Editas Medicine (EDIT.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 105% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Editas Medicine (EDIT.US) – stock price at 2.94 $, August 2026
Editas Medicine stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Editas Medicine Price Target 2026: Analysts See 104% Upside

The average price target for Editas Medicine is $6.00. 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 104,08% 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.

Is Editas Medicine overvalued or undervalued?

Editas Medicine is currently undervalued with a gap of 104.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $2.94, which places Editas Medicine in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $5.40, and overvalued when the price exceeds $6.60.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Editas Medicine, the fair value range lies between $5.40 and $6.60.


See the full price target analysis for Editas Medicine →

Analyst Ratings for Editas Medicine stock in 2026: Hold

15 analysts cover Editas Medicine. Analysts are mostly neutral — 53.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $6.00, which gives an upside of 104.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.47/5)
Strong Buy
4 (26.7%)
Buy
1 (6.7%)
Hold
8 (53.3%)
Sell
2 (13.3%)
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3.47 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Editas Medicine – Bioteknologi

edit.us driver en klinisk virksomhed, der udvikler genetiske lægemidler. De bruger CRISPR-teknologi til at redigere genomer og behandle alvorlige sygdomme. edit.us fokuserer især på arvelig blindhed og blodsygdomme. For eksempel arbejder de med EDIT-101 mod en type medfødt blindhed og EDIT-301, som skal hjælpe patienter med seglcelleanæmi. Virksomheden udvikler også immunterapier, blandt andet for at bekæmpe solide tumorer. De har en bred pipeline, der også tæller behandlinger for høretab og andre øjensygdomme. edit.us blev grundlagt i 2013 og har siden rejst betydelige midler til at drive deres forskning. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Editas Medicine

$ 425M Market cap
$ 38,7M Revenue
Bioteknologi Industry
- P/E
10.99 P/S
89.82 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Sundhed Sector

What kind of stock is Editas Medicine?

Speculative stock

Editas Medicine is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Editas Medicine

💰 Value Score 5/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 29/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 11/100

⚠️ 6 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 6 potential risk factors in Editas Medicine that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 154% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 2/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -20.93 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -281.6% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -326.1% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 14.5% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 11.0 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 89.8.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 2 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -20.93 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 154.4% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 14.49% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Editas Medicine 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Editas Medicine have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 133,112 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Burkly Linda, Parison Amy, O'Neill Gilmore Neil and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 4 sales. A net 57,910 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

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 133,112 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Burkly Linda sold 4,928 shares at 3 $ each on 2026-07-28.

Who is selling: Burkly Linda, Parison Amy, O'Neill Gilmore Neil, Linda Burkly, Gilmore Neil O'neill and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Editas Medicine (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Editas Medicine. 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 ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-28 Burkly Linda Sell 4,928 3 13,158
2026-06-03 Parison Amy Sell 464 3 1,253
2026-06-03 O'Neill Gilmore Neil Sell 15,380 3 41,526
2026-06-03 Burkly Linda Sell 731 3 1,974
2026-03-03 Parison Amy Sell 474 2 957
2026-03-03 O'Neill Gilmore Neil Sell 5,394 2 10,896
2026-03-03 Linda Burkly Sell 749 2 1,513
2026-03-03 Gilmore Neil O'neill Sell 5,394 2 10,896
2026-03-03 Burkly Linda Sell 749 2 1,513
2026-03-03 Amy Parison Sell 474 2 957

Who is buying and selling Editas Medicine shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Burkly Linda, Parison Amy, O'Neill Gilmore Neil, Linda Burkly, Gilmore Neil O'neill and others. In total, 133,112 $ 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.

Editas Medicine Short Selling 2026: 14.5% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 14.5% of the free float
Short % of free float
14.5%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 14.5% means that 14.5% of the freely traded shares in Editas Medicine 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.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/11/2026. With a short interest of 14.5%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Editas Medicine Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/11/2026

The next earnings report from Editas Medicine is scheduled for August 11, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Editas Medicine 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

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

Technical analysis of Editas Medicine (EDIT.US) – RSI 46, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Editas Medicine technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Editas Medicine, Inc

Editas Medicine, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $2.75 is 3.5% below the 20-day average ($2.85). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 6.0% below the 50-day average ($2.93). Long term, the stock is 5.0% above the 200-day average ($2.62), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (2.93) is above the 200-day average (2.62), which is a classic bullish signal for Editas Medicine, Inc.

Is Editas Medicine, Inc overbought or oversold?

Editas Medicine, Inc has an RSI of 46.1, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Editas Medicine, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.095), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-0.082) by 0.013, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.094), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.124) by 0.030, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for Editas Medicine, Inc

Editas Medicine, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 90.5%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Editas Medicine, Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.095). Weekly bullish (0.094).

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

RSI: 46.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Editas Medicine stock in 2026

Should you buy Editas Medicine stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Editas Medicine is currently BUY. Editas Medicine trades at $2.94 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.095 with falling momentum (signal: -0.082); RSI is at 46.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $6.00 points to 104.1% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Editas Medicine stock?
The average analyst price target for Editas Medicine is $6.00. The current price is $2.94, which gives an upside of 104.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $5.40 and $6.60.
Is Editas Medicine a dividend stock?
No, Editas Medicine does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Editas Medicine stock?
Editas Medicine is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 90.5%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Editas Medicine overvalued?
No, Editas Medicine is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (104.1% upside). Editas Medicine has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 11.0, a P/B ratio of 89.8. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 104.1%.
Is Editas Medicine overbought?
No, Editas Medicine is not overbought. RSI is at 46.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 46.1 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Editas Medicine earnings report?
Editas Medicine reports its next earnings on August 11, 2026. The stock currently trades at $2.94.
Is Editas Medicine shorted?
Yes, Editas Medicine is shorted with 14.5% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Editas Medicine stock?
No, insiders are not buying Editas Medicine shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 4 sales. On a net basis, 57,910 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 133,112 $ sold. Active sellers include Burkly Linda, Parison Amy, O'Neill Gilmore Neil 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 Editas Medicine a good stock?
Based on our total score, Editas Medicine is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 17 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: 5/100, Momentum: 29/100. In addition: analysts see 104.1% upside to the price target; technical signal: Buy. Whether Editas Medicine 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 Editas Medicine stock?
The outlook for Editas Medicine based on current data: the average analyst price target is $6.00 (+104.1%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/11/2026, which can move the price. 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 Editas Medicine stock rising?
Editas Medicine is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 14.5% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Editas Medicine go?
The average analyst price target for Editas Medicine is $6.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 104.1% from the current price of $2.94. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Editas Medicine fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Editas Medicine. 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 Editas Medicine do?
edit.us driver en klinisk virksomhed, der udvikler genetiske lægemidler. De bruger CRISPR-teknologi til at redigere genomer og behandle alvorlige sygdomme. edit.us fokuserer især på arvelig blindhed og blodsygdomme. For eksempel arbejder de med EDIT-101 mod en type medfødt bli... The company belongs to the Sundhed sector, more specifically the Bioteknologi industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Editas Medicine as an investment.
Did Editas Medicine raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Editas Medicine. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Editas Medicine making money or losing money?
No, Editas Medicine is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -281.6%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. 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 Editas Medicine go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Editas Medicine is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -20.93 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 2 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 154% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Editas Medicine have a lot of debt?
Yes, Editas Medicine has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 154%. For the sundhed sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. 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.