Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) CFO Howard Horn sold 7,066 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.27, for a total value of $107,897.82. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 89,229 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,362,526.83. The trade was a 7.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Trading Up 3.6% Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock opened at $15.07 on Tuesday. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has a 12 month low of $12.73 and a 12 month high of $39.89. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $18.59 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.54.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.90) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.22) by $0.32. The firm had revenue of $214.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $183.08 million. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($1.17) EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. will post -3.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of RARE. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 662.9% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,152 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,001 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the second quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 778.4% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,625 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,440 shares during the period. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG boosted its stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 288.5% during the first quarter. Leonteq Securities AG now owns 1,795 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,333 shares during the period. 97.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets RARE has been the topic of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their price target for the stock from $80.00 to $36.00 in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $77.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $28.00 to $19.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 4th. Robert W. Baird cut shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $40.00 to $16.00 in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Guggenheim decreased their target price on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $43.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $33.65.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company targets conditions with limited or no treatment options, including metabolic disorders, skeletal diseases and other inherited conditions. Its work includes the development of medicines, biologic therapies and gene therapy candidates intended to address the underlying causes or significant symptoms of these disorders.
Ultragenyx’s commercial portfolio includes Crysvita (burosumab), a treatment for X-linked hypophosphatemia and related disorders; Dojolvi (triheptanoin), a medical food used to manage long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders; and Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa), an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis VII.
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx agreed to sell its Fayuvi-linked PRV for $203 million following the therapy's FDA approval.The $210 million Genglycos PRV sale preceded the Fayuvi deal, marking two voucher sales in one week.Both PRV sales provide non-dilutive funding for pipeline development and support RARE's path to profitability. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $203 million. The company received the voucher after the FDA approved Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), also known as UX111. Fayuvi is the first FDA-approved treatment for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA, or Sanfilippo syndrome type A.
The agreement marks Ultragenyx’s second PRV sale in one week. The company previously announced a $210 million sale of the voucher awarded following the approval of Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), a gene therapy for glycogen storage disease type Ia. The Fayuvi transaction remains subject to customary and regulatory closing conditions.
Fayuvi Voucher Sale Adds Capital to RARE’s Growth StrategyIn September 2026, the FDA approved Fayuvi for the neurologic manifestations of MPS IIIA in pediatric patients with preserved neurodevelopmental function. Sanfilippo syndrome type A is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. The approval gave eligible patients access to the first FDA-approved treatment for the condition and marked Ultragenyx’s sixth FDA approval overall and second gene therapy approval. The therapy addresses a disease area with substantial unmet medical need.
Beyond its potential clinical impact, the approval created a valuable financial asset for Ultragenyx. Under the FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease PRV program, sponsors may receive a voucher after approval of an eligible treatment for a rare pediatric disease. A voucher can be redeemed to obtain priority review for a subsequent marketing application for a different product, or it can be sold or transferred. Selling the voucher allows a drugmaker to convert a regulatory milestone into funding without issuing additional shares.
Year to date, RARE shares have plunged 35.2% compared with the industry’s 0.3% decline.
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Per Ultragenyx, the $203 million transaction will deliver meaningful non-dilutive funding, supporting its efforts to develop treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases and achieve profitability. The company also noted that Fayuvi itself benefited from capital generated through a previous PRV sale, underscoring how voucher monetization can help finance the development of therapies for conditions with limited treatment options. The company has not disclosed a closing date, and the proceeds depend on completion of the transaction.
The latest deal follows the Genglycos voucher agreement announced earlier in the week. Under the terms of that transaction, 20% of the $210 million proceeds, or $42 million, is payable to the National Institutes of Health under a prior patent license agreement, leaving approximately $168 million before other costs. This payment relates to the Genglycos voucher transaction. Ultragenyx has not announced a similar deduction for the Fayuvi sale.
Fayuvi and Genglycos expand Ultragenyx’s gene therapy presence within a broader rare-disease portfolio. Its marketed therapies also include Crysvita (burosumab-twza) for X-linked hypophosphatemia and tumor-induced osteomalacia, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) for mucopolysaccharidosis type VII, and Dojolvi (triheptanoin) for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders. Ultragenyx also holds rights to develop, commercialize and distribute Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) outside the United States, while Regeneron Pharmaceuticals commercializes the drug in the United States. Together, the two PRV transactions provide Ultragenyx with opportunities to monetize regulatory milestones and strengthen its financial resources as the company advances its rare-disease portfolio.
RARE’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderUltragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx generated $350 million in first-half 2026 revenues, up 14%, led by Crysvita's $249 million.Evkeeza revenues surged 56% to $39 million, supported by new-country launches and early access.Genglycos and Fayuvi offer Ultragenyx opportunities to expand its revenue base and drive future growth. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) is broadening its commercial portfolio of treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases. The company generated $350 million in total revenues in the first half of 2026, up 14% year over year, supported by higher revenues across its marketed products. With two additional gene therapies now approved in the United States, Ultragenyx has more opportunities to expand its revenue base and reduce its dependence on established products.
Crysvita (burosumab) remains the company’s primary revenue driver. Approved for X-linked hypophosphatemia and tumor-induced osteomalacia, the drug generated $249 million in first-half 2026 revenues, up 11% year over year, accounting for roughly 71% of total revenue. Dojolvi (triheptanoin), approved for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, generated $45 million, up 13%. Meanwhile, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa), approved for mucopolysaccharidosis VII, generated $17 million, broadly unchanged from the prior-year period. These established therapies provide a commercial foundation, although Crysvita’s large contribution leaves overall growth exposed to its performance.
Evkeeza (evinacumab) provides another growth avenue. Ultragenyx commercializes the Regeneron-partnered drug outside the United States for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Evkeeza generated $39 million in first-half revenues, up 56% year over year, supported by new-country launches and early access. Its international expansion complements the company’s established rare-disease therapies and provides RARE with an incremental revenue stream.
Ultragenyx has also expanded its portfolio through two recent FDA approvals. Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec) received accelerated approval in August 2026 for adults and children aged eight years and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia. In September, Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec) received full approval as the first treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome type A in eligible pediatric patients. Ultragenyx also agreed to sell the priority review voucher awarded with Genglycos’ approval for $210 million. The transaction is expected to provide additional non-dilutive capital upon closing, although 20% of gross proceeds is payable to the NIH under an existing license agreement.
Overall, the expanding portfolio could drive RARE’s next growth phase, but the commercial impact of the new gene therapies will depend on treatment-center access, reimbursement and patient uptake. Ultragenyx’s 2026 revenue guidance of $730-$760 million excludes potential revenues from new product launches, making their contribution an additional opportunity rather than a guaranteed source of growth.
RARE Faces Competition Across Rare-Disease MarketsUltragenyx’s competitive landscape includes established biopharmaceutical company Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) and rare-disease-focused biotechnology company Denali Therapeutics (DNLI - Free Report) .
Amgen markets Repatha (evolocumab), an LDL-cholesterol-lowering treatment approved for adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with HoFH. Repatha’s use in this patient population places it in the same treatment market as Evkeeza. Repatha generated $1.83 billion in first-half 2026 sales, up 35% year over year across all indications. Although Repatha and Evkeeza work through different mechanisms and can serve distinct roles in treatment, Amgen’s strong commercial presence creates a competitive consideration for Evkeeza.
Denali is advancing zafinofusp alfa (DNL126), an ETV-enabled investigational enzyme replacement therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome type A. Early-stage data showed substantial reductions in disease-related biomarkers upon treatment with the candidate. Based on such results, DNLI is preparing to initiate a global phase III confirmatory study of zafinofusp alfa for Sanfilippo syndrome type A. Denali expects a biologics license application submission and potential accelerated approval for zafinofusp alfa for Sanfilippo syndrome type A in 2027. Successful clinical progress could eventually introduce a competing treatment option for Fayuvi.
RARE’s Stock Price, Valuation & Estimate MovementsYear to date, RARE shares have lost 35.1% against the industry’s 1.8% growth. Ultragenyx has also underperformed the sector and the S&P 500 during the same time frame, as seen in the chart below.
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Ultragenyx is trading at a discount to the industry, as seen in the chart below. Going by the price/sales ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 2.12, which is less than 2.39 for the industry. The stock is trading significantly below its five-year mean of 7.74.
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Loss estimates for 2026 have narrowed from $4.08 to $3.95 per share over the past 60 days. During the same time frame, RARE’s 2027 loss per share estimates have narrowed from 75 cents to 13 cents.
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Ultragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Agreement marks the Company’s second PRV sale within one week, following the previously announced GENGLYCOS™ PRV transaction | Source: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $203 million. Ultragenyx received the PRV upon U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of FAYUVI™ (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), also known as UX111, the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo syndrome Type A).
“The sale of this PRV delivers meaningful non-dilutive funding that strengthens our ability to provide innovative treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases while supporting our objective of achieving profitability,” said Howard Horn, chief financial officer and executive vice president, corporate strategy. “FAYUVI itself benefited from capital generated from a previous PRV sale, demonstrating the important role the PRV program plays in helping companies develop transformative therapies for rare disease patients.”
The closing of the PRV transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
Jefferies LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to Ultragenyx on this transaction.
About the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
This U.S. FDA program is intended to encourage development of new drug and biological products for prevention and treatment of certain rare pediatric diseases. Under this program, a sponsor who receives an approval for a drug or biologic for a "rare pediatric disease" may qualify for a PRV that can be redeemed to receive a priority review of a subsequent marketing application for a different product. The sponsor receives the PRV upon approval of the rare pediatric disease product application, and it can be sold or transferred.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel therapies to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved medicines and treatment candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements relating to Ultragenyx’s expectations regarding the consummation and timing of the PRV transaction, the amount and receipt of the cash consideration, and the anticipated use and benefits of the proceeds, including advancing Ultragenyx’s pipeline and supporting its path to profitability, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Ultragenyx’s future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to the satisfaction of the closing conditions for the PRV transaction, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, the possibility that the transaction may be delayed or may not close, Ultragenyx’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction and use the proceeds as anticipated, the sufficiency of existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to fund operations, the uncertainties inherent in clinical drug development and the regulatory approval process, risks related to serious or undesirable side effects of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates, manufacturing risks, market acceptance, uncertainty related to insurance coverage and reimbursement, and the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx’s Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
Atara Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ATRA – Get Free Report) and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.
Profitability This table compares Atara Biotherapeutics and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atara Biotherapeutics -269.42% N/A -73.01% Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical -81.79% N/A -44.40% Insider and Institutional Ownership 70.9% of Atara Biotherapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.7% of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.2% of Atara Biotherapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility and Risk Atara Biotherapeutics has a beta of 0.21, indicating that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Atara Biotherapeutics and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Atara Biotherapeutics 1 1 1 1 2.50 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical 1 10 9 1 2.48 Atara Biotherapeutics presently has a consensus price target of $9.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.21%. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a consensus price target of $34.58, suggesting a potential upside of 123.38%. Given Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is more favorable than Atara Biotherapeutics.
Valuation and Earnings This table compares Atara Biotherapeutics and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Atara Biotherapeutics $120.77 million 0.79 $32.69 million ($1.18) -8.03 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical $717.00 million 2.13 -$575.00 million ($5.84) -2.65 Atara Biotherapeutics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. Atara Biotherapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical beats Atara Biotherapeutics on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
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Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of transformative therapies for patients with solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases in the United States and the United Kingdom. Its lead product includes Tab-cel (tabelecleucel), a T-cell immunotherapy program that is in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of epstein-barr virus (EBV) driven post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease, as well as nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Its CAR T immunotherapy pipeline products include ATA3219, currently in Phase 1 trials, as well as ATA3431, under preclinical trials for the treatment of B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases; and ATA188 that is in Phase 2 clinical trials to treat multiple sclerosis. The company has research collaboration agreements with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the identification, acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel products for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases in North America, Latin America, Japan, Europe, and internationally. Its biologic products include Crysvita (burosumab), an antibody targeting fibroblast growth factor 23 for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia, as well as tumor-induced osteomalacia; Mepsevii, an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of children and adults with Mucopolysaccharidosis VII; Dojolvi for treating long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders; and Evkeeza (evinacumab) for the treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The company's products candidatures include DTX401, an adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) gene therapy clinical candidate for the treatment of patients with glycogen storage disease type Ia; DTX301, an AAV8 gene therapy for the treatment of patients with ornithine transcarbamylase; UX143, a human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta; GTX-102, an antisense oligonucleotide for the treatment of Angelman syndrome; UX111, an AAV9 gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of patients with Sanfilippo syndrome type A, or MPS IIIA, a rare lysosomal storage disease; UX701, for the treatment of Wilson disease; and UX053 for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type III. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has collaboration and license agreement with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.; Saint Louis University; Baylor Research Institute; REGENXBIO Inc.; Bayer Healthcare LLC; GeneTx; Mereo; University of Pennsylvania; Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.; Solid Biosciences Inc.; Regeneron; Abeona; and Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Novato, California.
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx will receive $210M from selling a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher.The deal adds non-dilutive cash to support research, development and commercialization efforts.About $168M remains before other costs after a $42M NIH payment tied to a prior patent license. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $210 million. The transaction is expected to provide the rare-disease drugmaker with a meaningful influx of non-dilutive cash, strengthening its financial position as it advances therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases. The proceeds could also support Ultragenyx’s efforts to move toward profitability without requiring an equity financing. The deal remains subject to the satisfaction of certain regulatory and customary closing conditions.
The PRV was awarded to Ultragenyx following the FDA approval of Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), also known as DTX401. Under the agency’s Rare Pediatric Disease PRV program, an eligible sponsor can receive a voucher after gaining approval for a qualifying rare pediatric disease therapy. The voucher can then be redeemed to obtain priority review for a future marketing application for a different eligible product. Importantly, the voucher can also be sold or transferred, allowing drugmakers to monetize the regulatory asset and generate capital.
Recent FDA Approval of Genglycos Earns RARE a Valuable PRVIn August, the FDA granted accelerated approval to Ultragenyx’s Genglycos to treat glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), making it the first treatment designed to address the underlying cause of the rare metabolic disorder. The therapy is indicated as an adjunct to nutritional management to reduce daily cornstarch intake in adults and pediatric patients aged eight years and older. The approval represents another important regulatory milestone for Ultragenyx as the company expands its portfolio of therapies targeting serious rare diseases.
Year to date, RARE shares have plunged 35.3% against the industry’s 1.3% growth.
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Ultragenyx’s Genglycos is an AAV8 gene therapy developed to target the underlying disease biology in GSDIa. By focusing on the root cause rather than solely managing symptoms through dietary measures, the therapy broadens treatment options for patients with a condition associated with significant unmet medical need. The approval marked Ultragenyx’s first gene therapy product and fifth FDA approval overall, strengthening its rare-disease franchise and expanding its presence in genetic and metabolic disorders.
The approval was strategically important because the resulting PRV gives Ultragenyx immediate financial flexibility beyond Genglycos’ commercial opportunity. The $210 million sale will provide non-dilutive capital to support research, development and commercialization. However, 20% ($42 million) of the proceeds is payable to the NIH under a prior patent license agreement, leaving about $168 million before other costs. Ultragenyx has previously benefited from PRV monetization to fund Genglycos’ development, highlighting the program’s role as a source of non-dilutive funding for rare-disease innovation.
Ultragenyx’s marketed portfolio spans several rare metabolic and genetic disorders. Crysvita (burosumab-twza) is approved for X-linked hypophosphatemia in adults and pediatric patients and for tumor-induced osteomalacia, while Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) treats mucopolysaccharidosis type VII. Dojolvi (triheptanoin) is indicated for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, and Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) is approved for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Evkeeza is a partnered drug, with Ultragenyx holding rights to develop, commercialize and distribute it outside the United States, while Regeneron Pharmaceuticals commercializes it in the United States.
In September, the FDA also approved Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), a one-time gene therapy for the neurologic manifestations of mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA, also known as Sanfilippo syndrome Type A, in pediatric patients with preserved neurodevelopmental function. The approval marked Ultragenyx’s sixth FDA approval overall and second gene therapy approval, further expanding its presence in rare and ultra-rare diseases.
RARE’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderUltragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) shares rose over 3.2% on Wednesday morning after the biopharmaceutical company agreed to sell a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $210 million.
The voucher was awarded to Ultragenyx after the US Food and Drug Administration approved GENGLYCOS, also known as DTX401, for glycogen storage disease (GSD) type Ia.
