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Scholar Rock Jumps 14% as Investors Hunt for Bargains
21 Aug
Summary
- Scholar Rock's share price jumped 14.26% on Wednesday
- Company's year-to-date losses reach 20.4%
- AI stocks seen as better investment options than Scholar Rock
On August 21, 2025, Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:SRRK) emerged as one of the best performers on Wednesday, with its share price jumping by 14.26% to close at $34.4 per share. This surge in the company's stock price appears to have been driven by investors hunting for bargains, as the stock had already declined by 7.15% month-to-date and 20.4% year-to-date.
Despite the recent gains, the article highlights that Scholar Rock's financial performance has been less than stellar. In the second quarter of 2025, the company's net loss widened by 89.6% to $110 million, while operating expenses increased by 89.8% to $112 million compared to the same period in the previous year. For the first six months of 2025, the net loss grew by 60% to $184.7 million, and operating expenses rose by 60% to $189 million.
While the article acknowledges the potential of Scholar Rock as an investment, it suggests that some AI stocks may hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. Investors looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring are advised to refer to a free report on the best short-term AI stock.
