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HCW Biologics Stock Price, News & Catalysts

Ticker:
HCWB
Exchange:
NASDAQ
Sector:
Biopharma
Location:
United States

Stock performance

2.52 USD (-5.97%)

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

12.8M USD

Market cap

Why the stock is moving

Following the latest company update, “HCW Biologics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Business and Clinical Development Highlights and Financial Results”, HCWB closed down 8.38% at $2.68 on Aug 14, 2026. The move occurred in the trading session associated with this earnings update.

Company overview

Fusion Immunotherapeutics

HCW Biologics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing fusion immunotherapeutics for autoimmune disease, cancer, and conditions associated with chronic inflammation and cellular senescence. Its pipeline is built around engineered cytokine and multispecific immune-cell engagement technologies.

HCW9302 Treg Program

HCW9302 is an IL-2-based fusion molecule designed to engage CD25 and expand regulatory T cells. The candidate is in a Phase 1 monotherapy study in alopecia areata, with the company evaluating its ability to restore immune balance without broadly suppressing immune function.

HCW11-018b T-Cell Engager

HCW11-018b is a tetravalent T-cell engager generated from the company's proprietary TRBC platform. It is designed to direct CD3-positive effector T cells toward tissue factor-expressing solid tumors while countering immunosuppressive features of the tumor microenvironment.

Cell-Therapy Manufacturing Reagents

HCW9206 is a commercial-ready reagent intended for use in CAR-T cell manufacturing. The program is designed to promote memory stem-cell characteristics that may improve cell persistence and function while supporting more efficient manufacturing processes.

Future catalysts

  • Full Phase 1 data for HCW9302 in alopecia areata in Q4 2026.
  • Initiation of a clinical trial of HCW11-018b in solid tumors in the first half of 2027, subject to FDA authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current stock price of HCW Biologics (HCWB)?

HCW Biologics (HCWB) most recently closed at 2.52 USD, a -5.97% move versus the previous session.

What is the market cap of HCW Biologics (HCWB)?

HCW Biologics currently has a market capitalization of 12.8M USD on BioPharmSignal.

What does HCW Biologics do?

Fusion Immunotherapeutics HCW Biologics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing fusion immunotherapeutics for autoimmune disease, cancer, and conditions associated with chronic inflammation and cellular senescence. Its pipeline is built around engineered cytokine and multispecific immune-cell engagement technologies. HCW9302 Treg...

On which exchange is HCWB stock listed?

HCW Biologics (HCWB) is associated with NASDAQ, United States, Biopharma.

What is IL-2?

HCW9302 Treg Program HCW9302 is an IL-2-based fusion molecule designed to engage CD25 and expand regulatory T cells.

Which conditions is HCW Biologics targeting with IL-2?

HCW Biologics is associated with cancer therapeutics, inflammatory disease based on its company overview and current catalyst commentary.

How does HCW Biologics describe recent progress with IL-2?

Full Phase 1 data for HCW9302 in alopecia areata in Q4 2026. Initiation of a clinical trial of HCW11-018b in solid tumors in the first half of 2027, subject to FDA authorization.

What is CAR-T?

Cell-Therapy Manufacturing Reagents HCW9206 is a commercial-ready reagent intended for use in CAR-T cell manufacturing.