operating income, and $-4,583 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.77% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PYXS 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 238.55M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.67
Volume (30-day avg) 829.2K shares
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 5.55
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 5.55
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Biotechnology R&DClinical trial development of ADC and immuno-oncology therapies.The company burns cash to create new cancer drugs and hopes for a big payout from successful trial results.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 264.67M
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.61
Enterprise Value 264.67M
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 23.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.09
Shares Outstanding 83.41M
Shares Floating 49.56M
Shares Outstanding 83.41M
Shares Floating 49.56M
Percent Insiders 13.53
Percent Institutions 42.5

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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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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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About Pyxis Oncology Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Boston, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-10-08
Interim CEO & Director Mr. Thomas Civik
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 56
Full time employees 56

Pyxis Oncology, Inc., a clinical stage company, engages in the development of therapeutics to treat solid tumors. Its lead antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) product candidate is PYX-201, an investigational novel ADC consisting of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1), which is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors; PYX-102, an investigational immunotherapeutic targeting KLRG1, an inhibitory receptor on T cells and NK cells, with potential for use as monotherapy or in combination treatments; and lead immuno-oncology (IO) product candidate is PYX-106, an investigational fully human IgG1 Siglec-15-targeting antibody that is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat patients with advanced solid tumors. The company is also developing PYX-107, a CD40 agonist with demonstrated anti-cancer activity in patients with several cancer indications, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of tumors, such as soft tissue sarcomas, esophageal and gastroesophageal junction, cancers, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. It has an in-license agreement with Pfizer Inc. to develop and commercialize ADC product candidates, including micvotabart pelidotin and PYX-203, and other ADC product candidates directed to the licensed targets; and Biosion USA, Inc. for development, manufacture, and commercialization of PYX-106, an IO product candidate. Pyxis Oncology, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.