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3. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX), a biotechnology company specializing in rare disease therapeutics, reported strong operational and financial momentum in 2025, driven primarily by its flagship product, ORLADEYO, an oral therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE). The company also markets intravenous peramivir for influenza and is advancing pipeline candidates such as BCX17725 for Netherton syndrome and avoralstat for diabetic macular edema.

In Q2 2025, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX) achieved record revenue of $163.4 million, a 49.4% year-over-year increase, fueled by record new patient prescriptions for ORLADEYO. This growth contributed to a net income of $5.1 million, a notable turnaround from a loss in the prior year. The company also strengthened its balance sheet, reducing debt by $50 million following the sale of its European ORLADEYO business, enhancing financial flexibility for future expansion.

Looking forward, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX)maintains global ORLADEYO revenue guidance of $580–600 million for 2025, despite the European divestiture. The company is also exploring strategic acquisitions of late-stage or commercial rare disease assets to expand its portfolio. Its pipeline continues to progress, including an ongoing Phase 1 trial of BCX17725 and other preclinical programs, underscoring its commitment to innovation in rare disease therapies.