RNAC
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.
$9.51
+17.99%
$279.4M
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Vol
Market Cap$279.4M
Cap SizeMicro Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (93%)
Inst. Holders32 funds
Inst. Value$19.3M
Inst. Activity5 buys / 3 sells
Reddit Sentiment67° Warm
SEC Reports1
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grant
<p align="justify">FREDERICK, Md., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Cartesian Therapeutics secured a senior secured credit facility from K2 HealthVentures for up to $150 million, with an i
8-K — Impact 7/10
Apr 2, 2026
Insider
Kalayoglu Murat acquired via exercise 758,001 shares
10%+ Owner
Apr 2, 2026
Insider
Kalayoglu Murat acquired via exercise 22,740.03 shares
10%+ Owner
Apr 2, 2026
Insider
Hoge Elizabeth acquired via exercise 758,001 shares
10%+ Owner
Inst.
FMR LLC — TRIM
799,743 shares ($4.9M)
Inst.
MARSHALL WACE, LLP — ADD
251,115 shares ($1.5M)
May 26, 2026
Press
Cartesian Therapeutics secured a $150M non-dilutive credit facility from K2 HealthVentures, with an initial $50M tranche
Impact 7/10
Price Targets
$34.57
+263.5% upside
Strong Buy
Current $9.51
Low $16.00
Median $39.00
High $44.00
7 analysts
$16.00
$44.00
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
8Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy → Buy |
| Jun 9, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy → Buy |
| May 27, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 26, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.65 ▲ +4.4% | $-0.65 — $-0.65 | 16% YoY | 1 |
| Next Q | $-0.69 ▼ -53.3% | $-0.69 — $-0.69 | 6% YoY | 1 |
| Current FY | $-3.35 ▼ -55.8% | $-3.35 — $-3.35 | 33% YoY | 1 |
| Next FY | $-2.68 ▼ -58.6% | $-2.68 — $-2.68 | 20% YoY | 1 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Cartesian Therapeutics secured a senior secured credit facility from K2 HealthVentures for up to $150 million, with an i
Jun 5, 2026
BULLISH
Press
7/10
Cartesian Therapeutics secured a $150M non-dilutive credit facility from K2 HealthVentures, with an initial $50M tranche
May 26, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | — | DOUBLED |
| FMR LLC | $4.9M | TRIM |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $3.7M | ADD |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $2.5M | — |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | $1.5M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Kalayoglu Murat | M | $0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Kalayoglu Murat | M | $0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Hoge Elizabeth | M | $0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Hoge Elizabeth | M | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Singer Michael | G | $0.00 |
Reddit Sentiment
67°
Warm
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
32 institutional holders with $19.3M total value (3,149,770 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: ROYAL, FMR, BlackRock,. Net buying activity: 5 institutions added/increased vs 3 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 70 | $0.00 | 0.0% | DOUBLED +667.3% |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 799,743 | $4.9M | 25.5% | TRIM -41.5% |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 599,108 | $3.7M | 19.1% | ADD +55.7% |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 407,597 | $2.5M | 13.0% | — |
| 5 | MARSHALL WACE, LLP | 251,115 | $1.5M | 8.0% | ADD +41.0% |
| 6 | Erste Asset Management GmbH | 221,705 | $1.3M | 6.7% | ADD +49.8% |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 200,337 | $1.2M | 6.4% | — |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 167,313 | $1.0M | 5.3% | — |
| 9 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 110,128 | $677.3K | 3.5% | TRIM -41.7% |
| 10 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 70,296 | $432.3K | 2.2% | — |
| 11 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 67,300 | $413.9K | 2.1% | ADD +63.7% |
| 12 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 60,583 | $372.6K | 1.9% | — |
| 13 | Nuveen, LLC | 37,451 | $230.3K | 1.2% | ADD +52.9% |
| 14 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 30,927 | $190.2K | 1.0% | — |
| 15 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 24,929 | $153.3K | 0.8% | ADD +40.7% |
| 16 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 12,765 | $92.0K | 0.5% | — |
| 17 | MORGAN STANLEY | 14,805 | $91.1K | 0.5% | TRIM -36.4% |
| 18 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 13,416 | $82.5K | 0.4% | TRIM -32.3% |
| 19 | SEI INVESTMENTS CO | 12,764 | $78.5K | 0.4% | — |
| 20 | RHUMBLINE ADVISERS | 12,360 | $76.0K | 0.4% | ADD +27.5% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 1,366,989 | 799,743 | -41.5% | $4.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | ADD | 178,140 | 251,115 | +41.0% | $1.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 41,100 | 67,300 | +63.7% | $413.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| Nuveen, LLC | ADD | 24,497 | 37,451 | +52.9% | $230.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 23,294 | 14,805 | -36.4% | $91.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | TRIM | 19,806 | 13,416 | -32.3% | $82.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| CWM, LLC | DOUBLED | 191 | 4,636 | +2327.2% | $28.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | DOUBLED | 5 | 36 | +620.0% | $221.00 | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 2,155,783 | 1,366,989 | -36.6% | $9.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | DOUBLED | 84,806 | 178,140 | +110.1% | $1.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 14,069 | 113,092 | +703.8% | $815.4K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 7,884 | 11,762 | +49.2% | $84.8K | 2025-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 120,874 | 70,524 | -41.7% | $720.8K | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 29,213 | 18,974 | -35.0% | $193.9K | 2025-Q3 |
