Positive News Sentiment NASDAQ:ACRS Aclaris Therapeutics - ACRS Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $14.05 -0.28 (-1.95%) (As of 02/3/2023 09:03 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$13.90▼$15.2550-Day Range$14.05▼$17.9552-Week Range$9.84▼$18.96Volume1.89 million shsAverage Volume535,535 shsMarket Capitalization$936.85 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$28.67 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Aclaris Therapeutics MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside104.0% Upside$28.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy5.53% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.50Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$460,650 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($1.39) to ($1.70) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.24 out of 5 starsMedical Sector302nd out of 1,025 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry141st out of 498 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAclaris Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $28.67, Aclaris Therapeutics has a forecasted upside of 104.0% from its current price of $14.05.Amount of Analyst CoverageAclaris Therapeutics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.53% 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 8.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Aclaris Therapeutics has recently decreased by 5.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAclaris Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAclaris Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ACRS. Previous Next 4.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAclaris Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 1.50. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Aclaris Therapeutics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for ACRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 367% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Aclaris Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership 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 $460,650.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.70% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.33% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Aclaris Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($1.39) to ($1.70) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Aclaris Therapeutics is -10.89, 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 -10.89, 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 4.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Aclaris Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRS) StockAclaris Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a dermatologist-led biopharmaceutical company, which engages in identifying, developing, and commercializing novel drugs to address the needs in medical and aesthetic dermatology and immunology. It operates through the Therapeutics and Contract Research segments. The Therapeutics segment focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing different therapies to address significant unmet needs in medical and aesthetic dermatology. The Contract Research segment provides laboratory services under contract research arrangements to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The company was founded by Neal S. Walker, Frank Ruffo, Kamil Ali-Jackson, Christopher V. Powala, and Stuart D. Shanler in July 2012 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.Read More 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. Email Address ACRS Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) Short Interest Down 5.0% in JanuaryJanuary 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comACRS Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.February 6, 2023 | Tradewins (Ad)Know Your Profit Potential BEFORE You Trade!I’m Chuck Hughes, ten-time trading champion and author of the coveted e-book, “Options Trading Made Easy”, the strategy guide that will teach you to calculate your trade’s profit potential before you risk any capital. Click here for a free copy now! January 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) Presents at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference -- SlideshowJanuary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Provides 2023 OutlookDecember 2, 2022 | bizjournals.comLab Notes: Context identifies lead cancer drug candidate; Aclaris inks licensing deal worth up to $96MDecember 2, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comSVB Securities Keeps Their Buy Rating on Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS)November 29, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comAclaris Therapeutics, Pediatrix Therapeutics Ink License Deal For ATI-1777 In Greater ChinaFebruary 6, 2023 | Tradewins (Ad)Know Your Profit Potential BEFORE You Trade!I’m Chuck Hughes, ten-time trading champion and author of the coveted e-book, “Options Trading Made Easy”, the strategy guide that will teach you to calculate your trade’s profit potential before you risk any capital. Click here for a free copy now! November 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics and Pediatrix Therapeutics Announce License Agreement for ATI-1777 in Greater ChinaNovember 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLab Notes: Biotech firm bioMerieux unveils new product for detecting spoiled wineNovember 23, 2022 | marketwatch.comAclaris Therapeutics Names New CEO, CFO in Leadership ShuffleNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Announces Key Leadership TransitionsNovember 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Looks Promising on the ChartsNovember 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics to Participate in Two November Healthcare Investor ConferencesNovember 8, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deAclaris Therapeutics, Inc.: Aclaris Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate UpdateSeptember 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Appoints Robert Doody as Vice President, Investor RelationsAugust 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment ConferenceAugust 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Announces Patent License Agreement with Lilly for Alopecia AreataAugust 9, 2022 | msn.comLooking Into Aclaris Therapeutics Return On Capital EmployedAugust 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHealth Check: How Prudently Does Aclaris Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRS) Use Debt?August 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAclaris Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate UpdateJuly 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) is a Great Momentum Stock to BuyJuly 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLab Notes: Verrica continues push for skin disorder drug, raising $25M; Windtree weighing optionsJune 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAclaris Therapeutics appoints Gail Cawkwell as Chief Medical OfficerJune 20, 2022 | nasdaq.comAclaris (ACRS) Moves 5.5% Higher: Will This Strength Last?May 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe Aclaris (ACRS) Could Rally 179%: Here's is How to TradeSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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. Email Address ACRS Company Calendar Last Earnings11/08/2022Today2/06/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/23/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:ACRS CUSIPN/A CIK1557746 Webwww.aclaristx.com Phone(484) 324-7933Fax484-320-2344Employees72Year Founded2012Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$28.67 High Stock Price Forecast$32.