Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies using its proprietary nanoparticle-based Mucus Penetrating Particles (MPP) technology for the treatment of eye diseases. Its product candidates include KPI-121 1.0%, which has completed Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of inflammation and pain following ocular surgery; INVELTYS that has completed Phase III clinical trials for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease; and KPI-285, a MPP receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor program, which is in preclinical studies for the treatment of retinal diseases. The company was formerly known as Hanes Newco, Inc. and changed its name to Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2009. Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone781-996-5252
Debt
Current Ratio6.34
Quick Ratio6.27
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Price / Book1.72
Profitability
Net Income$-42,210,000.00
Net MarginsN/A
Return on Assets-52.71%
Miscellaneous
Employees37
OptionableOptionable
Kala Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KALA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kala Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
Kala Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KALA."
How were Kala Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:KALA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 8th. The company reported ($0.63) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.62) by $0.01. View Kala Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Kala Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KALA?
4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Kala Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their predictions range from $15.00 to $51.00. On average, they expect Kala Pharmaceuticals' share price to reach $25.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 308.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Kala Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Kala Pharmaceuticals?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kala Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Kala Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Kala Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Kala Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics through its nanoparticle-based Mucus Penetrating Particles technology. The Company designs proprietary drug delivery technology to penetrate mucosal tissue such as the eyes, lungs, gastrointestinal tracts and the female reproductive systems. Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is based in Waltham, United States. " (1/2/2019)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "Our 12-month price target is derived from a market value of the firm at $495M, which includes a discounted cash flow-based asset value of $570M for INVELTYS (100% probability of success) and KPI-121 0.25% (65% probability of success), with a 15% discount rate and 0.5% terminal growth rate, excluding $75M debt." (12/27/2018)
Has Kala Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about KALA stock have trended positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog 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. Kala Pharmaceuticals earned a media sentiment score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Kala Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Kala Pharmaceuticals include Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS), Inflarx (IFRX), Epizyme (EPZM), Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX), ImmunoGen (IMGN), Athenex (ATNX), Y-mAbs Therapeutics (YMAB), Alder Biopharmaceuticals (ALDR), CytomX Therapeutics (CTMX), Principia Biopharma (PRNB), AC Immune (ACIU), G1 Therapeutics (GTHX), Revance Therapeutics (RVNC), Radius Health (RDUS) and Intra-Cellular Therapies (ITCI).
Who are Kala Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
Kala Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Mark T. Iwicki, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 52)
- Mr. Todd Bazemore, Chief Operating Officer (Age 48)
- Dr. Kim Brazzell, Chief Medical Officer (Age 65)
- Dr. Justin Hanes Ph.D., Founder & Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board
- Ms. Mary Reumuth CPA, CFO & Treasurer (Age 43)
When did Kala Pharmaceuticals IPO?
(KALA) raised $90 million in an IPO on Thursday, July 20th 2017. The company issued 6,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. J.P. Morgan and BofA Merrill Lynch served as the underwriters for the IPO and Wells Fargo Securities and Wedbush PacGrow were co-managers.
How do I buy shares of Kala Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of KALA 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 Kala Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of KALA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $6.30.
How big of a company is Kala Pharmaceuticals?
Kala Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $209.53 million. The company earns $-42,210,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($5.84) on an earnings per share basis. Kala Pharmaceuticals employs 37 workers across the globe.
What is Kala Pharmaceuticals' official website?
How can I contact Kala Pharmaceuticals?
Kala Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 100 BEAVER STREET SUITE 201, WALTHAM MA, 02453. The company can be reached via phone at 781-996-5252 or via email at [email protected]
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