Septerna, Inc. (SEPN) Stock Price & Analysis
Septerna, Inc. (SEPN) closed at USD 45.23 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 2.21% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 44.25; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 43.74–45.6 on volume of 200,615 shares. Market capitalization is $2.11B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.55–51.1 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
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Key facts (SEPN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $98.9M, net income -$24.2M (-24.5% margin), free cash flow $105M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 13 Form 4 filings, $66.6M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($63.5M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.90 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 54.22 (range 48–62).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +110.5% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +111.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09 (date not yet confirmed by the company), EPS estimate USD -0.4, revenue estimate $20.8M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-09
- Dividend: SEPN paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 14.42% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 8.7 days to cover.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SEPN)
| USD | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $151K | $1.1M | $46.0M | $98.9M |
| Operating income | $2.1M | -$80.8M | -$68.3M | -$43.5M |
| Net income | $4.2M | -$71.8M | -$48.9M | -$24.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.29 | -$7.26 | -$1.10 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$41.6M | -$69.6M | $110M | $105M |
| Operating margin | 1374.2% | -7518.4% | -148.6% | -44.0% |
| Net margin | 2768.2% | -6678.9% | -106.4% | -24.5% |
| Revenue growth | — | +611.9% | +4174.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $88.5M | $351M | $391M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (SEPN)
P/S 21.4x · P/FCF 20.1x · P/B 5.5x · FCF yield 4.98% · Earnings yield -1.15%
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (SEPN)
12 of 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Bhatt Elizabeth | President and COO | 4,000 | $150K | 2.2% | Yes (adopted October 20, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-09-01 | Long Daniel D. | SVP, Drug Discovery | 3,333 | $126K | 3.3% | Yes (adopted March 20, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-12 | Ra Capital Management, L.P. | Director | 1,493,000 | $63.5M | 67.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2025) |
| 2026-08-11 | Bhatt Elizabeth | President and COO | 25,000 | $1.1M | 12.5% | Yes (adopted October 20, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Long Daniel D. | SVP, Drug Discovery | 3,334 | $115K | 3.3% | Yes (adopted March 20, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-07-15 | Bhatt Elizabeth | President and COO | 4,000 | $136K | 2.2% | Yes (adopted October 20, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-07-01 | Long Daniel D. | SVP, Drug Discovery | 3,333 | $115K | 3.3% | Yes (adopted March 20, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-06-29 | Shaikhly Samira | Chief People Officer | 2,178 | $77K | 73.3% | Yes (adopted October 31, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-22 | Long Daniel D. | SVP, Drug Discovery | 15,000 | $533K | 13.5% | Yes (adopted March 20, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-06-12 | Shaikhly Samira | Chief People Officer | 6,250 | $219K | 88.7% | Yes (adopted October 31, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Shaikhly Samira | Chief People Officer | 5,935 | $172K | 88.2% | Yes (adopted October 31, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-26 | Shaikhly Samira | Chief People Officer | 11,798 | $355K | 93.7% | Yes (adopted October 31, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-15 | Bhatt Elizabeth | President and COO | 4,000 | $97K | 2.2% | Yes (adopted October 20, 2025) | 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.
Analysts (SEPN)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.90 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 54.22 (low 48, high 62).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $38 → $48 |
| 2026-08-13 | Jones Trading | Target raised | Buy | $43 → $62 |
| 2026-08-12 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $48 → $50 |
| 2026-08-12 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Target raised | Buy | $40 → $60 |
| 2026-08-11 | Guggenheim | Target raised | Buy | $45 → $51 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SEPN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2024-10-21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +110.5% | +111.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +111.0% | +44.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 65.3% | 89.8% |
| Max drawdown | -26.0% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -78.8% (Nov 2024→Mar 2025) |
Dividends (SEPN)
SEPN paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (SEPN)
3,522,956 shares sold short, 14.42% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 2,894,002 shares (+21.7%). Days to cover: 8.7 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
SEPN earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.29 | −$0.49 | Beat +40.8% | +23.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.19 | −$0.27 | Beat +29.6% | +4.1% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.24 | −$0.22 | Miss −9.1% | -2.6% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.10 | $0.79 | Miss −$0.89 | +3.9% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -4.2% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -3.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -0.7% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | — | — | — | -10.0% |
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).
SEPN recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 8-K | Regulation FD disclosure; Other material event |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13D/A | RA Capital Management, L.P., Peter Kolchinsky: 11.8% of shares, 5%+ holder that may seek to influence the company (amended) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC: 9.8% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
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.
SEPN suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | WuXi | “continue to use WuXi Biologics, WuXi AppTec or other suppliers or partners identified as "biotechnology companies of concern" beyond this grandfathering period.” |
| Partner | Novo Nordisk (NVO) | “the partnership with Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo") and the intended and potential benefits thereof, including the receipt of potential milestone payments and royalty payments from commercial product sales, along with tiered royalties based on global net sales, if any;” |
| Partner | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | “In addition to the Vertex purchase agreement, we also entered into a research service agreement with Vertex ("Vertex Research Service Agreement") under which we agreed to perform certain exploratory research activities for Vertex.” |
| Competitor | Eli Lilly (LLY) | “In addition, there are oral products such as Rybelsus (semaglutide, marketed by Novo Nordisk A/S) approved for patients with T2D and other oral products in development for treating obesity or T2D, including those being developed by AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer Inc., Roche Holding AG, Structure Therapeutics Inc., and Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Based on our continuing evaluations of the competitive la…” |
| Competitor | Pfizer (PFE) | “In addition, there are oral products such as Rybelsus (semaglutide, marketed by Novo Nordisk A/S) approved for patients with T2D and other oral products in development for treating obesity or T2D, including those being developed by AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer Inc., Roche Holding AG, Structure Therapeutics Inc., and Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Based on our continuing evaluations of the competitive la…” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 9, 2026.
