Why is ASMB Down Today?

ASMB
$22.86
▼ -2.68% ($-0.61)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:37 PM ET (601 min ago)

About Assembly Biosciences, Inc

Assembly Biosciences Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It is advancing two platform programs, a novel class of oral therapeutics for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and novel class of oral synthetic live biotherapeutics, which are designed to restore health to a dysbi...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $188.81M
Forward P/E: -11.8
52-Week Range: $21.80 - $39.71
Employees: 73

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 2.4% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: -2.4%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ASMB is significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
ASMB
This Stock
-2.68%
vs S&P 500: -2.86%
vs Nasdaq: -2.99%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ASMB is expected to trade between:
$22.17 - $23.32

Key Level to Watch

$21.72 support
Watch for breakdown below $22.86

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:37 PM (601 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

ASMB has moved more than 3.0% down on 46 occasions in the past year.

54.3%
Continuation Rate
25/46 times continued down
+0.17%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 23, 2026 (-5.8%) → Next day: -1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ASMB stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 2.4% on average.

Is ASMB stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ASMB shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ASMB stock price target?

ASMB is currently trading at $22.86. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $22.17 - $23.32. See long-term price prediction →

Will ASMB stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ASMB's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $21.72 (support).

Is ASMB stock oversold or overbought?

ASMB's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 26.6. This indicates oversold conditions - the stock may be due for a bounce as selling pressure appears exhausted.

What is the momentum for ASMB stock?

ASMB's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.36. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ASMB outperforming or underperforming the market?

ASMB (-2.68%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ASMB?

ASMB's MACD (-2.19) is currently below the signal line (-1.77), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 41.2) is strong.

Is ASMB in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ASMB is in a bearish trend. The price ($22.86) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($27.39) and 50-day SMA ($28.92). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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