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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
$1.95
+4.3%
$2.48
$0.70
$3.40
$354.18M0.846.81 million shs7.35 million shs
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
$7.92
+4.2%
$10.21
$7.53
$15.70
$1.24B0.554.48 million shs2.53 million shs
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$72.47
-0.1%
$75.10
$49.24
$94.57
$1.28B1.01158,785 shs137,196 shs
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
$0.13
$0.09
$13.85
$6.01M0.2217.62 million shs31.13 million shs
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
$8.85
+2.1%
$10.76
$6.01
$13.14
$624.54M1.14569,595 shs1.00 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
+1.63%-19.05%-10.10%-7.43%+42.75%
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
-0.65%-5.12%-14.12%-40.02%-29.95%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
-8.05%-10.94%+0.43%0.00%-6.88%
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
-2.03%-7.37%-17.66%-12.25%-12.34%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
3.1435 of 5 stars
3.22.00.03.91.10.80.6
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
4.0926 of 5 stars
3.51.00.03.42.22.51.9
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
4.9394 of 5 stars
3.54.00.04.42.73.33.1
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
0.8713 of 5 stars
3.00.00.00.01.01.70.6

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
2.40
Hold$9.33378.63% Upside
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
3.00
Buy$19.80150.00% Upside
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
3.00
Buy$116.3360.53% Upside
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
2.00
Hold$15.0069.49% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ZYME, IRWD, TCDA, ESPR, and LGND Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/12/2024
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00
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
3/1/2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $14.00
2/29/2024
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$144.00
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
2/16/2024
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $21.00
(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
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
$116.33M3.17N/AN/A($3.85) per share-0.51
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
$442.73M2.80N/AN/A($2.21) per share-3.58
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$131.31M9.77$4.60 per share15.77$40.39 per share1.79
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
$76.01M8.22N/AN/A$6.63 per share1.33

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
-$209.25M-$2.12N/A6.29N/A-179.87%N/A-91.62%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
-$1.00B-$6.51N/A9.32N/A-226.37%-185.45%21.00%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$52.15M$2.7526.3518.21N/A37.80%11.98%10.27%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
-$176.57M-$2.36N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A-103.81%N/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
-$118.67M-$1.74N/AN/AN/A-156.12%-26.20%-20.29%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest ZYME, IRWD, TCDA, ESPR, and LGND Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
-$0.31N/A+$0.31N/AN/AN/A  
3/6/2024Q4 2023
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
-$0.39-$0.20+$0.19-$0.20$18.32 million$16.93 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    
2/27/2024Q4 2023
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$0.24$0.79+$0.55$0.55$24.54 million$28.10 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
N/A
1.29
0.87
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
N/A
0.84
0.84
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
N/A
14.15
12.72
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/A
4.87
4.87
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
N/A
7.41
7.41

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
47.39%
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
N/A
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
91.28%
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
N/A
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
92.89%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
0.60%
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
13.10%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
10.40%
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
35.60%
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
1.22%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics
240189.40 million188.27 millionOptionable
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
267156.53 million136.02 millionOptionable
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
5817.71 million15.86 millionOptionable
Tricida, Inc. stock logo
TCDA
Tricida
5755.67 million35.85 millionNot Optionable
Zymeworks Inc. stock logo
ZYME
Zymeworks
27270.57 million69.71 millionOptionable

