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Kodiak Sciences stock soars on positive AMD trial data

Investors cheer as Kodiak Sciences’ AMD trial lifts its stock double and adds $3 billion to market cap.

By · Published September 28, 2026  15:42 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  15:42 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Investors cheer as Kodiak Sciences’ AMD trial lifts its stock double and adds $3 billion to market cap.
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Investors who track biotech equities feel the impact of Kodiak Sciences’ surge, with the ticker climbing more than double its prior level and adding nearly $3 billion to market capitalization. The upside stems from a positive phase‑3 trial in age‑related macular degeneration that matches the performance of the established drug Eylea, positioning Kodiak as a Regeneron rival for shareholders and patients alike.

The trial data show 54 % of participants required only six‑month intervals between eye injections, a metric highlighted by Stock Titan, while Investor’s Business Daily noted a 90 %‑plus stock jump and Fierce Biotech reported the stock doubling. With the market reaction evident, the next step will be regulatory review and potential adoption against existing therapies.

Will this translate into market share gains over Eylea?

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What proportion of patients in the vision trial extended the interval between eye treatments?

54 % of patients went six months between eye treatments, according to Stock Titan.

How much did Kodiak Sciences’ market valuation increase after the trial results?

Finance.yahoo.com reported that the company added nearly $3 billion to its market cap.

What stock movements were reported following the positive AMD data?

Investor’s Business Daily said the stock jumped over 90 %, Fierce Biotech noted it doubled, and finance.yahoo.com described a soaring price that more than doubled the prior level.

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