Prothena Corporation plc (PRTA) Stock Price & Analysis
Prothena Corporation plc (PRTA) closed at USD 8.88 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, down 2.42% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.1; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 8.76–9.26 on volume of 358,100 shares. Market capitalization is $455.87M, with a 52-week range of USD 7.73–11.8 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
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Key facts (PRTA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $54.5M, net income -$44.0M (-80.7% margin) (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $136K; 0 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($0K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 15 Form 4 filings, $12.1M; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 21.4 (range 8–36).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -15.3% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -84.0% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.3, revenue estimate $8.2M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PRTA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $201M | $53.9M | $91.4M | $135M | $9.7M | $54.5M |
| Operating income | $72.0M | -$132M | -$191M | -$155M | -$215M | -$55.5M |
| Net income | $67.0M | -$117M | -$147M | -$122M | -$244M | -$44.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.38 | -$2.47 | -$2.76 | -$2.27 | -$4.53 | — |
| Operating margin | 35.9% | -244.1% | -209.1% | -114.4% | -2216.4% | -101.8% |
| Net margin | 33.4% | -217.0% | -160.9% | -90.5% | -2520.6% | -80.7% |
| Revenue growth | +23414.3% | -73.1% | +69.5% | +47.9% | -92.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $579M | $710M | $619M | $471M | $308M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PRTA)
P/S 8.4x · P/B 1.6x · Earnings yield -9.65%
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (PRTA)
2 of 2 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Kingston Anne Evans | Chief Strategy Officer | 7,662 | $65K | 12.1% | Yes (adopted March 30, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-07-29 | Isaacs Michael John | General Counsel & Company Sec. | 8,386 | $71K | 19% | Yes (adopted April 3, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (PRTA)
15 purchases, $12.1M. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22…2026-10-23 | Scully William P | 150,000 | $1.2M | 8.15 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-10-13…2026-10-14 | Scully William P | 110,000 | $920K | 8.36 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-10-07…2026-10-08 | Scully William P | 215,000 | $1.8M | 8.47 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-10-02 | Scully William P | 100,000 | $857K | 8.57 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-09-29 | Scully William P | 162,000 | $1.4M | 8.68 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Scully William P | 103,500 | $890K | 8.6 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-09-18 | Scully William P | 100,000 | $843K | 8.43 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Scully William P | 27,000 | $256K | 9.47 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-08-20 | Scully William P | 50,000 | $439K | 8.79 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-08-07 | Scully William P | 37,500 | $323K | 8.62 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-06-16 | Scully William P | 20,000 | $158K | 7.9 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-06-11 | Scully William P | 125,000 | $1.0M | 8.17 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-06-04 | Scully William P | 50,000 | $465K | 9.31 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-06-02 | Scully William P | 50,000 | $471K | 9.43 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) | |
| 2026-05-22 | Scully William P | 100,000 | $981K | 9.81 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
Analysts (PRTA)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 21.4 (low 8, high 36).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PRTA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -15.3% | -84.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -15.3% | -30.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.6% | 66.0% |
| Max drawdown | -31.3% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -94.2% (May 2023→May 2025) |
PRTA earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.31 | −$0.38 | Beat +18.4% | +3.2% |
| May 7, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.68 | −$0.30 | Beat +$0.98 | -4.0% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.46 | −$0.46 | In line | -0.8% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.67 | −$0.54 | Miss −24.1% | +2.8% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +3.2% |
| May 8, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +1.9% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +3.9% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | — | — | — | -4.7% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
PRTA recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8-K | Ended a material agreement |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement “On October 2, 2026, Chad J. Swanson, Ph.D., Chief Development Officer of Prothena Corporation plc (the "Company") notified the Company that he is resigning from the Company effective October 9, 2026. Dr. Swanson is resigning to accept a position with one of the Company's strategic partners, and, as part of his new role, will assume a leadership role over a program partnered with the Company.” |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Fennell Todd W.: 10.2% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Fennell Todd W.: 9.8% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson: 13.8% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | BlackRock, Inc.: 6.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
PRTA revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaboration revenue | $1.0M | 100.0% | -77.1% |
| Total revenue | $1.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
PRTA suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Novo Nordisk (NVO) | “Hoffman-La Roche Ltd and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (together "Roche"), Bristol Myers Squibb Company ("BMS"), and Novo Nordisk, and amounts we may receive under such collaborations; the sufficiency of our cash position to fund advancement of a broad pipeline and completion of our ongoing clinical trials; and our anticipated need for additional capital.” |
| Partner | Roche Ltd and Hoffmann-La Roche | “Hoffman-La Roche Ltd and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (together "Roche"), Bristol Myers Squibb Company ("BMS"), and Novo Nordisk, and amounts we may receive under such collaborations; the sufficiency of our cash position to fund advancement of a broad pipeline and completion of our ongoing clinical trials; and our anticipated need for additional capital.” |
| Partner | Celgene Switzerland | “Our cash and cash equivalents may also be potentially supplemented in the future by proceeds from our collaboration partners BMS (formerly Celgene), Roche and milestone payments from Novo Nordisk.” |
| Partner | Prothena Biosciences | “BMS exercised its US Rights for the tau/BMS-986446 (formerly PRX005) Collaboration Target and on July 30, 2021, PBL entered into a U.S. License Agreement granting BMS an exclusive license to develop, manufacture and commercialize tau Collaboration Products in the United States targeting tau (the "Tau US License Agreement").” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026.
