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Pyxis Oncology Inc (PYXS)

Pyxis Oncology Inc (PYXS) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: PYXS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $6.23

1 Year Target Price $6.23

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.23 Target price
52w Low $0.83
Current$3.91
52w High $5.39

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 493.48%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 243.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.23
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.23
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.33
52 Weeks Range 0.83 - 5.39
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.83 - 5.39
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.58

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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -676.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -31.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) -74.8%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 70058803
Price to Sales(TTM) 86.33
Enterprise Value 70058803
Price to Sales(TTM) 86.33
Enterprise Value to Revenue 24.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.09
Shares Outstanding 62264215
Shares Floating 40884835
Shares Outstanding 62264215
Shares Floating 40884835
Percent Insiders 23.39
Percent Institutions 34.9

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Pyxis Oncology Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Pyxis Oncology, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and immunotherapies to target difficult-to-treat cancers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company went public in October 2020 (initial Public Offering).

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • ADC Development: Developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting solid tumors.
  • Immunotherapy Development: Developing immunotherapies including innate immunotherapies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Lara S. Sullivan, M.D., serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a management team overseeing research and development, clinical operations, and business development.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • PYX-106: An anti-Siglec-15 antibody designed to modulate the tumor microenvironment. Currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Competitors include companies developing similar immune-oncology therapies, e.g. antibodies targeting Siglec-15. Revenue is currently $0.
  • PYX-201: An ADC targeting Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP). Currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Competitors include other ADC developers targeting FAP, such as those from Roche and Boehringer Ingelheim. Revenue is currently $0.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oncology therapeutics market is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, with significant investment in novel therapies such as ADCs and immunotherapies. The market is driven by increasing cancer incidence and prevalence and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Positioning

Pyxis Oncology is positioned as a developer of next-generation cancer therapies, focusing on ADCs and immunotherapies for difficult-to-treat cancers. The company's pipeline aims to address unmet needs in specific tumor types.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global oncology market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Pyxis Oncology's TAM depends on the specific indications their pipeline addresses, but it could be a multi-billion-dollar opportunity if their therapies are successful.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel ADC and immunotherapy pipeline
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on difficult-to-treat cancers
  • Collaboration with key academic institutions

Weaknesses

  • Early-stage pipeline with high clinical development risk
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Dependence on successful clinical trial outcomes
  • No products currently generating revenue

Opportunities

  • Potential for breakthrough therapies in unmet medical needs
  • Partnerships and collaborations with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of pipeline into new cancer targets
  • Positive clinical trial data leading to increased investor interest

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles and delays
  • Changes in reimbursement policies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

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  • BMY

Competitive Landscape

Pyxis Oncology competes with established pharmaceutical companies and other biotech firms developing cancer therapies. Pyxis Oncology's competitive advantage lies in its novel ADC and immunotherapy approaches targeting difficult-to-treat cancers.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Pyxis Oncology's growth has been primarily driven by the advancement of its clinical pipeline and successful fundraising efforts.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful completion of clinical trials and potential commercialization of its drug candidates. Analyst estimates will vary based on clinical results and market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include progressing PYX-106 and PYX-201 through Phase 1 clinical trials and establishing collaborations to support pipeline development.

Summary

Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage company with a promising pipeline of ADC and immunotherapy candidates, which are in Phase 1. The company has a strong focus on novel cancer targets. However, it faces significant risks associated with clinical development and relies heavily on funding. Successful clinical trial outcomes and securing partnerships are crucial for its future success.

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About Pyxis Oncology Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Boston, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-10-08
CEO, President, Chief Medical Officer & Director Dr. Lara S. Sullivan M.D., MBA
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 44
Full time employees 44

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; 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 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.