NASDAQ:AVXL Anavex Life Sciences (AVXL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → AI finds its first serious application (From Wall Street Star) (Ad) Free avxl Stock Alerts $3.63 +0.19 (+5.52%) (As of 02:38 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.41▼$3.7550-Day Range$3.39▼$5.6752-Week Range$3.25▼$10.45Volume639,991 shsAverage Volume1.43 million shsMarket Capitalization$298.06 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$40.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Anavex Life Sciences alerts: Email Address Anavex Life Sciences MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1,008.0% Upside$40.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish26.81% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.03Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$374,972 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($0.57) to ($0.87) 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.3.71 out of 5 starsMedical Sector244th out of 918 stocksBiological Products, Except Diagnostic Industry28th out of 155 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAnavex Life Sciences 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 CoverageAnavex Life Sciences has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted26.81% of the outstanding shares of Anavex Life Sciences have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAnavex Life Sciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 17.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Anavex Life Sciences has recently decreased by 0.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAnavex Life Sciences does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAnavex Life Sciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAnavex Life Sciences has received a 73.63% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Creating knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Clinical research services for genetic diseases", "Preclinical research services for mental health", and "Preclinical research services for physical health" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Anavex Life Sciences is -0.83. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAnavex Life Sciences has a news sentiment score of 0.03. 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 0.34 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Anavex Life Sciences this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest20 people have searched for AVXL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Anavex Life Sciences to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Anavex Life Sciences insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $374,972.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.60% of the stock of Anavex Life Sciences is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 31.55% of the stock of Anavex Life Sciences is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Anavex Life Sciences are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.57) to ($0.87) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Anavex Life Sciences is -6.69, 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 Anavex Life Sciences is -6.69, 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 RatioAnavex Life Sciences has a P/B Ratio of 2.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad True Market Insiders4 Cryptos BETTER than BitcoinFormer Wall Street Insider and Professional Money Manager Reveals 4 Cryptos BETTER Than BitcoinClick For My #1 FREE Crypto for 2024 About Anavex Life Sciences Stock (NASDAQ:AVXL)Anavex Life Sciences Corp., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. Its lead product candidate is ANAVEX 2-73 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as other central nervous system diseases, including rare diseases, such as Rett syndrome, a rare severe neurological monogenic disorder; and infantile spasms, Fragile X syndrome, and Angelman syndrome. The company's drug candidate also comprises ANAVEX 3-71, which is in clinical trial for the treatment of schizophrenia, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Its preclinical drug candidates include ANAVEX 1-41 for the treatment of depression, stroke, and neurogenerative disease; ANAVEX 1066 for the potential treatment of neuropathic and visceral pain; and ANAVEX 1037 to treat prostate and pancreatic cancer. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York.Read More AVXL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AVXL Stock News HeadlinesApril 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:AVXL) CEO Sells 73,380 Shares of StockApril 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Anavex Life SciencesApril 29, 2024 | Huge Alerts (Ad)The #1 Biotech Stock to Have on Your Radar in 2024… Revenues exploding, a $18.70 price target, and highly lucrative addressable markets make this one you cannot ignore!April 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - AVXLApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comShareholders that lost money on Anavex Life Sciences Corporation (AVXL) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - AVXLApril 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comMay 13, 2024 Deadline: Contact The Gross Law Firm to Join Class Action Suit Against AVXLApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of AnavexApril 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Anavex Life Sciences Corp. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmApril 29, 2024 | Huge Alerts (Ad)The #1 Biotech Stock to Have on Your Radar in 2024… Revenues exploding, a $18.70 price target, and highly lucrative addressable markets make this one you cannot ignore!April 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comAVXL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Anavex Life Sciences Corp. Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnavex Life Sciences Corporation Sued for Securities Law Violations - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 13, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - AVXLApril 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - AVXLApril 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Review: Anavex Life Sciences (NASDAQ:AVXL) & Opthea (NASDAQ:OPT)April 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comContact The Gross Law Firm by May 13, 2024 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Corporation(AVXL)April 16, 2024 | morningstar.comAnavex Life Sciences CorpApril 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 13, 2024 in Anavex Life Sciences Lawsuit - AVXLApril 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comAVXL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Anavex Life Sciences Corp. Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comAnavex Life Sciences Corporation Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 13, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - AVXLApril 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comINVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of AnavexApril 12, 2024 | stockhouse.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Anavex Life Sciences Corp. with Losses to Contact the FirmApril 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - AVXLApril 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Filed Against Anavex Life Sciences Corporation (AVXL) - May 13, 2024 Deadline to Join - Contact The Gross Law FirmApril 11, 2024 | stockhouse.comIMPORTANT DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Anavex Life Sciences Corp. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmApril 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comAnavex Life Sciences to Present at the Noble Capital Markets Virtual Healthcare Equity ConferenceApril 10, 2024 | stockhouse.comInvestors who lost money on Anavex Life Sciences Corporation (AVXL) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - AVXLApril 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comContact Levi & Korsinsky by May 13, 2024 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Anavex Life Sciences Corporation(AVXL)April 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Filed Against Anavex Life Sciences Corporation (AVXL) - May 13, 2024 Deadline to Join - Contact The Gross Law FirmSee More Headlines Receive AVXL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Anavex Life Sciences and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/07/2024Today4/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Biological products, except diagnostic Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:AVXL CUSIPN/A CIK1314052 Webwww.anavex.com Phone(844) 689-3939FaxN/AEmployees40Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$40.00 High Stock Price Target$40.00 Low Stock Price Target$40.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1,020.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.54) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-47,510,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-30.32% Return on Assets-27.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio11.85 Quick Ratio11.85 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.73 per share Price / Book2.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares82,110,000Free Float72,588,000Market Cap$293.13 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.56 Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Christopher U. Missling M.B.A. (Age 58)M.S., Ph.D., President, CEO, Secretary & Director Comp: $828.25kMs. Sandra Boenisch CPA (Age 43)CGA, Principal Financial Officer & Treasurer Comp: $194.36kMr. Stephan Toutain M.B.A. (Age 58)M.S., Senior VP of Operations & COO Dr. Walter E. Kaufmann M.D.Chief Scientific OfficerClint TomlinsonVP of CorporateDr. Adebayo Laniyonu Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Nonclinical DevelopmentDr. Edward R Hammond M.D.M.P.H., Ph.D., Chief Medical OfficerDr. Kun Jin Ph.D.Head of BiostatisticsMr. David Goldberger R.Ph.Senior Vice President of Regulatory AffairsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMeiraGTxNASDAQ:MGTXOcugenNASDAQ:OCGNMonte Rosa TherapeuticsNASDAQ:GLUESOPHiA GENETICSNASDAQ:SOPHJasper TherapeuticsNASDAQ:JSPRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSimplex Trading LLCSold 15,800 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%Saxon Interests Inc.Bought 26,699 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.033%Fiduciary Alliance LLCBought 13,275 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.016%Los Angeles Capital Management LLCBought 29,844 shares on 4/5/2024Ownership: 0.107%Christopher U MisslingSold 73,380 sharesTotal: $374,971.80 ($5.11/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AVXL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Anavex Life Sciences stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anavex Life Sciences in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AVXL shares. View AVXL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Anavex Life Sciences' stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Anavex Life Sciences' stock. Their AVXL share price targets range from $40.00 to $40.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $40.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1,008.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AVXL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AVXL shares performed in 2024? Anavex Life Sciences' stock was trading at $9.31 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AVXL shares have decreased by 61.2% and is now trading at $3.61. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Anavex Life Sciences? Anavex Life Sciences saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 22,120,000 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the March 15th total of 20,000,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,280,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 17.3 days. View Anavex Life Sciences' Short Interest. When is Anavex Life Sciences' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our AVXL earnings forecast. How were Anavex Life Sciences' earnings last quarter? Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:AVXL) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.11) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.04. What ETF holds Anavex Life Sciences' stock? iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF holds 5,746 shares of AVXL stock, representing 0.63% of its portfolio. What other stocks do shareholders of Anavex Life Sciences own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Anavex Life Sciences investors own include Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), POET Technologies (POETF), Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics (BCLI), LadRx (CYTR), SharkNinja (SN), Novavax (NVAX), Geron (GERN), VASCO Data Security International (VDSI), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) and OPKO Health (OPK). Who are Anavex Life Sciences' major shareholders? Anavex Life Sciences' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.11%), Saxon Interests Inc. (0.03%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%) and Fiduciary Alliance LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Athanasios Skarpelos, Christopher U Missling, Elliot Favus, Elliot Favus, Peter DO Donhauser and Sandra Boenisch. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Anavex Life Sciences? 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