PRTA company outlook (results filed Aug 6, 2026)
- “Roche is currently evaluating prasinezumab in the Phase 3 PARAISO trial, with primary completion expected in 2029," said Gene Kinney, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Prothena. "In addition, Novo Nordisk is conducting the Phase 3 CLEOPATTRA clinical trial evaluating coramitug in patients with ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, with primary completion expected in 2029.”
- “We also expect our partner Bristol Myers Squibb to complete the ongoing Phase 2 TargetTau-1 clinical trial evaluating moponetug (BMS-986446) in patients with early Alzheimer's disease in the first half of 2027.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
PRTA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.30 | $-0.38 | +$0.08 | $8.2M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.52 | $0.21 | +141.9% | $22.4M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.64 | $0.05 | +1180.0% | $82.7M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-1.31 | $-1.31 | $0.00 | $21.0M | 2 |
PRTA options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.2% (±$1.36) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±3.1% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 99.7% | ±15.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 95.6% | ±27.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 89.9% | ±19.1% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 141 | 98.8% | ±44.6% |
30-day implied volatility 61.5% vs 49.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.88 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.42% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.1 |
| Open | USD 9.1 |
| Day Range | USD 8.76 – 9.26 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.73 – 11.8 |
| Volume | 358,100 shares |
| Market Cap | $455.87M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PRTA)
Nexqual's technical model rates PRTA "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.02 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 8.77) |
| MACD | 0.02 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PRTA)
Wall Street analysts rate PRTA "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 21.4 (range USD 8–36), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 21.4 |
| High Target | USD 36 |
| Low Target | USD 8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (PRTA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.3 |
| Revenue Estimate | $8.21M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.31 vs est -0.38 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.68 vs est -0.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.46 vs est -0.46 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.67 vs est -0.54 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PRTA)
| Total Revenue | $54.53M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -77.10% |
| Gross Margin | -19.11% |
| Operating Margin | -1850.20% |
| Profit Margin | -80.68% |
| ROE | -14.39% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 25.05 |
| Total Cash | $288.19M |
| Total Debt | $6.99M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PRTA)
Nexqual rates Prothena Corporation plc's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -93% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Heavily loss-making — early-stage company |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $288M cash vs $7M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$164M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -15%, ROA -14.5% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (PRTA)
| Insider Ownership | +22.85% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.26% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.34M |
| Float | 33.97M |
| Short % of Float | +18.63% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
Leadership (PRTA)
Prothena Corporation plc is led by Gene G. Kinney, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Gene G. Kinney |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Tran B. Nguyen |
| Chief Operating Officer | Brandon S. Smith |
| Chief Scientific Officer | Wagner M. Zago |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Mark C. Johnson C.F.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (PRTA)
Notable institutional backers of Prothena Corporation plc include FMR, LLC, Rubric Capital Management LP, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 13.75% |
| Rubric Capital Management LP | 9.55% |
| Fidelity | 8.16% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.84% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 3.08% |
| Adar1 Capital Management, LLC | 2.97% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.3% |
| State Street | 4.57% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.15% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:20 UTC.
From Prothena Corporation plc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Using our internally discovered CYTOPE® technology, we have developed an anti-pTDP-43 CYTOPE® that is designed to address the core molecular pathology associated with ALS in in the majority of cases.
- The goal of our approach is to slow the progressive neurodegenerative consequences of disease, a current unmet need.
- To demonstrate the potential of CYTOPE® we developed and investigated our TDP-43 CYTOPE® program in multiple preclinical models which was the basis of the scientific presentation.
- To address the growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease with a therapeutic that can be made widely accessible to patients, we have developed highly potent anti-Aβ antibodies that retain or improve key attributes that are thought to underlie the observed efficacy of N-terminally directed therapeutics such as aducanumab, with the aim of offering similar or improved efficacy with convenient subcutaneous dosing regimens.
Partnerships
- Our collaboration with Roche to develop prasinezumab for the potential treatment of Parkinson's disease and other related synucleinopathies and the acquisition of our ATTR amyloidosis business by Novo Nordisk are examples of this, as are our two global licensing deals with BMS focused on neurodegenerative diseases.
- Our collaboration with Roche for the potential commercialization of prasinezumab is an example of this strategy, as is the acquisition of our ATTR amyloidosis business by Novo Nordisk.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The FDA or other comparable foreign regulatory authorities may not accept data from trials conducted in locations outside of their jurisdiction.
- We are and may choose to conduct international clinical trials in the future.
- The policies of the FDA, the EMA, or other comparable regulatory authority may change and additional government regulations may be enacted that could prevent, limit or delay regulatory approval of our drug candidates.
- We deal with hazardous materials and must comply with environmental laws and regulations which can be expensive and restrict how we do business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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