A voucher can be redeemed by its holder to obtain priority review of a subsequent marketing application for a different product, and sponsors can sell or transfer the voucher to another company.
Ultragenyx said the transaction will provide significant non-dilutive capital to support the development of therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases and help advance its path to profitability.
The company said GENGLYCOS itself benefited from capital generated through a previous priority review voucher sale, highlighting the role of the FDA programme in funding rare disease drug development.
"Monetizing this PRV provides significant non-dilutive capital to advance our efforts to bring forward first-ever therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases, and supports our path to profitability," said Howard Horn, chief financial officer and executive vice president, corporate strategy.
The sale remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
GENGLYCOS is designed to address the underlying cause of GSDIa, a rare genetic disorder, and was the first treatment approved for the disease that targets its underlying cause.
The FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher programme is intended to encourage development of drugs and biological products for certain rare childhood diseases.
Ultragenyx, which develops treatments for serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases, said the proceeds will strengthen its financial position as it advances its pipeline.
The company appointed Jefferies as exclusive financial adviser and Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher as legal counsel for the transaction.
The agreement gives Ultragenyx a substantial source of non-dilutive funding while allowing the company to monetize an asset awarded through the FDA’s rare disease incentive programme.
NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for $210 million. Ultragenyx received the PRV upon U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of GENGLYCOS™ (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), also known as DTX401, the first treatment designed to address the underlying cause of glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa).
“Monetizing this PRV provides significant non-dilutive capital to advance our efforts to bring forward first-ever therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases, and supports our path to profitability,” said Howard Horn, chief financial officer and executive vice president, corporate strategy. “GENGLYCOS itself benefited from capital generated from a previous PRV sale, demonstrating the important role the PRV program plays in helping companies develop transformative therapies for rare disease patients.”
The closing of the PRV transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
Jefferies LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to Ultragenyx on this transaction.
About the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program
This U.S. FDA program is intended to encourage development of new drug and biological products for prevention and treatment of certain rare pediatric diseases. Under this program, a sponsor who receives an approval for a drug or biologic for a "rare pediatric disease" may qualify for a PRV that can be redeemed to receive a priority review of a subsequent marketing application for a different product. The sponsor receives the PRV upon approval of the rare pediatric disease product application, and it can be sold or transferred.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel therapies to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved medicines and treatment candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements relating to Ultragenyx’s expectations regarding the consummation and timing of the PRV transaction, the amount and receipt of the cash consideration, and the anticipated use and benefits of the proceeds, including advancing Ultragenyx’s pipeline and supporting its path to profitability, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Ultragenyx’s future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties relating to the satisfaction of the closing conditions for the PRV transaction, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, the possibility that the transaction may be delayed or may not close, Ultragenyx’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction and use the proceeds as anticipated, the sufficiency of existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to fund operations, the uncertainties inherent in clinical drug development and the regulatory approval process, risks related to serious or undesirable side effects of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates, manufacturing risks, market acceptance, uncertainty related to insurance coverage and reimbursement, and the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx’s Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Ultragenyx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release “announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome.” Per the press release, “[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI).”
On this news, Ultragenyx’s stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx's MPS IIIA gene therapy gained EMA validation, advancing its application toward formal review.Clinical data showed a durable efficacy nearly 8 years after treatment with an acceptable safety profile.Gene therapy-treated patients showed a 23.5-point greater mean Bayley-III Cognitive score change. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated its Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for the investigational gene therapy rebisufligene etisparvovec (also known as UX111) to treat mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA), also known as Sanfilippo syndrome Type A. The validation marks a key regulatory milestone as the therapy advances toward formal review in Europe.
EMA validation confirms that the application is sufficiently complete for the agency to begin its scientific assessment. However, the validation does not indicate the therapy’s safety or efficacy, nor does it guarantee that the MAA will ultimately be approved. As an investigational advanced therapy, the MAA will undergo the EU’s Joint Clinical Assessment, which supports a coordinated clinical evaluation across EU member states as part of the broader pathway to patient access.
Last month, Ultragenyx received standard full FDA approval for rebisufligene etisparvovec to be marketed in the United States as Fayuvi for treating the neurologic manifestations of MPS IIIA in pediatric patients with preserved neurodevelopmental function. The approval made Fayuvi the first FDA-approved treatment for the rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. The approval marked Ultragenyx’s second gene therapy approval and sixth FDA approval overall.
Ultragenyx in-licensed the drug from Abeona Therapeutics in 2022 under an exclusive agreement for ABO-102, which RARE later developed as UX111. Under the deal, Ultragenyx assumed responsibility for the program and obtained exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the therapy worldwide. In return, Abeona is eligible for tiered royalties ranging from mid-single-digit percentages to 8% of net sales, along with up to $30 million in commercial milestone payments following regulatory approval.
Clinical Data Backs the FDA Approval of RARE’s MPS IIIA DrugThe EMA validation of the MAA for rebisufligene etisparvovec in MPS IIIA is supported by data from the pivotal Transpher A study and long-term follow-up studies. According to Ultragenyx, clinical data now extend to nearly eight years and show a durable treatment effect across multiple clinical assessments and biomarkers, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. Biochemical efficacy was demonstrated through reductions in accumulated cerebrospinal fluid heparan sulfate levels, reflecting replacement of the deficient enzyme responsible for the disease throughout the study and across all age groups.
Year to date, Ultragenyx shares have plunged 33.8% against the industry’s 4% growth.
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The key efficacy analysis compared 17 rebisufligene etisparvovec-treated patients in the modified intention-to-treat population with 27 untreated patients from an external natural-history cohort. Between 24 and 60 months of age, rebisufligene etisparvovec-treated patients demonstrated a 23.5-point greater mean change in Bayley-III Cognitive raw score compared with the natural-history group. The difference was statistically significant and provided the efficacy basis for the FDA’s standard full approval.
MPS IIIA is an ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations that result in a deficiency of the sulfamidase enzyme. The resulting accumulation of heparan sulfate primarily damages the central nervous system, leading to progressive developmental delay and eventual loss of cognitive, language and motor abilities. Ultragenyx estimates that the disease affects approximately 3,000 to 5,000 patients across commercially accessible geographies, with a median life expectancy of about 15 years.
Ultragenyx’s rebisufligene etisparvovec is designed as a single-dose intravenous AAV9 gene therapy that delivers a functional copy of the SGSH gene. This enables production of the sulfamidase enzyme that is deficient in patients with MPS IIIA and is intended to address the underlying cause of the disease.
Treatment options for children affected by MPS IIIA remain limited outside the United States, underscoring the significant unmet medical need in this patient population. Rebisufligene etisparvovec has received Priority Medicines (PRIME) and Orphan Drug designations from the EMA, reflecting the rarity and severity of MPS IIIA and the need for new treatment options. These designations support the development and regulatory evaluation of medicines for serious and rare conditions and do not imply that marketing authorization will ultimately be granted.
Ultragenyx is also engaging with health authorities across multiple regions, including initiating discussions with the regulatory bodies in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, as it works toward potential geographic expansion.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. ("Ultragenyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ultragenyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release "announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome." Per the press release, "[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI)."
On this news, Ultragenyx's stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Ultragenyx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ultragenyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release “announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome.” Per the press release, “[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI).”
On this news, Ultragenyx’s stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-one ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $34.58.
Several equities research analysts recently commented on RARE shares. Wall Street Zen raised Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. William Blair lowered shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $31.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald increased their price target on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $33.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, September 18th.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Trading Down 1.8% Shares of NASDAQ:RARE opened at $14.50 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.48 and a beta of 0.31. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical has a 1 year low of $12.73 and a 1 year high of $39.89. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $22.24 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.18. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.90) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.22) by $0.32. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical had a negative return on equity of 1,024.42% and a negative net margin of 81.79%.The firm had revenue of $214.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $183.08 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($1.17) earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical will post -4.29 EPS for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the second quarter valued at approximately $355,746,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the second quarter worth $6,397,000. Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the 2nd quarter worth $5,503,000. Corient Private Wealth LP bought a new stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the 2nd quarter worth $4,644,000. Finally, Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP acquired a new position in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the 2nd quarter valued at $6,098,000. 97.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases. The company’s work includes therapies for genetic, metabolic and skeletal disorders, with an emphasis on conditions that have limited or no effective treatment options.
Ultragenyx’s marketed products include Crysvita (burosumab), used to treat certain forms of X-linked hypophosphatemia and tumor-induced osteomalacia; Dojolvi (triheptanoin), a medical food for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders; and Evkeeza (evinacumab), a treatment for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. ("Ultragenyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ultragenyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release "announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome." Per the press release, "[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI)."
On this news, Ultragenyx's stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
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Selected retained-core intervals contain rare earth elements, including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium (magnet rare earths), together with uranium, vanadium and phosphate mineralization. 0.63 m @ 3,570 ppm TREO (0.357%) and 607 ppm MREO, the highest TREO value reported from the selected intervals in this resampling program. Additional selected intervals returned 1.53 m @ 2,267 ppm TREO and 329 ppm MREO and 0.50 m @ 2,532 ppm TREO and 414 ppm MREO, with reported Nd-Pr-Tb-Dy enrichment within the sampled U-V-phosphate horizon. Positioned as a potential Western Hemisphere critical minerals project and within the scope of the recent U.S. – Colombia Critical Minerals Cooperation Agreements , /PRNewswire/ -- Jaguar Uranium Corp. (NYSE American: JAGU) ("Jaguar" or the "Company") today announced assay results from its historical drill-core resampling program at the Berlin Uranium–Rare Earth Project in the Department of Caldas, Colombia. Results indicate a polymetallic system that includes rare earth elements with uranium, vanadium and phosphate mineralization in the selected intervals tested, Selected intervals returned up to 3,570 ppm TREO and 607 ppm MREO. The tested core was drilled between 2010 and 2012, and the resampling program was first announced on March 17, 20261.
Figure 1. Plan view location of the selected drill holes for the current resampling program. Location of cross-sections 1 and 2.
Figure 2. Core shack and boxes storing historical drill cores.
Figure 3. Cross-Sections showing the location of drill hole samples selected for reanalysis. Historical drill hole intercepts are shown in green on the left, and samples included in the current resampling program are shown in blue on the right. See Figure 1 for the cross-section location in plan view.
Figure 4. Oblique view of the 3D geological model of the mineralized domain. Historical drill hole intercepts are shown in green on the left, and samples included in the current resampling program are shown in blue on the right.
Table 2. Reported intervals and lithogeochemical results for TREO, MREO, U3O8, V2O5 and P2O5 obtained from the current resampling program.
Table 2. Reported intervals and lithogeochemical results for TREO, MREO, U3O8, V2O5 and P2O5 obtained from the current resampling program.
Table 2. Reported intervals and lithogeochemical results for TREO, MREO, U3O8, V2O5 and P2O5 obtained from the current resampling program. Rare earth elements (REE) comprise 17 metallic elements, 15 of which are reported. In this press release, analytical results are expressed as Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). Praseodymium, neodymium, terbium and dysprosium are reported collectively as Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO) because these elements are used in permanent-magnet applications2.
The Company plans to evaluate whether the REO (Rare Earth Oxides) results warrant incorporation into future geological modelling and mineral resource work. Any such work would require additional drilling, continuity assessment, analytical review and other supporting technical studies.
These results constitute exploration results only and do not represent a mineral resource or mineral reserve. The economic viability of the reported mineralization has not been established.
Selected intervals from the resampling program returned the following rare earth element results:
DDB-041: 0.63 m grading 3,570 ppm TREO and 607 ppm MREO (from 170.57 m to 171.20 m). DDB-003: 1.53 m grading 2,267 ppm TREO and 329 ppm MREO (from 80.77 m to 82.30 m). DDB-015: 1.00 m grading 2,176 ppm TREO and 349 ppm MREO (from 162.86 m to 163.86 m). DDB-068: 0.50 m grading 2,532 ppm TREO and 414 ppm MREO (from 435.86 m to 436.36 m). The intervals were selected for the purposes described under "Resampling Results and Analytical Procedures" and are not necessarily representative of the mineralized horizon as a whole.
"The initial results indicate that rare earth elements occur with uranium, phosphate and vanadium mineralization in the selected Berlin core intervals. We plan to use these results, together with trenching, geophysics and drilling, to refine the geological model and evaluate the continuity of mineralization. This multi-commodity profile directly aligns with the accelerating strategic cooperation between Colombia and the United States on secure critical-mineral supply chains and nuclear energy," said Steven Gold, President & Chief Executive Officer.
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1 Caution: The company emphasizes that the data presented in this press release constitute "exploration results" under SEC Regulation S-K 1300. This technical information does not represent, nor does it assert, the discovery of a mineral resource or a mineral reserve. The economic viability or metallurgical recovery of these elements has not been established. The results identify additional elements of potential economic interest that are currently being evaluated.
2 TREO values were calculated by converting the reported concentrations of the analyzed rare earth elements to their stoichiometric oxide equivalents and summing those oxide values. MREO comprises the oxide equivalents of neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium. The calculation does not represent a metallurgical recovery or a saleable product specification. Details in Table 1.
The Barranquilla Accords – U.S.-Colombia Framework on Critical Minerals
On September 8, 2026, the Barranquilla Accords were established as a U.S.-Colombia framework to mark a significant strengthening of U.S.–Colombia cooperation in critical minerals, rare earth elements and civil nuclear energy. The agreements establish a framework to advance secure supply chains, geological knowledge, investment and development of strategic mineral resources. With uranium, rare earth elements, vanadium and phosphate mineralization, Jaguar's Berlin Project is well positioned within this emerging strategic framework and Colombia's growing role in secure critical-mineral and nuclear supply chains.
Background and Historical Data
Berlin is an exploration-stage polymetallic project with historically reported uranium mineralization and associated rare earth elements and other commodities, including vanadium, phosphate, nickel, molybdenum, rhenium, yttrium and neodymium. More than 20,000 metres of historical drilling have been reported for the project.
The drill core subject to this resampling program was obtained during two historical exploration campaigns conducted by U3O8 Corp. The first campaign took place in 2010 and 2011, and the second campaign was conducted in 2012.
Storage Location: The drill core has been maintained since 2015 in a secure, locked core storage facility (Figure 2). Originally established by U3O8 Corp., the facility was acquired by Jaguar in 2024. It is situated directly within the project area on mining concession 664-17, where access remains strictly limited to authorized personnel to ensure continuous sample integrity. Physical Integrity: The sampled intervals showed no signs of degradation or mineral oxidation. Resampling Results and Analytical Procedures
The program selected and analyzed intervals from retained historical core to test REE occurrence and grade variation across the syncline, including samples from both flanks and the hinge and from positions above and below the mineralized horizon (Figure 3 and Figure 4). The Company selected the intervals from the available retained core; the tested samples do not constitute a systematic resampling of all historical mineralized intervals. The current results were not designed to verify any historical estimate. REE concentrations are reported as Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) and Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO), and reported intervals are core lengths; true widths have not been determined3.
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3 The Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) calculation strictly corresponds to the stoichiometric sum of the oxides. The conversion factors used are: La2O3 (1.1728), CeO2 (1.2284), Pr6O11 (1.2082), Nd2O3 (1.1664), Sm2O3 (1.1596), Eu2O3 (1.1579), Gd2O3 (1.1526), Tb4O7 (1.1762), Dy2O3 (1.1477), Ho2O3 (1.1455), Er2O3 (1.1435), Tm2O3 (1.1421), Yb2O3 (1.1387), Lu2O3 (1.1371), and Y2O3 (1.2699). LREO represents Light Rare Earth Oxides, the sum of the oxide equivalents of Ce, La, Nd, Pr & Sm; HREO represents Heavy Rare Earth Oxides, the sum of the oxide equivalents of Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, & Y, and MREO represents Magnetic Rare Earth Oxides the sum of the oxide equivalents of Pr, Nd, Dy & Tb. Other conversion factors used are U3O8 (1.1792), P2O5 (2.2914) and V2O5 (1.7852).
Sampling and Analytical Procedures
Samples from 13 selected historical drill core intervals were collected, labelled, and submitted for laboratory analysis using procedures intended to preserve sample identity and chain of custody (Table 1). Sample lengths were selected to match the original sample lengths collected by U3O8 Corp. The batch consisted of 150 samples, comprising 136 drill core samples (108 from direct core sampling and 28 pulp samples from previous analyses) and 14 QA/QC inserts. The core samples consisted of quarter-cores cut from the remaining half-cores sampled at average 1-metre lengths (maximum 2.98 m and minimum 0.20 m). Reported intervals are core lengths. True widths have not been determined from the current resampling program. Note that a material proportion of these intervals came from DDB-035 and DDB-077, which were sampled for historical-geochemical verification only and are not representative of true thickness. Full results are provided in Table 2.
