Zura Bio

ZURA · NASDAQ

$4.00+$0.19 (+4.99%)TodayMarket closed ·
Prev close $3.81

ZURA analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 6 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.
  • Strong buy0
  • Buy6
  • Hold0
  • Underperform0
  • Sell0

12-month price target · 8 analysts

Average $19.21 (+380.2% upside)

Low
$11.11
Now
$4.00
High
$27.30

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

ZURA analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
FirmDateActionRating
WedbushAug 12, 2026MaintainsOutperform
GuggenheimAug 12, 2026MaintainsBuy
William BlairJul 8, 2026InitiatesOutperform
WedbushJul 1, 2026MaintainsOutperform
Chardan CapitalMar 23, 2026MaintainsBuy
OppenheimerMar 20, 2026MaintainsOutperform
WedbushFeb 9, 2026InitiatesOutperform
Chardan CapitalNov 14, 2025MaintainsBuy
Clear StreetNov 13, 2025InitiatesBuy

The case for and against

Updated Oct 21, 2026

Bull case

Zura Bio is positioned as a compelling clinical-stage biotech because its lead asset tibulizumab targets two complementary inflammatory pathways, IL-17A and BAFF, that could outperform the apparent efficacy ceiling of monotherapies in hidradenitis suppurativa and deliver differentiated benefit in PMR and SSc. The company’s near-term catalyst path is unusually clear, with the TibuSHIELD HS readout expected in late Oct./early Nov. after enrollment exceeded target at N=247 versus N=225, plus a 4Q26 HS readout, a 1H27 SSc readout, and a YE26 PMR study start. Financially, Zura exited 2Q26 with $205.1MM in cash, a $2/sh cash position, and a runway through at least YE28, supporting the positive risk/reward view.

Bear case

Zura Bio is viewed negatively because its valuation depends heavily on tibulizumab and other early-stage assets that may fail to demonstrate efficacy or acceptable safety, any of which could halt development or trigger regulatory setbacks. Competitive pressure also appears substantial, as JAK inhibitors such as Xeljanz and Olumiant could limit adoption even if approved, while their black box warnings suggest the broader autoimmune market remains constrained by safety concerns and treatment sequencing. The company also faces classic biotech financing risk because, until cash flow positive, it may need additional public or private capital, and manufacturing or shipment issues could further impair the path to sales estimates.

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