SEPN company outlook (results filed Aug 10, 2026)
- “SAD / MAD Data Expected in Q1 2027 Cash Position of $516.5 Million Expected to Support Operating Plans at Least into 2029 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – August 10, 2026 – Septerna, Inc.”
- “Septerna expects its existing cash runway to fund operations at least into 2029. • Revenue: Revenue from the Novo Nordisk collaboration was $26.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.1 million from Vertex for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
SEPN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.40 | $-0.55 | +$0.16 | $20.8M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.37 | $-0.51 | +$0.15 | $22.0M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.19 | $-1.84 | +$0.65 | $96.1M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-1.94 | $-2.66 | +$0.72 | $73.6M | 4 |
SEPN options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.7% (±$7.35) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 9, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±6.5% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 83.5% | ±16.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 72.3% | ±21.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 86.8% | ±31.9% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 169 | 102.6% | ±54.6% |
30-day implied volatility 85.6% vs 51.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 45.23 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.21% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 44.25 |
| Open | USD 44.43 |
| Day Range | USD 43.74 – 45.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.55 – 51.1 |
| Volume | 200,615 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.11B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (SEPN)
Nexqual's technical model rates SEPN "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.8 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 38.89) |
| MACD | 1.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SEPN)
Wall Street analysts rate SEPN "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 54.22 (range USD 48–62), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 54.22 |
| High Target | USD 62 |
| Low Target | USD 48 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (SEPN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.4 |
| Revenue Estimate | $20.78M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.29 vs est -0.49 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.19 vs est -0.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.24 vs est -0.22 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.1 vs est 0.79 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SEPN)
| Total Revenue | $98.88M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +22375.60% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | -62.95% |
| Profit Margin | -24.51% |
| ROE | -6.34% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.06 |
| Current Ratio | 5 |
| Total Cash | $372.32M |
| Total Debt | $22.55M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $105.10M (106.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SEPN)
Nexqual rates Septerna, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Not yet profitable — scaling phase |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $372M cash vs $23M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $105M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 106% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -6%, ROA -4.3% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (SEPN)
| Insider Ownership | +2.94% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +99.07% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.68M |
| Float | 26.41M |
| Short % of Float | +14.42% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Leadership (SEPN)
Septerna, Inc. is led by Jeffrey T. Finer, Co-Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Co-Founder, CEO & Director | Jeffrey T. Finer |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Elizabeth P. Bhatt M.B.A., M.S. |
| Chief Financial Officer | Gilbert M. Labrucherie C.F.A. |
| Vice President of Technology | Richard Hansen |
| Senior Director of Corporate Development & Portfolio Strategy | George Xu |
Major Backers & Investors (SEPN)
Notable institutional backers of Septerna, Inc. include Trv Gp V, LLC , RA Capital Management, L.P., Driehaus Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Trv Gp V, LLC | 22.34% |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | 14.99% |
| Driehaus Capital Management, LLC | 9.5% |
| Samsara BioCapital, LLC | 6.75% |
| Goldman Sachs | 6.56% |
| Siren, L.L.C. | 4.07% |
| Avoro Capital Advisors LLC | 2.87% |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 2.8% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.14% |
| Vanguard Group | 2.55% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
From Septerna, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new era of G protein-coupled receptor ("GPCR") oral small molecule drug discovery powered by our proprietary Native Complex Platform®.
- Our proprietary Native Complex Platform® replicates the natural structure, function, and dynamics of GPCRs outside of cells at an industrial scale for, as we believe it, the first time.
- With our proprietary Native Complex Platform®, we can purify GPCRs outside of cells and reconstitute them into fully functional ternary complexes with transducer proteins (e.g., G proteins, beta-arrestins) and ligands (endogenous or synthetic), all housed within a well-defined lipid bilayer environment.
- Our oral small molecule drug discovery process, powered by our proprietary Native Complex Platform®, is depicted in the figure below.
Partnerships
- We plan to achieve this goal by efficiently advancing our portfolio of GPCR-targeted programs, continuing to expand our differentiated GPCR-targeted pipeline focused on indications with significant unmet needs, maximizing the potential of our Native Complex Platform® through continued innovation and investment, and evaluating potential value-creating strategic partnerships.
- After the Collaboration Agreement became effective on July 1, 2025, we and Novo commenced four simultaneous research and development programs (each an "R&D Program") with each pursuing one or more Collaboration Targets from discovery through development candidate selection.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our inability to complete development of, or commercialize our product candidates, or significant delays in doing so due to one or more of these factors, could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
- We may encounter substantial delays in the commencement, enrollment or completion of our planned clinical trials or we may fail to demonstrate safety and efficacy to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities, which could prevent us from commercializing any product candidates we determine to develop on a timely basis, if at all.
- We could also encounter delays if a clinical trial is suspended or terminated by us, by the IRBs overseeing the conduct of such trials, by a Data Safety Monitoring Board for such trial or by the FDA, EMA, or other comparable foreign regulatory authorities.
- Any inability to successfully complete preclinical and clinical development could result in additional costs to us or impair our ability to generate revenue from future product sales and regulatory and commercialization milestones.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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