QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBIX – Free Report) by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 18,279 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 569 shares during the period. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Neurocrine Biosciences were worth $2,106,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of NBIX. Norden Group LLC bought a new stake in Neurocrine Biosciences during the first quarter valued at approximately $393,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Neurocrine Biosciences by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 8,907 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,228,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Neurocrine Biosciences by 32.5% in the 1st quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 8,590 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,185,000 after acquiring an additional 2,109 shares during the last quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lifted its holdings in shares of Neurocrine Biosciences by 33.4% in the 1st quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S now owns 4,937 shares of the company’s stock worth $681,000 after acquiring an additional 1,235 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Forsta AP Fonden lifted its holdings in shares of Neurocrine Biosciences by 94.3% in the 1st quarter. Forsta AP Fonden now owns 34,200 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,717,000 after acquiring an additional 16,600 shares during the last quarter. 92.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Neurocrine Biosciences Trading Down 1.1 %
Neurocrine Biosciences stock opened at $123.98 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $118.45 and a 200 day moving average of $133.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.24 and a beta of 0.35. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. has a 12-month low of $103.63 and a 12-month high of $157.98.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Neurocrine Biosciences news, Director William H. Rastetter sold 14,250 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.69, for a total transaction of $2,090,332.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 37,491 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,499,554.79. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. In other Neurocrine Biosciences news, Director William H. Rastetter sold 14,250 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.69, for a total transaction of $2,090,332.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 37,491 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,499,554.79. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Matt Abernethy sold 14,100 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.38, for a total transaction of $2,120,358.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 31,528 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,741,180.64. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 47,063 shares of company stock valued at $7,023,330. 4.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Neurocrine Biosciences Profile
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc discovers, develops, and markets pharmaceuticals for neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders in the United States and internationally. The company’s products include INGREZZA for tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington’s disease; ALKINDI for adrenal insufficiency; Efmody capsules for classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Orilissa tablets for endometriosis; and Oriahnn capsules to treat uterine fibroids.
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