Sample preparation was performed at SGS Colombia S.A.S. in Medellín, Colombia (ISO 9001 accredited for sample preparation and management), and chemical analysis was conducted at SGS Callao, Peru (ISO/IEC 17025 for testing and calibration). Whole-rock geochemical analyses were conducted utilizing a dual-method approach to guarantee total element recovery. Samples underwent a four-acid digestion followed by ICP-MS analysis (SGS method ICM40B) for standard trace element characterization. For the accurate quantification of REE in resistate mineral phases, a sodium peroxide fusion with an ICP-MS finish (SGS method ICM90A) was systematically applied. This approach also accounted for any over-limit analyses encountered. Uranium was reported using the ICM40B method to account for over-limit results. Methods and detection limits are indicated on Table 2.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
The resampling program was executed under strict chain-of-custody protocols from the storage facilities in Colombia to the independent laboratories. As part of the QA/QC program, coarse blank material and certified reference materials (CRM) supplied by OREAS (ORE Research & Exploration Pty Ltd., Australia), an ISO 17034-accredited reference material producer, were inserted. OREAS 474 was used for rare earth control, featuring certified values for TREO and individual rare earth elements, as well as certified U and Th contents. For uranium control, OREAS 121 (~215 ppm U) was used as a low-grade standard and OREAS 124 (~1,845 ppm U) as a high-grade standard.
Of the 150 submitted samples, 14 were QA/QC inserts (9.33% of the total batch), consisting of: 7 coarse blanks (4.67%) and 7 CRMs (4.67%). The CRMs included 3 insertions of OREAS 474 (2.0%), 2 of OREAS 121 (1.33%), and 2 of OREAS 124 (1.33%). Controls were distributed throughout the sampling sequence to avoid clustering. The QP reviewed the blank and certified-reference-material results against the program's acceptance criteria and affirms that the data passed internal and external validation checks and is suitable for the purpose of this exploration disclosure.
Qualified Person Statement
Andrés Cáceres, an AIPG Certified Professional Geologist (CPG), meets the requirements of a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K. Mr. Cáceres has reviewed the technical integrity of the data in this press release, evaluated the QA/QC results, and approves the publication of this technical disclosure. Mr. Cáceres is an independent contractor hired by Jaguar Uranium Corp. His experience includes eight years as Project Manager in Colombia with U3O8 Corp., where he led the Berlin Project; four years with the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) as a Senior Consultant conducting research and exploration programs focused on uranium and rare earth element resources; and two years as Vice President of Exploration for Biondi Resources, leading uranium and rare earth element exploration activities in Brazil.
Andrés Cáceres, CPG, designed the resampling program, supervised data collection and interpreted the scientific and technical results. Because the program used retained historical core and historical pulps, the QP's verification was limited to the available material, storage and chain-of-custody records, resampling procedures, laboratory certificates and QA/QC results reviewed for this program. The QP was the project manager from 2007-2015.
About Jaguar Uranium Corp.
Jaguar Uranium Corp. is a South America-focused uranium exploration company advancing a portfolio of prospective brownfield projects across Colombia and Argentina. The Company's Berlin Project in Caldas Province, Colombia is a district-scale, sedimentary-hosted polymetallic system historically reported to host uranium vanadium, nickel, phosphate, molybdenum, rhenium and zinc. In Argentina, Jaguar is advancing the Laguna Salada Project in Chubut Province and the historic Huemul uranium mine in Mendoza Province. Anchored by a former producing mine, a historic uranium district and exploration projects supported by historical drilling, the Company is focused on advancing and expanding uranium opportunities across the region.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding planned drilling, trenching and geophysical work; additional continuity testing; future geological modelling; the potential incorporation of REE data into future mineral resource work; the timing and results of future assays and technical studies; and the Company's expectations for the Berlin Project.
Forward-looking statements are based on material assumptions including the reliability of the historical records and retained core available to the Company; the accuracy of the current analytical results; the availability of financing, personnel, equipment and laboratory capacity; continued property access; receipt of required permits; and the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and technical programs.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. These include risks arising from incomplete or inaccurate historical records; limitations inherent in resampling retained core and historical pulps; the selective nature of the tested intervals; uncertainty regarding the continuity, geometry and true width of mineralization; analytical and QA/QC risks; the possibility that additional work will not support inclusion of REE data in a mineral resource estimate; commodity-price volatility; permitting, regulatory, operational and technical risks; and general economic, market and industry conditions.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Table 1. Sampled drillhole details.
Hole ID
Easting (m)
Northing (m)
Elevation (m)
Dip
Azimuth
EOH (m)
DDB-003
4782499.20
2174992.50
898.73
79
251
132.58
DDB-011
4781845.05
2176282.60
704.85
68
263
165.53
DDB-015
4781665.65
2176604.99
688.49
90
306
193.97
DDB-025
4781783.68
2176410.70
724.52
90
302
207.26
DDB-029
4781784.15
2176414.04
723.14
54
68
304.80
DDB-035
4782400.74
2175501.94
984.43
89
183
355.09
DDB-039
4782016.19
2176324.04
829.15
74
253
330.70
DDB-041
4782016.29
2176324.07
829.15
87
249
196.59
DDB-049
4781868.70
2176106.93
798.95
71
83
224.63
DDB-067
4782164.16
2175623.56
879.65
90
164
201.16
DDB-068
4781634.86
2177417.55
688.49
45
178
459.72
DDB-075
4781487.50
2177102.10
703.63
74
283
332.40
DDB-077
4782308.99
2175679.69
894.99
89
46
295.65
Note: Coordinates are reported in the CTM12 coordinate system.
Notes:
Reported intervals are core lengths; true widths have not been determined. The Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) calculation strictly corresponds to the stoichiometric sum of the 15 reported element oxides. Conversion factors used are: La2O3 (1.1728), CeO2 (1.2284), Pr6O11 (1.2082), Nd2O3 (1.1664), Sm2O3 (1.1596), Eu2O3 (1.1579), Gd2O3 (1.1526), Tb4O7 (1.1762), Dy2O3 (1.1477), Ho2O3 (1.1455), Er2O3 (1.1435), Tm2O3 (1.1421), Yb2O3 (1.1387), Lu2O3 (1.1371), and Y2O3 (1.2699). LREO represents Light Rare Earth Oxides, the sum of the oxide equivalents of Ce, La, Nd, Pr & Sm; HREO represents Heavy Rare Earth Oxides, the sum of the oxide equivalents of Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, & Y, and MREO represents Magnetic Rare Earth Oxides the sum of the oxide equivalents of Pr, Nd, Dy & Tb. Other conversion factors used are U3O8 (1.1792), P2O5 (2.2914) and V2O5 (1.7852). Whole-rock geochemical analyses were conducted utilizing a dual-method approach to guarantee total element recovery. Samples underwent a four-acid digestion followed by ICP-MS analysis (SGS method ICM40B) for standard trace element characterization. For the accurate quantification of resistate mineral phases, a sodium peroxide fusion with an ICP-MS finish (SGS method ICM90A) was systematically applied. SOURCE Jaguar Uranium
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BICESTER, United Kingdom, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), reveals an ultra-rare 1990 MCA Centenaire, the first of just five supercars produced by the Monaco-based manufacturer, for sale at the second annual Broad Arrow Zoute Concours Auction, taking place at the Approach Golf in Knokke-Heist, Belgium on 9 October in collaboration with Zoute Grand Prix Car Week.
Boutique Monaco manufacturer, Monte Carlo Automotive, was founded in 1985 by former Formula 2 and CART driver, Fulvio-Maria Ballabio, who hired an extraordinary collection of Italian motorsport talent to realise his vision. The operation was led by technical director Carlo Chiti, an engineer with ties to both Scuderia Ferrari and Autodelta, along with former Alfa Romeo Sporting Director, Perluigi Corbari, Formula 1 specialist, Marcel Zunnino, and former Formula 1 driver and constructor, Guglielmo Bellasi.
Unveiled in 1990, the MCA Centenaire was the world's first road-going supercar with a carbon fibre chassis, and was the first supercar built in Monaco. Coinciding with the centenary of the Automobile Club de Monaco, it was named the Centenaire and was presented to Prince Albert II, whose support helped establish the Centenaire as the Principality's homegrown supercar.
“It is an honour to present this piece of French supercar history,” says Jean-Louis Baldanza, Consignment Consultant at Broad Arrow Auctions. “Offered from the same collection as the Lamborghini Pregunta concept car sold at our 2025 Zoute Concours Auction, this car has been exceptionally well cared for by its knowledgeable and fastidious owner and is now ready to be shown to the world.”
Only five Centenaires were produced between 1990 and 1992, each powered by a Lamborghini-supplied V12 as used in the Countach 5000 QV. The following year, two examples were further developed for trials for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where they reportedly reached 354 km/h on the Mulsanne Straight.
This 1990 MCA Centenaire is the very first example produced and is thus the first road-going production car fitted with a carbon fibre chassis. This example was the sole Centenaire originally finished in Ivory White and was complemented by a stunning red leather interior, a combination crafted to represent the national colours of the Principality of Monaco. It is one of the original three examples that contains the robust 5.2-litre V12 from the Countach 5000 QV, producing 455 horsepower fed through a ZF six-speed manual transmission
An accompanying letter by MCA representative, Matteo Ramello, confirms that this car was the original chassis, explaining that the car was the first example produced and was initially used for development, testing and presentation purposes. Once these responsibilities were completed, the car was redesignated EL0002 and was held in Lamborghini's factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese for approximately ten years before it was gifted to company founder Fulvio Ballabio in the early 2000s
Refinished in blue, circa 2007, the car was notably displayed at Rétromobile that year alongside the Lamborghini Pregunta concept, another unique collaboration famously offered by Broad Arrow at their inaugural 2025 Zoute Concours Auction and graciously offered by the very same seller.
This example was acquired by the consignor in France in 2014. Approximately two years later, the Centenaire's bodywork was restored, whereupon it was refinished in correct Ivory White, with the car's red leather upholstery carefully preserved.
The 1990 MCA Centenaire is accompanied by a vast history file, including MCA correspondence and press documentation, period photos of the car in the Lamborghini factory and at Rétromobile, and even a copy of the contract between Automobili Lamborghini and Fulvio Ballabio for the supply of Lamborghini's engines.
“Today’s collector demands exclusivity and this car is unrivalled in that regard,” says Gregory Tuytens, Head of Consignments for Belgium and The Netherlands at Broad Arrow Auctions. “Our 2026 Zoute Concours Auction offers a fabulous selection of classic and contemporary collector cars, curated to delight those attending the Zoute Grand Prix Speed Week. Every lot is truly remarkable, but If you want to own a supercar that nobody else has, the MCA Centenaire is it.”
Additional information on Broad Arrow’s Zoute Concours Auction is available at broadarrowauctions.com. Collectors interested in registering to bid are invited to discuss their requirements with a Broad Arrow car specialist via [email protected] or at +44-2045-920-16.
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The incredibly rare 1990 Monte Carlo Automotive Centenaire to be offered at Broad Arrow's 2026 Zoute Concours Auction in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. The 1990 Monte Carlo Automotive Centenaire, Monaco's first supercar, set to be offered at Broad Arrow's 2026 Zoute Concours Auction.
The incredibly rare 1990 Monte Carlo Automotive Centenaire to be offered at Broad Arrow's 2026 Zoute... Credit - Sian Loyson/Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions The 1990 Monte Carlo Automotive Centenaire, Monaco's first supercar, set to be offered at Broad Arro... Credit - Sian Loyson/Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions
Key Takeaways Ultragenyx won full FDA approval for Fayuvi, the first treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome Type A.RARE's approval was backed by nearly eight years of data showing durable effects and acceptable safety.Fayuvi showed a 23.5-point higher mean Bayley-III Cognitive score change vs. the natural-history group. Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) jumped 12.6% on Thursday after the FDA granted standard full approval to Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), also known as UX111. The one-time gene therapy is approved for treating the neurologic manifestations of mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA or Sanfilippo syndrome Type A) in pediatric patients with preserved neurodevelopmental function. The approval makes Fayuvi the first FDA-approved treatment for the rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder.
The regulatory milestone also marks Ultragenyx’s second gene therapy approval and sixth FDA approval overall. The company additionally received a Priority Review Voucher upon this approval, which can be used to obtain an accelerated FDA review for a future eligible drug application or potentially sold or transferred to another company.
Ultragenyx in-licensed Fayuvi from Abeona Therapeutics in 2022 under an exclusive agreement for ABO-102, which RARE later developed as UX111. Under the deal, Ultragenyx assumed responsibility for the program and obtained exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the therapy worldwide. In return, Abeona is eligible for tiered royalties ranging from mid-single-digit percentages to 8% of net sales, along with up to $30 million in commercial milestone payments following regulatory approval. Abeona shares rose 4.1% on Thursday following the approval.
Clinical Data Backs the FDA Approval of RARE’s MPS IIIA DrugThe FDA approval was supported by data from the pivotal Transpher A study and long-term follow-up studies. According to Ultragenyx, clinical data now extend to nearly eight years and show a durable treatment effect across multiple clinical assessments and biomarkers, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. Biochemical efficacy was demonstrated through reductions in accumulated cerebrospinal fluid heparan sulfate levels, reflecting replacement of the deficient enzyme responsible for the disease throughout the study and across all age groups.
The key efficacy analysis compared 17 Fayuvi-treated patients in the modified intention-to-treat population with 27 untreated patients from an external natural-history cohort. Between 24 and 60 months of age, Fayuvi-treated patients demonstrated a 23.5-point higher mean change in Bayley-III Cognitive raw score compared with the natural-history group. The difference was statistically significant and provided the efficacy basis for the FDA’s standard full approval.
Year to date, shares of Ultragenyx have plunged 37% against the industry’s 5.8% growth.
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MPS IIIA is an ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations that result in a deficiency of the sulfamidase enzyme. The resulting accumulation of heparan sulfate primarily damages the central nervous system, leading to progressive developmental delay and eventual loss of cognitive, language and motor abilities. Ultragenyx estimates that the disease affects approximately 3,000 to 5,000 patients across commercially accessible geographies, with a median life expectancy of about 15 years. The Fayuvi approval therefore introduces the first FDA-approved treatment option for an indication with substantial unmet medical need.
Fayuvi is designed as a single-dose intravenous AAV9 gene therapy that delivers a functional copy of the SGSH gene. This enables production of the sulfamidase enzyme that is deficient in patients with MPS IIIA and is intended to address the underlying cause of the disease. Ultragenyx expects the commercial product to be available for shipment to Qualified Treatment Centers within 30 to 60 days. The company will support treatment access through its UltraCare program, while manufacturing will be carried out in the United States.
Fayuvi Expands RARE’s Approved Product PortfolioUltragenyx’s portfolio of non-gene therapy drugs comprises four established products. Crysvita (burosumab-twza) is approved in the United States for X-linked hypophosphatemia in adults and pediatric patients and for tumor-induced osteomalacia. Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) is approved for mucopolysaccharidosis type VII, while Dojolvi (triheptanoin) is approved for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders. The fourth product, Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb), is indicated for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Ultragenyx holds rights to develop, commercialize and distribute Evkeeza outside the United States, while Regeneron Pharmaceuticals commercializes the drug in the United States.
Last month, the FDA granted accelerated approval to DTX-401, an AAV8 gene therapy for glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa). The therapy will be marketed in the United States as Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) and is indicated to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adult and pediatric patients aged eight years and older with GSDIa. The approval made Genglycos the first FDA-approved treatment designed to address the underlying cause of GSDIa and Ultragenyx’s first gene therapy product.
RARE’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderUltragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Ultragenyx (RARE) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ABEO) had a busy week that included a new treatment center activation, an FDA approval for a drug the company licensed away and multiple fresh analyst ratings.
Abeona stock is among today’s top performers. Why are ABEO shares rallying? UF Health Activated as Eighth Qualified Treatment Center for ZEVASKYNOn September 16, Abeona announced the activation of University of Florida Health in Gainesville as the eighth Qualified Treatment Center for the administration of ZEVASKYN, the company’s gene-modified cellular sheet therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. UF Health is now the sole treatment center for ZEVASKYN across the Southeastern United States.
