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Viridian Therapeutics Inc (VRDN)

Viridian Therapeutics Inc (VRDN) 4-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$30.43
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Profit since last BUY115.05%
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BUY since 126 days
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12/02/2025: VRDN (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 126 days. Simulated Profits (115.05%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 4 star rating for performance

Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $39.41

1 Year Target Price $39.41

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$39.41 Target price
52w Low $9.9
Current$30.43
52w High $32.54

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 102.9%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/02/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.90B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 39.41
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 39.41
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 32.54
Updated Date 12/3/2025
52 Weeks Range 9.90 - 32.54
Updated Date 12/3/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.93

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When -
Estimate -0.9532
Actual -0.34

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -56.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -30.4%
Return on Equity (TTM) -49.89%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2769930575
Price to Sales(TTM) 41.03
Enterprise Value 2769930575
Price to Sales(TTM) 41.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 39.13
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.18
Shares Outstanding 95367908
Shares Floating 90025674
Shares Outstanding 95367908
Shares Floating 90025674
Percent Insiders 0.14
Percent Institutions 100.56

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Viridian Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for patients with serious and rare diseases. Founded in 2017, Viridian is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company initially focused on thyroid eye disease (TED) and is expanding into other autoimmune diseases.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Thyroid Eye Disease (TED): Development and commercialization of therapies targeting IGF-1R for TED, aiming to improve outcomes for patients with this debilitating autoimmune condition.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Scott Myers (CEO), Barrett Katz, MD (Chief Medical Officer), and other experienced executives. The organizational structure is typical of a clinical-stage biotechnology company, with research, development, clinical, and commercial functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • VRDN-001: VRDN-001, an IV-administered IGF-1R antibody, is Viridian's lead candidate for TED. Currently in Phase 3 development. Competitors include Tepezza (Horizon Therapeutics) and potential biosimilars. VRDN-001 aims to provide a more convenient and potent treatment option than Tepezza.
  • VRDN-002: VRDN-002, a subcutaneous IGF-1R antibody, is being developed for TED maintenance therapy and potentially other indications. Competitors would be oral medicines and lower cost biosimilars if they exist. This aims to reduce treatment burden for patients.
  • VRDN-003: VRDN-003 is a subcutaneous injection for patients with Thyroid Eye Disease. Still in early development so minimal information on competition.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biotechnology industry, specifically in the autoimmune disease sector, is characterized by high growth potential, intense competition, and significant regulatory hurdles. The market for TED therapies is expanding due to increased awareness and improved diagnosis.

Positioning

Viridian is positioning itself as a leader in TED therapeutics by developing more convenient and potentially more effective treatments than existing options. Their competitive advantage lies in the potential for superior efficacy and patient convenience with their subcutaneous formulations.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for TED therapies is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Viridian is positioned to capture a significant share of this market with its pipeline of IGF-1R antibodies.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong pipeline of IGF-1R antibodies for TED
  • Potential for more convenient subcutaneous formulations
  • Experienced management team
  • Positive early clinical data

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a single therapeutic area (TED)
  • Limited commercial infrastructure
  • Risk of clinical trial failures
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals

Opportunities

  • Expansion into other autoimmune diseases
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Potential for orphan drug designation
  • Increasing awareness of TED

Threats

  • Competition from established therapies (e.g., Tepezza)
  • Development of biosimilars
  • Changes in regulatory landscape
  • Economic downturn affecting healthcare spending

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HZNP

Competitive Landscape

Viridian's advantage lies in potentially improved efficacy and route of administration (subcutaneous vs intravenous) compared to existing therapies. Disadvantages include being a smaller company with less commercial experience than Horizon Therapeutics.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by the advancement of its pipeline through preclinical and clinical stages.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and commercialization of its TED therapies. Analyst estimates vary but generally project significant revenue growth in the coming years.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing VRDN-001 and VRDN-002 through Phase 3 clinical trials and expanding its pipeline into additional autoimmune indications.

Summary

Viridian Therapeutics is a promising clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for thyroid eye disease. The company's strength lies in its pipeline of IGF-1R antibodies and potential for more convenient subcutaneous formulations. However, it faces competition from established therapies and the risks associated with clinical development and regulatory approval. Successful execution of clinical trials and commercialization will be critical for its future success.

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About Viridian Therapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Waltham, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-06-18
CEO, President & Director Mr. Stephen F. Mahoney J.D., MBA
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 143
Full time employees 143

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments for serious and rare diseases. The company's product pipeline includes veligrotug, a monoclonal antibody targeting insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor that is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED); and VRDN-003, a next generation IGF-1R monoclonal antibodies targeting IGF-1R and engineered of half-life extension technology, which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of TED. It also develops portfolio of engineered anti-neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors, such as VRDN-006 and VRDN-008 for autoimmune disease. The company was formerly known as Miragen Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2021.Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.