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) released its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company reported ($0.10) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.17. The company earned $165.63 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $185.36 million. Akorn had a negative return on equity of 14.97% and a negative net margin of 34.69%. View Akorn's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for AKRX?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Akorn's shares. Their predictions range from $6.00 to $34.00. On average, they expect Akorn's share price to reach $13.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 267.7% 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?
News articles about AKRX stock have been trending very positive this week, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Akorn earned a daily sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
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 number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors 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 institutional investors are buying Akorn stock?
AKRX stock was purchased 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 $3.59.
How big of a company is Akorn?
Akorn has a market capitalization of $450.52 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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