“Activation of UF Health as a QTC represents an important step in expanding access to ZEVASKYN for patients living with RDEB in Florida and the Southeastern United States,” said Dr. Madhav Vasanthavada, Chief Commercial Officer of Abeona.
Royalties in Focus After FDA Approval of Fayuvi for Sanfilippo AOn September 17, the FDA granted full approval to Ultragenyx’s FAYUVI for pediatric patients with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A, making it the first approved treatment for the rare neurodegenerative disease and the company’s second approved gene therapy. The approval also earned Ultragenyx a Priority Review Voucher.
The FDA approval of FAYUVI represents a potential commercial milestone for Abeona, which is eligible to receive royalty payments on future sales as well as certain commercial milestone payments under its licensing agreement with Ultragenyx.
Abeona originally developed the gene therapy as ABO-102 before licensing worldwide rights to Ultragenyx in 2022, and it stands to collect mid-single-digit royalties on sales plus up to $30 million in commercial milestone payments under that licensing deal.
Analyst Consensus & Recent ActionsThe stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $22.00. Recent analyst moves include:
Cantor Fitzgerald: Overweight (Raises Target to $30.00) (Sept. 18) Roth Capital: Initiated with Buy (Target $17.00) (Sept. 17) Read Next
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE) Discusses FDA Approval of FAYUVI as First Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A September 17, 2026 5:30 PM EDT
Company Participants
Joshua Higa - Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Emil Kakkis - Founder, President, CEO & Director
Eric Crombez - Chief Medical Officer & Executive VP
Erik Harris - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Howard Horn - Executive VP of Corporate Strategy & CFO
Conference Call Participants
Yigal Nochomovitz - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Anupam Rama - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Steven Ionov - TD Cowen, Research Division
Maurice Raycroft - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Kristen Kluska - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Lydia Erdman - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Tejas Wein - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Joseph Schwartz - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division
Maxwell Skor - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Laura Chico - Wedbush Securities Inc., Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical conference call to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the FAYUVI for the treatment of the MPS IIIA, also known as Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A. [Operator Instructions] It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to Joshua Higa, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Joshua Higa
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
[indiscernible] the U.S. FDA approval of FAYUVI, the first-ever treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome Type A. We appreciate all of you making time to join us this afternoon to discuss this important milestone. A press release with details on this announcement is available on our website, along with an updated corporate presentation. Joining me today are Emil Kakkis, Chief Executive Officer and President; Eric Crombez, Chief Medical Officer; and Erik Harris, Chief Commercial Officer. Howard Horn, Chief Financial Officer, is also on the line for Q&A.
FAYUVI is a highly anticipated, first-ever treatment option with the potential to stop or slow the devastating, irreversible neurologic progression and loss of function associated with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A
Ultragenyx’s UltraCare® program will support access, and commercial product is expected to be available to ship to Qualified Treatment Centers within 30-60 days
FAYUVI marks the second gene therapy approval, and sixth FDA approval overall, for Ultragenyx
The Company received a Priority Review Voucher upon FAYUVI approval
Ultragenyx to Host Conference Call on September 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted standard full approval of FAYUVI™ (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), also known as UX111, for the treatment of pediatric patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo syndrome Type A). FAYUVI is the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome Type A, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease, and the second gene therapy approval for Ultragenyx. The Company received a Priority Review Voucher upon this approval.
"The approval of FAYUVI reflects years of research from scientists and developers, as well as unwavering support from so many families and patient organizations in the face of a devastating, universally fatal disease with no treatment options. This is a historic milestone for a community that has waited far too long, but has never given up hope,” said Emil D. Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and president of Ultragenyx. “We recognize the profound urgency of making this therapy available to families, and our focus now is on supporting timely access in the U.S. as we work closely with treatment centers and payers to support families on the gene therapy treatment journey. FDA approval is an important first step toward our long-term goal to bring this treatment option to families of children with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A around the world.”
“The U.S. FDA approval of FAYUVI is a milestone that the Sanfilippo syndrome Type A community spent decades fighting to achieve: the first-ever treatment for a disease that relentlessly steals a child’s abilities, independence, and future,” said Glenn O’Neill, president and co-founder of the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, and Terri Klein, CNPM, MPA, president and chief executive officer of the National MPS Society. "This remarkable scientific achievement is the culmination of decades of advocacy, fundraising, collaboration, and perseverance across the Sanfilippo community along with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners who never lost faith that progress was possible. We celebrate by honoring every family who contributed and remembering the children we lost while waiting for this day. Together, we look ahead with renewed hope knowing that this treatment is now approved for children and families affected by this heartbreaking disease.”
About Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A and FAYUVI
Sanfilippo syndrome Type A is an ultra-rare, fatal lysosomal storage disease that primarily affects the brain and is marked by rapid, progressive neurodegeneration beginning in early childhood. Children with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A typically experience progressive global developmental delay, followed by the loss of cognitive, language, and motor function, ultimately leading to early death. Sanfilippo syndrome Type A is estimated to affect approximately 3,000 to 5,000 patients in commercially accessible geographies, with a median life expectancy of 15 years. The disease is caused by a deficiency of the sulfamidase (SGSH) enzyme, which results in the accumulation of heparan sulfate substrate in cells and progressive damage to the central nervous system. FAYUVI is a single-dose intravenous AAV9 gene therapy designed to deliver a functional copy of the deficient enzyme gene that can express and replace the SGSH enzyme.
“This gene therapy addresses a pressing unmet clinical need and offers families a promising therapeutic option,” said Kevin M. Flanigan, M.D., director of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and principal investigator on the study that led to its approval. “It is additionally gratifying in that this vector was first developed at Nationwide Children’s more than a decade ago, and its approval highlights our commitment to developing therapies that meaningfully impact children’s health.”
The final delivery of this therapy did not come without tremendous difficulties during its development, and the Company hopes this approval will revitalize the investment in other ultra-rare gene therapies. The therapy was developed by Haiyan Fu, PhD, and Doug McCarty, PhD, during their tenures at Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital and was licensed to Abeona. When funding constraints arose despite positive clinical data, Abeona made the pivotal decision to out-license the asset to Ultragenyx, ensuring this vital treatment reached the finish line for patients. Ultragenyx thanks the researchers, the development and leadership team at Abeona, and so many families, patient advocacy groups, and investigators who worked tirelessly through so many obstacles over the many years to lead the Company to this moment of shared success.
Clinical Program Supporting FAYUVI
The approval of FAYUVI is supported by data from the pivotal Transpher A trial and long-term follow-up studies, which demonstrated clinical benefit relative to the decline observed in natural history, along with durable treatment effect across clinical assessments and multiple biomarkers while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. Clinical data now extend to up to nearly 8 years of follow-up.
Biochemical efficacy in replacing the missing enzyme was demonstrated by a reduction in accumulated cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) heparan sulfate (HS) levels throughout the study and across all age groups. Clinical efficacy was assessed based on patients’ mean change in Bayley-III Cognitive raw score from 24 to 60 months of age. FAYUVI-treated patients from the modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population (N=17) were compared to untreated patients with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A from an external, comparable natural history cohort (N=27). FAYUVI-treated patients (mITT) demonstrated a 23.5 point higher (p<0.0001) cognitive score over natural history during the period of study, providing the efficacy basis for standard full approval.
Enabling Access for Eligible Patients
Ultragenyx will provide support to help enrolled patients and caregivers navigate access to treatment through its UltraCare® program, which now includes specially trained UltraCare® Gene Therapy Guides to help understand insurance coverage, assist in obtaining treatment support, and answer questions about the treatment process. Dedicated in-house UltraCare Gene Therapy Guides are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time at 888-756-8657. More information is available at www.ultracaresupport.com.
FAYUVI will be available through a network of Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs), which are U.S.-based healthcare institutions with specialized expertise and training to administer gene therapy. Ultragenyx expects commercial product will be available for shipment to QTCs within 30-60 days.
FAYUVI is manufactured entirely within the U.S., at Ultragenyx’s Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, Massachusetts, and Andelyn Biosciences in Columbus, Ohio.
Additional details, including information on the QTC network, will be available on fayuvi.com, which is expected to be live within the coming days.
Investor Conference Call
Ultragenyx will host a conference call today at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time/2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the FAYUVI approval. The live and replayed webcast of the call will be available through the company's website at https://ir.ultragenyx.com/events-presentations.
INDICATION
FAYUVI™ (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf) is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of neurologic manifestations of mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo syndrome type A) in pediatric patients with preserved neurodevelopmental function.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hepatotoxicity
Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, and GGT) were observed in clinical studies of FAYUVI. Prior to FAYUVI infusion, assess liver function by clinical examination and laboratory testing (ALT, AST, GGT, and total bilirubin), and evaluate liver-related medical history. Administer corticosteroids to all patients before and after the FAYUVI infusion. If abnormalities are observed, adjust the corticosteroid treatment regimen, including increasing the dose and/or prolonging the corticosteroid taper period.
Closely monitor ALT, AST, GGT, and total bilirubin levels after FAYUVI administration until 2 weeks after the corticosteroid taper is complete and as clinically indicated. Continue to monitor liver function in all patients who develop elevated liver enzymes until levels return to baseline.
Thrombocytopenia
Decreased platelet counts were observed in clinical studies of FAYUVI.
Prior to FAYUVI infusion, assess platelet counts. Monitor platelet counts weekly for the first 4 weeks, then monthly for 6 months following infusion. Continue monitoring as clinically indicated.
Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) has been reported in association with AAV gene therapies. While there have been no cases of TMA associated with FAYUVI in clinical studies, laboratory and clinical monitoring for TMA following FAYUVI infusion is recommended.
Monitor platelet counts closely within the first 4 weeks following FAYUVI infusion. Signs and symptoms of TMA may include, but are not limited to, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, easy bruising, hypertension, seizures, decreased urine output, and renal dysfunction. If TMA is suspected, immediately consult a pediatric hematologist and/or nephrologist for further evaluation and management as clinically indicated.
Hypersensitivity and Infusion Reactions
Infusion reactions, including hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis, may occur with infusion of FAYUVI. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, hypotension, pyrexia, palpitation, nausea, vomiting, chills, or headache.
Closely monitor patients for clinical signs and symptoms of infusion reactions, including hypersensitivity reactions, and monitor vital signs during and after completion of FAYUVI infusion as clinically indicated. In the event of an infusion reaction during administration, pause the infusion and provide supportive care according to clinical practice. If the infusion is paused and continued administration is appropriate, restart at a slower rate after the infusion reaction has resolved.
Risk of Malignancy
Malignancy may occur following treatment with FAYUVI due to potential integration of AAV vector DNA into the genome.
In the event of a malignancy, contact Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at
1-888-756-8657.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions are (≥5%): liver enzyme increased (85%), vomiting (67%), abnormal behavior (56%), diarrhea (48%), pyrexia (41%), white cell count decreased (30%), Cushingoid features (30%), decreased appetite (22%), platelet count decreased (19%), anemia (19%), constipation (15%), nausea (11%), amylase increased (11%), alkaline phosphatase increase (11%), seizure (11%), hepatomegaly (11%), muscle spasticity (7%), hypokalemia (7%), gait disturbance (7%), and adrenal insufficiency (7%).
VACCINATIONS
Prior to FAYUVI administration, consider the patient’s vaccination status. Vaccines should be avoided 30 days prior to treatment with FAYUVI (and use of corticosteroids) and while on corticosteroid therapy.
PREGNANCY
There are no data on the use of FAYUVI in pregnant women. Women who are pregnant or desire to become pregnant should not be treated with FAYUVI. A negative serum pregnancy test must be confirmed before administration of FAYUVI in females of childbearing potential.
VECTOR SHEDDING
Temporary vector shedding of FAYUVI occurs primarily through bodily fluids and waste. Advise patients and/or caregivers on proper handling of patient bodily fluids and waste, including hand hygiene after direct contact. These precautions should be followed for 3 months after FAYUVI infusion.
Report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for FAYUVI.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel therapies to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved medicines and treatment candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the commercial launch, availability, timing of shipment and market acceptance of FAYUVI; Ultragenyx’s ability to supply FAYUVI to Qualified Treatment Centers; patient access to FAYUVI, including insurance coverage and reimbursement; the safety, efficacy, durability and potential benefits of FAYUVI; the potential commercial opportunity for FAYUVI; and Ultragenyx’s ability to satisfy FDA requirements and maintain approval for FAYUVI, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the commercial launch and market acceptance of FAYUVI; the ability to identify eligible patients and establish and support a network of Qualified Treatment Centers; uncertainty related to insurance coverage and reimbursement; risks related to serious or undesirable side effects, including risks associated with AAV gene therapy; manufacturing risks and the ability to manufacture and supply FAYUVI in sufficient quantities and in compliance with regulatory requirements; the risk that the FDA may modify the approved indication, impose additional requirements or withdraw approval if applicable requirements are not satisfied; smaller than anticipated market opportunities; competition from other therapies or products; product liability; regulatory scrutiny; and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx’s Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
The U.S FDA said on Thursday it has approved Ultragenyx's (RARE.O) gene therapy for the treatment of a rare, fatal disease.
The approval makes Fayuvi the first therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome Type A, caused by a missing enzyme that stops the body from breaking down a complex sugar molecule called heparan sulfate. Ultragenyx shares were up nearly 6% in afternoon trading.
The therapy is designed to address the underlying sulfamidase (SGSH) enzyme deficiency responsible for abnormal accumulation of heparan sulfate in the brain that results in progressive cell damage and neurodegeneration.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had declined to approve the therapy last year citing manufacturing concerns.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release "announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome." Per the press release, "[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI)."
On this news, Ultragenyx's stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Ultragenyx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ultragenyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release “announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome.” Per the press release, “[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI).”
On this news, Ultragenyx’s stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Ultragenyx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RARE). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Ultragenyx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
[Click here for information about joining the class action]
On September 2, 2026, Ultragenyx issued a press release “announc[ing] results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome.” Per the press release, “[t]he study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI).”
On this news, Ultragenyx’s stock price fell $11.68 per share, or 44.03%, to close at $14.85 per share on September 3, 2026.
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Martin Shkreli, known as Pharma Bro, said Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) is undervalued and a potential takeover target for rare-disease peers like BioMarin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BMRN) after a trial setback.
He said "$RARE is very cheap" and urged BioMarin and other rare-disease companies to explore buying the company, adding that "everyone and their brother with 3 months of med school/shkreli training knew this trial would fail."
Ultragenyx’s Cost-Cutting Measures Ultragenyx is planning significant expense reductions after its Phase 3 Aspire study for the Angelman syndrome therapy, apazunersen, failed to meet primary endpoints. The trial’s failure has prompted the company to review the program’s future and implement cost-cutting measures. Analyst Downgrades for Ultragenyx In a Thursday note, analysts downgraded Ultragenyx’s stock, with Baird’s Joel Beatty cutting the price target from $40 to $16.53. Evercore ISI Group’s Liisa Bayko also downgraded the stock and reduced the target price to $16.53, reflecting the impact of the trial results. These downgrades were part of a broader analyst review, which also included changes for Moderna, Inc. Technical AnalysisRARE’s RSI(14) is at 18.99, indicating an oversold condition. The stock trades 47.39% below its 50-day SMA of $27.99 and 43.54% below its 200-day SMA of $26.08. The 50-day SMA remains above the 200-day SMA.
RARE Stock Price Activity: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares were down 43.95% at $14.87 on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's phase III Aspire study failed its primary and key secondary endpoints.The study found no meaningful efficacy differences in cognition or MDRI response incorporating five domains.RARE will assess apazunersen's future and plans major cost cuts while supporting its commercial business. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) stock is down 46% in premarket trading today after the company reported that the late-stage study evaluating its investigational antisense oligonucleotide candidate, apazunersen (GTX-102), for Angelman syndrome (AS) failed to achieve the key goals.
The phase III Aspire study enrolled 129 patients aged four to 17 years with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of AS involving a full maternal UBE3A gene deletion. Patients were randomized equally to receive either apazunersen through an intrathecal injection via lumbar puncture or a sham procedure. Treatment consisted of three monthly 8 mg loading doses followed by a maintenance regimen increasing to a maximum quarterly dose of 14 mg of the candidate. The study assessed outcomes over 48 weeks.
