Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics in the United States, Europe, and Canada. Its lead product candidate is obeticholic acid (OCA), a bile acid analog, which has a structure based on a naturally occurring human bile acid that selectively binds to and activates the farnesoid X receptor (FXR). The company is developing OCA to treat various non-viral progressive liver diseases, such as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), primary sclerosing cholangitis, and biliary atresia. It also provides OCA under the Ocaliva brand name for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In addition, the company is developing INT-767, an orally administered dual FXR and TGR5 agonist, a second dedicated bile acid receptor that has completed a Phase 1 clinical trial; and INT-777, an orally administered TGR5 agonist, which completed preclinical studies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, associated metabolic disorders, and other gastrointestinal indications. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a license agreement with Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd. for the research, development, and commercialization of OCA as a therapeutic for the treatment of PBC and NASH in Japan and China. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryBiotechnology
SectorMedical
Current SymbolNASDAQ:ICPT
Previous Symbol
CUSIP45845P10
Phone646-747-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.83
Current Ratio5.98
Quick Ratio5.98
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-7.04
Forward P/E Ratio-10.12
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$130.96 million
Price / Sales22.91
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$3.23 per share
Price / Book31.33
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($14.38)
Net Income$-360,360,000.00
Net Margins-202.93%
Return on Equity-645.54%
Return on Assets-65.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees507
Outstanding Shares29,650,000
Market Cap$2.99 billion
OptionableOptionable
Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ICPT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intercept Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ICPT."
How were Intercept Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ICPT) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 31st. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($2.18) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($2.65) by $0.47. The biopharmaceutical company had revenue of $47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $48.24 million. Intercept Pharmaceuticals had a negative return on equity of 645.54% and a negative net margin of 202.93%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 13.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($2.89) earnings per share. View Intercept Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Intercept Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What guidance has Intercept Pharmaceuticals issued on next quarter's earnings?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals updated its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 31st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $170-185 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $181.84 million.
What price target have analysts set for ICPT?
17 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Intercept Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their predictions range from $57.00 to $253.00. On average, they expect Intercept Pharmaceuticals' share price to reach $142.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 39.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Intercept Pharmaceuticals?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intercept Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Intercept’s third-quarter results were encouraging, with the company beating on both top and bottom-lines. Sales had earlier taken a hit due to the safety issues regarding Ocaliva. Nevertheless, management’s efforts to increase awareness about the updated level and promote Ocaliva, thereafter, is reaping results. Solid growth in new patient enrollment should lead to stronger sales in the fourth quarter. Moreover, the company is looking to expand the drug’s label in the promising NASH space. However, we are also concerned about the lack of other late-stage candidates in the company’s pipeline. Shares have outperformed the industry in the year so far." (11/13/2018)
- 2. Needham & Company LLC analysts commented, "Intercept reported $34.5M in U.S. Ocaliva sales (+21% q/q; +24% y/y), slightly above our $34.0M and consensus $32M ests. WW sales were $43.2M, above our $43.0M and consensus $41M ests. Sales growth driven primarily by increased volume w/ early adopter prescriber base. Company expects some weakness in 3Q18 (summer), but reiterated 2018 WW sales guidance of $170-$185M. Phase 3 NASH timelines are unch, w/ REGENERATE trial results still expected 1H19. We are biased towards a positive outcome. Maintain HOLD given key milestone is in 2019." (8/2/2018)
- 3. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "PBC – Despite headwinds associated with labeling harmonization for Ocaliva and widened gross-to-net impact expected for the earlier portion of the year, scripts for the drug have been reported to have stabilized. We believe efforts towards educating and creating confidence for prescribing physicians may have stemmed the tide and signal the return to revenue growth. While our long-term projections remain conservative (20% at peak), continued execution in the remainder of 2018 could build our confidence and expand opportunity for the shares. That said, we remain cautious on NASH." (5/8/2018)
Has Intercept Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about ICPT stock has been trending positive on Friday, InfoTrie reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Intercept Pharmaceuticals earned a coverage optimism score of 2.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the biopharmaceutical company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Intercept Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Intercept Pharmaceuticals include Bausch Health Companies (BHC), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Perrigo (PRGO), Genmab A/S (GNMSF), Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), Beigene (BGNE), Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (RDY), Catalent (CTLT), GALAPAGOS NV/S (GLPG), Alkermes (ALKS) and SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE).
Who are Intercept Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Mark Pruzanski, Founder, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Sandip S. Kapadia, CFO, Treasurer & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Jerome B. Durso, Chief Operating Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. David Ford, Chief HR Officer (Age 49)
- Dr. David Shapiro, Chief Medical Officer (Age 64)
Who are Intercept Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (14.96%), First Trust Advisors LP (3.69%), Deutsche Bank AG (1.48%), Sarissa Capital Management LP (0.87%), Elk Creek Partners LLC (0.79%) and Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (0.52%). Company insiders that own Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock include Daniel G Welch, David Shapiro, Francesco Micheli, Keith Michael Gottesdiener, Lisa Bright, Mark Pruzanski, Rachel Mcminn, Richard J Kim and Sandip Kapadia. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
Which major investors are selling Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock?
ICPT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Man Group plc, Sarissa Capital Management LP, Elk Creek Partners LLC, Alliancebernstein L.P., Peregrine Capital Management LLC, Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Fisher Asset Management LLC and Pictet Asset Management Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
Which major investors are buying Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock?
ICPT stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Trust Advisors LP, Deutsche Bank AG, Biondo Investment Advisors LLC, AXA, American Century Companies Inc., AQR Capital Management LLC, Macquarie Group Ltd. and SG Americas Securities LLC. Company insiders that have bought Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock in the last two years include Francesco Micheli, Keith Michael Gottesdiener and Mark Pruzanski. View Insider Buying and Selling for Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
How do I buy shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of ICPT 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 Intercept Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of ICPT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $101.69.
How big of a company is Intercept Pharmaceuticals?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $2.99 billion and generates $130.96 million in revenue each year. The biopharmaceutical company earns $-360,360,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($14.38) on an earnings per share basis. Intercept Pharmaceuticals employs 507 workers across the globe.
What is Intercept Pharmaceuticals' official website?
How can I contact Intercept Pharmaceuticals?
Intercept Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 10 Hudson Yards 37th FL, New York NY, 10001. The biopharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at 646-747-1000 or via email at [email protected]
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