Beam Therapeutics (BEAM.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 90% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Beam Therapeutics Price Target 2026: Analysts See 91% Upside

The average price target for Beam Therapeutics is $49.38. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 90.88% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.
⚠️ Don’t buy a stock just because of its price targetA price target is the analysts’ estimate of where the stock will trade in 12 months. That estimate is often wrong. A large study of US stocks from 2000 to 2009 found that only 38% of price targets had been met after 12 months. On average, the targets promised 15 percentage points more return than the stocks delivered. Use the price target together with the financials and the trend, not on its own.Source: Bradshaw, Brown and Huang (2013)

Is Beam Therapeutics overvalued or undervalued?

Beam Therapeutics is currently undervalued with a gap of 90.9% relative to the price target.


The current price is $25.87, which places Beam Therapeutics in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $44.44, and overvalued when the price exceeds $54.32.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Beam Therapeutics, the fair value range lies between $44.44 and $54.32.


See the full price target analysis for Beam Therapeutics →

Analyst Ratings for Beam Therapeutics stock in 2026: Strong Buy

15 analysts cover Beam Therapeutics. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 86.7% recommend buying. The average price target is $49.38, which gives an upside of 90.9% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.67/5)
Strong Buy
12 (80%)
Buy
1 (6.7%)
Hold
2 (13.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.67 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Beam Therapeutics – Biotechnology

Beam Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the development of precision genetic medicines for patients suffering from serious diseases in the United States. Its programs in hematology and genetic disease portfolio include Ristoglogene autogetemcel, a patient-specific, autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease; BEAM-302, a liver-targeting lipid nanoparticle (LNP) for the treatment of severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; BEAM-304, a liver-targeting LNP for the treatment of phenylketonuria; and BEAM-301, a liver-targeting LNP formulation for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type 1a. The company also develops the ESCAPE platform, which combines antibody-based conditioning with multiplex gene edited HSCs. In addition, it develops BEAM-103, an anti-CD117 monoclonal antibody that enables ESCAPE. The company has research collaboration agreement with Pfizer Inc., focusing on in vivo base editing programs for targets rare genetic diseases of the liver, muscle, and central nervous system; Verve Therapeutics, Inc., for cardiovascular disease treatments; and Orbital Therapeutics to design RNA for the prevention, treatment, or diagnosis of human disease. Beam Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Beam Therapeutics

$2.9B Market cap
$147M Revenue
Biotechnology Industry
- P/E
19.61 P/S
2.55 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
beamtx.com Website

What kind of stock is Beam Therapeutics?

Speculative stock

Beam Therapeutics is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Beam Therapeutics

💰 Value Score 15/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 39/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 18/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 2 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Beam Therapeutics that investors should be aware of.

🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -73.9% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -11.3% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 39.2% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 19.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 2.6.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.57 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 50.5% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 39.19% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Beam Therapeutics 2026: Only sells

In 2026, insiders at Beam Therapeutics have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $17,879,184 out of the stock. Active insiders include Evans John M., Cavanagh Bethany J, Simon Amy and others. Over the last 3 months: only sells.

Last 3 Months: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 3 sales. A net $1,193,315 out of the stock.

All Transactions: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $17,879,184 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Evans John M. sold 25,000 shares at $23.98 each on 2026-10-16.

Who is selling: Evans John M., Cavanagh Bethany J, Simon Amy, FMR LLC, Ciaramella Giuseppe and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Beam Therapeutics (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Beam Therapeutics. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-10-16 Evans John M. Sell 25,000 24 599,500
2026-10-15 Evans John M. Sell 25,000 24 589,250
2026-10-01 Cavanagh Bethany J Sell 187 24 4,565
2026-07-27 Simon Amy Sell 16,667 26 429,009
2026-06-30 Simon Amy Sell 373 35 12,954
2026-06-30 Evans John M. Sell 25,000 35 871,000
2026-06-29 Evans John M. Sell 18,663 36 670,188
2026-06-26 FMR LLC Sell 251,488 35 8,867,467
2026-06-25 FMR LLC Sell 33,372 35 1,172,025
2026-04-01 Simon Amy Sell 6,700 25 164,686

Who is buying and selling Beam Therapeutics shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Evans John M., Cavanagh Bethany J, Simon Amy, FMR LLC, Ciaramella Giuseppe and others. In total, $17,879,184 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Beam Therapeutics Short Selling 2026: 39.2% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 39.2% of the free float
Short % of free float
39.2%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 39.2% means that 39.2% of the freely traded shares in Beam Therapeutics have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Beam Therapeutics Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Beam Therapeutics is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Beam Therapeutics 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated November 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Beam Therapeutics Inc

Beam Therapeutics Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $25.87 is 1.6% above the 20-day average ($25.45). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 0.8% above the 50-day average ($25.66). Long term, the stock is 7.7% below the 200-day average ($28.04), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (25.66) is below the 200-day average (28.04), which is a classic bearish signal for Beam Therapeutics Inc.

