What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 53 200 sessions, January 5, 2026 to October 20, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -33.9% close of March 5, 2026
- 1-month change
- -11.6% closing prices, September 18, 2026 to October 20, 2026
Company Description
Helus Pharma, the commercial operating name of Cybin Inc., is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing proprietary neuroactive compounds for mental health conditions. The company describes these compounds as novel serotonergic agonists, or NSAs: synthetic molecules designed to activate serotonin pathways that are believed to promote neuroplasticity. Its listed securities trade under the symbol HELP on Nasdaq and Cboe Canada.
The company's development work is centered on depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Its lead disclosed program, HLP003, is a proprietary NSA in clinical development for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder and has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. HLP004 is a proprietary NSA in clinical development for generalized anxiety disorder. Helus Pharma also reports a broader research portfolio of investigational NSAs.
Helus Pharma's business model is organized around pharmaceutical research and clinical development rather than commercial product sales. Its operating activities include advancing investigational compounds through clinical programs, engaging with regulators, building medical and scientific capabilities, and supporting clinical research participation for its mental health pipeline. The company has described operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
As a public clinical-stage issuer, Helus Pharma's corporate record includes pipeline updates, clinical and regulatory disclosures, governance changes, capital-structure matters, and operating and financial results. The company was formerly known to public markets as Cybin Inc. while using Helus Pharma as its commercial operating name.
Stock Performance
Helus Pharma (HELP) closed at $10.94 on October 20, 2026. Over the past month, the price has lost 11.6%.
HELP Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 20, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Helus Pharma has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 5 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include management, conferences. View all HELP news →
SEC Filings
Helus Pharma has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 6 Form 6-K, 3 Form 4, 1 Form 3. The most recent filing was submitted on October 15, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HELP SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at Helus Pharma over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Investor presentation
Helus Pharma has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Investor presentation", is scheduled for October 21, 2026 (tomorrow). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the HELP stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Helus Pharma (HELP) currently stands at 3.5 million shares, up 7.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 6.2% of the float. Since January 2026, short interest has increased by 13.1%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Helus Pharma (HELP) currently stands at 1.7 days, down 25.3% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since January 2026, the figure has decreased by 67%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.1 to 9.8 days.
HELP Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Helus Pharma (HELP) operates in the Biotechnology industry within the broader Healthcare sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.