| BARCLAYS PLC | TRIM | 30,675 | 17,842 | -41.8% | $182.3K | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 5,833 | 7,884 | +35.2% | $80.6K | 2025-Q3 |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. | NEAR_EXIT | 4,718 | 1,005 | -78.7% | $10.3K | 2025-Q3 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | DOUBLED | 55 | 767 | +1294.5% | $7.8K | 2025-Q3 |
| Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) | TRIM | 640 | 439 | -31.4% | $4.5K | 2025-Q3 |
| NISA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | DOUBLED | 43 | 107 | +148.8% | $1.1K | 2025-Q3 |
| CWM, LLC | TRIM | 553 | 254 | -54.1% | $3.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | DOUBLED | 38,605 | 82,630 | +114.0% | $858.5K | 2025-Q2 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | DOUBLED | 2,385 | 18,300 | +667.3% | $190.0K | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 31,118 | 13,206 | -57.6% | $137.2K | 2025-Q2 |
| BARCLAYS PLC | DOUBLED | 14,369 | 30,675 | +113.5% | $318.00 | 2025-Q2 |
3 unique insiders with 5 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Kalayoglu Murat | 10%+ Owner | EXERCISE | 758,001 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Kalayoglu Murat | 10%+ Owner | EXERCISE | 22,740.03 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Hoge Elizabeth | 10%+ Owner | EXERCISE | 758,001 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Hoge Elizabeth | 10%+ Owner | EXERCISE | 22,740.03 | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Singer Michael | Director | GIFT | 6,555 | — | — |
1 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 0 neutral. Avg impact: 7.0/10.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (93% buy). Based on 14 analysts: 5 strong buy, 8 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$34.57 mean target
+263.5% upside
Strong Buy (1.13)
$16.00 Low
$44.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $9.51 |
| Target Low | $16.00 |
| Target Mean | $34.57 |
| Target Median | $39.00 |
| Target High | $44.00 |
| # Analysts | 7 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.13) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$-0.65 | $-0.65 | $-0.65 | 15.8% | +4.4% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | -45.9% | 1 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$-0.69 | $-0.69 | $-0.69 | 5.6% | -53.3% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | -64.3% | 1 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$-3.35 | $-3.35 | $-3.35 | 32.9% | -55.8% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | -80.3% | 1 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$-2.68 | $-2.68 | $-2.68 | 20.0% | -58.6% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | -27.3% | 1 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.650 | |
| 7d ago | $-0.770 | +0.120 |
| 30d ago | $-0.680 | +0.030 |
| 60d ago | $-0.680 | +0.030 |
| 90d ago | $0.000 | -0.650 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jun 9, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| May 27, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 26, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 12, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 1, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Wedbush | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | UPGRADE | Neutral | Overweight |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 93% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 87% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80% |
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2 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 29, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
Jun 12, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grant
<p align="justify">FREDERICK, Md., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a late clinical-st
May 26, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Secures up to $150 Million of Non-Dilutive Financing from K2 HealthVentures and Expects Topline Data from the Phase 3 AURORA Trial in First Quarter 2027
<p align="center"><em>Secured up to $150 million of non-dilutive financing from K2 HealthVentures; funding of $50 million from initial tranche extends
May 12, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ
<p align="justify">FREDERICK, Md., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a late clinical-sta
May 7, 2026
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RNAC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
May 4, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
<p align="justify">FREDERICK, Md., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a late clinical-sta
Apr 30, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
<p align="center"><em>Enrollment continues to progress in Phase 3 AURORA trial of Descartes-08 in myasthenia gravis </em></p>
Apr 2, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
<p align="justify">FREDERICK, Md., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the “Company”), a late clinical-s
Mar 11, 2026
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RNAC Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-11
Mar 9, 2026
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Cartesian Therapeutics Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
<p align="center"><em>Enrollment continues to progress in Phase 3 AURORA trial of Descartes-08 in myasthenia gravis</em></p>
Mar 5, 2026
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RNAC Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-05