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Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.91 -0.18 (-2.96%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$5.84 -0.08 (-1.27%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:37 PM Eastern
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About Aclaris Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:ACRS)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$5.65
$6.23
50-Day Range
$4.10
$6.36
52-Week Range
$1.57
$6.51
Volume
2.39 million shs
Average Volume
2.09 million shs
Market Capitalization
$825.39 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$11.50
Consensus Rating
Buy

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.

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Aclaris Therapeutics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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39th Percentile Overall Score

ACRS MarketRank™: 

Aclaris Therapeutics scored higher than 39% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 615th out of 902 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Aclaris Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.13, and is based on 3 strong buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Aclaris Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $11.50, representing about 94.6% upside from its current price of $5.91.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Aclaris Therapeutics has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Aclaris Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Aclaris Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.65) to ($0.83) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Aclaris Therapeutics is -10.19, 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 Aclaris Therapeutics is -10.19, 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 Ratio

    Aclaris Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 6.95. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    10.05% of the float of Aclaris Therapeutics has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Aclaris Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.92.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Aclaris Therapeutics has recently increased by 17.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Aclaris Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Aclaris Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Aclaris Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.26. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Aclaris Therapeutics this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for ACRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -90% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 7 people have added Aclaris Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Aclaris Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    4.80% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    98.34% 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.
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ACRS Stock News Headlines

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ACRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Aclaris Therapeutics' stock was trading at $3.01 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, ACRS shares have increased by 96.3% and is now trading at $5.91.

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 6th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.01. The biotechnology company earned $1.63 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.38 million. Aclaris Therapeutics had a negative net margin of 921.50% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 61.94%.

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.

Top institutional investors of Aclaris Therapeutics include BlackRock Inc. (7.19%), Deutsche Bank AG (0.75%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.20%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Braden Michael Leonard, Anand Mehra, Joseph Monahan and James Loerop.
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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.

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 Earnings
8/06/2026
Today
8/08/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ACRS
CIK
1557746
Employees
100
Year Founded
2012

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$16.00
Low Price Target
$10.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+94.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.13
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.56)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$64.92 million
Net Margins
-921.50%
Pretax Margin
-832.58%
Return on Equity
-61.94%
Return on Assets
-42.49%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
4.03
Quick Ratio
4.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.83 million
Price / Sales
105.41
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$0.85 per share
Price / Book
6.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
139,660,000
Free Float
132,960,000
Market Cap
$825.39 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.78

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This page (NASDAQ:ACRS) was last updated on 8/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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