Analyst Confidence Holds Steady for Abeona Therapeutics Following Key Milestones

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Shares of Abeona Therapeutics opened trading today at $4.87. Market experts maintain a cautiously positive outlook on the biotechnology firm, a stance that persists despite the release of its latest quarterly figures. The central focus now is whether the successful launch of its first approved drug, ZEVASKYN, can meet market expectations.

The company's third-quarter 2025 results revealed a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.10 per share. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the prior-year quarter, which saw a loss of $30.3 million. Furthermore, the per-share loss outperformed analyst estimates of $0.27 by more than 60%. Abeona concluded September with a solid cash position of $207.5 million in liquid assets, which management states is sufficient to fund operations for over two years.

In light of these results, a recent market analysis shows that four out of five covering analysts rate the stock as a "Buy," with one issuing a "Sell" recommendation. This translates to a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."

Commercial Transition and Strategic Progress

A pivotal development for Abeona was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its gene therapy, ZEVASKYN, in late April 2025. The treatment is the first approved cell-based gene therapy for wound treatment in patients with the rare skin disease recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Since securing approval, the company has accelerated its shift toward becoming a commercial entity.

A significant financial move was the sale of a Priority Review Voucher in May 2025 for $155 million, a transaction that bolstered the company's financial runway. Current efforts are concentrated on establishing a network of Qualified Treatment Centers across the United States. While the initial schedule was adjusted due to optimizations in testing procedures, the first commercial treatment of a patient with ZEVASKYN is now anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The future trajectory of the stock is expected to be heavily influenced by the commercial rollout of ZEVASKYN. The next concrete milestone is the initial patient treatment, slated for this quarter, which will signify the beginning of revenue generation. Analysts are maintaining their "Moderate Buy" stance as they await clear evidence of the flagship product's market success.