Sarepta Therapeutics: Why Is SRPT Stock Crashing?

Forbes

3 days ago

CANADA - 2025/06/08: In this photo illustration, the Sarepta Therapeutics logo is seen displayed on ... More a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Sarepta Therapeutics has plunged to new lows below $13, down over 35% in recent trading, after rejecting the FDA's request to voluntarily halt all shipments of Elevidys following a third death tied to the gene therapy. Just days after our previous analyses highlighted the company's apparent undervaluation following its restructuring, its defiant stance has now triggered fresh investor concerns, validating the regulatory risks associated with biotech stocks.
The FDA has placed multiple investigational gene therapy clinical trials on hold, signaling broader platform concerns. With Elevidys generating 43% of Sarepta's total revenues and holding traditional approval since June 2024 for ambulatory patients, any regulatory challenge poses existential threats to the company.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's statement that he's "taking a hard look" at whether Elevidys should remain on the market suggests potential forced withdrawal if voluntary compliance fails. The recent $400 million restructuring cost savings appear insufficient against potential revenue loss from broader market restrictions.
Sarepta's confrontational approach toward federal regulators is creating unprecedented uncertainty, even for biotech investors who typically have a high tolerance for risk. This unwillingness to proactively address safety concerns demonstrates poor risk management, especially at a time when regulatory goodwill is crucial. Situations like this underscore our consistent message about the inherent risks of investing in single stocks and highlight why professionally managed portfolios are often a better choice.
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