Detailed Results From RARE's Phase III AS StudyUltragenyx’s phase III Aspire study failed to demonstrate a meaningful treatment benefit of apazunersen on its primary endpoint, which measured the change from baseline in the Bayley-4 cognitive raw score. RARE also reported that the study missed its key secondary endpoint of net response on the Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI). The MDRI incorporates five areas considered relevant to AS – cognition, receptive communication, behavior, gross motor function and sleep.
Year to date, RARE stock has gained 15.3% compared with the industry’s 9.7% growth.
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Per Ultragenyx, the randomized treatment and control groups were comparable at baseline and consistent with the population previously evaluated in phase II. However, no differences between the groups supported efficacy on Bayley-4 cognition or the MDRI. RARE further reported that there were no meaningful differences in either net response or mean changes across the five individual MDRI domains. At the same time, the safety profile of apazunersen observed in the Aspire study remained consistent with that seen in earlier phase I/II development.
AS is a rare neurogenetic disorder associated with loss of function of the maternally inherited UBE3A gene. The disorder can cause severe cognitive and motor impairment, balance problems, seizures, limited speech, anxiety and sleep disturbances, while individuals generally require lifelong care. Per RARE, AS is estimated to affect approximately 60,000 people in commercially accessible geographies. There are no currently approved therapies for this indication.
Following the setback, Ultragenyx will evaluate the apazunersen program and decide its future disposition. The company also plans to assess its operations and implement significant expense reductions while maintaining support for its commercial business. RARE currently markets Crysvita for X-linked hypophosphatemia and tumor-induced osteomalacia, Dojolvi for long-chain fatty-acid oxidation disorders, Evkeeza for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (under partnership with Regeneron), Mepsevii for mucopolysaccharidosis type VII and the newly approved Genglycos (DTX401) for glycogen storage disease type Ia.
RARE’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderUltragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Precigen (PGEN - Free Report) , which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and AC Immune (ACIU - Free Report) and Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX - Free Report) carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Precigen’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining one, with the average surprise being 108.96%.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Ultragenyx (RARE - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Ultragenyx due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Ultragenyx's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Jump Y/YUltragenyxreported second-quarter 2026 loss of 90 cents per share, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.27. The company had incurred a loss of $1.17 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues in the second quarter were $214 million, which surged 28.1% year over year due to higher product sales. The top line also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $181 million.
Management stated that second-quarter 2026 revenues were the highest quarterly revenues ever reported by the company.
RARE’s Q2 Results in DetailCrysvita’s total revenues were $156 million, up 28.9% year over year. Management noted that Crysvita sales were consistent with expected seasonality in the United States and Canada and ordering patterns in Latin America. Crysvita’s net product revenues in the second quarter of 2026 included $94 million from North America, $54 million from Latin America and Turkey, and $8 million from Europe.
Mepsevii product revenues increased 11.1% year over year to $10 million in the reported quarter. Dojolvi product revenues were $27 million, up 17.4%, driven by strong demand. Evkeeza recorded sales of $21 million in the second quarter, up 50%, driven by increased demand from new country launches and early access.
Operating expenses of $289 million in the quarter rose 5.1% year over year due to increased investments in multiple late-stage pipeline programs and marketing costs for approved drugs. Operating expenses included research and development (R&D) expenses of $167 million (up 1.2%), selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses of $88 million (up 1.1%) and cost of sales of $34 million (up 47.8%).
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities amounted to $436 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $534 million as of March 31, 2026.
RARE Reiterates 2026 Financial GuidanceUltragenyx continues to expect total revenues in 2026, excluding potential revenues from new product launches, between $730 million and $760 million.
Crysvita revenues in 2026 are expected to be in the range of $500-$520 million, reflecting growing underlying global demand. Meanwhile, Dojolvi revenues are expected to be between $100 million and $110 million in 2026.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted 25.84% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Ultragenyx has a average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a score of F on the value side, putting it in the lowest quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Ultragenyx has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerUltragenyx belongs to the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry. Another stock from the same industry, CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP - Free Report) , has gained 8.5% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
CRISPR Therapeutics reported revenues of $10.18 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +1043.8%. EPS of -$0.94 for the same period compares with -$1.29 a year ago.
CRISPR Therapeutics is expected to post a loss of $1.06 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.4%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +5.9%.
CRISPR Therapeutics has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE) stock is tumbling on Thursday after reporting late-stage clinical trial failures for its Angelman syndrome therapy, apazunersen, prompting the biopharmaceutical firm to review the program’s future and plan significant corporate expense reductions.
Understanding Apazunersen And Angelman SyndromeApazunersen is an investigational intrathecal antisense oligonucleotide therapy designed to inhibit UBE3A-AS expression.
Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder caused by loss-of-function in the maternally inherited UBE3A gene allele. The condition causes cognitive and motor impairments, balance issues, and seizures.
Phase 3 Trial Fails Primary And Secondary EndpointsThe company’s Phase 3 Aspire study evaluated apazunersen, also designated as GTX-102, in patients with Angelman syndrome.
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Data showed that the trial missed its primary endpoint, which measured the change from baseline in the Bayley-4 cognitive raw score.
The Bayley-4 measures developmental functioning and potential delays in infants and toddlers from 16 days to 42 months old.
The drug also failed its key secondary endpoint of net response on the Multidomain Responder Index, an analysis tool to capture a broader assessment of clinical benefit.
Randomized treatment groups remained comparable at baseline, mirroring patient demographics from Phase 2 trials.
However, comparisons between treated and control groups revealed no efficacy differences in Bayley Cognition raw scores or net response across the five individual endpoints included in the responder index.
Apazunersen maintained a safety profile consistent with earlier Phase 1/2 testing.
Corporate Restructuring And Strategic ReviewFollowing the trial results, management plans to evaluate the apazunersen program to determine its ultimate disposition.
Ultragenyx will also assess operations to implement significant expense reductions while supporting its growing commercial business.
RARE Price Action: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares were down 47.57% at $13.91 during premarket trading on Thursday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week low, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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CompaniesSept 3 (Reuters) - Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE.O), opens new tab plunged more than 40% in premarket on Thursday after its neurodevelopmental disorder treatment failed a closely watched late-stage trial, dealing a major blow to one of its biggest growth bets.
The drug, apazunersen, failed to meet both its main goal of improving cognitive skills and its secondary goals of overall patient response in participants with Angelman syndrome, a rare condition that affects the nervous system and impairs typical brain development in childhood.
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Ultragenyx said there were no differences between patients receiving the treatment and those on placebo, prompting a review of the program's future.
The trial outcome is a major blow to the company and the patient community, as there are currently no approved disease-modifying treatments for the condition.
It also marks Ultragenyx's second consecutive late-stage trial failure, a setback Jefferies analyst Maury Raycroft called "unambiguously negative" and likely to "further erode street confidence".
Following the trial results, at least five brokerages slashed their price targets on the stock.
TD Cowen analysts said the failure "removes a key growth driver," while Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Kristen Kluska warned that Ultragenyx "truly has to lower its spend substantially for investors to want to even consider building a position".
Ultragenyx said it will implement "significant expense reductions" to manage its high operating costs.
Jefferies noted Ultragenyx's trial failure "raises risk for competitors" like Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS.O), opens new tab and Oak Hill Bio who are developing similar treatments.
"The investment case has changed shape," Leerink Partners analyst Joseph Schwartz said, arguing that Ultragenyx is now "a commercial and expense story rather than a pipeline execution story."
As of Wednesday's close, Ultragenyx stock was up 15.4% year-to-date, with a market value of $2.62 billion, according to LSEG data.
Reporting by Kamal Choudhury in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore
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Phase 3 Aspire did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI)
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced results from the Phase 3 Aspire study for apazunersen (GTX-102) in Angelman syndrome. The study did not achieve the primary endpoint of change from Baseline in Bayley-4 cognitive raw score nor the key secondary endpoint of net response in Multidomain Responder Index (MDRI). The safety profile observed in Aspire was consistent with Phase 1/2.
“Based on everything we observed in the robust Phase 1/2 clinical development program and long-term extension study, we are disappointed by the Aspire result,” said Emil Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and president of Ultragenyx. “Even more, we are disappointed for the global patient community who has invested so much in early-stage research, working to bring a first-ever treatment to their children.”
In Aspire, the randomized groups were comparable at baseline and consistent with the patients studied in Phase 2. There were no differences between the treated and control groups that could support efficacy in the Bayley Cognition raw scores nor in the MDRI when looking at net response or mean changes of the individual five endpoints included in the MDRI.
The Company will evaluate the apazunersen program in light of this outcome and make a decision on its disposition. The Company will also assess its planned operations to define and implement significant expense reductions, while supporting its growing commercial business.
Dr. Kakkis continued: “We will maintain focus on our growing commercial business, which continues to create meaningful value, including new sources of revenue from the recent approval of GENGLYCOS for glycogen storage disease type Ia, the potential approval of UX111 for Sanfillipo syndrome, and the expansion of existing products to new territories. This strong commercial foundation will support our pipeline, while continuing toward profitability in 2027.”
About apazunersen (GTX-102)
Apazunersen (GTX-102) is an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy delivered via intrathecal administration and designed to target and inhibit expression of the UBE3A-AS to prevent silencing of the paternally inherited allele of the UBE3A gene and reactivate expression of the deficient protein. Apazunersen has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation, Orphan Drug Designation, Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, and Fast Track Designation from the FDA and Orphan Designation and PRIME designation from the EMA.
About Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a rare, neurogenetic disorder caused by loss-of-function of the maternally inherited allele of the UBE3A gene. The maternal-specific inheritance pattern of Angelman syndrome is due to genomic imprinting of UBE3A in neurons of the central nervous system (CNS), a naturally occurring phenomenon in which the maternal UBE3A allele is expressed and the paternal UBE3A is not. Silencing of the paternal UBE3A allele is regulated by the UBE3A-AS, the intended target of apazunersen. In almost all cases of Angelman syndrome, the maternal UBE3A allele is either missing or mutated, resulting in limited to no protein expression. This condition is generally not inherited but instead occurs spontaneously. It is estimated to affect approximately 60,000 people in commercially accessible geographies.
Angelman syndrome is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that causes cognitive impairment, motor impairment, balance issues and debilitating seizures. Some individuals with Angelman syndrome are unable to walk and most do not speak. Anxiety and disturbed sleep can be serious challenges in individuals with Angelman syndrome. Although individuals with Angelman syndrome have a normal lifespan, they require continuous care and are unable to live independently. Angelman syndrome is not a degenerative disorder, but the loss of the UBE3A protein expression in neurons results in abnormal communications between neurons. Angelman syndrome is often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy. There are no currently approved therapies for Angelman syndrome; however, several symptoms of this disorder can be reversed in adult animal models of Angelman syndrome, suggesting that improvement of symptoms can potentially be achieved at any age.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel products to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology for treatment, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements related to Ultragenyx’s plans to evaluate its operations and implement significant expense reductions, the Company’s expectations for profitability in 2027, the expected scope, timing, benefits and impact of those actions, its future operating results and financial performance, its business plans and objectives for GTX-102 following the Aspire results, the future development and regulatory path for GTX-102, the growth and importance of its commercial business, and the potential approval and commercialization of UX111 are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development programs, collaboration with third parties, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the company’s ability to accurately analyze and interpret the Aspire results and determine an appropriate path forward for GTX-102, the uncertainty of clinical drug development and the unpredictability and lengthy process for obtaining regulatory approvals, the risk that results from earlier studies may not be predictive of future study results, the company’s ability to define and implement expense reductions and realize anticipated savings and benefits, the risk that expense reductions may disrupt the company’s operations, adversely affect its workforce or impair its ability to execute its business plans, risks related to adverse side effects, risks related to reliance on third party partners to conduct certain activities on the company’s behalf, smaller than anticipated market opportunities for the company’s products and product candidates, manufacturing risks, competition from other therapies or products, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to fund operations, the company’s future operating results and financial performance, the timing of clinical trial activities and reporting results from same, and the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx’s products and drug candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026 and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx’s Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE.O) said on Wednesday its experimental drug for a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder did not meet the main goal in a late-stage trial, sending its shares down 40% in aftermarket trading.
The drug, apazunersen, was tested as a treatment for Angelman syndrome, a condition that affects the nervous system and impairs typical brain development.
It occurs in about 1 in 15,000 live births. The condition is usually caused by a loss of function in the UBE3A gene on the 15th chromosome, specifically the copy inherited from the mother.
In the trial, the drug did not show meaningful improvement on a test of young children's cognitive and nonverbal reasoning abilities or on an overall measure of response across multiple developmental areas.
At Week 96, participants across treatment and crossover groups experienced mean reduction in daily cornstarch intake of 61% while maintaining glycemic control, with most participants achieving reduction of at least 50%
Complete elimination of nighttime cornstarch dosing observed in 33% of DTX401 treatment group and 42% of crossover group, while maintaining glycemic control
Analyses at Week 48 showed that 83% of DTX401-treated participants met or exceeded their own expectations for meaningful cornstarch reduction
NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced the publication of 96-week data from its Phase 3 study of GENGLYCOS™ AAV gene therapy (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), also known as DTX401, for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) in The Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. GENGLYCOS was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in patients ages eight and older with GSDIa.
“These results demonstrate the potential of gene therapy to provide greater stability in day-to-day life for patients with GSDIa and may help guard against the risk of severe hypoglycemia associated with missed doses of raw cornstarch," said Dr. John Mitchell, scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), pediatric endocrinologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, lead author of the publication and an investigator on the study. “For me, the reduction in overnight cornstarch dosing will have the most meaningful impact by reducing sleep disruption, with patient-reported outcomes included in the publication underscoring the profound impact that cornstarch reductions may have on daily life. I view long-term outcomes from the 96-week period showing continued improvements as particularly important, offering valuable insight into how post-treatment management may continue to evolve and improve as clinical experience grows."
“The complete results from this Phase 3 study more fully capture the benefits of this gene therapy and the importance of providing patients the ability to breakdown glycogen to provide a source of glucose during fasting or times of increased metabolic demands,” said Eric Crombez, M.D., chief medical officer at Ultragenyx. “Most patients achieved cornstarch reductions that met or exceeded their own expectations, with substantially less overnight treatment burden and reduced dependence on the around-the-clock cornstarch need that defines life with this disease. Importantly, reducing cornstarch dependence while maintaining glycemic control indicates the establishment of the liver’s ability to regulate glucose production on its own, giving us confidence that the therapy is directly addressing the underlying cause of disease and offering protection from the risk of life-threatening hypoglycemia.”
Authors emphasize statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in cornstarch while maintaining glycemic control
As previously reported, the study met its primary endpoint with patients treated with DTX401 (n=20) experiencing a mean reduction in cornstarch of 41% at Week 48 compared to 10% reduction in the placebo group (n=24) (p < 0.0001). Data at Week 96 showed even greater improvements, with both the DTX401 group (n=20) and the crossover group (n=19) achieving a mean reduction in daily cornstarch intake of 61% from baseline. Participants in both groups also experienced statistically significant improvements in other cornstarch-related endpoints.
Additionally, 72% of participants in the crossover-DTX401 group and 67% of participants in the original DTX401 group achieved reductions of at least 50% in daily cornstarch intake by Week 96. In the manuscript, the authors noted that reductions within the crossover period are particularly meaningful, as that period more closely approximates anticipated patient management in a real-world setting.
Importantly, participants maintained low levels of hypoglycemia and improved levels in euglycemic range (70-120 mg/dL) throughout the second year of the study despite substantial reductions in daily cornstarch intake. Participants dosed with DTX401 also experienced improved normalized fasting tolerance in a controlled fasting challenge (CFC) through year 2 of the study, supporting the potential for protection from severe hypoglycemia (< 54 mg/dL).
Publication offers additional insights into nighttime treatment burden
The publication provides detailed analyses of nighttime cornstarch use, one of the most burdensome aspects of current GSDIa management.
Among participants requiring nighttime cornstarch at baseline:
At Week 48, 50% of DTX401-treated participants eliminated at least one nighttime cornstarch dose compared with 7% of placebo-treated participants (p=0.031).At Week 96, 67% of participants in both treatment groups eliminated at least one nighttime cornstarch dose.By Week 96, 33% of original DTX401 participants and 42% of crossover-DTX401 participants had completely eliminated nighttime cornstarch dosing. Despite substantial reductions in daily and nighttime cornstarch use, participants maintained glycemic control throughout the study, without inducing severe hypoglycemic episodes. These findings build upon previously reported reductions in nighttime cornstarch requirements and provide additional insight into the impact of DTX401 on overnight disease management.
