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Shares of Maplight Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPLT - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Buy" by the six brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating
SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (MapLight) (Nasdaq: MPLT) today announced an update to the expected timing of topline results for its ongoing Phase 2 ZEPHYR and IRIS clinical studies, which are progressing ahead of schedule.
SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (“MapLight”) (Nasdaq: MPLT) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to ML-007C-MA, an investigational novel M1/M4 muscarinic agonist, for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer's disease psychosis (ADP).
SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SandboxAQ and MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT) announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic collaboration to discover and develop potential first-in-class therapies targeting a novel G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Under the terms of the agreement, SandboxAQ received an upfront payment and will be eligible to receive additional preclinical, development, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments of up to $200 million in aggregate.
Topline results from Phase 2 ZEPHYR trial of ML-007C-MA for schizophrenia expected in the second half of 2026 Topline results from Phase 2 VISTA trial of ML-007C-MA for Alzheimer's disease psychosis expected in the second half of 2027 Raised $296.5 million in gross proceeds from initial public offering and concurrent private placement completed in October 2025 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments sufficient to fund operations through 2027 SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPLT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and highlighted recent progress and upcoming milestones. “2025 was a year of exceptional execution and acceleration for MapLight,” said Chris Kroeger, Chief Executive Officer of MapLight Therapeutics.
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SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 16,962,500 shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $17.00 per share, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 2,212,500 shares of common stock.
Shares of MapLight Therapeutics opened 11.8% above their offer price in their Nasdaq debut on Monday, giving the drug developer a $787 million valuation.
SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MapLight Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system disorders, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 14,750,000 shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $17.00 per share. In addition, MapLight has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,212,500 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
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MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharma focused on CNS disorders and has filed for a $100 million U.S. IPO to fund its pipeline. MPLT's lead drug, ML-07C-MA, targets schizophrenia and Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis, with Phase 2 topline results expected in late 2026 and 2027. The CNS treatment market is large and growing, but efficacy for MPLT's candidates remains unproven until further trial data is available.