NASDAQ:GALT Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → After Conviction, More Bad News for Trump (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free GALT Stock Alerts $2.60 -0.05 (-1.89%) (As of 06/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.51▼$2.6950-Day Range$2.39▼$4.2052-Week Range$1.28▼$4.27Volume127,326 shsAverage Volume135,051 shsMarket Capitalization$161.59 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Galectin Therapeutics alerts: Email Address Galectin Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside323.1% Upside$11.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.75% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$65,248 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($0.66) to ($1.59) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.22 out of 5 starsMedical Sector733rd out of 905 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry349th out of 430 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGalectin Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageGalectin Therapeutics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Galectin Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.75% of the float of Galectin Therapeutics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGalectin Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 20.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Galectin Therapeutics has recently increased by 19.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGalectin Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthGalectin Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for GALT. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGalectin Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Galectin Therapeutics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for GALT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -88% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Galectin Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Galectin Therapeutics insiders have sold 354.37% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $14,360.00 in company stock and sold $65,248.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders52.70% of the stock of Galectin Therapeutics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 11.68% of the stock of Galectin Therapeutics is held by institutions.Read more about Galectin Therapeutics' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Galectin Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.66) to ($1.59) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Galectin Therapeutics is -3.51, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Galectin Therapeutics is -3.51, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about Galectin Therapeutics' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressTime is Running Out - June 25th Deadline Approaching!If you missed out on crypto, this could be your second chance. The AI “wealth window” is opening now, but you must get in now. Don’t delay.See all the details you need here. About Galectin Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:GALT)Galectin Therapeutics Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of therapies for fibrotic, cancer, and other diseases. Its lead product candidate is belapectin (GR-MD-02) galectin-3 inhibitor, that is in Phase 2b/3 clinical trial, to prevent esophageal varices in patient with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) cirrhosis; and Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of liver fibrosis, as well as severe skin disease, and melanoma and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The company, through its Galectin Sciences, LLC, which is a collaborative joint venture co-owned by SBH Sciences, Inc., to research and develop small organic molecule inhibitors of galectin-3 for oral administration. The company was formerly known as Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2011. Galectin Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Norcross, Georgia.Read More GALT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GALT Stock News HeadlinesJune 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comGalectin Therapeutics to Present at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) 2024 CongressMay 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGalectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) Downgraded to "Sell" at StockNews.comMay 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGalectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average of $2.30May 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGalectin Therapeutics GAAP EPS of -$0.19May 15, 2024 | investorplace.comGALT Stock Earnings: Galectin Therapeutics Misses EPS for Q1 2024May 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comGalectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 and Provides Business UpdateMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect ConferenceApril 30, 2024 | money.usnews.comGalectin Therapeutics IncApril 20, 2024 | morningstar.comGalectin Therapeutics Inc GALTApril 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGalectin Therapeutics Gets DSMB's Nod To Continue Phase 2b/3 NAVIGATE Study Of BelapectinApril 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics Reports the Positive Outcome of the Fifth Data and Safety Monitoring Board Meeting for NAVIGATE Phase 2b/3 Study of Belapectin in Patients with Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Caused by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitisApril 5, 2024 | investorplace.comGALT Stock Earnings: Galectin Therapeutics Meets EPS for Q4 2023April 3, 2024 | benzinga.comGalectin Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:GALT), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsApril 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Galectin Therapeutics Amidst Positive Clinical Trial Progress and Enhanced Financial StabilityMarch 29, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deGalectin Therapeutics Inc.: Galectin Therapeutics Reports 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comWhat retail stores are open Easter 2024? Details on Walmart, Target, Macy's, Kohl's, moreMarch 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics Inc (GALT) Reports 2023 Financial Results and Business DevelopmentsMarch 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comGalectin