Recent discussions on X about DURECT Corporation (DRRX) have been ignited by the announcement of its potential acquisition by Bausch Health Companies Inc. Many users are debating the fairness of the deal terms, with some expressing skepticism about whether shareholders are getting adequate value. The conversation has drawn significant attention as investors weigh the implications of this strategic move.
Additionally, there’s a mix of curiosity and concern over the stock’s price movements following the news, with some on X pointing to high trading volumes as a sign of market interest. Others are speculating on the long-term potential of DURECT’s pipeline, particularly in light of Bausch Health’s involvement. The dialogue remains dynamic as more details about the acquisition emerge.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
DURECT Corporation Insider Trading Activity
DURECT Corporation insiders have traded $DRRX stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $DRRX stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- R SCOTT ASEN has made 2 purchases buying 204,220 shares for an estimated $386,666 and 0 sales.
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DURECT Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 14 institutional investors add shares of DURECT Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 11 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- DALTON INVESTMENTS, INC. added 232,688 shares (+45.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $147,803
- RICHMOND BROTHERS, INC. added 107,329 shares (+8.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $68,175
- IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC removed 45,828 shares (-28.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $29,109
- JANE STREET GROUP, LLC added 41,484 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $26,350
- UBS GROUP AG added 18,778 shares (+57.3%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $11,927
- BEIRNE WEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC added 17,800 shares (+6.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $11,306
- INGALLS & SNYDER LLC added 14,637 shares (+1.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $9,297
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