ZYME, IRWD, TCDA, ESPR, and LGND Headlines

SourceHeadline
Zymeworks (NYSE:ZYME) Shares Up 3.5%Zymeworks (NYSE:ZYME) Shares Up 3.5%
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 12:24 PM
ATTENTION ZYME SHAREHOLDERS: Investors who Lost Money on Zymeworks Inc. are Urged to Contact Levi & Korsinsky about an Ongoing InvestigationATTENTION ZYME SHAREHOLDERS: Investors who Lost Money on Zymeworks Inc. are Urged to Contact Levi & Korsinsky about an Ongoing Investigation
accesswire.com - April 19 at 7:35 AM
Buy Zymeworks Pioneering Cancer Treatments: Zanidatamabs Promising DataBuy Zymeworks Pioneering Cancer Treatments: Zanidatamab's Promising Data
seekingalpha.com - April 18 at 6:22 PM
ZYME ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Zymeworks Inc.ZYME ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Zymeworks Inc.
accesswire.com - April 18 at 7:30 AM
Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of an Investigation into Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME) Regarding Potential Securities Fraud AllegationsLevi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of an Investigation into Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME) Regarding Potential Securities Fraud Allegations
markets.businessinsider.com - April 16 at 6:55 PM
Maintaining Hold on Zymeworks: ZW191’s Potential Amidst Competitive and Regulatory HurdlesMaintaining Hold on Zymeworks: ZW191’s Potential Amidst Competitive and Regulatory Hurdles
markets.businessinsider.com - April 12 at 6:42 PM
Zymeworks Inc. INVESTIGATION: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Potential Securities Fraud by Zymeworks (ZYME)Zymeworks Inc. INVESTIGATION: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Potential Securities Fraud by Zymeworks (ZYME)
accesswire.com - April 12 at 10:05 AM
Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Zymeworks Investors of the Ongoing Investigation into Potential Violations of Securities Laws - ZYMELevi & Korsinsky Reminds Zymeworks Investors of the Ongoing Investigation into Potential Violations of Securities Laws - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 12 at 10:00 AM
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYMESHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYME
prnewswire.com - April 12 at 9:30 AM
Zymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYMEZymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 12 at 7:30 AM
Zymeworks To Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 2, 2024Zymeworks To Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 2, 2024
globenewswire.com - April 11 at 6:00 AM
Did Zymeworks Inc. Mislead Investors? Shareholder Rights Advocates at Levi & Korsinsky Investigate - ZYMEDid Zymeworks Inc. Mislead Investors? Shareholder Rights Advocates at Levi & Korsinsky Investigate - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 10 at 4:45 PM
Zymeworks (ZYME) Loses -13.41% in 4 Weeks, Heres Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the CornerZymeworks (ZYME) Loses -13.41% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
zacks.com - April 10 at 10:36 AM
Zymeworks (NYSE:ZYME) Trading Down 2.6%Zymeworks (NYSE:ZYME) Trading Down 2.6%
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 11:46 AM
Zymeworks Inc. Investigated by Shareholder Rights Advocates – Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Regarding Potential Securities Law Violations - ZYMEZymeworks Inc. Investigated by Shareholder Rights Advocates – Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Regarding Potential Securities Law Violations - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 8 at 4:00 PM
Opinion: The Next Generation of ADCs Will Improve Cancer TreatmentOpinion: The Next Generation of ADCs Will Improve Cancer Treatment
biospace.com - April 8 at 7:05 AM
Zymeworks Presents New Data from Multiple Preclinical Development Programs at 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual MeetingZymeworks Presents New Data from Multiple Preclinical Development Programs at 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting
globenewswire.com - April 8 at 6:00 AM
Zymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYMEZymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 4 at 8:45 PM
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYMESHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYME
prnewswire.com - April 4 at 6:18 PM
Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation of Shareholder Claims Against Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME)Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation of Shareholder Claims Against Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME)
morningstar.com - April 4 at 7:39 AM
Zymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYMEZymeworks Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 3 at 9:30 PM
Zymeworks Inc. Investigated Regarding Potential Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky for Details - ZYMEZymeworks Inc. Investigated Regarding Potential Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky for Details - ZYME
accesswire.com - April 3 at 8:00 PM
Zymeworks re­moves CFO; Gilead ex­tends Nurix dealZymeworks re­moves CFO; Gilead ex­tends Nurix deal
endpts.com - April 3 at 4:37 PM
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYMESHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Zymeworks Inc. - ZYME
stockhouse.com - April 2 at 5:54 PM

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Company Descriptions

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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals logo

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a healthcare company, focuses on the development and commercialization of gastrointestinal (GI) products. It markets linaclotide, a guanylate cyclase type-C (GC-C) agonist for the treatment of adults suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation under the LINZESS name in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and China, as well as under the CONSTELLA name in the Canada and European countries. The company is also developing IW-3300, a GC-C agonist for the treatment of visceral pain conditions, including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and endometriosis; Apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic peptide analog of glucagon-like peptide-2, as a differentiated therapeutic for rare diseases, including short bowel syndrome dependent on parenteral support and acute graft versus host disease; and CNP-104, an immune nanoparticle for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis. The company has strategic partnerships with AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca AB, and Astellas Pharma Inc. for the development and commercialization of linaclotide. The company was formerly known as Microbia, Inc. and changed its name to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in April 2008. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals logo

Ligand Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and licensing of biopharmaceutical assets worldwide. Its commercial programs include Kyprolis and Evomela, which are used to treat multiple myeloma; Rylaze, a recombinant erwinia asparaginase for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma in adult and pediatric patients; Filspari, a dual endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist in development for rare kidney diseases and non-immunosuppressive treatment indicated for immunoglobulin A nephropathy; Teriparatide injection product for osteoporosis; Vaxneuvance for the prevention of invasive disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes; and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to help fight against pneumococcal pneumonia among children. The company also offers TZIELD, a CD3-directed antibody indicated to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults and children aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D; Nexterone, a captisol-enabled formulation of amiodarone; Zulresso, a captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for the treatment of postpartum depression; and Veklury, an antiviral treatment for moderate or severe COVID-19. In addition, it provides Noxafil-IV, a captisol-enabled formulation of posaconazole for IV use; Duavee for the treatment of post-menopausal symptoms in women; Exemptia for autoimmune diseases; Vivitra for breast cancer; and Bryxta and Zybev for various indications. The company has alliances, licenses, and other business relationships with Amgen, Merck, Pfizer, Jazz, Takeda, Gilead Sciences, and Baxter International. Further, it sells Captisol materials. Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Jupiter, Florida.
Tricida logo

Tricida

NASDAQ:TCDA
Tricida, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of its product, TRC101, a non-absorbed, orally-administered polymer drug designed to treat metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease. The company was founded by Gerrit Klaerner and Craig Jon Hawker on May 22, 2013 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.
Zymeworks logo

Zymeworks

NYSE:ZYME
Zymeworks Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes biotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The company's lead product candidates include zanidatamab, a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) that is in Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 clinical trials, including certain ongoing pivotal clinical trials; and zanidatamab zovodotin, a HER2 -targeted antibody-drug conjugate that is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of advanced or metastatic HER2-expressing tumors. It also develops a pipeline of preclinical product candidates and discovery-stage programs in oncology, including immuno-oncology agents and other therapeutic areas. Zymeworks Inc. has strategic partnerships and collaborations with BeiGene, Ltd.; Celgene Corporation; Celgene Alpine Investment Co. LLC; GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Limited; Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma A/S; Iconic Therapeutics, Inc.; Merck Sharp & Dohme Research GmbH; and Atreca, Inc. Zymeworks Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Middletown, Delaware.