Therapeutics Reports 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateMarch 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGalectin: Q4 2024 NASH Cirrhosis Data Readout Is A Major Inflection PointMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comMadrigal granted FDA approval for NASH therapyMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comLiver drug developers outperform as U.S. awaits first NASH drugMarch 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comGalectin Therapeutics Expands Clinical Team with the Appointment of Khurram Jamil, M.D. as Vice President, Clinical DevelopmentFebruary 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGALT Galectin Therapeutics Inc.February 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRetail investors account for 55% of Galectin Therapeutics Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GALT) ownership, while insiders account for 21%November 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comArce’s Buy Rating on Galectin Therapeutics: Promising NAVIGATE Trial Progress and Strong Financial OutlookSee More Headlines Receive GALT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Galectin Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/15/2024Today6/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/12/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:GALT CUSIPN/A CIK1133416 Webwww.galectintherapeutics.com Phone(678) 620-3186Fax770-864-1327Employees28Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.00 High Stock Price Target$11.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+323.1%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.74) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-41,070,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-185.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.02 Quick Ratio2.02 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($1.01) per share Price / Book-2.57Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares62,150,000Free Float29,396,000Market Cap$161.59 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.65 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joel Lewis (Age 54)President, CEO & Director Comp: $907.72kMr. Jack W. Callicutt CPA (Age 57)CFO, Treasurer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $521.47kDr. Pol F. Boudes M.D. (Age 67)Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer Comp: $730.33kRobert TrittGeneral CounselMr. Jeff KatstraHead of CMC & Pharmaceutical DevelopmentMs. Beth KnowlesExecutive Assistant & Officer ManagerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLumos PharmaNASDAQ:LUMOKindred BiosciencesNASDAQ:KINSage TherapeuticsNASDAQ:SAGEAnaptysBioNASDAQ:ANABArriVent BioPharmaNASDAQ:AVBPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 38,037 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 3.198%Wealthspire Advisors LLCBought 214,512 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.644%Geneos Wealth Management Inc.Sold 3,800 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 0.660%Richard A Jr. ZordaniBought 1,000 shares on 4/30/2024Total: $3,520.00 ($3.52/share)Joel LewisBought 1,000 shares on 4/24/2024Total: $3,390.00 ($3.39/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GALT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Galectin Therapeutics stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Galectin Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" GALT shares. View GALT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Galectin Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024? 1 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Galectin Therapeutics' stock. Their GALT share price targets range from $11.00 to $11.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $11.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 323.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GALT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have GALT shares performed in 2024? Galectin Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.66 at the start of the year. Since then, GALT stock has increased by 56.6% and is now trading at $2.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Galectin Therapeutics? Galectin Therapeutics saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,730,000 shares, an increase of 19.6% from the April 30th total of 3,120,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 182,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 20.4 days. Approximately 8.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Galectin Therapeutics' Short Interest. When is Galectin Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 12th 2024. View our GALT earnings forecast. How were Galectin Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 15th. The company reported ($0.19) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.03. What ETF holds Galectin Therapeutics' stock? Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF holds 53,742 shares of GALT stock, representing 0.90% of its portfolio. What other stocks do shareholders of Galectin Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Galectin Therapeutics investors own include Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), Exelixis (EXEL), Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), Novavax (NVAX), Verastem (VSTM) and Immunomedics (IMMU). Who are Galectin Therapeutics' major shareholders? Galectin Therapeutics' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.20%), Geneos Wealth Management Inc. (0.66%), Wealthspire Advisors LLC (0.64%) and Retirement Guys Formula LLC (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Elissa J Schwartz, Fund LP 10X, Jack W Callicutt, James C Czirr, Joel Lewis, Kary Eldred, Kevin D Freeman and Richard A Jr Zordani. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Galectin Therapeutics? Shares of GALT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:GALT) was last updated on 6/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersMillionaire-Making “Wealth Pattern” Just Repeated on April 22If you think you missed out on the Bitcoin band wagon… You need to watch this immediately.Paradigm Press | SponsoredBreaking - The US Gov. Seized CITGODo you want an investment that can double or triple your money in the next three months? 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