
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) Market Cap
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. has a market capitalization of $186.6M.
Financials based on reported quarter end 2025-12-31
Price: $7.04
β² 0.66 (10.34%)
Market Cap: 186.62M
NASDAQ Β· time unavailable
CEO: Carsten Brunn
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Biotechnology
IPO Date: 2016-06-22
Website: https://selectabio.com
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) - Company Information
Market Cap: 186.62M Β· Sector: Healthcare
Selecta Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's lead therapeutic gene therapy program is SEL-302 that is in Phase I clinical trial to enhance the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia. It is also developing biologic therapies, such as SEL-212 that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of chronic refractory gout; and product candidates to treat IgA-mediated diseases, including IgA nephropathy, linear IgA bullous dermatitis, IgA pemphigus, and Henoch-Schonlein purpura. In addition, the company is developing gene therapies comprising for the treatment of pompe disease, duchenne muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, lysosomal storage disorder, and other autoimmune diseases. Further, it develops tolerogenic therapies to treat autoimmune diseases. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.; Genovis AB (publ.); Cyrus Biotechnology, Inc.; IGAN Biosciences, Inc.; Astellas Therapeutics, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ.); Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.; Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Selecta Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Analyst Sentiment
Based on 9 ratings
Analyst 1Y Forecast: $16.00
Average target (based on 2 sources)
Consensus Price Target
Low
$16
Median
$16
High
$16
Average
$16
Potential Upside: 127.3%
Price & Moving Averages
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Fundamentals Overview
π AI Financial Analysis
Powered by StockMarketInfo"Headline (2025-12-31): Revenue $0.95M, Net Income -$92.6M, EPS -3.56. YoY growth: not computable from the provided dataset because prior-year (2024) quarters are not included. QoQ (vs 2025-09-30): Revenue rose from $0.45M to $0.95M (+109%), but profitability deteriorated sharplyβnet income fell from -$35.9M to -$92.6M (net loss widened). Over the 4-quarter window, results were highly volatile: net income was positive in 2025-06-30 (+$15.9M) but negative in 2025-03-31 (-$17.7M) and again in the last two quarters (down -$35.9M to -$92.6M). Net margins therefore contracted materially overall, with the most recent quarter showing extremely weak margin given the large loss relative to revenue. Cash flow quality remains weak: operating cash flow and free cash flow were consistently negative each quarter (FCF roughly -$16.9M to -$24.2M), with no dividends paid and no evidence of sustained cash generation. Balance sheet resilience is a concern: total equity moved from slightly negative near mid-year to a much more negative position by 2025-12-31 (-$126.2M), indicating increasing leverage/insolvency risk despite net debt being negative (net cash). Total shareholder returns appear poor: the stock is down -53.92% over the last year, with no dividend support and no provided buyback activity. Although the consensus price target is 16 (above the current price of 5.99), the near-term fundamentals do not yet support stability."
Revenue Growth
QoQ revenue increased from $0.45M (2025-09-30) to $0.95M (2025-12-31, +109%). Across the four quarters revenue swung materially ($0.11M to $1.10M), suggesting no stable growth trend. YoY growth was not computable (missing 2024 quarters).
Profitability
Net income deteriorated sharply in the latest quarter to -$92.6M (from -$35.9M QoQ). The 4-quarter trend is volatile with one profitable quarter (2025-06-30: +$15.9M) and major losses in the other three. EPS followed the loss trend (latest EPS -3.56). Net margins contracted overall.
Cash Flow Quality
FCF was consistently negative: about -$18.2M (2025-12-31), -$16.9M (2025-09-30), -$20.1M (2025-06-30), and -$24.2M (2025-03-31). No dividends were paid, and there is no indication of improving cash generation.
Leverage & Balance Sheet
Total equity worsened over the period: -$21.8M (2025-03-31) to -$2.5M (2025-06-30) to -$35.8M (2025-09-30) and down to -$126.2M (2025-12-31). While net debt is negative (net cash), persistently negative equity reduces resilience.
Shareholder Returns
1-year price performance is -53.92% (well below +20% momentum threshold) with no dividends. Total shareholder returns are likely strongly negative given the lack of cash return and no buyback data provided.
Analyst Sentiment & Valuation
Consensus price target is 16 versus current price 5.99, implying potential upside on valuation grounds. However, the fundamental trajectory (losses, negative FCF, deteriorating equity) currently limits conviction.
Disclaimer:This analysis is AI-generated for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed and this does not constitute financial advice.