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Alzamend Neuro ($ALZN) Directors and CFO Bet Big at the Bottom After 88% Stock Plunge, Shares Rebound 50%

03/25/2025 20:33

Shares of Alzamend Neuro ($ALZN) have seen company executives step in with significant insider purchases, even as the stock has experienced a steep decline over the past nine months. The small-cap biotech firm's stock has plummeted from $5.80 in June 2024 to below $0.70 in early March 2025, representing an approximately 88% loss in value. However, what's particularly noteworthy is that immediately following this low point, company insiders began purchasing shares in a concentrated pattern. In just a 10-day period from March 12 to March 21, 2025, Director Milton C. Ault III purchased a total of 8,005 shares, Director William B. Horne acquired 10,000 shares, and CFO David J. Katzoff bought 5,000 shares. Their average purchase prices ranged from $0.68 to $1.02 per share, with transactions occurring when the company's stock was trading near historical lows. This pattern of "cluster buying" is considered a significant signal, especially for small biotech companies, as insiders have privileged access to information about the company's status, clinical trial progress, and potential partnerships. Alzamend Neuro is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Like most early-stage biotech firms, Alzamend has no commercialized products and thus generates no revenue, having recorded a net loss of approximately $4.23 million over the past 12 months. The company's market capitalization currently stands at just about $6.66 million. Investing in clinical-stage biotech companies with no revenue and ongoing losses is inherently high-risk. However, concentrated stock purchases by insiders can be interpreted as a positive signal, demonstrating management's confidence in the company's future. Indeed, following the insider purchases, $ALZN's stock rebounded approximately 50% from its mid-March low of $0.67 to $1.01 on March 21, suggesting that insider buying had a positive impact on market sentiment. Analysts remain cautious, however. One biotech sector analyst noted, "While insider buying is a positive signal, for Alzamend, clinical trial results and regulatory approvals will ultimately determine success." It's also worth noting that in June 2024, Alzamend filed a prospectus with the SEC related to the resale of up to 125 million shares of common stock through Orchid Finance LLC. This represents potential significant dilution that investors should be aware of. Alzamend Neuro's next earnings report is scheduled for March 10, 2025, with investors expecting updates on the company's cash position and clinical development progress. Analysts currently maintain a 'Strong Buy' rating on $ALZN with a median price target of $20.00, representing an upside of approximately 1,880% from current levels. Such an ambitious price target assumes successful drug development scenarios and illustrates the typical high-risk/high-reward nature of the biotech sector. While investors may view the insider buying signals positively, they should always consider the inherent risks involved in clinical-stage biotech investments.

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