AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of acute pain. Its lead product candidate is DSUVIA, a 30 mcg sufentanil sublingual tablet for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain. The company also develops ZALVISO, a pre-programmed and patient-controlled analgesia system that allows hospital patients with moderate-to-severe acute pain to self-dose with sufentanil sublingual tablets to manage their pain. The company was formerly known as SuRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in August 2006. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:ACRX
CUSIPN/A
Phone650-216-3500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-0.15
Current Ratio4.01
Quick Ratio3.96
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-2.77
Forward P/E Ratio-3.67
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$7.99 million
Price / Sales23.13
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value($0.73) per share
Price / Book-4.18
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.10)
Net Income$-51,500,000.00
Net Margins-1,329.13%
Return on EquityN/A
Return on Assets-62.39%
Miscellaneous
Employees41
Outstanding Shares60,600,000
Market Cap$187.86 million
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACRX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ACRX."
How were AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ACRX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The specialty pharmaceutical company reported ($0.20) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.01. The specialty pharmaceutical company had revenue of $0.82 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $0.93 million. View AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ACRX?
8 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' stock. Their forecasts range from $2.00 to $8.00. On average, they expect AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' stock price to reach $5.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 80.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about AcelRx Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about AcelRx Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of pain. The Company product candidates comprises: ARX-01 or the Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System; ARX-02 or the Sufentanil NanoTab BTP Management System; and ARX-03 or the Sufentanil/Triazolam NanoTab which are in their development stage. Its product ARX-01 is focused on acute post-operative pain, ARX-02 is focused on the treatment of cancer breakthrough pain and ARX-03 is focused on providing mild sedation, anxiety reduction, and pain relief to patients undergoing painful procedures in a physician's office. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California. " (8/14/2018)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ". Post 2Q18, we are reiterating our Overweight rating and our 12-month price target of $6. AcelRx has been largely overlooked by investors since receiving for both of its products in the past; however, it has the potential for two product approvals in the U.S. over the next 12 months, in our view. ACRX’s Dsuvia offers an advancement in delivery of adequate pain treatment by eliminating the need for an invasive and time-consuming IV set-up in the emergency room as well as an out-patient or short stay in a patient surgery setting." (8/2/2018)
Who are some of AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AcelRx Pharmaceuticals include NuCana (NCNA), Inflarx (IFRX), Kura Oncology (KURA), Aptinyx (APTX), CymaBay Therapeutics (CBAY), Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX), Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (KNSA), Epizyme (EPZM), Geron (GERN), ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc Common Stock (ANIP), Vectura Group (VEGPF), Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO), Urogen Pharma (URGN), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (ADMS).
Who are AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Vincent J. Angotti, CEO & Director (Age 50)
- Dr. Pamela Pierce Palmer, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Raffi Mark Asadorian, Chief Financial Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Lawrence G. Hamel, Chief Devel. Officer (Age 66)
- Mr. Anil N. Dasu, Chief Engineering Officer (Age 55)
Has AcelRx Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about ACRX stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group rates the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the specialty pharmaceutical company an impact score of 46.87 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days. View Recent Headlines for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
Who are AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include LEERINK REVELATION HEALTHCARE FUND I, L.P. (7.30%), INDUSTRY VENTURES SECONDARY VIII, L.P. (7.30%), BlackRock Inc. (1.11%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.82%), FMR LLC (0.49%) and Granite Investment Partners LLC (0.10%). Company insiders that own AcelRx Pharmaceuticals stock include Lawrence G Hamel, Life Sciences Maste Perceptive, Mark G Edwards, Pamela P Palmer, Perceptive Advisors Llc, Raffi Asadorian and Vincent J Angotti. View Institutional Ownership Trends for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
Which institutional investors are buying AcelRx Pharmaceuticals stock?
ACRX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, FMR LLC, Granite Investment Partners LLC, Lincoln Capital Corp and BlackRock Inc.. Company insiders that have bought AcelRx Pharmaceuticals stock in the last two years include Mark G Edwards, Pamela P Palmer, Raffi Asadorian and Vincent J Angotti. View Insider Buying and Selling for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
How do I buy shares of AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of ACRX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of ACRX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.05.
How big of a company is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $187.86 million and generates $7.99 million in revenue each year. The specialty pharmaceutical company earns $-51,500,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.10) on an earnings per share basis. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals employs 41 workers across the globe.
How can I contact AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 351 GALVESTON DRIVE, REDWOOD CITY CA, 94063. The specialty pharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at 650-216-3500 or via email at [email protected]
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