Aura Biosciences, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that develops therapies to treat cancer. The company develops virus-like drug conjugates (VDC) technology platform to treat tumors of high unmet need in ocular and urologic oncology. Its AU-011, a VDC candidate, is being developed for the first line treatment of primary choroidal melanoma, a rare disease with no drugs approved. The company also develops AU-011 in additional ocular oncology indications, including choroidal metastases. Aura Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
IPO Year: 2021
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: aurabiosciences.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | $13.00 | Outperform | Evercore ISI |
| 5/28/2025 | $22.00 | Buy | H.C. Wainwright |
| 7/25/2024 | $21.00 | Buy | H.C. Wainwright |
| 7/27/2023 | Sector Outperform | Scotiabank | |
| 4/17/2023 | $38.00 | Buy | BTIG Research |
| 7/19/2022 | $26.00 | Mkt Outperform | JMP Securities |
| 11/24/2021 | $40.00 | Outperform | SVB Leerink |
| 11/23/2021 | $38.00 | Buy | BTIG Research |
| 11/23/2021 | Outperform | Cowen | |
| 11/23/2021 | $35.00 | Outperform | Evercore ISI |
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Enrollment of 108 patients completed in the registration-enabling Phase 3 CoMpass trial Topline data from the 15-month primary endpoint expected in the second half of 2027 BOSTON, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced it has completed enrollment of 108 patients in the Phase 3 trial evaluating belzupacap sarotalocan (bel-sar) as a frontline treatment for patients with early choroidal melanoma. Topline data for the 15-month primary endpoint are anticipated in the second half of 2027. "Completing enrollment in our Pha
BOSTON, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA) ("Aura" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced that inducement equity awards (collectively, "Inducement Awards") were granted to Natalie Holles, Aura's new Chief Executive Officer and President, on May 19, 2026 (the "Grant Date"). The Inducement Awards are consistent with the previously disclosed terms of Ms. Holles' offer letter and were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Awards consist of (i) non-qualified stock
BOSTON, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced that members of its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at Nasdaq on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Fireside Chat at 12:00 p.m. ET TD Cowen 7th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit: Insights for ASCO & EHA on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Fireside Chat at 1:30 p.m. ET The live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available on the "Investors & Media" page under the "Events &
Phase 3 CoMpass trial advancing toward enrollment completion, supporting 2H 2027 topline data Natalie Holles appointed Chief Executive Officer and President and member of the Board of Directors Strengthened balance sheet with oversubscribed $299 million equity financing; cash position expected to fund operations into 2H 2028 BOSTON, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided recent business highlights. "We are entering a pivotal period for Aura as
BOSTON, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. ("Aura") (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering. In the offering, Aura sold (i) 46,099,650 shares of common stock, which includes 6,508,650 shares sold upon exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of common stock in the offering, and (ii) in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 3,800,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.000
BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. ("Aura") (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering consisting of (i) 39,591,000 shares of its common stock and (ii) in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 3,800,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.00001 per pre-funded warrant. In addition, Aura has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6,508,650 shares of its common stock on the same terms and conditions
BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. ("Aura") (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced the launch of an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock. In addition, Aura intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) of shares of its common stock (and shares of common stock underlying pre-funded warrants) offered in the public offering on the same terms and conditions. All of the
Natalie Holles, seasoned industry executive with significant rare disease operational and commercialization experience, appointed Chief Executive Officer and President and member of the Board of Directors Acceleration in patient screening driving Phase 3 CoMpass trial enrollment to near completion BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Natalie Holles as Chief Executive Officer and President and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 30, 2026. Ms. Holles succe
Accelerated Phase 3 CoMpass Enrollment Supports Mid-2026 Enrollment Completion and 2H 2027 Topline Data Guidance Phase 1b/2 NMIBC Trial on Track: Initial 3-Month Clinical Data Expected Mid-2026 12-month Stability Completed with New Formulation with Potential Across Non-ocular Solid Tumor Indications, Beginning with Urologic Oncology BOSTON, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and provided recent business highlights. "2025 has been a year
BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced that members of its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Fireside Chat at 9:10 a.m. ET. Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Fireside Chat at 3:40 p.m. ET. The Citizens Life Sciences Conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Fireside Chat at 11:20 a.m. ET. The live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available
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Evercore ISI resumed coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $13.00
H.C. Wainwright resumed coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $22.00
H.C. Wainwright initiated coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $21.00
Scotiabank initiated coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Sector Outperform
BTIG Research resumed coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $38.00
JMP Securities initiated coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Mkt Outperform and set a new price target of $26.00
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Evercore ISI initiated coverage of Aura Biosciences with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $35.00
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Natalie Holles, seasoned industry executive with significant rare disease operational and commercialization experience, appointed Chief Executive Officer and President and member of the Board of Directors Acceleration in patient screening driving Phase 3 CoMpass trial enrollment to near completion BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Natalie Holles as Chief Executive Officer and President and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 30, 2026. Ms. Holles succe
Cadmus C. Rich, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer, and Carlos Quezada-Ruiz, MD, FASRS, as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, bring invaluable clinical development expertise to VIS-101 ProgramThe ability to attract seasoned ophthalmology leaders highlights the compelling opportunity for VIS-101, and underscores our commitment to assembling a world-class teamVIS-101, a novel bifunctional biologic targeting VEGF-A/ANG2, has the potential to become the current standard for wet AMD, DME and RVO, and is expected to be Phase-3-ready in 2026 ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaBridge Biosciences (NASDAQ:NBP) (NovaBridge or the Company) a global biotechnology platform compa
BOSTON, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for solid tumors designed to preserve organ function, today announced the appointment of Teresa Bitetti, President of the Global Oncology Business Unit at Takeda, to the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 31, 2025. "I am pleased to welcome Teresa to our Board of Directors," said Elisabet de los Pinos, Chief Executive Officer of Aura Biosciences. "She is a seasoned leader whose extensive operational and commercial experience will be instrumental as we advance our clinical pipeline across ocular and urologic oncology." "I am excit
Continued Enrollment in Global Phase 3 CoMpass Trial in Small Choroidal Melanoma and Indeterminate Lesions Ongoing Phase 1 Trial in Bladder Cancer Enrolling; Early Data Expected Mid-2024 Strong Cash Position Expected to Fund Operations into Second Half of 2026 BOSTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision immunotherapies to treat solid tumors designed to preserve the function of the organ with cancer, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided recent business highlights. "Throughout the first quarter of 2024, the Company made significant progress
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