Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It engages in the development of a novel small molecule therapeutics for obesity and metabolic diseases. The company was founded by Tien Lee in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.48 to $11.24
• 50-Day Range: $7.00 to $12.86
• 52-Week Range: $4.88 to $19.58
• Volume: 17,195 shs
• Average Volume: 122,479 shs
• Market Capitalization: $234.32 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $31.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

AARD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AARD shares performed this year?

Aardvark Therapeutics' stock was trading at $13.30 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AARD stock has decreased by 18.8% and is now trading at $10.80.
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When did Aardvark Therapeutics IPO?

Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) raised $100 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, February 14th 2025. The company issued 5,900,000 shares at $16.00-$18.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Cantor and RBC Capital Markets served as the underwriters for the IPO.

When did Aardvark Therapeutics' quiet period expire?

Aardvark Therapeutics' quiet period expired on Tuesday, March 25th. Aardvark Therapeutics had issued 5,888,000 shares in its initial public offering on February 13th. The total size of the offering was $94,208,000 based on an initial share price of $16.00. During Aardvark Therapeutics' quiet period, insiders and any underwriters that worked on the IPO were prevented from issuing any research reports or earnings estimates for the company because of regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Now that the company's quiet period has ended, brokerages that served as underwriters are now able to initiate research on the company.

Who are Aardvark Therapeutics' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Aardvark Therapeutics include Decheng Capital LLC (18.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Tien-Li Lee and Nelson Sun.
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How do I buy shares of Aardvark Therapeutics?

Shares of AARD 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.

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparations
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AARD
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:AARD
• CIK: 1774857
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (858) 225-7696
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 18
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $31.50
• High Stock Price Target: $50.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $21.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +191.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Net Income: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 21,696,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $234.32 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: N/A