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Why Burcon NutraScience Corporation stock is rising today

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Burcon NutraScience Corporation is experiencing a notable uptick in its stock price, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (BU.TO) is seeing its stock rise today, up by 3.92% to CA$1.59. This increase comes amid strong financial performance and growing interest in the company's protein ingredient innovations.

Investor takeaway: Investors are responding positively to Burcon's impressive revenue growth and strategic advancements, indicating potential for continued upward momentum.

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BU.TO

Burcon NutraScience Corporation

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↓ $0.92 (-41.44%)
120 day period
$1.25$1.81$2.37Apr 10Jul 8Oct 1

Market cap

$16.50M

52W high

$2.75

52W low

$1.25

1W change

-5.80%

Beta

2.90

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering BU · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast BU stock price to rise 42.3% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$1.85

+42.3% Upside

Current Price

C$1.30

Last close

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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on BU's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$0.39C$0.92C$1.45C$1.98C$2.50C$3.03TodayMay 25Jul 29Oct 1Nov 13Dec 27Feb 8

30-Day Vol

83.4%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

72.4%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$1.09

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$1.22C$0.92 – C$1.63
60 trading daysC$1.15C$0.77 – C$1.73
90 trading daysC$1.09C$0.66 – C$1.79

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Burcon's stock rises 3.92% today

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The company's market cap stands at CA$19.42 million, reflecting its status as a developing player in the protein ingredient market.

Bull case

Burcon's recent financial results showed a remarkable 273% year-over-year revenue increase, signaling strong market demand for its products. The company has also expanded its customer base to over 20 buying customers, highlighting its growing presence in the food and beverage sector.

Bear case

Despite today's gains, Burcon remains a small-cap company with inherent risks. The absence of a P/E ratio and profit margin suggests that the company is still in a growth phase, which may deter risk-averse investors.

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Published: September 8, 2026
Last Updated: September 22, 2026

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