The stock of PepGen Inc (PEPG) has seen a -3.48% decrease in the past week, with a -26.49% drop in the past month, and a -11.55% decrease in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 9.07%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 8.29% for PEPG. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -17.78% for PEPG’s stock, with a -68.46% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in PepGen Inc (NASDAQ: PEPG) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for PEPG is at 1.16. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 3 analysts rating it as a “buy”, 1 rating it as “overweight”, 0 as “hold”, and 0 as “sell”.
The public float for PEPG is 27.80M, and currently, shorts hold a 6.49% of that float. The average trading volume for PEPG on July 08, 2025 was 244.42K shares.
PEPG stock’s latest price update
PepGen Inc (NASDAQ: PEPG) has experienced a decline in its stock price by -9.02% compared to its previous closing price of $1.22. However, the company has seen a fall of -3.48% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-07-07 that NEW YORK, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of PepGen Inc. (NASDAQ: PEPG).
Analysts’ Opinion of PEPG
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for PEPG stocks, with BofA Securities repeating the rating for PEPG by listing it as a “Underperform”. The predicted price for PEPG in the upcoming period, according to BofA Securities is $3 based on the research report published on December 16, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
BofA Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see PEPG reach a price target of $12. The rating they have provided for PEPG stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on July 31st, 2024.
PEPG Trading at -22.82% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PEPG to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -94.25% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 8.29%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 9.07%, as shares sank -21.83% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -31.06% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PEPG fell by -3.48%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -87.83% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $1.3500. In addition, PepGen Inc saw -93.20% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PEPG starting from STRECK PAUL, who purchase 8,375 shares at the price of $1.24 back on May 30 ’25. After this action, STRECK PAUL now owns 27,805 shares of PepGen Inc, valued at $10,393 using the latest closing price.
McArthur James G, the President and CEO of PepGen Inc, purchase 10,000 shares at $1.35 during a trade that took place back on Apr 17 ’25, which means that McArthur James G is holding 113,913 shares at $13,550 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PEPG
The total capital return value is set at -1.02%. Equity return is now at value -75.45%, with -61.10% for asset returns.
Based on PepGen Inc (PEPG), the company’s capital structure generated 0.17 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -4.53.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -89.09 million with net debt to EBITDA at 0.24. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 4.95.
Conclusion
In conclusion, PepGen Inc (PEPG) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