Patient-reported outcomes support treatment effect as clinically meaningful
Authors detailed findings of a patient-centered analysis that showed the average reduction in daily cornstarch intake considered meaningful by participants at baseline was 45%. At Week 48, 83% of DTX401-treated participants met or exceeded their own baseline expectations for meaningful reduction in cornstarch use, with continued improvements through Week 96.
At Week 48, 79% of DTX401-treated participants reported improvement in GSDIa on the Patient Global Impression of Change compared with 52% of placebo-treated participants (p=0.131); at Week 96, improvement was reported by 95% of crossover-DTX401 participants and 83% of original DTX401 participants.
The publication further characterizes how reducing cornstarch requirements affected overall nutritional management. At baseline, cornstarch accounted for nearly 50% of study participants’ total caloric intake. Following treatment with DTX401, participants were able to transition to a more balanced, food-based diet closer to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for the general population.
DTX401 was generally well tolerated with an acceptable safety profile
Consistent with previously reported findings, the authors concluded that DTX401 demonstrated an acceptable and manageable safety profile. The most common treatment-related adverse events were transient elevations in liver enzymes, which were generally nonserious and managed with prophylactic corticosteroids.
No AAV8 class effects of dorsal root ganglion toxicity, malignancy, or thrombotic microangiopathy were observed in the study through Week 96. Hypertriglyceridemia was observed in all study groups but more frequently following DTX401 treatment.
INDICATION
GENGLYCOS (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) is indicated to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adult and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa).
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in daily cornstarch intake. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
GENGLYCOS is contraindicated in patients with known severe hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypersensitivity and Infusion Reactions (IRs)
Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and IRs have occurred with GENGLYCOS treatment. Severe reactions have been reported. Monitor for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity and IRs, including urticaria, flushing, hypotension, bronchospasm, dyspnea, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, flu-like symptoms, shivering, rash, and hypertension.Premedicate with acetaminophen and non-sedating antihistamines and administer GENGLYCOS according to recommended infusion rates. Monitor patients during and after completion of GENGLYCOS infusion as clinically indicated. If anaphylaxis or severe IR occurs, pause GENGLYCOS infusion immediately and initiate medical treatment as clinically indicated, monitoring as needed. For mild to moderate IRs, consider slowing or temporarily interrupting the infusion, and administer symptomatic treatment as clinically indicated. The infusion may be restarted at half the prior rate upon resolution of symptoms.Medical support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment and medications for the treatment of anaphylaxis (e.g., epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids), should be available during GENGLYCOS administration. Hepatotoxicity
Immune-mediated hepatotoxicity, with elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, has occurred with GENGLYCOS. Avoid use in patients with preexisting hepatic impairment or acute hepatic viral infection.Prior to GENGLYCOS infusion, evaluate liver-related medical history and assess liver function by clinical examination and laboratory testing. Advise patients to immediately report signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity, including fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, and right upper quadrant pain. Administer corticosteroids to all patients after GENGLYCOS infusion in order to mitigate hepatic reactions. Elevated transaminases may require adjustment of the corticosteroid treatment regimen, including increased dose or prolongation of the corticosteroid taper.Monitor transaminase levels for the first 6 months after GENGLYCOS administration. Continue to monitor transaminases in all patients who develop transaminase elevations, until transaminases return to baseline or as clinically indicated. Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal insufficiency, including serious events, has been reported in patients receiving GENGLYCOS during corticosteroid use and tapering.Signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include fatigue, weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hyponatremia, and hypoglycemia. Adrenal crisis may present as severe hypotension, acute abdominal pain, or loss of consciousness.Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis after GENGLYCOS administration during and after corticosteroid therapy and tapering. Taper corticosteroid therapy gradually. Do not abruptly discontinue corticosteroid therapy. AAV Vector Integration and Risk of Tumorigenicity
There is a theoretical risk of tumorigenicity due to integration of AAV vector DNA into the genome.GENGLYCOS is composed of a recombinant, non-replicating AAV8 vector whose DNA persists largely in episomal form. Random integration of recombinant AAV-vector DNA into human DNA has been reported with AAV gene therapies. The clinical relevance of individual integration events is unknown, but it is acknowledged that individual integration events could potentially contribute to a risk of tumorigenicity. If a tumor develops in a patient receiving GENGLYCOS, health care providers should contact and report the tumor to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657. Adverse Reactions
Seven serious adverse events were observed in the Primary Efficacy Analysis Period (PEAP) of Study 1 (Weeks 1-48), including anaphylaxis/infusion reaction (2), adrenal insufficiency (2), high lactate level (2) and hypoglycemia (1).The most common adverse reactions during the PEAP of Study 1 (occurring in ≥10% of patients) with higher frequency in GENGLYCOS compared to placebo were ALT/AST Enzyme elevated (71%), Nausea (38%), Headache (24%), Hypertriglyceridemia (29%), Adrenal Insufficiency (24%), Constipation (19%), Hyperglycemia (14%), Acne/Dermatitis Acneiform (19%), Cushingoid Features (14%), and Anaphylaxis (10%). DRUG INTERACTIONS
Vaccinations
Vaccine schedules may need to be adjusted for immunosuppressive therapy, and vaccines should be avoided 1 month prior to GENGLYCOS administration. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy
GENGLYCOS should not be used during pregnancy. There are no data on the use of GENGLYCOS in pregnant women. It is unknown whether GENGLYCOS can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Contraception
Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception for at least 12 months after administration of GENGLYCOS.For 6 months after administration of GENGLYCOS, men must not donate semen, and men of reproductive potential and their female partners must prevent or postpone pregnancy using an effective form of contraception. ADDITIONAL PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Vector Shedding
Inform patients/caregivers that vector distribution in blood and vector shedding in urine, stool, and saliva can occur after GENGLYCOS infusion. Advise patients/caregivers on proper hygiene when handling patient body waste. These precautions should be followed for 3 months after GENGLYCOS infusion. Report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for GENGLYCOS.
About the Phase 3 GlucoGene study
The 48-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study treated 46 participants aged eight years and older with DTX401 (1.0 x 10^13 GC/kg dose measured by ddPCR) or placebo. There were 44 participants in the modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population providing efficacy data within the Week 48 analysis period following treatment with DTX401 (n=20) or placebo (n=24). At Week 48, eligible participants crossed over and received the alternate treatment. After crossover, participants continued to be followed with analyses conducted at Week 96 and Week 144. After study completion, participants will be offered enrollment into the GSDIa Disease Monitoring Program (DMP) where they will be followed for 10 years post-DTX401 infusion.
About Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSDIa)
GSDIa is an ultra-rare, serious, and life-threatening disease due to an inborn error of carbohydrate metabolism caused by pathogenic variants of the G6PC gene, which encodes G6Pase, an enzyme that is critical for the release of glucose from glycogen and other metabolic sources. Deficiency of G6Pase activity results in severe hypoglycemia during periods of fasting between meals and during the night along with excess hepatic glycogen storage, metabolic derangements and other disease related complications. Cornstarch is critical in the management of GSDIa throughout the day and night in providing an exogenous source of glucose to help avoid sudden and severe drops in plasma glucose levels; however, current management strategies carry a significant burden to patients and families. GSDIa affects approximately 1,500-2,500 patients in the U.S. and 6,000-8,000 worldwide within commercially accessible geographies.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel products to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology for treatment, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the interpretation, significance and potential implications of the published 96-week Phase 3 data and analyses for GENGLYCOS (also known as DTX401); the clinical meaningfulness and durability of reductions in daily and nighttime cornstarch requirements; the ability of patients to maintain glycemic control and improve fasting tolerance following treatment; the potential for GENGLYCOS to protect against severe hypoglycemia, reduce treatment burden, improve nutritional management and provide other patient benefits; the safety and tolerability of GENGLYCOS; expectations regarding continued follow-up of study participants and the design, enrollment, timing, conduct and results of the GSDIa Disease Monitoring Program and other post-marketing requirements; Ultragenyx’s ability to confirm clinical benefit, satisfy FDA requirements and maintain accelerated approval for GENGLYCOS; and estimates of the prevalence of GSDIa and the potential patient population for GENGLYCOS, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk that results from a limited number of study participants, including crossover and other analyses, may not be replicated or predictive of future or real-world results; the risk that longer-term follow-up may not demonstrate sustained efficacy, durability, safety or patient benefit; risks related to serious or undesirable side effects, including risks associated with AAV gene therapy; Ultragenyx’s ability to complete post-marketing requirements within required timeframes and confirm clinical benefit; the risk that the FDA may modify the approved indication or impose additional requirements, or may withdraw accelerated approval if clinical benefit is not confirmed or post-marketing requirements are not satisfied; and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx’s products and product candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx’s Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 164,813 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,503,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.17% of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 1,030.4% in the 1st quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 2,257,671 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $47,298,000 after acquiring an additional 2,057,951 shares during the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 614.1% during the 3rd quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 2,167,729 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $65,205,000 after acquiring an additional 1,864,164 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,004,000. Eagle Health Investments LP bought a new position in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the 1st quarter worth approximately $18,522,000. Finally, Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 787.6% in the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 880,644 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $20,255,000 after purchasing an additional 781,431 shares during the period. 97.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have weighed in on RARE shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays cut their target price on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $44.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $96.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $67.00 to $74.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $58.89.
View Our Latest Analysis on RARE Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Stock Performance RARE opened at $25.72 on Tuesday. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has a 52-week low of $18.29 and a 52-week high of $39.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.54 billion, a PE ratio of -4.40 and a beta of 0.35. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $28.59 and its 200-day moving average price is $24.98.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.90) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($1.22) by $0.32. The business had revenue of $214.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $183.08 million. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical had a negative net margin of 81.79% and a negative return on equity of 1,024.42%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($1.17) earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. will post -4.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical In related news, CFO Howard Horn sold 4,653 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.77, for a total transaction of $110,601.81. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 105,689 shares in the company, valued at $2,512,227.53. The trade was a 4.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Karah Herdman Parschauer sold 1,899 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.62, for a total transaction of $46,753.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 94,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,325,654.44. The trade was a 1.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 8,552 shares of company stock valued at $207,455. Company insiders own 5.20% of the company’s stock.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders. Since its founding in 2010 and headquarters in Novato, California, the company has built expertise in protein replacement therapies, small molecules and gene therapy approaches to address high-unmet medical needs. Ultragenyx applies a precision medicine model, leveraging both in-house research and strategic collaborations to advance its product pipeline from discovery through regulatory approval.
The company’s commercial portfolio includes Crysvita (burosumab-tmyl) for X-linked hypophosphatemia, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) for mucopolysaccharidosis VII and Dojolvi (triheptanoin) for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
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NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases, today reported the grant of 45,984 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 23 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of August 16, 2026, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The restricted stock units vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by the company as of such vesting dates.
About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel products to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology for treatment, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
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Key Takeaways Ultragenyx won FDA accelerated approval for Genglycos, its first gene therapy and fifth approved product.Genglycos significantly cut daily cornstarch needs in phase III, easing the burden of GSDIa management.The accelerated approval requires Ultragenyx to provide longer-term safety and efficacy data. Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) are rising in premarket trading today following the FDA’s accelerated approval of DTX-401, an AAV8 gene therapy for glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa).
The therapy will be marketed in the United States as Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) and is indicated to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adult and pediatric patients aged eight years and older with GSDIa. The approval makes Genglycos the first FDA-approved treatment designed to address the underlying cause of GSDIa and marks Ultragenyx’s first gene therapy approval and its fifth FDA approval overall.
FDA Nod for RARE’s Genglycos Supported by Phase III DataThe accelerated approval of Ultragenyx’s Genglycos is supported by results from the 48-week phase III GlucoGene study, which enrolled 46 participants aged eight years and older. Treatment with the drug produced a statistically significant reduction in daily cornstarch requirements compared with placebo. Patients were subsequently crossed over to the alternate treatment and continued to be monitored in longer-term follow-up.
Under the accelerated approval, Ultragenyx is required to provide additional safety and efficacy data through an enhanced GSDIa Disease Monitoring Program. The company will follow 50 commercially treated patients and 20 control patients for two years, while the broader monitoring program will continue to evaluate patients for up to 10 years. Continued approval for the indication may depend on confirmation of clinical benefit in post-marketing studies.
Year to date, shares of Ultragenyx have gained 14.1% compared with the industry’s 7% growth.
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RARE’s Genglycos May Ease the GSDIa Treatment BurdenGSDIa is an ultra-rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the G6PC gene. These variants lead to a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphatase, an enzyme required for the release of glucose from stored glycogen and other metabolic sources. As a result, patients can experience severe hypoglycemia during fasting, including overnight, along with excess glycogen accumulation in the liver and other metabolic complications.
The condition affects an estimated 1,500-2,500 patients in the United States and 6,000-8,000 globally within commercially accessible geographies. Existing management relies on strict, around-the-clock supplementation with raw cornstarch to help maintain blood glucose levels. Even with strict adherence, interruptions in treatment can expose patients to severe hypoglycemia, seizures and potentially life-threatening complications, making the disease particularly burdensome for patients and caregivers.
Against this backdrop, the FDA decision is significant because Ultragenyx’s Genglycos is designed to address the underlying biological defect in GSDIa rather than manage its metabolic consequences. By delivering a functional G6PC gene to the liver, the therapy aims to restore the enzyme’s role in glucose production during fasting or metabolic stress, potentially reducing patients’ reliance on intensive cornstarch supplementation and easing the day-to-day burden of glucose management.
Genglycos Expands RARE’s Approved Product PortfolioFollowing the FDA nod, Genglycos becomes the fifth FDA-approved therapy in Ultragenyx’s portfolio, adding to four established products. Crysvita (burosumab-twza) is approved in the United States for X-linked hypophosphatemia in adults and pediatric patients and for tumor-induced osteomalacia. Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) is approved for mucopolysaccharidosis type VII, while Dojolvi (triheptanoin) is approved for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
The fourth product, Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb), is indicated for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Ultragenyx holds rights to develop, commercialize and distribute Evkeeza outside the United States, while Regeneron Pharmaceuticals commercializes the drug in the United States. This makes Genglycos a particularly important addition to Ultragenyx’s directly marketed U.S. portfolio, further diversifying its commercial base across rare and ultra-rare diseases.
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Analysts Say These 2 Mid-Cap Biotechs Have 2x PotentialUltragenyx Pharmaceutical NASDAQ: RARE said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved GENGLYCOS, also known as DTX401, for glycogen storage disease type 1A, or GSD1A. The approval marks the company’s first gene therapy approval and its fifth approved medicine.
GENGLYCOS is indicated for adults and pediatric patients ages 8 and older with GSD1A who do not have antibodies to AAV8. The liver-directed gene therapy is designed to address the underlying cause of the disease by enabling the liver to break down glycogen and produce glucose during fasting or metabolic stress, according to the company.
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Emil Kakkis, Ultragenyx’s chief executive officer and president, said the treatment provides a new option for patients who have historically relied on cornstarch slurry every three to four hours, including overnight, to help avoid life-threatening hypoglycemia.
Accelerated Approval and Confirmatory Data The FDA granted GENGLYCOS accelerated approval after deciding late in its review to consider reduced cornstarch use as a surrogate endpoint. Ultragenyx will need to generate additional evidence showing that the reduction is associated with clinical benefit and improved fasting tolerance over time.
The biologics license application was supported by a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 46 patients ages 8 and older. The study met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant reduction in daily cornstarch intake versus placebo while maintaining glycemic control, Ultragenyx said. The company also reported positive results across multiple secondary endpoints.
Eric Crombez, chief medical officer, said the broader clinical program includes 52 treated patients and up to eight years of follow-up. GENGLYCOS was well tolerated, according to the company, with transient liver-enzyme elevations representing the most common treatment-related events. Those events were generally non-serious and managed with a prophylactic corticosteroid regimen.
As part of its post-marketing commitment, Ultragenyx plans to collect two years of data from 50 commercially treated patients through its disease monitoring program. The program will assess daily cornstarch intake and time to hypoglycemia during a controlled fasting challenge. The company will also follow 20 untreated patients with AAV8 antibodies as a control group.
The two-year evaluation will be conducted in an open-label setting, allowing patients and physicians to receive real-time glucose measurements. Ultragenyx said it believes this structure could enable greater cornstarch reduction and improved metabolic control than a blinded study without real-time glucose information.
