Sensei Biotherapeutics (SNSE)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $9.06 | Market Cap: $11.4 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Sensei Biotherapeutics (SNSE)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $9.06Market Cap: $11.4 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
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
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -206% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -143% | Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Immunotherapy Development, Show more. | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -25 Mil | |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -220% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1915% | ||
| Key risksSNSE key risks include [1] substantial uncertainty over the company's future direction following the discontinuation of its lead product candidate and the initiation of a strategic review, Show more. |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -206% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Immunotherapy Development, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -78%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -143% |
| Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -25 Mil |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -220% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1915% |
| Key risksSNSE key risks include [1] substantial uncertainty over the company's future direction following the discontinuation of its lead product candidate and the initiation of a strategic review, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SNSE Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Sensei Biotherapeutics (SNSE) experienced a stock movement of approximately 6% primarily due to significant strategic announcements and financial updates within the period from August 31, 2025, to December 20, 2025.
1. Announcement of Strategic Review: On October 30, 2025, Sensei Biotherapeutics announced the initiation of a comprehensive strategic review aimed at maximizing shareholder value. This review included the decision to discontinue the development of its lead cancer therapeutic, solnerstotug. This news specifically led to a 6.8% climb in SNSE's stock price.
2. Discontinuation of Lead Product Candidate (Solnerstotug): A key element of the strategic review was the discontinuation of the solnerstotug development program. While halting a clinical asset, this move was framed as a strategic shift to re-evaluate the company's direction and focus resources, which could be interpreted positively by investors seeking a clearer path forward.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SNSE Return | � | � | -74% | -54% | -29% | -7% | � |
| Peers Return | � | -38% | -62% | 4% | -42% | -9% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SNSE Win Rate | � | 10% | 25% | 25% | 42% | 42% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 53% | 43% | 37% | 45% | 43% | 48% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SNSE Max Drawdown | � | � | -77% | -64% | -40% | -97% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | -43% | -77% | -56% | -70% | -56% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HURA, ALXO, AGEN, CRBP, VSTM.
[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 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SNSE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -97.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 4191.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
Compare to VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI
In The Past
Sensei Biotherapeutics's stock fell -97.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -97.7% loss requires a 4191.6% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 5.60 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| Rev LTM | 0 |
| Op Inc LTM | -69 |
| FCF LTM | -74 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -105 |
| CFO LTM | -74 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -105 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 0.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 12.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 20.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 265.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -628.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -111.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 3,079.7% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -537.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -139.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -537.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -147.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.1 |
| P/S | 21.7 |
| P/EBIT | -1.1 |
| P/E | -1.6 |
| P/CFO | -1.5 |
| Total Yield | -64.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -92.4% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -17.2% |
| 3M Rtn | -17.9% |
| 6M Rtn | 7.1% |
| 12M Rtn | 0.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | -77.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -20.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -22.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -7.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -26.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -150.6% |
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/14/2025 | -11.3% | -2.4% | |
| 8/5/2025 | -4.7% | -13.4% | 0.3% |
| 3/28/2025 | 18.0% | -24.5% | -10.5% |
| 11/14/2024 | -13.1% | -6.3% | -17.2% |
| 8/6/2024 | 6.6% | 0.4% | -3.3% |
| 5/9/2024 | -14.7% | -19.0% | -64.7% |
| 2/28/2024 | 9.1% | 16.9% | 41.6% |
| 11/7/2023 | -7.2% | -0.7% | -8.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| # Negative | 12 | 8 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 7.8% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Median Negative | -5.1% | -9.9% | -13.8% |
| Max Positive | 18.0% | 16.9% | 44.7% |
| Max Negative | -14.7% | -24.5% | -64.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11142025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8052025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5062025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3282025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2292024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3292023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11082022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3152022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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