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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
$88.53
$88.47
$42.00
$89.15
$650.25M0.2461,105 shsN/A
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
$0.91
+3.4%
$1.03
$0.47
$7.46
$28.25M0.85193,649 shs115,707 shs
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
$25.22
-1.4%
$28.54
$13.72
$33.34
$1.49B2.01525,001 shs434,140 shs
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
$1.10
-0.9%
$1.08
$0.59
$8.08
$36.47M0.1701,788 shs1.83 million shs
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
$6.38
-9.5%
$18.47
$0.62
$2.76
$239.06M0.27360,199 shs510,629 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
+3.64%+10.96%-22.88%+24.30%-80.51%
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
-1.37%-8.82%-12.49%+1.82%+7.50%
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+5.77%
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
-9.50%-11.63%-25.73%+47.00%+29.67%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
3.3344 of 5 stars
3.33.00.04.41.10.00.6
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
1.4866 of 5 stars
3.51.00.00.02.72.50.0
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/A
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
2.60
Moderate Buy$27.502,921.98% Upside
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
3.00
Buy$36.0042.74% Upside
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PTGX, DRRX, BSTC, STSA, and ZFGN Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/1/2024
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$5.00
3/28/2024
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
2/28/2024
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00 ➝ $37.00
2/28/2024
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$38.00
(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
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
$38.19M17.03$3.38 per share26.18$18.42 per share4.81
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
$8.55M3.30N/AN/A$0.50 per share1.82
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
$60M24.50N/AN/A$5.84 per share4.32
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/A$1.41 per shareN/A
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
N/AN/AN/AN/A$1.35 per shareN/A

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
$24.47M$3.3337.5117.60N/A47.43%14.81%14.46%N/A
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
-$27.62M-$1.22N/AN/AN/A-323.16%-316.78%-76.59%5/13/2024 (Estimated)
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
-$78.96M-$1.49N/AN/AN/AN/A-27.49%-25.30%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
-$70.06M-$2.01N/AN/AN/AN/A-115.24%-102.26%N/A
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
-$45.41M-$1.07N/AN/AN/A-51.34%-34.55%N/A

Latest PTGX, DRRX, BSTC, STSA, and ZFGN Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
2/27/202412/31/2023
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
$0.05$0.44+$0.39$0.44$60.00 million$60.00 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
N/A
66.24
66.24
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
N/A
1.28
1.20
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
N/A
16.71
16.71
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
N/A
7.44
7.44
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
0.26
6.56
6.56

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
60.34%
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
28.03%
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
98.63%
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
93.26%
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
70.43%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. stock logo
BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies
77.35 millionN/ANot Optionable
DURECT Co. stock logo
DRRX
DURECT
5831.04 million29.70 millionOptionable
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics
11258.28 million55.36 millionOptionable
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
2133.15 million22.81 millionNot Optionable
Zafgen Inc stock logo
ZFGN
Zafgen
3837.47 millionN/ANot Optionable

PTGX, DRRX, BSTC, STSA, and ZFGN Headlines

SourceHeadline
Diagnosing Diabetes: Not So SimpleDiagnosing Diabetes: Not So Simple
medscape.com - November 2 at 7:42 AM
Do New Weight Loss Meds Mean the End of Bariatric Surgery?Do New Weight Loss Meds Mean the End of Bariatric Surgery?
medscape.com - October 6 at 8:53 PM
Prader-Willi syndromePrader-Willi syndrome
pharmaphorum.com - August 23 at 8:34 PM
The Omnipod 5 System: Trial Results From ENDO 2021The Omnipod 5 System: Trial Results From ENDO 2021
medscape.com - August 4 at 8:12 PM
Beta Cells From Stem Cells: Nearing a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?Beta Cells From Stem Cells: Nearing a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
medscape.com - July 5 at 5:09 PM
Oral Semaglutide Brings GLP-1s to Primary CareOral Semaglutide Brings GLP-1s to Primary Care
medscape.com - May 20 at 8:49 PM
Clinical Trials - Different Phases of the trial News, Research and Latest UpdatesClinical Trials - Different Phases of the trial News, Research and Latest Updates
medindia.net - May 20 at 3:49 PM
Obesity Therapeutic Pipeline Analysis, 2023 Updates | Insights into ... - Digital JournalObesity Therapeutic Pipeline Analysis, 2023 Updates | Insights into ... - Digital Journal
news.google.com - May 12 at 2:12 PM
Weight Loss and Obesity Management Market Insights With ... - Taiwan NewsWeight Loss and Obesity Management Market Insights With ... - Taiwan News
news.google.com - May 11 at 3:06 AM
Global Methionine Aminopeptidase 2 Market Report 2023 by Trend ... - The Northwestern ExaminerGlobal Methionine Aminopeptidase 2 Market Report 2023 by Trend ... - The Northwestern Examiner
news.google.com - May 4 at 6:30 PM
Weight Loss and Obesity Management Market May See a Big Move ... - Digital JournalWeight Loss and Obesity Management Market May See a Big Move ... - Digital Journal
news.google.com - May 2 at 1:13 PM
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals: A Promising Outlook for Long-Term ... - Best StocksIronwood Pharmaceuticals: A Promising Outlook for Long-Term ... - Best Stocks
news.google.com - May 2 at 8:13 AM
The Primary Glucose-Lowering Effect of Metformin Resides in the Gut, Not the CirculationThe Primary Glucose-Lowering Effect of Metformin Resides in the Gut, Not the Circulation
medscape.com - April 29 at 8:09 PM
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Dyslipidemia - Medscape ReferenceFast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Dyslipidemia - Medscape Reference
news.google.com - April 22 at 12:41 AM
Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Size, Share, Economic Growth, Emerging ... - Digital JournalAnti-Obesity Drugs Market Size, Share, Economic Growth, Emerging ... - Digital Journal
news.google.com - April 20 at 9:32 AM
Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Size, Analysis, Share, Research, Business Growth and Forecast to 2031 - openPRAnti-Obesity Drugs Market Size, Analysis, Share, Research, Business Growth and Forecast to 2031 - openPR
news.google.com - April 14 at 8:21 AM
New ADA Standards: Promoting HealthNew ADA Standards: Promoting Health
medscape.com - April 13 at 7:20 AM
New ADA Standards: Promoting HealthNew ADA Standards: Promoting Health
medscape.com - April 13 at 7:20 AM
Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Set to Register a CAGR of 16.10% and ... - GlobeNewswireAnti-Obesity Drugs Market Set to Register a CAGR of 16.10% and ... - GlobeNewswire
news.google.com - April 10 at 12:56 PM
Global Weight Loss Therapeutics Professional Market 2023 (Exclusive Report) | Future Work Trend by 2030Global Weight Loss Therapeutics Professional Market 2023 (Exclusive Report) | Future Work Trend by 2030
marketwatch.com - April 9 at 10:32 AM
Anti-Obesity Drugs Market is expected to rise at A CAGR Of 16.1% during the forecast period 2023 to 2031: Grow - openPRAnti-Obesity Drugs Market is expected to rise at A CAGR Of 16.1% during the forecast period 2023 to 2031: Grow - openPR
news.google.com - April 5 at 7:34 AM
Anti-Obesity Drugs Market to grow at a CAGR of over 16.1% from 2023 to 2031, reveals Growth Plus Reports - openPRAnti-Obesity Drugs Market to grow at a CAGR of over 16.1% from 2023 to 2031, reveals Growth Plus Reports - openPR
news.google.com - March 22 at 11:43 AM
Indian Anti-Obesity Drug Market 2023 : Projected to Deliver Greater Revenues during the Forecast Period 2028 - openPRIndian Anti-Obesity Drug Market 2023 : Projected to Deliver Greater Revenues during the Forecast Period 2028 - openPR
news.google.com - March 1 at 1:17 PM
Zafgen (ZFGN) Stock Skyrockets on Positive Obesity Drug ResultsZafgen (ZFGN) Stock Skyrockets on Positive Obesity Drug Results
thestreet.com - February 26 at 7:51 PM

