Abeona Therapeutics Grants 79,584 Restricted Shares to New Employees
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 31 2025
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Abeona Therapeutics granted equity awards to new executive and non-executive employees who joined the Company. The equity awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). On December 30, the Compensation Committee of Abeona's Board of Directors granted restricted stock equity awards as a material inducement to employment to seven individuals hired by Abeona, which equity awards relate to, in the aggregate, up to 79,584 restricted shares of Abeona common stock. One-third of the shares subject to such restricted stock awards will vest yearly on each anniversary of the Grant Date, such that the shares subject to such restricted stock awards granted to each employee will be fully vested on the third anniversary of the Grant Date, in each case, subject to each employee's continued employment with Abeona on the applicable vesting dates.
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Analyst Views on ABEO
Wall Street analysts forecast ABEO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ABEO is 23.75 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 27.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 4.830
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23.75
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Current: 4.830
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20.00
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23.75
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27.50
About ABEO
Abeona Therapeutics Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases. The Company's ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel) is an autologous cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in adults and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Its fully integrated cell and gene therapy cGMP manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio serves as the manufacturing site for ZEVASKYN commercial production. Its development portfolio features adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases with high unmet medical need. Its AAV capsids are being evaluated to improve tropism profiles for a variety of devastating diseases. Its pipeline programs include ABO-504 (Stargardt disease), ABO-503 (X-linked retinoschisis), ABO-505 (autosomal dominant optic atrophy), UX111 (Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IIIA)), TSHA-102 (Rett Syndrome), and TSHA-118 (Infantile Batten Disease (CLN1 Disease)).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Abeona Grants 79,584 Restricted Stock Awards to New Employees
- Incentive Measures: On December 30, 2025, Abeona Therapeutics granted a total of 79,584 restricted stock awards to seven new employees as a significant inducement for employment, aimed at attracting and retaining key talent to support the company's growth.
- Equity Structure: According to Nasdaq listing rules, the awarded shares will vest annually on the anniversary of the grant date, ensuring employee retention over three years, which enhances team stability and execution capability.
- Company Background: Abeona focuses on developing cell and gene therapies, particularly its ZEVASKYN® product, which is the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating severe skin diseases, showcasing the company's innovative potential in the biopharmaceutical sector.
- Market Outlook: Through this equity incentive, Abeona not only enhances employee loyalty but also potentially increases its attractiveness in the highly competitive biopharmaceutical market, aiding the company in achieving its long-term growth objectives.
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