Flex Pharma, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It engages in developing treatments for exercise-associated muscle cramps, nocturnal leg cramps and spasms associated with severe neuromuscular conditions. The company operates through the following business segments: Consumer Operations and Drug Development. The Consumer Operations segment includes HOTSHOT product and consumer operations. The Drug Development segment engages in the development of innovative and proprietary drug products to treat muscle cramps and spasms associated with severe neurological conditions. Flex Pharma was founded by Christoph Westphal and Jennifer M. Cermak on February 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Current SymbolNASDAQ:FLKS
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone617-874-1821
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.75
Quick Ratio4.67
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-0.20
Forward P/E Ratio-0.32
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.27 million
Price / Sales5.58
Cash FlowN/A
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Book Value$1.62 per share
Price / Book0.24
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.99)
Net Income$-34,430,000.00
Net Margins-2,919.75%
Return on Equity-148.15%
Return on Assets-121.28%
Miscellaneous
Employees22
Outstanding Shares18,070,000
Market Cap$7.26 million
OptionableOptionable
Flex Pharma (NASDAQ:FLKS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flex Pharma's stock symbol?
Flex Pharma trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FLKS."
How were Flex Pharma's earnings last quarter?
Flex Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:FLKS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 5th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.21) by $0.06. The biotechnology company had revenue of $0.25 million for the quarter. Flex Pharma had a negative return on equity of 148.15% and a negative net margin of 2,919.75%. View Flex Pharma's Earnings History.
When is Flex Pharma's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FLKS?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Flex Pharma's stock. Their forecasts range from $6.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Flex Pharma's stock price to reach $17.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4,358.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Flex Pharma.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Flex Pharma?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Flex Pharma in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Flex Pharma.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Flex Pharma stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Flex Pharma stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Flex Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The Company is involved in developing treatments for nocturnal leg cramps and spasms associated with severe neuromuscular conditions. Flex Pharma, Inc. is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. " (9/21/2018)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "Exploratory Phase II study of FLX-787 in MS showed statistically significant reduction of 27.3% (p=0.001) in frequency of cramps and a 1.4-day increase in the number of cramp-free days (p=0.0457)." (3/27/2018)
Has Flex Pharma been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about FLKS stock have been trending somewhat positive on Monday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Flex Pharma earned a news sentiment score of 1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the biotechnology company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Are investors shorting Flex Pharma?
Flex Pharma saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,084,264 shares, an increase of 42.9% from the October 31st total of 758,840 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,418,761 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 8.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Flex Pharma's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Flex Pharma's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Flex Pharma include GTX (GTXI), Novus Therapeutics (NVUS), DiaMedica Therapeutics (DMAC), Sernova (SEOVF), Trillium Therapeutics (TRIL), Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), IMMURON LTD/S (IMRN), Agile Therapeutics (AGRX), Millendo Therapeutics (MLND), Adial Pharmaceuticals (ADIL), OvaScience (OVAS), Q BioMed (QBIO), Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO), SCYNEXIS (SCYX) and Provectus Biopharmaceuticals (PVCT).
Who are Flex Pharma's key executives?
Flex Pharma's management team includes the folowing people:
- William K. McVicar, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
- John McCabe, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer
- Elizabeth Woo, SVP-Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
When did Flex Pharma IPO?
(FLKS) raised $60 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, January 29th 2015. The company issued 4,600,000 shares at a price of $12.00-$14.00 per share. Jefferies and Piper Jaffray acted as the underwriters for the IPO and JMP Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald and Roth Capital Partners were co-managers.
Who are Flex Pharma's major shareholders?
Which major investors are selling Flex Pharma stock?
Which major investors are buying Flex Pharma stock?
How do I buy shares of Flex Pharma?
Shares of FLKS 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 Flex Pharma's stock price today?
One share of FLKS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.3925.
How big of a company is Flex Pharma?
Flex Pharma has a market capitalization of $7.26 million and generates $1.27 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-34,430,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.99) on an earnings per share basis. Flex Pharma employs 22 workers across the globe.
What is Flex Pharma's official website?
How can I contact Flex Pharma?
Flex Pharma's mailing address is 800 Boylston Street 24th Floor, Boston MA, 02199. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 617-874-1821 or via email at [email protected]
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