Should I buy or sell Aeterna Zentaris stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aeterna Zentaris in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AEZS shares. View AEZS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Aeterna Zentaris' stock price target for 2024?

1 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Aeterna Zentaris' shares. Their AEZS share price targets range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 663.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AEZS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have AEZS shares performed in 2024?

Aeterna Zentaris' stock was trading at $1.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AEZS stock has increased by 5.6% and is now trading at $1.9650. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Aeterna Zentaris?

Aeterna Zentaris saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 21,700 shares, a decrease of 25.7% from the March 15th total of 29,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 17,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Aeterna Zentaris' Short Interest .

When is Aeterna Zentaris' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our AEZS earnings forecast .

How were Aeterna Zentaris' earnings last quarter?

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.50) by $0.25. The biopharmaceutical company earned $0.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.60 million. Aeterna Zentaris had a negative net margin of 368.01% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 63.20%.

When did Aeterna Zentaris' stock split?

Aeterna Zentaris's stock reverse split on the morning of Thursday, July 21st 2022. The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Thursday, July 21st 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Thursday, July 21st 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aeterna Zentaris own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aeterna Zentaris investors own include Zosano Pharma (ZSAN) , Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) , CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) , Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) , CNBX Pharmaceuticals (CNBX) , Matinas BioPharma (MTNB) , ADMA Biologics (ADMA) , Bionano Genomics (BNGO) , Novan (NOVN) and Washington Prime Group (WPG) .

How do I buy shares of Aeterna Zentaris?

Shares of AEZS 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1.96

+0.01 (+0.43%)

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Today's Range: $1.97
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$1.97
50-Day Range: $1.73
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$2.19
52-Week Range: $1.36
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$3.38

Volume: 2,164 shs
Average Volume: 16,101 shs
Market Capitalization: $9.55 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $15.00

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Aeterna Zentaris MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 663.4% Upside
$15.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.45% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.71 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Aeterna Zentaris has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Aeterna Zentaris has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.45% of the float of Aeterna Zentaris has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Aeterna Zentaris has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Aeterna Zentaris has recently decreased by 25.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Aeterna Zentaris does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Aeterna Zentaris does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for AEZS.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Aeterna Zentaris this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for AEZS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Aeterna Zentaris to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Aeterna Zentaris insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.10% of the stock of Aeterna Zentaris is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.73% of the stock of Aeterna Zentaris is held by institutions.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Aeterna Zentaris is -0.58, 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 Aeterna Zentaris is -0.58, 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
Aeterna Zentaris has a P/B Ratio of 0.52. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Aeterna Zentaris Stock (NASDAQ:AEZS)

Aeterna Zentaris Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, engages in developing and commercializing therapeutics and diagnostic tests. Its lead product is Macrilen (macimorelin), an orally available peptidomimetic ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a) agonist that stimulates the secretion of growth hormone by binding to the GHSR-1a for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency and childhood-onset growth hormone deficiency, as well as oncology indications; and AEZS-150, a delayed clearance parathyroid hormonefusion polypeptide that is in preclinical trail for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism in adults. Aeterna Zentaris Inc. has a license agreement with University of Wuerzburg to research, develop, manufacture, and sell a potential COVID-19 vaccine; development, manufacture, and commercialization of the treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder; and for pre-clinical development towards the potential treatment of Parkinson's disease. It also has a license agreement with Consilient Health Ltd. and NK MEDITECH Ltd. for the development and commercialization of macimorelin in the Republic of Korea; a distribution and commercialization agreement with Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals Bulgaria EOOD for the commercialization of macimorelin for the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in children and adults in Turkey and some non-European Union Balkan countries; as well as The University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom for the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of parathyroid hormone fusion polypeptides for the treatment of primary hypoparathyroidism. Aeterna Zentaris Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina.

