S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook
S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
QQQ   423.41
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
CSX Co.: The Railroad Powering Ahead with an Earnings Beat
Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: AI Dominance and Future Outlook

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
$18.17
$18.16
$8.00
$21.70
$1.85B1.45361,806 shsN/A
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
$1.87
+1.6%
$2.48
$0.70
$3.40
$348.50M0.849.45 million shs6.02 million shs
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
$2.71
-2.2%
$2.75
$0.50
$3.22
$416.41M1.681.37 million shs1.82 million shs
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
$18.03
$18.03
$5.31
$31.73
$1.42B2.323.17 million shsN/A
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
$17.59
$17.67
$9.93
$32.94
$818.60M1.454,965 shsN/A
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
+1.63%-19.05%-10.10%-7.43%+42.75%
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
-2.17%-7.82%-8.14%+29.67%+0.37%
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
3.1235 of 5 stars
3.22.00.03.91.10.80.6
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
3.6491 of 5 stars
3.51.00.04.22.61.70.6
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
2.40
Hold$9.33399.11% Upside
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
3.00
Buy$5.0084.50% Upside
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
3.00
BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HRTX, ZEAL, PTLA, AKCA, and ESPR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2024
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$5.00
4/10/2024
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00
3/25/2024
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$16.00
3/25/2024
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00
3/13/2024
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy$4.00 ➝ $5.00
3/5/2024
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
Berenberg Bank
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Initiated CoverageBuy
2/28/2024
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
HC Wainwright
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$22.00 ➝ $16.00
2/27/2024
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
$488.54M3.78$0.51 per share35.54$5.78 per share3.14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
$116.33M3.04N/AN/A($3.85) per share-0.49
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
$127.04M3.21N/AN/A($0.23) per share-11.78
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
$116.64M12.13N/AN/A$1.67 per share10.80
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
$46.54M17.59N/AN/A$3.38 per share5.20

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
$40.77M$0.48N/AN/AN/A-12.34%-8.94%-8.02%N/A
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
-$209.25M-$2.12N/A6.03N/A-179.87%N/A-91.62%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
-$110.56M-$0.86N/AN/AN/A-87.02%N/A-50.61%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
-$290.66M-$4.06N/AN/AN/A-232.73%-267.86%-54.66%N/A
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
-$161.99M-$4.09N/AN/AN/A-565.44%-111.04%-56.54%N/A

Latest HRTX, ZEAL, PTLA, AKCA, and ESPR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/12/2024Q4 2023
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
-$0.15-$0.07+$0.08-$0.07$30.98 million$34.23 million
2/27/202412/31/2023
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
-$0.53-$0.50+$0.03-$0.50$26.84 million$32.25 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
N/A
12.17
11.78
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
N/A
1.29
0.87
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
N/A
2.37
1.84
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
4.77
4.87
4.82
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
0.93
4.79
4.78

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics
248101.60 millionN/AOptionable
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
240189.40 million188.27 millionOptionable
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
HRTX
Heron Therapeutics
126150.33 million140.71 millionOptionable
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals
32478.48 millionN/AOptionable
Zealand Pharma A/S stock logo
ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S
35546.54 million45.51 millionNot Optionable

