NASDAQ:AURA Aura Biosciences (AURA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $12.66 -0.17 (-1.33%) (As of 06/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.60▼$13.0250-Day Range$8.51▼$13.3352-Week Range$8.13▼$24.83Volume45,174 shsAverage Volume99,722 shsMarket Capitalization$478.55 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$24.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Aura Biosciences MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside89.6% Upside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($1.97) to ($2.40) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.54 out of 5 starsMedical Sector869th out of 981 stocksBiological Products, Except Diagnostic Industry143rd out of 163 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAura Biosciences 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $24.00, Aura Biosciences has a forecasted upside of 89.6% from its current price of $12.66.Amount of Analyst CoverageAura Biosciences has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.16% of the float of Aura Biosciences has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAura Biosciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Aura Biosciences has recently decreased by 2.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAura Biosciences does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAura Biosciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AURA. Previous Next N/A News and Social Media Coverage Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Aura Biosciences insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.90% of the stock of Aura Biosciences is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions55.63% of the stock of Aura Biosciences is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Aura Biosciences are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($1.97) to ($2.40) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Aura Biosciences is -6.39, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Aura Biosciences is -6.39, 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 RatioAura Biosciences has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Aura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) StockAura Biosciences, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that develops therapies to treat cancer. The company develops virus-like drug conjugates (VDC) technology platform for the treat tumors of high unmet need in ocular and urologic oncology. It develops AU-011, a VDC candidate for the treatment of primary choroidal melanoma. It also develops AU-011 in additional ocular oncology indications, including choroidal metastases. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Read More Receive AURA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Aura Biosciences and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AURA Stock News HeadlinesMay 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAura Biosciences: Excellent Execution In The Large Ocular Cancer MarketMay 23, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBTIG Keeps Their Buy Rating on Aura Biosciences Inc (AURA)June 8, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) Given New $24.00 Price Target at JMP SecuritiesMay 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: Aura Biosciences, Inc.May 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAura Biosciences to Participate in the JMP Securities Life Sciences ConferenceMay 12, 2023 | msn.comRecap: Aura Biosciences Q1 EarningsMay 11, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAura Biosciences GAAP EPS of -$0.46 beats by $0.08June 8, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize WarfareThis breakthrough will change "the way wars will be fought, and won, for years to come." - Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley Get the name of the company supplying it to the U.S. Army here >>>May 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAura Biosciences Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Development and Operational HighlightsApril 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Review: Aura Biosciences (AURA) vs. The CompetitionApril 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA) Short Interest Up 24.8% in MarchApril 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAura Biosciences (AURA) & Its Peers Head-To-Head SurveyApril 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Survey: Aura Biosciences (AURA) & Its RivalsApril 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Comparison: Aura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) vs. Scholar Rock (NASDAQ:SRRK)April 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Survey: Aura Biosciences (AURA) and Its PeersMarch 20, 2023 | benzinga.comAura Biosciences Stock (NASDAQ:AURA), DividendsMarch 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on Top Healthcare Stocks: Top Glove Bhd (TPGVF), Aura Biosciences Inc (AURA)March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAura Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Development and Operational HighlightsMarch 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comCoating Buffer Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030February 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAura Biosciences Releases Data Presentation Of Eye Cancer CandidateFebruary 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Ascendis Pharma (ASND), Aura Biosciences Inc (AURA) and Amedisys (AMED)February 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comJMP Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Aura Biosciences Inc (AURA)February 16, 2023 | msn.comAura rises after updating Phase 2 data for eye cancer therapyFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAura Biosciences Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Data of Belzupacap Sarotalocan (Bel-sar) for the First-Line Treatment of Patients with Early-Stage Choroidal Melanoma with Suprachoroidal AdministrationFebruary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Shares of Aura Biosciences Jumped This WeekJanuary 21, 2023 | nasdaq.comChiesi Ventures, Inc. Cuts Stake in Aura Biosciences Inc (AURA)See More Headlines AURA Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AURA Company Calendar Last Earnings5/11/2023Today6/08/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/10/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Biological products, except diagnostic Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:AURA CUSIPN/A CIK1501796 Webwww.aurabiosciences.com Phone617-500-8864FaxN/AEmployees52Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$24.00 High Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+89.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.98) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-58,760,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-40.69% Return on Assets-35.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio22.09 Quick Ratio22.09 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.67 per share Price / Book1.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares37,800,000Free Float35,570,000Market Cap$478.55 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.09 Key ExecutivesDr. Elisabet de los Pinos Ph.D. (Age 49)Founder, CEO, Pres & Director Comp: $676.62kMs. Julie B. Feder (Age 53)CFO, Sec. & Treasurer Comp: $505.45kDr. Cadmus Collins Rich CPE (Age 58)M.B.A., M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D Comp: $564.22kDr. Mark A. De Rosch Ph.D. (Age 59)Chief Operating Officer Mr. Paulo CarvalhoVP of Technical OperationsMr. Joseph LyonsVP of HRMs. Michele Keough M.B.A.Sr. VP of Project Management and Device Supply ChainMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTarsus PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:TARSAutolus TherapeuticsNASDAQ:AUTLCullinan OncologyNASDAQ:CGEMKodiak SciencesNASDAQ:KODAlloVirNASDAQ:ALVRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 7,752 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.049%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 900 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.036%Long Focus Capital Management LLCBought 171,377 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.453%State Street CorpBought 37,865 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.922%Susquehanna International Group LLPBought 10,343 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.027%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AURA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Aura Biosciences stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aura Biosciences in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AURA shares. View AURA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Aura Biosciences' stock price forecast for 2023? 1 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Aura Biosciences' stock. Their AURA share price forecasts range from $24.00 to $24.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $24.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 89.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AURA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AURA shares performed in 2023? Aura Biosciences' stock was trading at $10.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AURA shares have increased by 20.6% and is now trading at $12.66. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Aura Biosciences' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 10th 2023. View our AURA earnings forecast. How were Aura Biosciences' earnings last quarter? Aura Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 11th. The company reported ($0.46) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.52) by $0.06. What ETFs hold Aura Biosciences' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Aura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) stock in their portfolio include AltShares Event-Driven ET (EVNT) and ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO).BlackRock Future Health ETF (BMED). When did Aura Biosciences IPO? (AURA) raised $81 million in an initial public offering on Friday, October 29th 2021. The company issued 5,400,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. What is Aura Biosciences' stock symbol? Aura Biosciences trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AURA." Who are Aura Biosciences' major shareholders? Aura Biosciences' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (3.52%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.88%), Regency Capital Management Inc. DE (1.44%), Citigroup Inc. (1.37%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.21%) and FMR LLC (0.94%). Insiders that own company stock include Cadmus Rich, David Michael Johnson, Julie B Feder, Matrix Capital Management Comp and Rosch Mark De. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Aura Biosciences? Shares of AURA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Aura Biosciences' stock price today? One share of AURA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.66. How much money does Aura Biosciences make? Aura Biosciences (NASDAQ:AURA) has a market capitalization of $478.55 million. The company earns $-58,760,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.98) on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Aura Biosciences? The official website for the company is www.aurabiosciences.com. The company can be reached via phone at 617-500-8864 or via email at aura@argotpartners.com. This page (NASDAQ:AURA) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Aura Biosciences, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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