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AEZS Stock News Headlines

April 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS)

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

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March 28, 2024 | globenewswire.com

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March 27, 2024 | benzinga.com

AEterna Zentaris: Q4 Earnings Insights

March 27, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Aeterna Zentaris Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Announces Completion of Enrollment in Ongoing Pivotal DETECT-Trial for the Diagnosis of Childhood-Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency

March 13, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

Aeterna Zentaris Inc: Aeterna Zentaris and Ceapro Merger Approved by Securityholders at Special Meetings

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Aeterna Zentaris and Ceapro Merger Approved by Securityholders at Special Meetings

February 28, 2024 | thestreet.com

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February 26, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Aeterna Zentaris and Ceapro Securityholders Vote FOR the Arrangement Agreement to Approve the Merger of Equals to Create a Diversified Biopharmaceutical Company

February 15, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Aeterna Zentaris Issues Letter to Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular Ahead of Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Merger of Equals with Ceapro

November 14, 2023 | morningstar.com

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November 9, 2023 | msn.com

Aeterna Zentaris GAAP EPS of -$0.85

November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aeterna Zentaris Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

November 6, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

AEterna Zentaris: Stocks trading at Less Than Cash Value on TSX (AEZS)

October 30, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

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October 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aeterna Zentaris to Participate at the Virtual Investor Ask the CEO Conference

September 12, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: Aeterna Zentaris Inc down on Monday (AEZS)

September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aeterna Zentaris to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference

August 15, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: Aeterna Zentaris Inc flat on Tuesday (AEZS)

August 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

H.C. Wainwright Keeps Their Buy Rating on Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS)

August 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

July 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Aeterna Zentaris Outlines Progress on Development Pipeline Programs and Provides Corporate Update

June 15, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Aeterna Zentaris Inc: Aeterna Zentaris Announces Results of Virtual 2023 Meeting of Shareholders

May 26, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: Aeterna Zentaris Inc down on Friday (AEZS)

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/04/2021
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Medical
Industry: Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AEZS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1113423
Web: www.zentaris.com
Phone: (418) 652-8525
Fax: 418-948-9191
Employees: 11
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $15.00
High Stock Price Target: $15.00
Low Stock Price Target: $15.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +663.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($3.41)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-16,550,000.00
Net Margins: -368.01%
Pretax Margin: -367.99%
Return on Equity: -63.20%
Return on Assets: -37.35%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 8.01
Quick Ratio: 8.00

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $4.50 million
Price / Sales: 2.12
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $3.75 per share
Price / Book: 0.52

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,860,000
Free Float: 4,851,000
Market Cap: $9.55 million
Optionable: No Data
Beta: 1.57

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Key Executives

Dr. Klaus Paulini Ph.D.
President, CEO & Executive Director
Mr. Giuliano La Fratta
Senior VP of Finance & CFO
Dr. Michael Teifel Ph.D.
Senior VP of Non-Clinical Development & Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Nicola Ammer M.D.
Chief Medical Officer & Senior VP of Clinical Development
Dr. Matthias Gerlach
Senior Vice President Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

Citadel Advisors LLC
Bought 8 shares on 2/15/2024
Ownership: 0.000%

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AEZS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Aeterna Zentaris stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aeterna Zentaris in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AEZS shares.
View AEZS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Aeterna Zentaris' stock price target for 2024?: 1 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Aeterna Zentaris' shares. Their AEZS share price targets range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 663.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for AEZS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have AEZS shares performed in 2024?: Aeterna Zentaris' stock was trading at $1.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AEZS stock has increased by 5.6% and is now trading at $1.9650.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Aeterna Zentaris?: Aeterna Zentaris saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 21,700 shares, a decrease of 25.7% from the March 15th total of 29,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 17,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. Approximately 0.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
View Aeterna Zentaris' Short Interest.
When is Aeterna Zentaris' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
View our AEZS earnings forecast.

How were Aeterna Zentaris' earnings last quarter?: Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.50) by $0.25. The biopharmaceutical company earned $0.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.60 million. Aeterna Zentaris had a negative net margin of 368.01% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 63.20%.
When did Aeterna Zentaris' stock split?: Aeterna Zentaris's stock reverse split on the morning of Thursday, July 21st 2022. The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Thursday, July 21st 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Thursday, July 21st 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split.
What other stocks do shareholders of Aeterna Zentaris own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aeterna Zentaris investors own include Zosano Pharma (ZSAN), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), CNBX Pharmaceuticals (CNBX), Matinas BioPharma (MTNB), ADMA Biologics (ADMA), Bionano Genomics (BNGO), Novan (NOVN) and Washington Prime Group (WPG).
How do I buy shares of Aeterna Zentaris?: Shares of AEZS 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:AEZS) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aeterna Zentaris MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Aeterna Zentaris Stock (NASDAQ:AEZS)

AEZS Stock Price History

AEZS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

AEZS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™