NASDAQ:ACRS Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $4.55 -0.02 (-0.44%) Closing price 05/29/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$4.55 0.00 (0.00%) As of 05/29/2026 05:40 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Aclaris Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:ACRS) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Aclaris Therapeutics alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$4.50▼$4.6850-Day Range$3.30▼$5.0952-Week Range$1.34▼$5.15Volume1.18 million shsAverage Volume1.09 million shsMarket Capitalization$635.47 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.29Consensus RatingBuy Company Overview Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) is a clinical‐stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel small‐molecule therapies for dermatologic diseases and related rare disorders. The company’s pipeline includes several product candidates designed to address chronic inflammatory skin conditions and non‐melanoma skin lesions. Lead programs include ATI‐50002, a topical agent in late‐stage development for molluscum contagiosum removal; ATI‐50003 for common wart resolution; ATI‐1501, an oral JAK1/2 inhibitor targeting pruritic disorders; and ATI‐450, an oral MK2 inhibitor for inflammatory indications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Aclaris leverages proprietary chemistry platforms and translational research capabilities to advance multiple clinical and preclinical candidates. The company’s development strategy emphasizes both topical and oral small molecules that aim to provide targeted modulation of immune pathways with favorable safety and tolerability profiles. Aclaris’s clinical programs span Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, supported by strategic interactions with regulatory authorities and collaborations with diagnostic and academic partners. While the company currently focuses on patient populations in the United States, it maintains a framework for future expansion into select international markets through licensing arrangements and strategic alliances. The leadership team is headed by Chief Executive Officer Adam Gould, whose background includes extensive experience in dermatology drug development and regulatory affairs. Supported by a board of directors with deep expertise in pharmaceutical research, clinical operations and commercialization, Aclaris is positioned to advance its late‐stage pipeline toward potential approval and market launch.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Aclaris Therapeutics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks69th Percentile Overall ScoreACRS MarketRank™: Aclaris Therapeutics scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 267th out of 871 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.5 / 5Analyst RatingBuy Consensus RatingAclaris Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialAclaris Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $11.29, representing about 148.0% upside from its current price of $4.55.Amount of Analyst CoverageAclaris Therapeutics has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Aclaris Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.0 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthDecreasing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Aclaris Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.63) to ($0.68) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Aclaris Therapeutics is -8.12, 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 Aclaris Therapeutics is -8.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAclaris Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 4.42. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Aclaris Therapeutics' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted5.57% of the float of Aclaris Therapeutics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAclaris Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.62.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Aclaris Therapeutics has recently decreased by 6.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAclaris Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAclaris Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.8 / 5News Sentiment0.47 News SentimentAclaris Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.47. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Aclaris Therapeutics this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for ACRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Aclaris Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.6 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Aclaris Therapeutics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,359,000.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders5.60% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.34% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Aclaris Therapeutics' insider trading history. Receive ACRS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Aclaris Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. ACRS Stock News HeadlinesAclaris Therapeutics to Participate in the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare ConferenceMay 28 at 8:30 AM | globenewswire.comAclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from AnalystsMay 28 at 4:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comTrump's New DollarPorter Stansberry says President Trump has signed an executive order initiating what he calls a full U.S. dollar reset - and most Americans don't know it's happening. The last time America underwent a monetary shift like this, under Nixon in the 1970s, it minted an average of 1,300 new millionaires a day for over half a century. Stansberry has released a new documentary naming the assets he believes are positioned to surge as a result. | Porter & Company (Ad)Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) Gets a Buy from Craig-HallumMay 26, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comAclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (ACRS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 TranscriptMay 14, 2026 | seekingalpha.comAclaris Therapeutics to Participate in the 2026 Bank of America Healthcare ConferenceMay 8, 2026 | globenewswire.comAclaris Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate and Clinical UpdateMay 7, 2026 | globenewswire.comGuggenheim initiates coverage of Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) with buy recommendationMay 6, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines ACRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ACRS shares performed this year? Aclaris Therapeutics' stock was trading at $3.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACRS stock has increased by 51.2% and is now trading at $4.55. How were Aclaris Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 7th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.15) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.16) by $0.01. The biotechnology company earned $2 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 million. Aclaris Therapeutics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 55.89% and a negative net margin of 832.58%. When did Aclaris Therapeutics IPO? Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) raised $75 million in an IPO on Wednesday, October 7th 2015. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. Who are Aclaris Therapeutics' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Aclaris Therapeutics include Vivo Capital LLC (4.77%), Rock Springs Capital Management LP (3.20%), Kalehua Capital Management LLC (1.31%) and Aldebaran Capital LLC (0.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Braden Michael Leonard, Anand Mehra, Joseph Monahan and James Loerop. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Aclaris Therapeutics? Shares of ACRS 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Aclaris Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aclaris Therapeutics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pfizer (PFE), Netflix (NFLX) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/07/2026Today5/29/2026Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 20266/04/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (2m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 ACRS's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ACRS has been in this zone for over 2 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry MED - DRUGS Sub-IndustryPharmaceutical Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:ACRS CIK1557746 Webwww.aclaristx.com Phone(484) 324-7933Fax484-320-2344Employees100Year Founded2012Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Aclaris Therapeutics$11.29 High Price Target$16.00 Low Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+148.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($0.56) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$64.92 million Net Margins-832.58% Pretax Margin-832.58% Return on Equity-55.89% Return on Assets-38.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio4.03 Quick Ratio4.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.37 million Price / Sales75.95 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.03 per share Price / Book4.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares139,664,000Free Float131,843,000Market Cap$635.47 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.76 Social Links Analysts Agree—These Gold Picks Outshine the RestUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2026 Gold Forecasting Report. 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