MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX)
Develops sonelokimab for inflammatory diseases including hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriatic arthritis.
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Develops sonelokimab, an investigational Nanobody that inhibits IL-17A and IL-17F, for inflammatory diseases. Its work centers on hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriatic arthritis, with additional programs in adolescent HS, palmoplantar pustulosis, and axial spondyloarthritis.
Develops sonelokimab, an investigational Nanobody designed to inhibit IL-17A and IL-17F. The licensed global-rights asset is the central program, with earlier clinical-data lineage at Ablynx and Merck KGaA.
Clinical work centers on hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriatic arthritis. The portfolio also includes adolescent HS, palmoplantar pustulosis, and axial spondyloarthritis; adult HS is studied in the global VELA-1 and VELA-2 trials, and PsA in the IZAR program.
Operations are headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, while adult HS is studied globally. Progress depends on trial outcomes, regulatory review, and any future approval of the investigational medicine.
Company facts
Target rangeAs of Sep 2, 2026
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | H.C. Wainwright | Reiterate | Buy | $45 | $50 | |
| May 11, 2026 | H.C. Wainwright | Target | $32 | $45 | ||
| Mar 23, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Underperform | Outperform | ||
| Mar 19, 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Upgrade | Neutral | Buy | ||
| Feb 24, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Reiterate | Outperform | $30 | $35 |
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Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $537.0M · Total debt $101.5M · Total assets $573.9M · Shareholders' equity $428.2M
- Revenue
- $0
- Operating income
- −$61.7M
- Net income
- −$61.8M
No dividends on record.
| Institutions187 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 · largest filers plus last quarter's tail | ≈ 85.64% | 72.88M shares | |
| Insiders3 holders · as of Jul 29, 2026 | 3.50% | 2.98M shares | |
| Otherremainder | ≈ 10.86% | 9.24M shares |
85.11M company shares as of Sep 3, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
This quarter's institutional total failed a plausibility check; shown: the largest filers plus last quarter's remainder.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
BVF Inc/ILInstitution | 18.80% | 16.00M | 13Fas of Jun 30, 2026 |
Biotechnology Value Fund L PInstitution | 9.76% | 8.30M | 13Dfiled Jun 29, 2026 ↗ |
Deep Track Capital, LPInstitution | 8.22% | 7.00M | 13Fas of Jun 30, 2026 |
T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.Institution | 5.03% | 4.28M | 13Fas of Jun 30, 2026 |
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.Institution | 3.95% | 3.37M | 13Fas of Jun 30, 2026 |
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13F — a manager's quarterly holdings · 13D/13G — an ownership statement filed at 5% or more
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Kristian Reich | officer: Chief Scientific Officer | −1,100 | $20.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Kristian Reich | officer: Chief Scientific Officer | −2,448 | $20.00 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Kristian Reich | officer: Chief Scientific Officer | −50,000 | $20.02 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Kristian Reich | officer: Chief Scientific Officer | −43,700 | $20.09 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Kristian Reich | officer: Chief Scientific Officer | −16,105 | $20.01 |
- United Community Banks
Dual IL-17A/F biologic approved for HS and PsA
- Novartis (ADR)
IL-17A biologic approved for HS, PsA, and axSpA
- AbbVie
TNF blocker with U.S. labels in HS and PsA
- Johnson & Johnson
IL-23 biologic approved for active PsA
- Eli Lilly
IL-17A biologic approved for PsA and axial SpA
ComparePre-market
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoonLake Immunotherapeutics | $15.02 | −0.33% | $1.27B | — | — | — | — |
| United Community Banks | $35.14 | +0.46% | $4.19B | 11.5 | 11.5 | 2.7 | +9.8% |
| Novartis (ADR) | $161.87 | −0.35% | $308.79B | 24.5 | 17.3 | 5.6 | +0.9% |
| AbbVie | $261.07 | −0.24% | $462.37B | 73.7 | 17.2 | 7.2 | +10.2% |
| Johnson & Johnson | $275.30 | +0.02% | $663.23B | 31.9 | 23.1 | 6.8 | +6.6% |
| Eli Lilly | $1,165.17 | +0.50% | $1.09T | 38.9 | 28.4 | 13.7 | +47.7% |
| Median | 31.9 | 17.3 | 6.8 | +9.8% |