

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in September: Wells Fargo 21 st Annual Healthcare Conference Fireside Chat: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 3:45 p.m.

AXSM begins dosing in the phase III SUMMIT study investigating AXS-05 for treating smoking cessation in adults.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the SUMMIT Phase 3 trial of AXS-05 for smoking cessation. SUMMIT (Studying NMDA and Sigma-1 in Smoking Cessation Treatment) is a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, active- and placebo-controlled, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy and safety of AXS-05 as a smoking cessation treatment in adults.

Amgen is a diversified pharmaceutical giant with high net margins. It reported nearly $8.1 billion in free cash flow for fiscal 2025.

Axsome Therapeutics is performing well as it continues to expand its approved portfolio. The company's deep pipeline may help it launch newer products and post consistent revenue growth for a while.

BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 3,103,708 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $759,695,000. BlackRock Inc. owned about 6.03% of Axsome Therapeutics at the

AXSM's Q2 earnings meet estimates, but revenues miss forecasts. Auvelity and other product sales drive year-over-year revenues.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. reported Q2 2026 net product revenue growth of 46% year-on-year, but rising SG&A costs mostly offset commercial gains. Auvelity drove most revenues, benefiting from new Alzheimer's agitation indication and expanded sales force, yet profitability remains elusive. Management reiterates ambitious ~$8bn peak sales target for Auvelity, but current revenue trajectory and market dynamics cast doubt on achievability.