NASDAQ:GALT Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Now Open: Crypto emergency update (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free GALT Stock Alerts $3.38 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.25▼$3.4550-Day Range$1.66▼$4.2052-Week Range$1.28▼$4.27Volume146,616 shsAverage Volume125,164 shsMarket Capitalization$209.22 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Galectin Therapeutics alerts: Email Address Galectin Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside225.4% Upside$11.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.31% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.59Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.1.06 out of 5 starsMedical Sector752nd out of 918 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry329th out of 402 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. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.31% 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 21.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Galectin Therapeutics has recently increased by 5.14%, 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGalectin Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Galectin Therapeutics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for GALT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 800% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Galectin Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Galectin Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any 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. 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 -4.57, 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 -4.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceNow Open: Crypto emergency updateDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.Just click here to sign up and be among the first to get it. 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, a galactoarabino-rhamnogalacturonan polysaccharide polymer that is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of liver fibrosis associated with fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis, as well as for the treatment of cancer. The company, through its Galectin Sciences, LLC, which is a collaborative joint venture co-owned by SBH Sciences, Inc., to research and development of 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 HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGalectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT) Short Interest UpdateApril 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGalectin Therapeutics Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:GALT)April 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Now Open: Crypto emergency updateDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGalectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) Given Buy Rating at HC WainwrightApril 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 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Now Open: Crypto emergency updateDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 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 OutlookNovember 13, 2023 | msn.comGalectin Therapeutics GAAP EPS of -$0.24November 13, 2023 | benzinga.comGalectin Therapeutics: Q3 Earnings InsightsNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 and Provides Business UpdateNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE – Galectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 and Provides Business UpdateNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics Inc (GALT) Reports Increased Net Loss in Q3 2023November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGalectin Therapeutics to Share Five Scientific Presentations at The Liver Meeting™ 2023, Hosted by the AASLDSee 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 Earnings11/15/2021Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal 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+225.4%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-197.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.77 Quick Ratio1.77 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($1.01) per share Price / Book-3.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares61,900,000Free Float29,281,000Market Cap$209.22 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsSilverback TherapeuticsNASDAQ:SBTXAbeona TherapeuticsNASDAQ:ABEODesign TherapeuticsNASDAQ:DSGNGeneration BioNASDAQ:GBIOG1 TherapeuticsNASDAQ:GTHXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCitadel Advisors LLCBought 4,400 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 11,591 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.205%Solutions 4 Wealth LtdBought 36,085 shares on 2/6/2024Ownership: 0.058%Atria Wealth Solutions Inc.Sold 10,000 shares on 2/2/2024Ownership: 0.404%Simplex Trading LLCSold 600 shares on 2/2/2024Ownership: 0.000%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 12-month price objectives for Galectin Therapeutics' stock. Their GALT share price targets range from $11.00 to $11.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $11.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 225.4% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, GALT shares have increased by 103.6% and is now trading at $3.38. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Galectin Therapeutics? Galectin Therapeutics saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,250,000 shares, an increase of 5.1% from the March 15th total of 2,140,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 105,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 21.3 days. Currently, 5.3% of the company's 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, May 20th 2024. View our GALT earnings forecast. How were Galectin Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 15th. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.18) by $0.04. What ETF holds Galectin Therapeutics' stock? Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF holds 53,742 shares of GALT stock, representing 1.17% 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). 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. 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