Evotec (ETR:EVT) Shares Down 1.3% - Here's Why

Evotec SE (ETR:EVT) experienced a decline of 1.3% in its share price during mid-day trading on Thursday. The stock reached a low of €6.30 ($6.77) and was last traded at €6.32 ($6.79). During this trading session, 509,397 shares were exchanged, marking a significant drop of 63% from the average volume of 1,360,000 shares. The stock had previously closed at €6.40 ($6.88).

Evotec Stock Performance

The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of €7.76 and a 200-day simple moving average of €7.64. Evotec has a market capitalization of $1.17 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -6.83 and a P/E/G ratio of 0.98. The company also has a beta of 1.05, indicating a level of volatility compared to the broader market.

About Evotec

Evotec SE is a global drug discovery and development partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company focuses on creating pharmaceutical products across a range of therapeutic areas, including autoimmune diseases, cancer, central nervous system (CNS) diseases, diabetes, fibrosis, immunology, infectious diseases, kidney and liver conditions, pain and inflammation, rare diseases, respiratory issues, tuberculosis, and women's health.

Investment Considerations

Investors may want to exercise caution when considering Evotec for their portfolios. Current analyst ratings reflect a Hold position on the stock. MarketBeat, which tracks investment recommendations, has identified five alternative stocks that some analysts believe may provide better opportunities for investors at this time.

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