Akorn, Inc., a specialty generic pharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures, and markets generic and branded prescription pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter (OTC) consumer health products, and animal health pharmaceuticals in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health. The Prescription Pharmaceuticals segment offers generic and branded prescription pharmaceuticals in various dosage forms, including sterile ophthalmics, injectables, and inhalants; and non-sterile oral liquids, topicals, nasal sprays, and otics. Its primary products include Akten, a topical ocular anesthetic gel; AzaSite, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis; Cosopt, Cosopt PF, Betimol, and Zioptan, which are used in the treatment of glaucoma; and Xopenex inhalation solution used in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm. The Consumer Health segment manufactures and markets OTC products for the treatment of dry eye under the TheraTears brand. It also markets other OTC consumer health products, including Mag-Ox, a magnesium supplement; and the Diabetic Tussin line of cough and cold products. In addition, this segment offers a portfolio of animal health products, such as Anased and VetaKet veterinary sedatives; Tolazine and Yobine sedative reversing agents; and Butorphic, a pain reliever. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryPharmaceuticals
SectorMedical
Phone847-279-6100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$841.04 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,308
OptionableOptionable
Akorn (NASDAQ:AKRX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akorn's stock symbol?
Akorn trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AKRX."
How were Akorn's earnings last quarter?
Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company reported ($0.10) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.17. The firm earned $165.63 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $185.36 million. Akorn had a negative net margin of 34.69% and a negative return on equity of 14.97%. View Akorn's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for AKRX?
6 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Akorn's stock. Their forecasts range from $6.00 to $34.00. On average, they anticipate Akorn's stock price to reach $13.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 249.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Akorn.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Akorn?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akorn in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Akorn.
Has Akorn been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about AKRX stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Akorn earned a coverage optimism score of 1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Akorn's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Akorn include Allakos (ALLK), Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA), PTC Therapeutics (PTCT), Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), Mallinckrodt (MNK), Pacira Pharmaceuticals (PCRX), Vanda Pharmaceuticals (VNDA), Zai Lab (ZLAB), Theravance Biopharma (TBPH), Enanta Pharmaceuticals (ENTA), Biohaven Pharmaceutical (BHVN), The Medicines (MDCO), Cambrex (CBM), Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) and Aimmune Therapeutics (AIMT).
Who are Akorn's key executives?
Akorn's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Rajat Rai, Chief Exec. Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Duane A. Portwood, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Dr. Bruce Kutinsky, Chief Operating Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Joseph Bonaccorsi, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. Jonathan Kafer, Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 55)
Who are Akorn's major shareholders?
Akorn's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.47%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.03%), Virtu Financial LLC (0.02%) and First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (0.01%). Company insiders that own Akorn stock include Brian Tambi, Bruce Kutinsky, John N Kapoor and Joseph Bonaccorsi. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Akorn.
Which major investors are buying Akorn stock?
AKRX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Virtu Financial LLC, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for Akorn.
How do I buy shares of Akorn?
Shares of AKRX 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 Akorn's stock price today?
One share of AKRX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.78.
How big of a company is Akorn?
Akorn has a market capitalization of $474.35 million and generates $841.04 million in revenue each year. Akorn employs 2,308 workers across the globe.
What is Akorn's official website?
How can I contact Akorn?
Akorn's mailing address is 1925 WEST FIELD COURT SUITE 300, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. The company can be reached via phone at 847-279-6100 or via email at [email protected]
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