Ocular Therapeut Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) will report its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023, on May 8, 2023. Following the earnings release, a live conference call is scheduled for 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the results and provide a business update. Ocular Therapeutix specializes in innovative therapies for eye conditions, with its first commercial product, DEXTENZA®, FDA-approved for treating ocular inflammation and associated pain. The company is also advancing several clinical trials, including OTX-TKI for wet AMD, OTX-TIC for glaucoma, and treatments for dry eye disease.

AffaMed Therapeutics announced the approval from China's National Medical Products Administration to start a Phase 3 clinical trial for DEXTENZA, targeting ocular inflammation and pain after ophthalmic surgery. This follows DEXTENZA's recent approval in Macau for treating ocular itching from allergic conjunctivitis. The licensing agreement with Ocular Therapeutix in October 2020 covers development in Greater China, South Korea, and parts of ASEAN. DEXTENZA is noted for its compliance benefits, requiring a single administration for up to 30 days. AffaMed plans to commence this pivotal study shortly, aiming to enhance treatment options in China.

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) announced its participation at the ARVO Annual Meeting from April 23-27, 2023, showcasing significant clinical and pre-clinical data related to its innovative hydrogel therapies for eye diseases. Chief Medical Officer Rabia Gurses-Ozden emphasized the importance of their drug delivery platform, particularly for conditions affecting the front and back of the eye. Key presentations include updates on the OTX-TKI, an axitinib intravitreal implant for wet AMD, showing interim results from ongoing trials. Other topics involve OTX-TIC for glaucoma and advancements in their early-stage gene therapy pipeline. The presentations aim to highlight the efficacy and safety of their products, positioning Ocular Therapeutix for future growth.

Ocular Therapeutix (NASDAQ:OCUL) reported its financial results for Q4 and the full year 2022, achieving total net revenue of $51.5 million, an 18% increase from the previous year. Fourth-quarter net revenue was $14.1 million, also up 18%. The company highlighted progress in its clinical pipeline, notably with interim data from a Phase 1 trial of OTX-TKI for wet AMD, showing a 73% rescue-free rate maintained at 10 months. DEXTENZA, another key product, generated $13.9 million in Q4 revenue, marking a 17% quarter-over-quarter growth. The company forecasts DEXTENZA revenue for 2023 between $55 and $60 million, a 10% to 20% year-over-year growth.

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) announced that its President and CEO, Antony Mattessich, will participate in a fireside chat at Cowen’s 43rd Annual Healthcare Conference on March 7, 2023, at 1:30 PM EST. Investors wishing to meet with Ocular Therapeutix management during the conference should contact their Cowen representative. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the company’s website.

The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for eye diseases and conditions, including DEXTENZA®, an FDA-approved corticosteroid. It is also advancing multiple assets in clinical trials for various eye conditions.