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
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone650-216-3500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$7.99 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees41
OptionableOptionable
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 Monday, November, 5th. The specialty pharmaceutical company reported ($0.21) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.01. The specialty pharmaceutical company earned $0.38 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10 million. View AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ACRX?
7 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their predictions range from $7.00 to $10.00. On average, they expect AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' share price to reach $8.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 245.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 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. " (1/8/2019)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ". Post ACRX’s analyst day in NYC, we reiterate our Overweight rating and 12-month price target of $9. Despite Dsuvia approval on the large market opportunity ahead for the pain product, we believe the market continues to undervalue ACRX stock. The KOL’s in attendance today were very positive on their willingness to use Dsuvia in their respective emergency rooms and/or surgery centers, underscoring our positive thesis for Dsuvia’s prospects." (12/11/2018)
- 3. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "916-3963, Probability of approval Risk-adj value Full value Dsuvia – U.S. 100% $8.06 $8.06 Shares outstanding 61,907 Zalviso – EU 100% $0.15 $0.15 Current share price $4.27 Discount rate 12.5% Zalviso – U.S." (11/6/2018)
Has AcelRx Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about ACRX stock has trended somewhat positive on Saturday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. AcelRx Pharmaceuticals earned a coverage optimism score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the specialty pharmaceutical company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AcelRx Pharmaceuticals include Kura Oncology (KURA), Cara Therapeutics (CARA), Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI), ProQR Therapeutics (PRQR), AMAG Pharmaceuticals (AMAG), Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), CymaBay Therapeutics (CBAY), MacroGenics (MGNX), Assembly Biosciences (ASMB), Collegium Pharmaceutical (COLL), Arvinas (ARVN), Zymeworks (ZYME), Flexion Therapeutics (FLXN) and Innate Pharma (IPHYF).
Who are AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Vincent J. Angotti, CEO & Director (Age 51)
- Dr. Pamela Pierce Palmer, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Raffi Mark Asadorian, Chief Financial Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Lawrence G. Hamel, Chief Devel. Officer (Age 67)
- Mr. Anil N. Dasu, Chief Engineering Officer (Age 56)
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 $2.51.
How big of a company is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals?
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $153.53 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.
What is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' official website?
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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