Should I buy or sell Heron Therapeutics stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Heron Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" HRTX shares. View HRTX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Heron Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Heron Therapeutics' stock. Their HRTX share price targets range from $5.00 to $5.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $5.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 80.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HRTX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HRTX shares performed in 2024?

Heron Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.70 at the start of the year. Since then, HRTX shares have increased by 62.9% and is now trading at $2.77. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Heron Therapeutics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our HRTX earnings forecast .

How were Heron Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRTX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 12th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.07) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.08. The biotechnology company had revenue of $34.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $30.98 million.

What ETF holds Heron Therapeutics' stock?

Jacob Forward ETF holds 50,351 shares of HRTX stock, representing 4.29% of its portfolio.

What guidance has Heron Therapeutics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Heron Therapeutics updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $138.0 million-$158.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $139.1 million.

What other stocks do shareholders of Heron Therapeutics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Heron Therapeutics investors own include Micron Technology (MU) , Pfizer (PFE) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) , Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Editas Medicine (EDIT) , Immunomedics (IMMU) , bluebird bio (BLUE) , AT&T (T) and Amarin (AMRN) .

Who are Heron Therapeutics' major shareholders?

Heron Therapeutics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Congress Park Capital LLC (1.09%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.33%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Morgan, Craig A Collard, Ira Duarte, Kimberly Manhard , Waage Christian and William P Forbes. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Heron Therapeutics?

Shares of HRTX 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Heron Therapeutics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Heron Therapeutics: Heron Therapeutics B.V.. Read More

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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$2.77

-0.16 (-5.46%)

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50-Day Range: $2.35
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$3.22

Volume: 1.56 million shs
Average Volume: 2.79 million shs
Market Capitalization: $416.41 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $5.00

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Heron Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 80.5% Upside
$5.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
17.00% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -1.96
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.34
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.22) to ($0.09) Per Share

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.

3.48 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

266th out of 913 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

103rd out of 398 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Heron Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Heron Therapeutics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
17.00% of the outstanding shares of Heron Therapeutics have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Heron Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Heron Therapeutics has recently increased by 0.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Heron Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Heron Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Heron Therapeutics has received a 61.27% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is false driven by its "Antiemetics and antinauseants (A04)", "Bupivacaine", and "Clinical research services for physical health" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Heron Therapeutics is -1.96.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Heron Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Heron Therapeutics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 11 people have searched for HRTX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -58% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 9 people have added Heron Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -31% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Heron Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 6.40% of the stock of Heron Therapeutics is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
80.01% of the stock of Heron Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Heron Therapeutics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.22) to ($0.09) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Heron Therapeutics is -3.22, 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. Sector
The P/E ratio of Heron Therapeutics is -3.22, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

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About Heron Therapeutics Stock (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.

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HRTX Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Heron Therapeutics: Zynrelef Potentially Eases Shareholder Pain

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April 11, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Heron Therapeutics to Host Investor Day on May 15, 2024 in New York City

April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $1.82

March 28, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Heron Therapeutics Announces Presentation at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Heron Therapeutics Full Year 2023 Earnings: Beats Expectations

March 14, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Heron Therapeutics Soars After 4Q Earnings Beat

March 13, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com

Biotech Finds Mid-Week Success Following Q4 Earnings Release

March 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Why Is Postoperative Pain Focused Heron Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher On Wednesday?

March 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRTX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

March 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Q4 2023 Heron Therapeutics Inc Earnings Call

March 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Heron Therapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Corporate Updates

March 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Heron Therapeutics Inc (HRTX) Exceeds Full-Year Revenue Guidance for 2023

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

Heron Therapeutics Q4 2023 Earnings Preview

March 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

What Wall Street expects from Heron Therapeutics's earnings

March 11, 2024 | benzinga.com

Preview: Heron Therapeutics's Earnings

February 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Heron Therapeutics to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results On Tuesday, March 12, 2024

February 28, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Heron Therapeutics to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results On Tuesday, March 12, 2024

February 24, 2024 | msn.com

Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Price Target Increased by 18.52% to 6.80

February 22, 2024 | benzinga.com

Heron Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:HRTX), Short Interest Report

February 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

HRTX Mar 2024 0.500 call

February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) from five years ago are still down 90%, even after 23% gain this past week

February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/12/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/09/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Medical
Industry: Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HRTX
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 818033
Web: www.herontx.com
Phone: (858) 251-4400
Fax: 650-365-6490
Employees: 126
Year Founded: 1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $5.00
High Stock Price Target: $5.00
Low Stock Price Target: $5.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +80.5%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.86)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-110,560,000.00
Net Margins: -87.02%
Pretax Margin: -87.02%
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: -50.61%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 2.37
Quick Ratio: 1.84

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $127.04 million
Price / Sales: 3.28
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: ($0.23) per share
Price / Book: -12.04

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 150,330,000
Free Float: 140,708,000
Market Cap: $416.41 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.68

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Key Executives

Mr. Craig Alexander Collard (Age 58)
CEO & Director
Ms. Ira Duarte (Age 54)
Executive VP & CFO

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HRTX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Heron Therapeutics stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Heron Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" HRTX shares.
View HRTX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Heron Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Heron Therapeutics' stock. Their HRTX share price targets range from $5.00 to $5.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $5.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 80.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for HRTX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HRTX shares performed in 2024?: Heron Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.70 at the start of the year. Since then, HRTX shares have increased by 62.9% and is now trading at $2.77.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Heron Therapeutics' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
View our HRTX earnings forecast.
How were Heron Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?: Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRTX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 12th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.07) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.08. The biotechnology company had revenue of $34.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $30.98 million.
What ETF holds Heron Therapeutics' stock?: Jacob Forward ETF holds 50,351 shares of HRTX stock, representing 4.29% of its portfolio.

What guidance has Heron Therapeutics issued on next quarter's earnings?: Heron Therapeutics updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $138.0 million-$158.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $139.1 million.
What other stocks do shareholders of Heron Therapeutics own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Heron Therapeutics investors own include Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Editas Medicine (EDIT), Immunomedics (IMMU), bluebird bio (BLUE), AT&T (T) and Amarin (AMRN).
Who are Heron Therapeutics' major shareholders?: Heron Therapeutics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Congress Park Capital LLC (1.09%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.33%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Morgan, Craig A Collard, Ira Duarte, Kimberly Manhard, Waage Christian and William P Forbes.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Heron Therapeutics?: Shares of HRTX 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Heron Therapeutics have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Heron Therapeutics: Heron Therapeutics B.V..
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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Heron Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Heron Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:HRTX)

HRTX Stock Price History

HRTX Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

HRTX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™