Autolus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AUTL) Hits New 52-Week Low - What Does This Mean?

Autolus Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:AUTL) has experienced a significant decline, reaching a new 52-week low on Monday. The shares fell to a trading low of $1.86 before recovering slightly to $1.88 by the end of the trading session, with a total trading volume of 258,277 shares. Previously, the stock had closed at $1.95.

Recent Analyst Insights

In light of this recent dip, several analysts have weighed in with their thoughts about Autolus Therapeutics. On November 15th, Redburn Atlantic upgraded the stock from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating, assigning a target price of $13.00. Likewise, Needham & Company LLC maintained their "buy" rating and set a price target of $10.00 in a report dated January 13th. Furthermore, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price from $7.00 to $7.60 while also upgrading their stance from "neutral" to "buy" on November 18th. Overall, five analysts have listed the stock with a buy rating, and the consensus from MarketBeat suggests an average rating of "Buy" with a target price of $10.40 for the shares.

Performance Metrics

Currently, Autolus Therapeutics has a 50-day moving average price of $2.23 and a larger 200-day moving average price of $3.18. The company holds a market capitalization of approximately $506.90 million and carries a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.57, indicative of the challenges the company is facing. The firm's beta stands at 2.02, suggesting higher volatility compared to the general market.

Institutional Buying Activity

Recent movements in share ownership show that several institutional investors have adjusted their stakes in Autolus. For instance, China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased their holdings by 63.8% during the third quarter, now owning 38,393 shares worth about $139,000. Privium Fund Management B.V. also boosted their share count by 15.6% during the same period, bringing their total to 185,639 shares valued around $674,000. In addition, GSA Capital Partners LLP has acquired a new stake worth about $1,082,000. Notably, HealthInvest Partners AB significantly increased their investment by 95.6%, ending the quarter with 442,423 shares valued at $1,606,000. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds own approximately 72.83% of the company's shares, indicating substantial market confidence.

About Autolus Therapeutics

Autolus Therapeutics plc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on developing T cell therapies aimed at treating various cancers and autoimmune diseases. Its pipeline includes several clinical-stage programs such as obecabtagene autoleucel (AUTO1), aimed at adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); AUTO1/22 for pediatric ALL; AUTO4 for peripheral T-cell lymphoma; AUTO6NG targeting neuroblastoma; and AUTO8 designed for multiple myeloma.

Conclusion

With the stock facing a new low, potential investors and analysts will likely keep a close watch on Autolus Therapeutics as it navigates through this challenging period. While recent upgrades from analysts suggest potential recovery, the overall market sentiment will play a crucial role in the stock's future performance.

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