Clearside Biomedical Shares Surge on Promising Clinical Data

Clearside Biomedical’s stock experienced significant after-hours trading activity, climbing 6.82% to reach $4.23 per share. This upward movement provided a stark contrast to the regular trading session, during which the share price had declined by 9.79%. The catalyst for this positive reversal was the presentation of encouraging subgroup analyses from the Phase 2b ODYSSEY trial for the company’s wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment, CLS-AX, at the EURETINA congress.

Beyond the clinical developments, Clearside is undergoing a substantial corporate transformation. Since July 2025, the company, with guidance from investment bank Piper Sandler, has been evaluating a range of strategic alternatives. These options include potential asset sales, partnerships, or an outright sale of the company. This strategic review coincides with other significant corporate actions:

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