About Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX)

Heron Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in developing medicines to address unmet medical needs. The company's product candidates utilize its proprietary Biochronomer drug delivery technology, which delivers therapeutic levels of a range of short-acting pharmacological agents over a period from days to weeks with a single administration. It offers SUSTOL (granisetron) extended-release injection for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) associated with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy, or anthracycline and cyclophosphamide combination chemotherapy regimens. The company is also developing CINVANTI, a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist aprepitant for the prevention of CINV; and HTX-011, which is in Phase III clinical development for the prevention of post-operative pain. The company was formerly known as A.P. Pharma, Inc. and changed its name to Heron Therapeutics, Inc. in January 2014. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:HRTX
CUSIPN/A
Phone858-251-4400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio2.21%
Quick Ratio2.11%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.45
Forward P/E Ratio-12.44
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$30.77 million
Price / Sales71.22
Cash Flow$3.1480 per share
Price / Cash9.80
Book Value$2.03 per share
Price / Book15.20
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.65
Net Income$-197,480,000.00
Net Margins-641.87%
Return on Equity-230.70%
Return on Assets-115.42%
Miscellaneous
Employees145
Outstanding Shares71,040,000
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heron Therapeutics' stock symbol?
Heron Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HRTX."
How were Heron Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The biotechnology company reported ($1.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.80) by $0.30. The biotechnology company earned $10.05 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9 million. Heron Therapeutics had a negative net margin of 641.87% and a negative return on equity of 230.70%. View Heron Therapeutics' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for HRTX?
12 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Heron Therapeutics' shares. Their predictions range from $22.00 to $56.00. On average, they expect Heron Therapeutics' stock price to reach $37.4167 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Heron Therapeutics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Heron Therapeutics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Heron Therapeutics stock:
- 1. Cowen Inc analysts commented, "We are still waiting to speak with the company and have thus not yet updated our model and price target, but do not recommend buying on weakness." (3/19/2018)
- 2. Mizuho analysts commented, "We believe the results demonstrate the superior product profile of HTX-011 in post-operative pain management compared to the current standard of care. We raise our PT from $28 to $35." (3/19/2018)
- 3. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "Late Friday, Jan. 12, Tesaro (Not Covered) announced that it had modified the Warnings section of the package insert for Varubi to include post-marketing reports of anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock and other serious hypersensitivity reactions, some requiring hospitalization." (1/15/2018)
- 4. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Heron Therapeutics Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The company is developing products using its proprietary Biochronomer (TM) polymer-based drug delivery platform. Its product portfolio includes APF530, is being developed for the prevention of acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Heron Therapeutics Inc., formerly known as A.P. Pharma, Inc., is based in REDWOOD CITY CA. " (1/10/2018)
Who are some of Heron Therapeutics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Heron Therapeutics include Alkermes (ALKS), SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE), Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX), Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS), Catalent (CTLT), Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO), United Therapeutics (UTHR), Galápagos (GLPG), Hutchison China MediTech (HCM), Taro Pharmaceutical Industries (TARO), Loxo Oncology (LOXO), FibroGen (FGEN) and GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH).
Who are Heron Therapeutics' key executives?
Heron Therapeutics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Barry D. Quart, Chief Exec. Officer and Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Robert H. Rosen, Pres and Director (Age 62)
- Ms. Kimberly J. Manhard, Exec. VP of Drug Devel. (Age 58)
- Mr. Robert E. Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP of Fin. (Age 52)
- Mr. David L. Szekeres, Sr. VP - Bus. Devel., Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 44)
Has Heron Therapeutics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about HRTX stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Heron Therapeutics earned a daily sentiment score of 0.12 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the biotechnology company an impact score of 47.11 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Heron Therapeutics?
Shares of HRTX 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 Heron Therapeutics' stock price today?
One share of HRTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.85.
How big of a company is Heron Therapeutics?
Heron Therapeutics has a market capitalization of $2.15 billion and generates $30.77 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-197,480,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $3.65 on an earnings per share basis. Heron Therapeutics employs 145 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Heron Therapeutics?
Heron Therapeutics' mailing address is 4242 CAMPUS POINT COURT SUITE 200, SAN DIEGO CA, 92121. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 858-251-4400 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Heron Therapeutics (HRTX)
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Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Heron Therapeutics in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $37.4167, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 21.29%. The high price target for HRTX is $56.00 and the low price target for HRTX is $22.00. There are currently 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 12 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 11 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 10 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 10 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $37.4167 | $35.7273 | $29.90 | $30.1111 |
Price Target Upside: | 21.29% upside | 30.39% upside | 38.43% upside | 99.41% upside |
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Consensus Price Target History

Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ HRTX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 19.93%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 97.38%
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ HRTX) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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3/29/2018 | Kevin C Tang | Director | Buy | 192,308 | $26.00 | $5,000,008.00 | | |
3/19/2018 | Barry D Quart | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $29.75 | $2,975,000.00 | 167,993 | |
3/19/2018 | Kimberly Manhard | VP | Sell | 18,000 | $30.00 | $540,000.00 | 18,000 | |
3/14/2018 | Barry D Quart | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $24.75 | $2,475,000.00 | 167,993 | |
1/10/2018 | Kimberly Manhard | VP | Sell | 7,584 | $20.00 | $151,680.00 | 7,584 | |
4/24/2017 | Kimberly Manhard | VP | Sell | 21,542 | $15.33 | $330,238.86 | 5,250 | |
1/19/2017 | Kevin C Tang | Director | Buy | 2,459,016 | $12.20 | $29,999,995.20 | | |
8/10/2016 | Robert Rosen | Insider | Sell | 100,000 | $23.30 | $2,330,000.00 | 102,640 | |
4/21/2016 | Robert Rosen | President | Sell | 200,000 | $23.23 | $4,646,000.00 | 178,968 | |
6/10/2015 | Kevin C Tang | Director | Buy | 121,212 | $24.75 | $2,999,997.00 | | |
6/2/2015 | Kevin C Tang | Director | Buy | 150,000 | $20.62 | $3,093,000.00 | | |
6/1/2015 | Kimberly Manhard | Director | Sell | 2,708 | $21.17 | $57,328.36 | | |
6/25/2014 | Barry D Quart | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $11.75 | $117,500.00 | | |
6/25/2014 | Kevin C Tang | Director | Buy | 510,638 | $11.75 | $5,999,996.50 | | |
11/20/2013 | Barry D Quart | CEO | Buy | 1,000,000 | $0.40 | $400,000.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ HRTX) News Headlines
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Heron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HRTX) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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