HRTX, ZEAL, PTLA, AKCA, and ESPR Headlines

SourceHeadline
Markets with Madison: NZ medicinal cannabis company Cannasouth’s ex-chief executive Mark Lucas talks about what went wrongMarkets with Madison: NZ medicinal cannabis company Cannasouth’s ex-chief executive Mark Lucas talks about what went wrong
msn.com - April 19 at 2:54 AM
Pharmacs perpetually stretched budgetPharmac's perpetually stretched budget
msn.com - April 19 at 2:54 AM
New Zealand Jobs: What is changing for new applicants of Accredited Employer Work VisaNew Zealand Jobs: What is changing for new applicants of Accredited Employer Work Visa
msn.com - April 19 at 2:54 AM
Drugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking AtDrugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At
msn.com - April 19 at 2:54 AM
Nostalgic golden years of Farleys Rusk factoryNostalgic golden years of Farley's Rusk factory
plymouthherald.co.uk - April 14 at 2:57 AM
A ghost of Brexit past returns to haunt LabourA ghost of Brexit past returns to haunt Labour
ft.com - April 12 at 10:43 PM
A story of two halves: The NDA’s foreign trade policy, viewed through FTAs, has changed over two termsA story of two halves: The NDA’s foreign trade policy, viewed through FTAs, has changed over two terms
financialexpress.com - April 12 at 10:43 PM
Pharmaceutical Cartridges Market Expected To Hit USD 3.4 Billion By 2032Pharmaceutical Cartridges Market Expected To Hit USD 3.4 Billion By 2032
pharmiweb.com - April 12 at 10:43 PM
New Zealand keeps dominance at Hong Kong Rugby SevensNew Zealand keeps dominance at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
bignewsnetwork.com - April 7 at 7:04 PM
The Iconic Stethoscope Is Getting a 21st Century MakeoverThe Iconic Stethoscope Is Getting a 21st Century Makeover
managedhealthcareexecutive.com - April 4 at 7:11 PM
U.S. Futures Up, European Stocks Flat as Powell Reiterates Room for Rate Cuts This YearU.S. Futures Up, European Stocks Flat as Powell Reiterates Room for Rate Cuts This Year
morningstar.com - April 4 at 7:11 PM
Ruttes China visit boosts Sino-Dutch ties amid trade growthRutte's China visit boosts Sino-Dutch ties amid trade growth
china.org.cn - April 3 at 8:42 PM
Editorial: The size of the CEO’s salary has to match the size of their business acumenEditorial: The size of the CEO’s salary has to match the size of their business acumen
nzherald.co.nz - April 2 at 3:33 PM
Unlocking Benzalkonium Bromide’s Potential: Diverse Applications Drive US$ 1.94 Billion Market Expansion by 2033Unlocking Benzalkonium Bromide’s Potential: Diverse Applications Drive US$ 1.94 Billion Market Expansion by 2033
fmiblog.com - April 2 at 3:33 PM
Polar Capital Healthcare Opportunities breaches 10% exposure limit after Danish pharma firm soarsPolar Capital Healthcare Opportunities breaches 10% exposure limit after Danish pharma firm soars
investmentweek.co.uk - April 2 at 3:33 PM
She was given a year to live - then this Kiwi-made cancer therapy saved her lifeShe was given a year to live - then this Kiwi-made cancer therapy saved her life
newstalkzb.co.nz - April 1 at 3:28 PM
New Zealand cancer trial: CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma is saving livesNew Zealand cancer trial: CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma is saving lives
msn.com - March 31 at 2:26 PM
One new confirmed case and a second probable case of measles, have been identified in the WaikatoOne new confirmed case and a second probable case of measles, have been identified in the Waikato
home.nzcity.co.nz - March 30 at 8:29 PM
Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan will receive a knighthood in the UK'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan will receive a knighthood in the UK
msn.com - March 29 at 10:02 PM
Zealand Pharma gets grant for novel acylated glucagon analogue peptides for treating metabolic disordersZealand Pharma gets grant for novel acylated glucagon analogue peptides for treating metabolic disorders
pharmaceutical-technology.com - March 29 at 9:40 AM
Strides Pharma Science Share PriceStrides Pharma Science Share Price
business-standard.com - March 29 at 4:40 AM
Jessie J says she’s the opposite of a ‘beige mum’ as she shows off son’s playroomJessie J says she’s the opposite of a ‘beige mum’ as she shows off son’s playroom
nz.finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 1:38 PM
New Zealand Education: International student enrolments top 59,000 for the first eight months of 2023New Zealand Education: International student enrolments top 59,000 for the first eight months of 2023
msn.com - March 28 at 1:38 PM
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk gets more weight loss drug competition as a rival releases promising dataOzempic maker Novo Nordisk gets more weight loss drug competition as a rival releases promising data
msn.com - March 28 at 1:38 PM