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$25.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+104.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.29) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-90,860,000.00 Net Margins-349.26% Pretax Margin-349.26% Return on Equity-39.41% Return on Assets-32.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio12.97 Quick Ratio12.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.76 million Price / Sales138.59 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$3.22 per share Price / Book4.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares66,680,000Free Float62,215,000Market Cap$936.85 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.57 Social Links Key ExecutivesDouglas J. ManionPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKevin BalthaserChief Financial OfficerGail CawkwellChief Medical OfficerJoseph B. MonahanChief Scientific OfficerMonica SalameaVice President-Clinical OperationsKey CompetitorsCassava SciencesNASDAQ:SAVATaro Pharmaceutical IndustriesNYSE:TARODeciphera PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:DCPH23andMeNASDAQ:MEEnanta PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:ENTAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsFrazier Life Sciences Management L.P.Sold 118,140 shares on 2/3/2023Ownership: 0.435%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 1,098 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.021%SG Americas Securities LLCSold 6,237 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.011%Simplex Trading LLCSold 1,500 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.000%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Bought 2,258 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.015%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ACRS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Aclaris Therapeutics stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aclaris Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ACRS shares. View ACRS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Aclaris Therapeutics' stock price forecast for 2023? 6 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Aclaris Therapeutics' stock. Their ACRS share price forecasts range from $25.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $28.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 104.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ACRS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ACRS shares performed in 2023? Aclaris Therapeutics' stock was trading at $15.75 at the start of the year. Since then, ACRS stock has decreased by 10.8% and is now trading at $14.05. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Aclaris Therapeutics? Aclaris Therapeutics saw a decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,840,000 shares, a decline of 5.0% from the December 31st total of 2,990,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 349,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.1 days. Currently, 5.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Aclaris Therapeutics' Short Interest. When is Aclaris Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 23rd 2023. View our ACRS earnings forecast. How were Aclaris Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 8th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.30) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.39) by $0.09. The biotechnology company earned $19.02 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.61 million. Aclaris Therapeutics had a negative net margin of 349.26% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.41%. What is Neal Walker's approval rating as Aclaris Therapeutics' CEO? 1 employees have rated Aclaris Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer Neal Walker on Glassdoor.com. Neal Walker has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Neal Walker in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Aclaris Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aclaris Therapeutics investors own include TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Trevena (TRVN), AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO), Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP), OPKO Health (OPK), Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) and Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX). What is Aclaris Therapeutics' stock symbol? Aclaris Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ACRS." Who are Aclaris Therapeutics' major shareholders? Aclaris Therapeutics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Frazier Life Sciences Management L.P. (0.44%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.10%), Strs Ohio (0.05%), ProShare Advisors LLC (0.02%), Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank (0.01%) and SG Americas Securities LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew N Schiff, David N Gordon, Frank Ruffo, Joseph Monahan, Kamil Ali-Jackson and Neal Walker. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Aclaris Therapeutics' stock price today? One share of ACRS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.05. How much money does Aclaris Therapeutics make? Aclaris Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRS) has a market capitalization of $936.85 million and generates $6.76 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-90,860,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.29) on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Aclaris Therapeutics? Aclaris Therapeutics' mailing address is 640 LEE ROAD SUITE 200, WAYNE PA, 19087. The official website for the company is www.aclaristx.com. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at (484) 324-7933, via email at investors@aclaristx.com, or via fax at 484-320-2344. This page (NASDAQ:ACRS) was last updated on 2/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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