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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -37%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -107%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -466 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -837%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -84%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -32%
2   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -607%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -633%
3   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 65%
4   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -21%
5   Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 20%
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -37%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -47%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -107%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -466 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -837%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -84%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -32%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -607%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -633%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 65%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -21%
8 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 20%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BEAM Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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During the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 5, 2025, Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) experienced several key developments that influenced its stock performance. These points highlight significant advancements in its clinical programs, regulatory status, and financial position.

1. Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) Designation for BEAM-101. On August 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to BEAM-101 for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). This designation aims to expedite the development and review of promising regenerative medicines for serious or life-threatening diseases with unmet medical needs.

2. Positive Clinical Progress for BEAM-302 in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Beam Therapeutics reported continued enrollment and dosing progress in the Phase 1/2 trial of BEAM-302 for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). As of early November 2025, the trial demonstrated durable correction of the disease-causing mutation, restoration of AAT physiology, and a well-tolerated safety profile with no serious adverse events. Expanded dose exploration in Part A and enrollment initiation in Part B were underway, with updated data and clinical development updates expected in early 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BEAM Return--2%-51%-30%-9%17%-65%
Peers Return436%19%-45%23%11%-8%338%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BEAM Win Rate60%50%33%50%33%70% 
Peers Win Rate72%45%37%45%48%48% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BEAM Max Drawdown--21%-63%-55%-22%-41% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-34%-65%-42%-44%-44% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: SRRK, DNLI, CLDX, TWST, NTLA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBEAMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-86.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven655.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-54.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven119.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven112 days148 days

Compare to SRRK, DNLI, CLDX, TWST, NTLA


In The Past

Beam Therapeutics's stock fell -86.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/1/2021. A -86.8% loss requires a 655.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Beam Therapeutics (BEAM)

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.0%10.0%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.7%-7.7%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
11.5%11.5%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.9%8.9%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.0%10.0%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.7%-7.7%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
11.5%11.5%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.9%8.9%-5.1%

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Financials

BEAMSRRKDNLICLDXTWSTNTLAMedian
NameBeam The.Scholar .Denali T.Celldex .Twist Bi.Intellia. 
Mkt Price28.9145.2020.1129.6032.819.7429.26
Mkt Cap3.05.13.52.02.01.12.5
Rev LTM560063625831
Op Inc LTM-466-323-548-235-142-479-395
FCF LTM-352-258-412-188-69-413-305
FCF 3Y Avg-297-186-378-142-103-394-241
CFO LTM-338-258-398-186-51-411-298
CFO 3Y Avg-276-186-364-140-81-386-231

Growth & Margins

BEAMSRRKDNLICLDXTWSTNTLAMedian
NameBeam The.Scholar .Denali T.Celldex .Twist Bi.Intellia. 
Rev Chg LTM-84.1%---30.2%22.7%33.5%-3.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg77.8%--139.9%25.3%5.8%51.5%
Rev Chg Q-32.0%---70.8%17.9%51.3%-7.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-7.6%---23.4%4.2%8.8%-1.7%
Op Mgn LTM-837.1%---4,053.7%-39.3%-832.2%-834.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-459.3%---3,248.6%-65.1%-1,006.0%-732.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-97.2%---1,180.2%5.6%136.5%-45.8%
CFO/Rev LTM-607.1%---3,215.2%-14.1%-713.8%-660.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-359.8%---2,713.8%-30.0%-765.6%-562.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-632.6%---3,254.8%-19.0%-717.3%-674.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-384.9%---2,749.0%-38.1%-782.2%-583.6%

Valuation

BEAMSRRKDNLICLDXTWSTNTLAMedian
NameBeam The.Scholar .Denali T.Celldex .Twist Bi.Intellia. 
Mkt Cap3.05.13.52.02.01.12.5
P/S44.7--233.36.133.138.9
P/EBIT-5.3-12.5-4.6-5.8-13.1-4.0-5.5
P/E-6.0-12.6-5.0-6.8-25.9-4.3-6.4
P/CFO-7.4-15.5-6.3-7.3-43.2-4.6-7.3
Total Yield-16.7%-7.9%-19.9%-14.8%-3.9%-23.4%-15.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-14.0%-16.4%-12.1%-8.7%-6.6%-17.9%-13.0%
D/E0.10.00.00.00.00.10.0
Net D/E-0.4-0.1-0.3-0.5-0.1-0.2-0.3

Returns

BEAMSRRKDNLICLDXTWSTNTLAMedian
NameBeam The.Scholar .Denali T.Celldex .Twist Bi.Intellia. 
1M Rtn27.1%61.1%34.8%24.1%9.1%-20.2%25.6%
3M Rtn55.9%39.3%36.0%29.9%28.0%-16.2%33.0%
6M Rtn70.1%32.0%41.4%51.6%8.2%28.5%36.7%
12M Rtn11.1%13.7%-15.1%11.4%-37.4%-32.8%-2.0%
3Y Rtn-34.8%489.3%-35.0%-19.3%18.3%-76.8%-27.1%
1M Excs Rtn25.9%59.9%33.5%22.8%7.9%-21.4%24.4%
3M Excs Rtn32.7%38.1%24.5%23.6%21.6%-25.0%24.1%
6M Excs Rtn54.6%16.5%26.0%36.1%-7.3%13.0%21.2%
12M Excs Rtn-11.2%5.7%-34.9%-4.7%-48.2%-51.5%-23.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-107.0%422.3%-106.6%-86.9%-39.9%-153.0%-96.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment378615200
Total378615200


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity20,550,660
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120253.7%
Average Daily Volume2,374,359
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.66
Basic Shares Quantity102,570,801
Short % of Basic Shares20.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251104202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025805202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025506202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024225202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241105202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024806202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024507202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023227202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023510202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221107202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022809202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022509202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021228202210-K 12/31/2021