Commercial Launch Plans Erik Harris, chief commercial officer, said Ultragenyx has established UltraCare Gene Therapy Guides to help patients navigate insurance coverage, treatment support and questions related to the gene therapy process. GENGLYCOS will be administered through a national network of qualified treatment centers selected for GSD1A and gene therapy experience.
The company said it has enough treatment centers under contract to meet initial demand and expects the network could double by year-end. It plans to continue adding centers as demand grows. Ultragenyx said roughly 75% of GSD1A providers overlap with physicians it already knows through its MEPSEVII and DOJOLVI commercial activities.
Ultragenyx set a U.S. wholesale acquisition cost of $2.7 million per patient for GENGLYCOS. The company expects initial access to proceed through single-case agreements while insurers develop coverage policies. Management said it has had extensive discussions with state Medicaid programs and large national payers, which have recognized the severity of GSD1A and the potential clinical relevance of reduced cornstarch dependence.
Management expects GENGLYCOS to be commercially available within 30 to 60 days, subject to final steps in the product-release process. The company did not provide a launch revenue forecast, citing the need to first assess reimbursement processes and market dynamics.
Manufacturing, Revenue Outlook and Priority Review Voucher GENGLYCOS is manufactured entirely in-house at Ultragenyx’s Bedford, Massachusetts, gene therapy facility. The company said it has commercial inventory to meet anticipated demand and will scale production as the launch progresses.
Howard Horn, chief financial officer, said Ultragenyx intends to provide revenue guidance once it has sufficient visibility into market dynamics, which historically has been about six quarters after launch. In the meantime, the company expects to report measures including treatment-center network growth and the number of patients treated.
Ultragenyx also received a priority review voucher with the approval and plans to monetize the voucher to support its balance sheet and path to profitability. Horn said the company has previously discussed an average net-pricing range of $1 million to $2 million and expects GENGLYCOS net pricing to be at or near the upper end of that range.
Beyond the U.S., Ultragenyx said it has filed or plans to file in other territories and expects to pursue commercialization globally, though it did not provide specific regulatory timelines. Management said pricing and reimbursement pressure may differ outside the U.S., but the company sees potential for substantial revenue in international markets as well.
About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE)Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders. Since its founding in 2010 and headquarters in Novato, California, the company has built expertise in protein replacement therapies, small molecules and gene therapy approaches to address high-unmet medical needs. Ultragenyx applies a precision medicine model, leveraging both in-house research and strategic collaborations to advance its product pipeline from discovery through regulatory approval.
The company's commercial portfolio includes Crysvita (burosumab-tmyl) for X-linked hypophosphatemia, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) for mucopolysaccharidosis VII and Dojolvi (triheptanoin) for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE) shares are up during Thursday’s premarket session on the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated approval of its gene therapy, Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr, or DTX401).
Genglycos Approved For Ultra-Rare Genetic DisorderThis marks a significant milestone as it is the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSDIa).
The approval of Genglycos represents Ultragenyx’s first gene therapy and fifth FDA approval.
GSDIa is an ultra-rare genetic metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme needed to release glucose from the liver to the bloodstream.
The deficiency reduces the liver’s ability to control glucose levels and is associated with potentially life-threatening hypoglycemia episodes and other serious complications.
GSDIa affects 1,500-2,500 patients in the U.S. and 6,000-8,000 worldwide.
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Phase 3 Data Supports FDA ApprovalThe approval of GENGLYCOS is based on data from the 48-week Phase 3 GlucoGene study, which treated 46 participants aged eight years and older with DTX401 (1.0 x 10^13 GC/kg dose) or placebo, showing a reduction in the cornstarch requirements in the treated group.
As part of accelerated approval, Ultragenyx has agreed to provide two years of safety and efficacy clinical data from open-label commercial treatment of 50 patients and 20 control patients through enhancement of its existing GSDIa Disease Monitoring Program (DMP).
The DMP will also evaluate previously treated clinical trial participants as well as these new commercial patients for a total of 10 years.
Analyst BullishCiting a conference call, William Blair noted the wholesale acquisition cost for Genglycos will be $2.7 million per patient.
Analyst Sami Corwin said, “We are encouraged by the approval of Genglycos, which we believe is incrementally positive to Ultragenyx’s stock.”
Analyst Corwin resumed coverage of Ultragenyx with an Outperform rating and currently models $362 million in peak sales for Genglycos.
RARE Stock Price Activity: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares were up 11.28% at $29.20 during premarket trading on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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GENGLYCOS is the first gene therapy approval, and fifth FDA approval overall, for the company
Approval provides a long-awaited first-ever option to reduce the burden of care associated with GSDIa
Ultragenyx received a Priority Review Voucher upon approval
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NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for GENGLYCOS™ (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), also known as DTX401, in adult and pediatric patients eight years and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa).
“The approval of GENGLYCOS fulfills our commitment to provide the first therapy that directly targets the root cause of GSDIa. The reduced reliance on cornstarch, experienced by patients in our clinical studies, demonstrates this gene therapy’s ability to establish the normal breakdown of glycogen to produce glucose during fasting or episodes of metabolic stress. This ability to regulate glucose has alleviated the disease burden and has the potential to mitigate the risk of severe or life-threatening hypoglycemia for these patients,” said Eric Crombez, M.D., chief medical officer at Ultragenyx. “As our first gene therapy approval, GENGLYCOS represents an important achievement for our company and the realization of the promise of a powerful new tool to deliver transformative medicines for people living with rare diseases.”
GSDIa is an ultra-rare genetic metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme needed to release glucose from the liver to the bloodstream. The deficiency reduces the liver’s ability to control glucose levels and is associated with potentially life-threatening hypoglycemia episodes and other serious complications, requiring rigorous nutritional management that involves a burdensome, around-the-clock regimen of raw cornstarch intake as an oral glucose replacement therapy. Glucose control with cornstarch is crude with large swings in glucose, and patients instead end up spending a large fraction of their day significantly hyperglycemic to avoid hypoglycemic episodes. GSDIa affects 1,500-2,500 patients in the U.S. and 6,000-8,000 worldwide within commercially accessible geographies.
“Day-to-day management of GSDIa requires a relentless regimen of raw cornstarch and strict dietary management that can be extraordinarily demanding for patients and families. Even with meticulous adherence to this regimen, patients must be perfect. Any missed cornstarch puts patients at risk of severe hypoglycemia, seizures, and even death,” said David Weinstein, M.D., MMSc, one of the world's leading GSDIa experts. “The approval of GENGLYCOS represents a major step forward for the GSDIa community and reflects almost 30 years of work and scientific progress aimed at improving safety and the quality of life of people living with this disease.”
“For families affected by GSDIa, every day revolves around strict schedules, overnight vigilance, and the constant worry that a missed meal or dose of cornstarch could trigger life-threatening hypoglycemia,” said David and Wendy Feldman, co-founders and current Board members at The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research. “This approval is an incredibly meaningful milestone for a community that has spent decades hoping, advocating, and helping advance the research for new treatment options that could ease the burdens of this disease.”
Clinical Program and Post-Marketing Study Requirements Supporting Accelerated Approval of GENGLYCOS
The approval of GENGLYCOS is based on positive data from the 48-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 GlucoGene study which treated 46 participants aged eight years and older with DTX401 (1.0 x 10^13 GC/kg dose) or placebo, showing a reduction in the cornstarch requirements in the treated group (p<0.001). There were 44 participants in the modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population providing efficacy data within the Week 48 analysis period following treatment with DTX401 (n=20) or placebo (n=24). At Week 48, eligible participants crossed over and received the alternate treatment. After crossover, participants continued to be followed, with analyses conducted at Week 96 and Week 144.
As part of accelerated approval, Ultragenyx has agreed to provide two years of safety and efficacy clinical data from open-label commercial treatment of 50 patients and 20 control patients through enhancement of its existing GSDIa Disease Monitoring Program (DMP). The control group will consist of patients who sought commercial treatment but cannot be treated with GENGLYCOS due to the presence of anti-AAV8 antibodies. The study will provide more data to support the reduction in cornstarch clinical burden, fasting tolerance, and other measures in a post-marketing setting where patients can know their immediate glucose levels, and their cornstarch and diet can be managed more promptly by their physician. The DMP will also evaluate previously treated clinical trial participants as well as these new commercial patients for a total of 10 years.
Enabling Access for Eligible Patients
Ultragenyx will provide support to help enrolled patients and caregivers navigate access to treatment through its UltraCare® program, which now includes specially trained UltraCare® Gene Therapy Guides to help understand insurance coverage, assist in obtaining treatment support, and answer questions about the treatment process. Dedicated in-house UltraCare Gene Therapy Guides are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time at 888-756-8657. More information is available at www.ultracaresupport.com.
GENGLYCOS will be available through a national network of Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs) with specialized expertise and training to safely administer gene therapy.
GENGLYCOS is manufactured entirely at Ultragenyx’s Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility (GTMF) in Bedford, Mass., strengthening the Company’s ability to scale production of high-quality gene therapy products and deliver them to patients as efficiently as possible.
More information will be available at www.genglycos.com.
This approval reflects the work of a remarkable team spanning many years and organizations. Ultragenyx is deeply grateful to the patients, families, and clinical investigators who made our clinical studies possible; Dr. David Weinstein, whose scientific and clinical leadership laid critical groundwork across early research and clinical trials; Dr. Janice Chou for her early work at NIH, and the team from Dimension Therapeutics. Their collective commitment and perseverance have transformed a scientific vision into a new therapeutic option for patients.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast Information
Ultragenyx will host a conference call today at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the approval of GENGLYCOS. The live and replayed webcast of the call will be available through the company's website at https://ir.ultragenyx.com/events-presentations.
INDICATION
GENGLYCOS (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) is indicated to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adult and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa).
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in daily cornstarch intake. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
GENGLYCOS is contraindicated in patients with known severe hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypersensitivity and Infusion Reactions (IRs)
Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and IRs have occurred with GENGLYCOS treatment. Severe reactions have been reported. Monitor for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity and IRs, including urticaria, flushing, hypotension, bronchospasm, dyspnea, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, flu-like symptoms, shivering, rash, and hypertension.Premedicate with acetaminophen and non-sedating antihistamines and administer GENGLYCOS according to recommended infusion rates. Monitor patients during and after completion of GENGLYCOS infusion as clinically indicated. If anaphylaxis or severe IR occurs, pause GENGLYCOS infusion immediately and initiate medical treatment as clinically indicated, monitoring as needed. For mild to moderate IRs, consider slowing or temporarily interrupting the infusion, and administer symptomatic treatment as clinically indicated. The infusion may be restarted at half the prior rate upon resolution of symptoms.Medical support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment and medications for the treatment of anaphylaxis (e.g., epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids), should be available during GENGLYCOS administration.
Hepatotoxicity
Immune-mediated hepatotoxicity, with elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, has occurred with GENGLYCOS. Avoid use in patients with preexisting hepatic impairment or acute hepatic viral infection.Prior to GENGLYCOS infusion, evaluate liver-related medical history and assess liver function by clinical examination and laboratory testing. Advise patients to immediately report signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity, including fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, and right upper quadrant pain. Administer corticosteroids to all patients after GENGLYCOS infusion in order to mitigate hepatic reactions. Elevated transaminases may require adjustment of the corticosteroid treatment regimen, including increased dose or prolongation of the corticosteroid taper.Monitor transaminase levels for the first 6 months after GENGLYCOS administration. Continue to monitor transaminases in all patients who develop transaminase elevations, until transaminases return to baseline or as clinically indicated.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal insufficiency, including serious events, has been reported in patients receiving GENGLYCOS during corticosteroid use and tapering.Signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include fatigue, weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hyponatremia, and hypoglycemia. Adrenal crisis may present as severe hypotension, acute abdominal pain, or loss of consciousness.Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis after GENGLYCOS administration during and after corticosteroid therapy and tapering. Taper corticosteroid therapy gradually. Do not abruptly discontinue corticosteroid therapy.
AAV Vector Integration and Risk of Tumorigenicity
There is a theoretical risk of tumorigenicity due to integration of AAV vector DNA into the genome.GENGLYCOS is composed of a recombinant, non-replicating AAV8 vector whose DNA persists largely in episomal form. Random integration of recombinant AAV-vector DNA into human DNA has been reported with AAV gene therapies. The clinical relevance of individual integration events is unknown, but it is acknowledged that individual integration events could potentially contribute to a risk of tumorigenicity. If a tumor develops in a patient receiving GENGLYCOS, health care providers should contact and report the tumor to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657. Adverse Reactions
Seven serious adverse events were observed in the Primary Efficacy Analysis Period (PEAP) of Study 1 (Weeks 1-48), including anaphylaxis/infusion reaction (2), adrenal insufficiency (2), high lactate level (2) and hypoglycemia (1).The most common adverse reactions during the PEAP of Study 1 (occurring in ≥10% of patients) with higher frequency in GENGLYCOS compared to placebo were ALT/AST Enzyme elevated (71%), Nausea (38%), Headache (24%), Hypertriglyceridemia (29%), Adrenal Insufficiency (24%), Constipation (19%), Hyperglycemia (14%), Acne/Dermatitis Acneiform (19%), Cushingoid Features (14%), and Anaphylaxis (10%). DRUG INTERACTIONS
Vaccinations
Vaccine schedules may need to be adjusted for immunosuppressive therapy, and vaccines should be avoided 1 month prior to GENGLYCOS administration.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy
GENGLYCOS should not be used during pregnancy. There are no data on the use of GENGLYCOS in pregnant women. It is unknown whether GENGLYCOS can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity.
Contraception
Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception for at least 12 months after administration of GENGLYCOS.For 6 months after administration of GENGLYCOS, men must not donate semen, and men of reproductive potential and their female partners must prevent or postpone pregnancy using an effective form of contraception. ADDITIONAL PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Vector Shedding
Inform patients/caregivers that vector distribution in blood and vector shedding in urine, stool, and saliva can occur after GENGLYCOS infusion. Advise patients/caregivers on proper hygiene when handling patient body waste. These precautions should be followed for 3 months after GENGLYCOS infusion.
Report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-888-756-8657.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for GENGLYCOS.
About Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSDIa)
GSDIa is an ultra-rare, serious, and life-threatening disease due to an inborn error of carbohydrate metabolism caused by pathogenic variants of the G6PC gene, which encodes G6Pase, an enzyme that is critical for the release of glucose from glycogen and other metabolic sources. Deficiency of G6Pase activity results in severe hypoglycemia during periods of fasting between meals and during the night along with excess hepatic glycogen storage, metabolic derangements, and other disease-related complications. Cornstarch is critical in the management of GSDIa throughout the day and night in providing an exogenous source of glucose to help avoid sudden and severe drops in plasma glucose levels; however, current management strategies carry a significant burden to patients and families. GSDIa affects 1,500-2,500 patients in the U.S. and 6,000-8,000 worldwide within commercially accessible geographies.
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel therapies to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved medicines and treatment candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Digital Media
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the commercial launch, availability and market acceptance of GENGLYCOS; Ultragenyx's ability to manufacture GENGLYCOS at its gene therapy manufacturing facility, scale production and supply GENGLYCOS to Qualified Treatment Centers; patient access to GENGLYCOS, including insurance coverage and reimbursement; the safety, efficacy, durability and potential benefits of GENGLYCOS; estimates of the number of patients with GSDIa and the potential commercial opportunity for GENGLYCOS; the design, enrollment, timing, conduct and results of the post-marketing Disease Monitoring Program and other post-marketing requirements; and Ultragenyx's ability to satisfy FDA requirements and maintain accelerated approval for GENGLYCOS, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the commercial launch and market acceptance of GENGLYCOS; the ability to identify eligible patients and establish and support a network of Qualified Treatment Centers; uncertainty related to insurance coverage and reimbursement; risks related to serious or undesirable side effects, including risks associated with AAV gene therapy; manufacturing risks, including Ultragenyx's limited experience operating its own manufacturing facility and the ability to manufacture and supply GENGLYCOS in sufficient quantities and in compliance with regulatory requirements; Ultragenyx's ability to complete the post-marketing Disease Monitoring Program and other post-marketing requirements within required timeframes and to confirm clinical benefit; the risk that the FDA may modify the approved indication or impose additional requirements, or may withdraw accelerated approval if clinical benefit is not confirmed or post-marketing requirements are not satisfied; smaller than anticipated market opportunities; competition from other therapies or products; product liability; regulatory scrutiny; and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of Ultragenyx's products and product candidates. Ultragenyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Ultragenyx in general, see Ultragenyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2026, and its subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC.
