Calithera Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs directed against tumor metabolism and tumor immunology targets for the treatment of cancer in the United States. Its lead product candidate is CB-839, an inhibitor of glutaminase, which is in Phase II clinical trial to treat solid tumors. The company also offers INCB001158, an oral inhibitor of arginase that is in Phase I/II clinical trial for the treatment of hematology and oncology. It has a license agreement with Mars, Inc. to develop and commercialize Symbioscience's portfolio of arginase inhibitors for use in human healthcare; and license and research agreement with High Point Pharmaceuticals, LLC and TransTech Pharma LLC to develop and commercialize hexokinase II inhibitors. The company also has clinical trial collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company to evaluate nivolumab in combination with CB-839 in cell renal cell carcinoma. In addition, it has a collaboration and license agreement with Incyte Corporation for the research, development, and commercialization of INCB001158, a small molecule arginase inhibitor for the treatment of hematology and oncology. Calithera Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:CALA
CUSIPN/A
Phone650-870-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio13.67
Quick Ratio13.67
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-5.89
Forward P/E Ratio-3.90
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$25.95 million
Price / Sales6.87
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$4.24 per share
Price / Book1.17
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.84)
Net Income$-27,820,000.00
Net Margins-90.65%
Return on Equity-22.09%
Return on Assets-18.12%
Miscellaneous
Employees73
Outstanding Shares35,990,000
Market Cap$172.74 million
Calithera Biosciences (NASDAQ:CALA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calithera Biosciences' stock symbol?
Calithera Biosciences trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CALA."
How were Calithera Biosciences' earnings last quarter?
Calithera Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:CALA) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 7th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.32) by $0.23. The biotechnology company had revenue of $17.07 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.17 million. Calithera Biosciences had a negative return on equity of 22.09% and a negative net margin of 90.65%. View Calithera Biosciences' Earnings History.
When is Calithera Biosciences' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CALA?
3 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Calithera Biosciences' stock. Their predictions range from $14.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate Calithera Biosciences' share price to reach $14.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 182.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Calithera Biosciences.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Calithera Biosciences?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Calithera Biosciences in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Calithera Biosciences.
Who are some of Calithera Biosciences' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Calithera Biosciences include Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO), Urogen Pharma (URGN), Obseva (OBSV), Kura Oncology (KURA), Verastem (VSTM), ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP), Vectura Group (VEGPF), Basilea Pharmaceutica (BPMUF), GlycoMimetics (GLYC), Arcus Biosciences (RCUS), ChemoCentryx (CCXI), OptiNose (OPTN), Beyondspring (BYSI), ArQule (ARQL) and GTX (GTXI).
Who are Calithera Biosciences' key executives?
Calithera Biosciences' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Susan M. Molineaux, Co-Founder, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 64)
- Ms. Sumita Ray, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 44)
- Dr. Keith Orford, Sr. VP of Clinical Devel. (Age 46)
- Ms. Stephanie Wong, Sr. VP of Fin. & Sec. (Age 44)
- Ms. Jennifer McNealey, VP of Investor Relations & Strategy
Who are Calithera Biosciences' major shareholders?
Calithera Biosciences' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.33%), Federated Investors Inc. PA (5.27%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.21%), American Century Companies Inc. (1.54%), Northern Trust Corp (0.90%) and Alambic Investment Management L.P. (0.73%). Company insiders that own Calithera Biosciences stock include Adage Capital Partners Gp, LL, Curtis Hecht and Keith Orford. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Calithera Biosciences.
Which major investors are selling Calithera Biosciences stock?
CALA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Acadian Asset Management LLC and Northern Trust Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Calithera Biosciences.
Which major investors are buying Calithera Biosciences stock?
CALA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Federated Investors Inc. PA, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Alambic Investment Management L.P., BlackRock Inc., Hikari Power Ltd, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Calithera Biosciences.
How do I buy shares of Calithera Biosciences?
Shares of CALA 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 Calithera Biosciences' stock price today?
One share of CALA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.95.
How big of a company is Calithera Biosciences?
Calithera Biosciences has a market capitalization of $172.74 million and generates $25.95 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-27,820,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.84) on an earnings per share basis. Calithera Biosciences employs 73 workers across the globe.
What is Calithera Biosciences' official website?
How can I contact Calithera Biosciences?
Calithera Biosciences' mailing address is 343 OYSTER POINT BLVD. SUITE 200, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94080. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 650-870-1000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Calithera Biosciences (NASDAQ CALA)
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