NASDAQ:GALT

Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$1.54

-0.03 (-1.91%)

(As of 06/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $1.51
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$1.59
50-Day Range: $1.54
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$2.17
52-Week Range: $1.02
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$2.57

Volume: 62,947 shs
Average Volume: 80,139 shs
Market Capitalization: $91.57 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $11.00

Galectin Therapeutics MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 614.3% Upside
$11.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
5.01% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing
From ($0.82) to ($1.02) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.41 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

925th out of 986 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

451st out of 478 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Galectin Therapeutics 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/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $11.00, Galectin Therapeutics has a forecasted upside of 614.3% from its current price of $1.54.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Galectin Therapeutics has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

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Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
5.01% of the float of Galectin Therapeutics has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Galectin Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 29.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Galectin Therapeutics has recently increased by 0.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Galectin Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Galectin Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for GALT.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
1 people have searched for GALT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Galectin Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
44.70% of the stock of Galectin Therapeutics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 11.64% of the stock of Galectin Therapeutics is held by institutions.

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Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Galectin Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.82) to ($1.02) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Galectin Therapeutics is -2.30, 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. Sector
The P/E ratio of Galectin Therapeutics is -2.30, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

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About Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) Stock

Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in drug research and development to create new therapies for fibrotic disease, severe skin disease, and cancer. Its programs target the development of carbohydrate molecules which offers alternative options to larger market segments. The company was founded by James C. Czirr and Anatole A. Klyosov on July 10, 2000 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

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GALT Stock News Headlines

May 17, 2023 | msn.com

HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Buy Recommendation

May 17, 2023 | marketwatch.com

8-K: GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC

June 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles

CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!

May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 and Provides Business Update

April 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Investment Conference May 2, 2023

April 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics’ Statement Following the Recent 2023 Emerging Topic Conference on NASH Cirrhosis, Sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

April 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT)

April 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.com

June 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles

CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!

March 31, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

H.C. Wainwright Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Galectin Therapeutics (GALT)

March 30, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Galectin Therapeutics Inc.: Galectin Therapeutics Reports 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

March 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Reports 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

March 16, 2023 | msn.com

Galectin gets safety board nod to continue trial of liver disease drug belapectin

March 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Reports the Positive Outcome of the Third Data and Safety Monitoring Board Meeting for NAVIGATE, its Seamless, Adaptive Phase 2b/3 Study of Belapectin in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Caused by Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

March 4, 2023 | benzinga.com

Galectin Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:GALT), Guidance and Forecast

March 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Provides Final Randomization Status of NAVIGATE, its Seamless, Adaptive Phase 2b/3 Study of Belapectin in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Caused by Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

January 30, 2023 | thestreet.com

Why Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Stock Is Plummeting Today

January 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics contribution to improve histology interpretation of cirrhotic liver biopsies with Machine Learning published in prominent Gastroenterology Journal

January 7, 2023 | thestreet.com

Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Stock Drops on Drug Failure, Downgraded

January 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Announces the End of Enrollment of NAVIGATE, its Seamless, Adaptive Phase 2b/3 Study of Belapectin in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Caused by Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

January 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Galectin Therapeutics: In For A Long 2-Year Wait

December 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Bears are Losing Control Over Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (GALT), Here's Why It's a 'Buy' Now

November 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics to Webcast Corporate Update on December 1, 2022 after Annual Meeting of Stockholders

November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 and Provides Business Update

November 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics to Share Five Scientific Presentations at The Liver Meeting™ 2022, Hosted by the AASLD

October 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Galectin Therapeutics to Present in Upcoming Conferences

October 12, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Galectin Therapeutics Files FDA Application for Belapectin

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GALT Price History

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GALT Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/30/2023
Today: 6/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/21/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GALT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1133416
Web: www.galectintherapeutics.com
Phone: (678) 620-3186
Fax: 770-864-1327
Employees: 6
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $11.00
High Stock Price Forecast: $11.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $11.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +628.5%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.67)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-38,780,000.00
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: -189.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.70
Quick Ratio: 1.70

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: N/A
Price / Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: ($0.58) per share
Price / Book: -2.60

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 59,460,000
Free Float: 32,882,000
Market Cap: $89.78 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.40

Key Executives

Joel Lewis
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Jack W. Callicutt
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary

Pol F. Boudes
Chief Medical Officer

Ezra R. lowe
Executive Director-Clinical

Marla Mills-Wilson
Executive Director-Clinical Operations

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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GALT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Galectin Therapeutics stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Galectin Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" GALT shares.
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What is Galectin Therapeutics' stock price forecast for 2023?: 1 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Galectin Therapeutics' shares. Their GALT share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $11.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $11.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 628.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for GALT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GALT shares performed in 2023?: Galectin Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.13 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, GALT shares have increased by 33.6% and is now trading at $1.51.
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When is Galectin Therapeutics' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 21st 2023.
View our GALT earnings forecast.
How were Galectin Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?: Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 30th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.17) by $0.01.
What ETF holds Galectin Therapeutics' stock ?: Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF holds 56,000 shares of GALT stock, representing 0.60% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of Galectin Therapeutics own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Galectin Therapeutics investors own include Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), Exelixis (EXEL), Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), Novavax (NVAX), Verastem (VSTM) and Immunomedics (IMMU).
What is Galectin Therapeutics' stock symbol?: Galectin Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GALT."
Who are Galectin Therapeutics' major shareholders?: Galectin Therapeutics' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Geode Capital Management LLC (0.88%), Geneos Wealth Management Inc. (0.72%), Wealthspire Advisors LLC (0.31%), Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. (0.24%), Independent Advisor Alliance (0.06%) and Wedbush Securities Inc. (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Elissa J Schwartz, Fund LP 10X, Gilbert F Amelio, Jack W Callicutt, Joel Lewis, Kary Eldred, Kevin D Freeman and Richard A Jr Zordani.
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How do I buy shares of Galectin Therapeutics?: Shares of GALT 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.
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What is Galectin Therapeutics' stock price today?: One share of GALT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.51.
How much money does Galectin Therapeutics make?: Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT) has a market capitalization of $89.78 million. The company earns $-38,780,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.67) on an earnings per share basis.
How can I contact Galectin Therapeutics?: Galectin Therapeutics' mailing address is 4960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD. SUITE 240, NORCROSS GA, 30071. The official website for the company is www.galectintherapeutics.com. The company can be reached via phone at (678) 620-3186, via email at ir@galectintherapeutics.com, or via fax at 770-864-1327.

This page (NASDAQ:GALT) was last updated on 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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