In addition to its SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls, Ultragenyx uses its investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the company, including information that may be deemed material to investors, and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Financial and other information about Ultragenyx is routinely posted and is accessible on Ultragenyx's Investor Relations website (https://ir.ultragenyx.com/) and LinkedIn website (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultragenyx-pharmaceutical-inc-/).
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE.O) said on Wednesday that its gene therapy became the first to receive the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval to treat a rare metabolic disorder, sending its shares up 7.5% in after-hours trading.
The drug, branded as Genglycos, has been approved for glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), also known as Von Gierke disease, in adults and pediatric patients.
It is an ultra-rare genetic disorder that is caused due to deficiency of an enzyme that helps release glucose from the liver into the bloodstream. GSDIa affects 1,500 to 2,500 patients in the U.S., the company estimates.
The deficiency reduces the liver's ability to control glucose levels and is associated with potentially life-threatening low blood sugar levels.
Day-to-day management of the condition requires a relentless regimen of raw cornstarch as an oral glucose replacement therapy.
Ultragenyx's Genglycos addresses the underlying cause of the disorder by aiding the normal breakdown of glycogen to produce glucose, which helps in regulating blood sugar levels and reducing reliance on cornstarch.
Genglycos will have a U.S. per-patient list price of $2.7 million and be available through qualified treatment centers within 30 to 60 days, the company said.
The regulator's authorization is based on a 48-week late-stage trial that found patients treated with Genglycos showed a reduction in the cornstarch requirements compared to placebo.
Reducing cornstarch intake is, however, the surrogate endpoint, and the manufacturer must complete additional clinical trials to confirm Genglycos's effectiveness, the FDA said.
The company said it has agreed to provide two years of safety and efficacy clinical data from patients.
Several experimental treatments for GSDIa are also in development, including those from Moderna (MRNA.O) and Beam Therapeutics (BEAM.O), though the candidates remain in early stages of clinical testing.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is rated a soft Buy at $26.75, with a probability-weighted fair value of ~$32 per share. Two near-term FDA decisions: DTX401 on Aug 23 and another for UX111 on Sept 19. DTX401 has a cleaner regulatory case, but UX111 has a credible approval path. Using 80% approval odds for DTX401 and 65% for UX111, our probability-weighted value is approximately $32 per share versus a current share price near $27.
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lowered its stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE – Free Report) by 94.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 120,864 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 2,136,807 shares during the quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned 0.12% of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical worth $4,036,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 778.4% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,625 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,440 shares during the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG lifted its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 288.5% during the first quarter. Leonteq Securities AG now owns 1,795 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,333 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 662.9% during the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,152 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,001 shares during the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the third quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 573.0% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,167 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,845 shares in the last quarter. 97.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical news, Director Corazon (Corsee) D. Sanders sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.05, for a total value of $50,100.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 21,095 shares in the company, valued at approximately $528,429.75. This trade represents a 8.66% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Karah Herdman Parschauer sold 1,899 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.62, for a total value of $46,753.38. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 94,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,325,654.44. The trade was a 1.97% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 14,292 shares of company stock worth $351,644. 5.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Stock Down 0.4% Shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical stock opened at $26.86 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $2.65 billion, a PE ratio of -4.60 and a beta of 0.35. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has a 12-month low of $18.29 and a 12-month high of $39.89. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $28.16 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $24.90.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.90) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($1.22) by $0.32. The firm had revenue of $214.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $183.08 million. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical had a negative net margin of 81.79% and a negative return on equity of 1,024.42%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($1.17) earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. will post -4.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical this week:
Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright sharply raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $0.75 from a loss of $0.84 per share and increased its Q4 2026 forecast to $0.78 from a loss of $0.35. The changes suggest expectations for a faster-than-anticipated improvement in Ultragenyx’s profitability. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Earns Buy Rating from HC Wainwright Neutral Sentiment: HC Wainwright maintained its Buy rating and $50 price target, well above the stock’s recent trading level. Separately, a brokerage consensus cited a price target of approximately $57.82, indicating substantial potential upside if the company executes on its pipeline and reaches profitability. Brokerages Set Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Price Target Neutral Sentiment: Ultragenyx and Baylor Research Institute reportedly settled a patent lawsuit involving generic competition to DOJOLVI. The settlement removes some litigation uncertainty, but the financial and commercial terms were not provided, limiting the immediate valuation impact. Ultragenyx and Baylor Settle DOJOLVI Patent Lawsuit Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright lowered its 2027 EPS estimates across the board: Q1 to $0.06 from $0.27, Q2 to $0.91 from $1.18, Q3 to $1.25 from $1.54, Q4 to $2.27 from $2.63, and full-year 2027 to $4.50 from $5.61. These reductions weigh on longer-term earnings expectations, even though the analyst remains bullish. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In RARE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Barclays decreased their price objective on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $44.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Guggenheim cut their target price on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $43.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $47.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $57.82.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders. Since its founding in 2010 and headquarters in Novato, California, the company has built expertise in protein replacement therapies, small molecules and gene therapy approaches to address high-unmet medical needs. Ultragenyx applies a precision medicine model, leveraging both in-house research and strategic collaborations to advance its product pipeline from discovery through regulatory approval.
The company’s commercial portfolio includes Crysvita (burosumab-tmyl) for X-linked hypophosphatemia, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) for mucopolysaccharidosis VII and Dojolvi (triheptanoin) for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE – Get Free Report)’s share price gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock had previously closed at $25.81, but opened at $28.48. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares last traded at $25.43, with a volume of 406,705 shares trading hands.
The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.90) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.22) by $0.32. The company had revenue of $214.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $183.08 million. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical had a negative net margin of 81.79% and a negative return on equity of 1,024.42%. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($1.17) EPS.
Trending Headlines about Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Here are the key news stories impacting Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical this week:
Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations: Ultragenyx posted an adjusted loss of $0.90 per share, better than the $1.22–$1.27 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 28.5% year over year to a record $214 million, above estimates of roughly $183 million. Ultragenyx’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Jump Y/Y Positive Sentiment: Core products drove growth: Crysvita generated $156 million and Dojolvi produced $27 million during the quarter, reflecting higher product sales across the portfolio. Ultragenyx Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Corporate Update Positive Sentiment: Growth outlook was maintained: Management reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $730 million to $760 million, broadly in line with the $742.5 million consensus, and said combined R&D and SG&A expenses should be flat to slightly lower than in 2025. The company remains on track for profitability in 2027. Ultragenyx Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Corporate Update Positive Sentiment: Upcoming catalysts could support the shares: Ultragenyx cited two expected PDUFA regulatory decisions and pivotal Phase 3 GTX-102 data for Angelman syndrome in the second half of 2026. Wells Fargo maintained an “overweight” rating and still sees substantial upside despite reducing its target to $45. Wells Fargo price target update Negative Sentiment: Analysts lowered valuation targets: Guggenheim cut its target from $43 to $35, while retaining a “buy” rating. The reductions may signal more cautious expectations for valuation or upcoming execution risks. Guggenheim price target update Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: Despite the earnings beat, RARE continues to report a substantial net loss, and analysts expect a full-year 2026 loss. Investors may remain focused on the path to the company’s targeted 2027 profitability. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have issued reports on RARE. Barclays dropped their price objective on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $44.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush reduced their target price on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $27.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, June 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $57.82.
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Insider Activity at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical In other Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical news, Director Shehnaaz Suliman sold 5,740 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.12, for a total value of $144,188.80. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 27,951 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $702,129.12. This represents a 17.04% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Corazon (Corsee) D. Sanders sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.05, for a total value of $50,100.00. Following the sale, the director owned 21,095 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $528,429.75. This represents a 8.66% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 14,292 shares of company stock worth $351,644 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 5.20% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 14.8% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 232,360 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $8,414,000 after purchasing an additional 29,984 shares in the last quarter. Creative Planning bought a new position in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical during the second quarter worth approximately $454,000. American Century Companies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the second quarter valued at approximately $366,000. M&T Bank Corp boosted its stake in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 19.7% in the second quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 7,232 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $263,000 after buying an additional 1,192 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi grew its position in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical by 1,560.4% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 99,161 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $3,913,000 after buying an additional 93,189 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.67% of the company’s stock.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Trading Down 3.4% The stock has a market cap of $2.46 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.27 and a beta of 0.35. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $27.80 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.77.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders. Since its founding in 2010 and headquarters in Novato, California, the company has built expertise in protein replacement therapies, small molecules and gene therapy approaches to address high-unmet medical needs. Ultragenyx applies a precision medicine model, leveraging both in-house research and strategic collaborations to advance its product pipeline from discovery through regulatory approval.
The company’s commercial portfolio includes Crysvita (burosumab-tmyl) for X-linked hypophosphatemia, Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) for mucopolysaccharidosis VII and Dojolvi (triheptanoin) for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders.
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Key Takeaways RARE beat Q2 earnings estimates as revenues rose 28% year over year to a record quarterly high.Crysvita, Dojolvi and Evkeeza sales grew on demand, supporting higher product revenues.Ultragenyx reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $730M-$760M, excluding new product launches. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 loss of 90 cents per share, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.27. The company had incurred a loss of $1.17 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues in the second quarter were $214 million, which surged 28.1% year over year due to higher product sales. The top line also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $181 million.
Management stated that second-quarter 2026 revenues were the highest quarterly revenues ever reported by the company.
Ultragenyx markets four drugs, namely Crysvita, Mepsevii, Dojolvi and Evkeeza. Crysvita is approved for treating X-linked hypophosphatemia, an inherited disorder and tumor-induced osteomalacia, an ultra-rare disease. Mepsevii is approved to treat Mucopolysaccharidosis VII, also known as Sly syndrome. Dojolvi is approved for treating all forms of long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders. Evkeeza is indicated for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
In 2022, Ultragenyx announced a license and collaboration agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN - Free Report) for Evkeeza, which is approved in multiple geographies as a first-in-class therapy for use together with diet and other low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol-lowering therapies to treat adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with HoFH.
Per the deal, RARE has obtained the rights to develop, commercialize and distribute Evkeeza outside the United States. The regions include the European Economic Area. The collaboration with Regeneron for Evkeeza gives Ultragenyx a fourth approved product that adds to the top line. However, REGN solely commercializes Evkeeza in the United States.
Year to date, shares of Ultragenyx have gained 12.2% compared with the industry’s 1.6% rise.
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RARE’s Q2 Results in DetailCrysvita’s total revenues were $156 million, up 28.9% year over year. Management noted that Crysvita sales were consistent with expected seasonality in the United States and Canada and ordering patterns in Latin America. Crysvita’s net product revenues in the second quarter of 2026 included $94 million from North America, $54 million from Latin America and Turkey, and $8 million from Europe.
Mepsevii product revenues increased 11.1% year over year to $10 million in the reported quarter. Dojolvi product revenues were $27 million, up 17.4%, driven by strong demand. Evkeeza recorded sales of $21 million in the second quarter, up 50%, driven by increased demand from new country launches and early access.
Operating expenses of $289 million in the quarter rose 5.1% year over year due to increased investments in multiple late-stage pipeline programs and marketing costs for approved drugs. Operating expenses included research and development (R&D) expenses of $167 million (up 1.2%), selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses of $88 million (up 1.1%) and cost of sales of $34 million (up 47.8%).
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities amounted to $436 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $534 million as of March 31, 2026.
RARE Reiterates 2026 Financial GuidanceUltragenyx continues to expect total revenues in 2026, excluding potential revenues from new product launches, between $730 million and $760 million.
Crysvita revenues in 2026 are expected to be in the range of $500-$520 million, reflecting growing underlying global demand. Meanwhile, Dojolvi revenues are expected to be between $100 million and $110 million in 2026.
RARE’s Key Pipeline UpdatesIn April 2026, the FDA accepted the resubmitted biologics license application (BLA) seeking accelerated approval of UX111 for the treatment of MPS IIIA. The application included extensive long-term data with follow-up of up to eight years. The data showed sustained clinical benefits compared with the decline seen in natural history studies, along with durable treatment effects across multiple clinical measures and biomarkers, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. A final decision from the regulatory body is expected on Sept. 19, 2026.
The FDA has also accepted for review Ultragenyx’s BLA for its investigational AAV8 gene therapy, DTX401, to treat glycogen storage disease type Ia. A final decision from the regulatory agency is expected on Aug. 23, 2026.
Ultragenyx is also evaluating UX701, an investigational AAV9 gene therapy, in a phase I/II/III Cyprus2+ study to treat Wilson disease and expects to share top-line data in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Ultragenyx’s GTX-102, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide, is being developed in the pivotal phase III Aspire study for treating Angelman syndrome (AS) patients with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of UBE3A deletion. Top-line data are expected in September or October 2026. Meanwhile, enrollment in the phase II/III Aurora study is currently ongoing to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GTX-102 for treating other AS genotypes in other patient age groups. This additional study aims to enable treatment for a broader range of AS patients. The study is expected to complete enrollment in the second half of 2026.
RARE’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to ConsiderUltragenyx currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Repligen (RGEN - Free Report) and Liquidia Corporation (LQDA - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Over the past 60 days, estimates for Repligen’s 2026 earnings per share have risen from $1.99 to $2.06, while estimates for 2027 have increased from $2.57 to $2.62 during the same time. RGEN shares have declined 8.6% year to date.
Repligen’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 16.80%.
Over the past 60 days, estimates for Liquidia’s 2026 earnings per share have risen from $2.97 to $3.02, while estimates for 2027 have increased from $4.81 to $5.31 during the same time. LQDA shares have surged 156.3% year to date.
Liquidia’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing the same on the remaining occasion, with the average surprise being 54.40%.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 4, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Company Participants
Joshua Higa - Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Emil Kakkis - Founder, President, CEO & Director
Erik Harris - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Howard Horn - Executive VP of Corporate Strategy & CFO
Eric Crombez - Chief Medical Officer & Executive VP
Conference Call Participants
Kristen Kluska - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Yaron Werber - TD Cowen, Research Division
Yigal Nochomovitz - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Maurice Raycroft - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Eliana Merle - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Anupam Rama - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Jack Allen - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Allison Bratzel - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division
Maxwell Skor - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Tazeen Ahmad - BofA Securities, Research Division
Benjamin Burnett - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Lydia Erdman - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Shelby Hill - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Wing Yip - Wedbush Securities Inc., Research Division
Joseph Schwartz - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division
Amit Dayal - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good afternoon and welcome to the Ultragenyx Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call.
[Operator Instructions]
It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to Joshua Higa, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Investor Relations.
Joshua Higa
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Thank you. We have issued a press release detailing our financial results, which you can find on our website at ultragenyx.com. Joining me on this call are Emil Kakkis, Chief Executive Officer and President; Howard Horn, Chief Financial Officer; Erik Harris, Chief Commercial Officer; and Eric Crombez, Chief Medical Officer.
I'd like to remind everyone that during today's call, we will be making forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to certain risks
Ultragenyx (RARE - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.9 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.27. This compares to a loss of $1.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +29.13%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biotechnology company would post a loss of $1.55 per share when it actually produced a loss of $1.84, delivering a surprise of -18.71%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Ultragenyx, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, posted revenues of $214 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.23%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $166.5 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Ultragenyx shares have added about 8.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 11%.
What's Next for Ultragenyx?While Ultragenyx has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ultragenyx was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.85 on $189.98 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$4.53 on $746.71 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Biomedical and Genetics is currently in the top 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Zealand Pharma A/S (ZLDPF - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 13.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.42 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -102.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Zealand Pharma A/S's revenues are expected to be $81.55 million, down 94.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Ultragenyx (RARE - Free Report) reported $214 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 28.5%. EPS of -$0.90 for the same period compares to -$1.17 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $181.01 million, representing a surprise of +18.23%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +29.13%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$1.27.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Ultragenyx performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenues- Dojolvi: $27 million compared to the $25.61 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +16.3% year over year.Revenues- Evkeeza: $21 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $17.43 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +44.1%.Revenues- Mepsevii: $10 million compared to the $9.75 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +20.3% year over year.Revenues- Product sales: $112 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $98.68 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +38.6%.Revenues- Total Crysvita Revenue: $156 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $128.3 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +29.6%.Revenues- Royalty revenue: $102 million versus $82.1 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +19.1% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Ultragenyx here>>>
Shares of Ultragenyx have returned -25.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.