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Company Descriptions

BioSpecifics Technologies logo

BioSpecifics Technologies

NASDAQ:BSTC
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., a biopharmaceutical company, develops an injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum for various indications in the United States and internationally. The company offers injectable collagenase for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture and Peyronie's disease under the XIAFLEX and Xiapex brands. It also provides injectable collagenase to treat frozen shoulder, cellulite, canine lipoma, lateral hip fat, plantar fibromatosis, human lipoma, and uterine fibroids. The company has a development and license agreement with Endo Global Ventures. BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
DURECT logo

DURECT

NASDAQ:DRRX
DURECT Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, develops medicines based on its epigenetic regulator program. The company's lead product larsucosterol (DUR-928), an endogenous, orally bioavailable small molecule that is in Phase IIb clinical trial to play a regulatory role in lipid metabolism, stress and inflammatory responses, and cell death and survival to treat alcohol-associated hepatitis, as well as completed Phase Ib clinical trial to treat patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. It also offers ALZET product line that consists of osmotic pumps and accessories used for research in mice, rats, and other laboratory animals. In addition, the company offers POSIMIR, a post-surgical pain product to deliver bupivacaine over three days in adults; and Methydur to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It markets and sells its ALZET lines through direct sales force in the United States, as well as through a network of distributors in other countries. The company has strategic collaboration and other agreements with Virginia Commonwealth University Intellectual Property Foundation; Indivior UK Ltd.; and Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited. DURECT Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Protagonist Therapeutics logo

Protagonist Therapeutics

NASDAQ:PTGX
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops peptide-based drugs for hematology and blood disorders, and inflammatory and immunomodulatory diseases. It is developing Rusfertide (PTG-300), an injectable hepcidin mimetic that completed phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of polycythemia vera and other blood disorders; and JNJ-2113, an orally delivered investigational drug to block biological pathways that completed phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; and PN-943, an orally delivered, gut-restricted alpha 4 beta 7 specific integrin antagonist completed a phase 2 clinical trials in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The company has a license and collaboration agreement with Takeda to commercialize rusfertide; and JNJ Innovative Medicines to co-develop Interleukin-23 receptor antagonist compound JNJ-2113. Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals logo

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:STSA
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, developing novel therapeutic products for the acute treatment of migraines. The company's lead product candidate is STS101, a drug-device combination of a proprietary dry-powder formulation of dihydroergotamine mesylate, which is in SUMMIT Phase 3 efficacy trials and can be self-administered with proprietary pre-filled, single-use, and nasal delivery device. Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Zafgen logo

Zafgen

NASDAQ:ZFGN
Zafgen, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapies for patients suffering from metabolic diseases comprising type 2 diabetes, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), and other metabolically related disorders. The company's lead product candidate is ZGN-1061, a fumagillin-class methionine aminopeptidase 2 (MetAP2) inhibitor administered by subcutaneous injection, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial and profiled for its utility in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other related metabolic disorders. It also develops ZGN-1258, a MetAP2 inhibitor for treatment of PWS. Zafgen, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.