Immuno-Oncology Sector Performance and Ticker Analysis
The immuno-oncology sector, comprising companies that develop advanced technologies for cancer treatment, has shown promising performance recently. This sector's innovation and critical role in advancing cancer treatments have led to a significant market response, reflected in a notable +8.04% increase in performance over the past week. Below is an analysis of the key players in this group—Corvus Pharmaceuticals (CRVS), AnaptysBio (ANAB), and iTeos Therapeutics (ITOS)—focusing on market capitalization, price movements, volume changes, and technical indicators.
Market Capitalization
The market capitalization of the immuno-oncology group, on average, stands at $563.3 million. This figure highlights the relatively moderate size of the companies within this specialized sector. Among these companies, AnaptysBio (ANAB) leads with a market cap of $924.2 million, signifying its strong position and valuation in the market. On the other hand, Corvus Pharmaceuticals (CRVS) has the smallest market cap at $224.6 million, suggesting a more speculative and potentially high-risk profile.
Price Movements: Highs and Lows
The price movements within this group have been particularly dynamic. Over the past week, the average price growth across all the stocks was 1.47%. However, the monthly price growth was significantly higher, averaging 42.58%, and the quarterly price growth was 49.25%. These figures indicate a sector that is experiencing rapid price fluctuations, which could be driven by clinical trial results, regulatory approvals, or market speculation.
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals (CRVS): CRVS has been the standout performer in terms of price appreciation, with a weekly growth of +20.07%. This robust increase positions CRVS as a top gainer in the penny stock category, rising +17.34% in just one week. However, it's worth noting that earlier this year, CRVS also experienced significant volatility, with a notable -17.11% decline in mid-March.
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AnaptysBio (ANAB): ANAB had a remarkable +26.9% price jump in early May, which has contributed to its strong performance over the quarter. However, recent indicators suggest a potential reversal, as the RSI oscillator has moved out of the overbought zone, which could indicate a downturn.
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iTeos Therapeutics (ITOS): ITOS has faced some challenges, with the stock seeing a -14.23% decline, making it the biggest loser in the group. Despite this, the Aroon Indicator suggests a bullish signal, indicating that ITOS may be poised for a rebound.
Volume Trends
Volume trends across the immuno-oncology group have been notably high, reflecting strong investor interest and market activity.
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iTeos Therapeutics (ITOS): ITOS saw an extraordinary increase in trading volume, with a one-day spike of 298% above the 65-Day Volume Moving Average. This surge could be an indication of increased investor interest or significant market events that prompted more active trading.
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals (CRVS): CRVS experienced a sustained increase in trading volume, with five consecutive days of rising volume, averaging a daily gain of 211%. This sustained increase suggests ongoing investor attention and possibly institutional buying.
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AnaptysBio (ANAB): ANAB also saw a significant volume increase, with a record-breaking one-day growth of 320% above the 65-Day Volume Moving Average. This sharp rise could indicate heightened interest or market-moving news that attracted traders to the stock.
CRVS's Stochastic Oscillator ascending into overbought zone
The Stochastic Oscillator for CRVS moved into overbought territory on May 13, 2025. Be on the watch for a price drop or consolidation in the future -- when this happens, think about selling the stock or exploring put options.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CRVS moved out of overbought territory on May 12, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 28 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 28 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CRVS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CRVS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 09, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CRVS as a result. In of 92 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CRVS just turned positive on April 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where CRVS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CRVS moved above its 50-day moving average on May 09, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +3 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CRVS advanced for three days, in of 235 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 126 cases where CRVS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CRVS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.083) is normal, around the industry mean (14.386). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (64.760). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.146). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (254.479).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CRVS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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a provider of anticancer immuno-oncology drugs
Industry Biotechnology