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Company Descriptions

Akcea Therapeutics logo

Akcea Therapeutics

NASDAQ:AKCA
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing drugs to treat patients with serious and rare diseases in the United States and internationally. The company offers TEGSEDI, which is designed to reduce the production of transthyretin protein. It develops WAYLIVRA, which has completed Phase III clinical study for the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome; and that is in Phase III clinical study for the treatment of familial partial lipodystrophy. The company also develops AKCEA-APO(a)-LRx, which has completed Phase IIb clinical study for treating patients suffering with hyperlipoproteinemia; AKCEA-ANGPTL3-LRx that has completed Phase IIb clinical study for the treatment of multiple lipid disorders; and AKCEA-APOCIII-LRx, which is in Phase II study for the treatment of cardiovascular disease due to elevated triglyceride levels, as well as AKCEA-TTR-LRx to treat the broad population of patients with hereditary and wild-type forms of transthyretin amyloidosis. It has strategic collaboration with Novartis Pharma AG and PTC Therapeutics International Limited. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Esperion Therapeutics logo

Esperion Therapeutics

NASDAQ:ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes medicines for the treatment of patients with elevated low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Its marketed products include NEXLETOL (bempedoic acid) and NEXLIZET (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) tablets that are oral, once-daily, non-statin medicines for the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia in adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of LDL-C. The company's products also include NILEMDO, an ATP Citrate Lyase (ACL) inhibitor that lowers LDL-C and cardiovascular risk by reducing cholesterol biosynthesis and up-regulating the LDL receptors; and NUSTENDI, a bempedoic acid and ezetimibe tablet to treat elevated LDL-C. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd to; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; and Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH. Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Heron Therapeutics logo

Heron Therapeutics

NASDAQ:HRTX
Heron Therapeutics, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, focuses on enhancing the lives of patients by developing and commercializing therapeutic that enhances medical care. The company's product candidates utilize its proprietary Biochronomer, a drug delivery technology, which delivers therapeutic levels of a range of short-acting pharmacological agents over a period from days to weeks with a single administration. It offers SUSTOL (granisetron), an extended-release injection for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy, or anthracycline and cyclophosphamide combination chemotherapy regimens; and CINVANTI, an intravenous formulation of aprepitant, a substance P/neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, as well as nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. The company is also developing ZYNRELEF, a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of the local anesthetic bupivacaine and a low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam; and APONVIE, an intravenous formulation of a substance P/neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults. The company was formerly known as A.P. Pharma, Inc. and changed its name to Heron Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2014. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Portola Pharmaceuticals logo

Portola Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:PTLA
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes novel therapeutics in the areas of thrombosis and other hematologic disorders and inflammation in the United States. The company offers Andexxa, an antidote for patients treated with rivaroxaban and apixaban when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding; and Bevyxxa (betrixaban), an oral, once-daily Factor Xa inhibitor for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adult patients hospitalized for an acute medical illness. It is also advancing cerdulatinib, a dual spleen tyrosine kinase and janus kinases inhibitor in development for the treatment of hematologic cancers. In addition, the company is developing PRT2761, a Syk inhibitor that has completed Phase II clinical trial for the treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb; Pfizer Inc.; Bayer Pharma, AG; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; SRX Cardio; LLC; Ora; and Astellas Pharma Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Zealand Pharma A/S logo

Zealand Pharma A/S

NASDAQ:ZEAL
Zealand Pharma A/S, a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of peptide-based medicines in Denmark. It has a portfolio of medicines focusing on gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, and other specialty disease areas with unmet medical needs. The company markets lixisenatide under the brand names of Adlyxin and Lyxumia; Dasiglucagon, a single use syringe or autoinjector for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia, congenital hyperinsulinism, and post bariatric surgery hypoglycemia; and Dasiglucagon dual-hormone artificial pancreas for automated diabetes management. The company's pipeline includes Dasiglucagon that is in Phase III clinical trials for congenital hyperinsulinism. The company is also developing glepaglutide, a long acting GLP-2 analog, which is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of short bowel syndrome. Zealand Pharma A/S has collaboration agreements with Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH; Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH; Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Beta Bionics, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.