Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
DAFNA Capital Management reduced its position in Axogen by approximately 265,456 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025, a move valued at $6.53 million. Despite the trim, the hedge fund maintains a significant $15.6 million stake in the nerve-repair specialist, which has seen its stock price climb 71% over the past year.
AxoGen (NASDAQ: AXGN) has received a major boost from Wall Street as Wells Fargo upgraded the nerve-repair specialist to a 'Strong-Buy' rating. The upgrade follows a significant price target hike from Jefferies, signaling a robust consensus on the company's growth potential in the medical technology sector.
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