Is Beam Therapeutics Inc overbought or oversold?

Beam Therapeutics Inc has an RSI of 50.4, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Beam Therapeutics Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.440), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.233) by 0.207, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.837), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.594) by 0.243, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Wait until the weekly MACD also crosses the zero line before acting.

Risk Profile for Beam Therapeutics Inc

Beam Therapeutics Inc has an annual standard deviation of 72.1%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Beam Therapeutics Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.440). Weekly bearish (-0.837).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 50.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Who Owns Beam Therapeutics?

The three largest owners of Beam Therapeutics are FMR Inc (12.2%), Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. (9.9%) and ARK Investment Management LLC (9.9%). The percentage is their share of the stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. Source: our data provider EODHD.

The 10 Largest Institutions

InstitutionStakeChange
FMR Inc12.21%+1.3%
Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C.9.91%+1.0%
ARK Investment Management LLC9.91%−15.6%
BlackRock Inc8.71%+6.0%
State Street Corp5.64%+2.2%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC4.76%+7.7%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.45%+5.1%
ARCH VENTURE CORP4.40%0.0%
Amova Asset Management Americas, Inc3.35%−9.7%
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc3.35%−9.7%

As of Jun 30, 2026. "Change" is the change in shares held since the holder's previous report.

The 5 Largest Funds

FundStakeChange
ARK Innovation ETF5.97%−3.2%
State Street® SPDR® S&P® Biotech ETF3.48%−0.8%
Fidelity Growth Company Fund3.35%0.0%
Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest3.19%+0.4%
ARK Genomic Revolution ETF2.96%+0.7%

As of Oct 29, 2026. A fund may be managed by one of the institutions above, so the two lists cannot be added together.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beam Therapeutics stock in 2026

Should you buy Beam Therapeutics stock now?
The technical signal for Beam Therapeutics is currently Hold. Beam Therapeutics trades at $25.87 as of Nov 6, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.440 with rising momentum (signal: 0.233); RSI is at 50.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $49.38 points to 90.9% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Beam Therapeutics stock?
The average analyst price target for Beam Therapeutics is $49.38. The current price is $25.87, which gives an upside of 90.9%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $44.44 and $54.32.
Is Beam Therapeutics a dividend stock?
No, Beam Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Beam Therapeutics stock?
Beam Therapeutics is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 72.1%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Beam Therapeutics overvalued?
No, Beam Therapeutics is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (90.9% upside). Beam Therapeutics has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 19.6, a P/B ratio of 2.6. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 90.9%.
Is Beam Therapeutics overbought?
No, Beam Therapeutics is not overbought. RSI is at 50.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 50.4 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.6% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Beam Therapeutics earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Beam Therapeutics has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Beam Therapeutics shorted?
Yes, Beam Therapeutics is shorted with 39.2% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Beam Therapeutics stock?
No, insiders are not buying Beam Therapeutics shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 1,193,315 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 17,879,184 $ sold. Active sellers include Evans John M., Cavanagh Bethany J, Simon Amy and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Beam Therapeutics a good stock?
Based on our total score, Beam Therapeutics is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 18 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 15/100, Momentum: 39/100. In addition: analysts see 90.9% upside to the price target. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Hold. Whether Beam Therapeutics is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Beam Therapeutics stock?
The outlook for Beam Therapeutics based on current data: the average analyst price target is $49.38 (+90.9%). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Beam Therapeutics stock moving?
Beam Therapeutics is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 39.2% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Beam Therapeutics go?
The average analyst price target for Beam Therapeutics is $49.38, which corresponds to a potential gain of 90.9% from the current price of $25.87. The stock has traded between $20.23 and $38.26 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 32.4% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Beam Therapeutics fall?
The stock has traded as low as $20.23 over the last 52 weeks — that is 21.8% below the current price of $25.87. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 47.1% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±72.1% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Beam Therapeutics do?
Beam Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the development of precision genetic medicines for patients suffering from serious diseases in the United States. Its programs in hematology and genetic disease portfolio include Ristoglogene autogetemcel, a patient-s... The company belongs to the Healthcare sector, more specifically the Biotechnology industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Beam Therapeutics as an investment.
Did Beam Therapeutics raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Beam Therapeutics. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Beam Therapeutics making money or losing money?
No, Beam Therapeutics is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -73.9%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is also negative at -46,033.2% — so it is not just financing costs weighing on the result. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Beam Therapeutics go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Beam Therapeutics is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.57 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 4 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 50% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Beam Therapeutics have a lot of debt?
No, Beam Therapeutics has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 50%. For the healthcare sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. In healthcare, 80-150% is typical — large pharma companies carry debt for research and acquisitions. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.

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