Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The company offers XERMELO, an orally-delivered small molecule drug candidate for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in combination with somatostatin analog therapy in adults. Its orally-delivered small molecule drug candidates under development comprise Sotagliflozin that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; LX9211, which is in Phase Ib clinical development for the treatment of neuropathic pain; and LX2761 that is in Phase I clinical development for the treatment of diabetes.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryBiotechnology
SectorMedical
Phone281-863-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$63.21 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees202
Next Earnings Date11/7/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LXRX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LXRX."
How were Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.22) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.09) by $0.13. The biopharmaceutical company earned $9.68 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $28.52 million. The company's revenue was down 29.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.33) earnings per share. View Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LXRX?
6 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their forecasts range from $3.00 to $17.00. On average, they anticipate Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' stock price to reach $8.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 515.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Lexicon Genetics Incorporated is a leader in defining the functions of genes for drug discovery using large-scale knockout mouse technology. Lexicon has invented high-throughput gene trapping technology to discover thousands of genes and expand its OmniBank library of tens of thousands of mouse clones. The Company uses an integrated platform of functional genomic technologies to accelerate large-scale analysis of mammalian gene function for drug discovery. " (7/3/2019)
- 2. Needham & Company LLC analysts commented, "Lexicon reported 1Q19 U.S. Xermelo sales of $6.7M, below our $8.0M est. Mgmt reiterated 2019 guidance for 20+% y/y U.S. sales growth. Sanofi and Lexicon announced Zynquista approval for by EMA 4/26/19. Lexicon is entitled to a milestone payment in 2Q19 tied to the approval, which we estimate to be around $30M. Discussions w/ FDA around CRL in T1D are planned. No guidance on timing. We previously removed the revenue stream from our model. The first of several Phase 3 T2D trials are expected to generate results beginning in 2Q19 (metformin combination first). We believe the stock is likely to become more attractive if Zynquista is sufficiently differentiated from SGLT2 drugs in T2D, particularly around renal impairment. Maintain HOLD." (5/2/2019)
Has Lexicon Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about LXRX stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals earned a coverage optimism score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the biopharmaceutical company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future. View News Stories for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
Are investors shorting Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 7,668,900 shares, a decrease of 17.4% from the June 30th total of 9,285,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,080,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.1 days. Approximately 7.5% of the company's stock are sold short. View Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals include Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT), Synthorx (THOR), Stemline Therapeutics (STML), Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI), DiaMedica Therapeutics (DMCAF), Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (KNSA), Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (AUPH), INDIVIOR PLC/S (INVVY), Basilea Pharmaceutica (BPMUF), Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), Dermira (DERM), Karuna Therapeutics (KRTX), Revance Therapeutics (RVNC) and Intra-Cellular Therapies (ITCI).
What other stocks do shareholders of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals own?
Who are Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Lonnel Coats, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 54)
- Mr. Jeffrey L. Wade, Exec. VP of Corp. & Admin. Affairs and CFO (Age 54)
- Dr. Pablo Lapuerta, Exec. VP & Chief Medical Officer (Age 56)
- Dr. Praveen Tyle, Exec. VP of R&D (Age 59)
- Mr. Alexander A. Santini, Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Officer (Age 60)
Who are Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.99%), BlackRock Inc. (3.82%), First Manhattan Co. (2.78%), Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (0.63%), Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (0.63%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.52%). Company insiders that own Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock include Alexander A Santini, James F Tessmer, Jeffrey L Wade, Lonnel Coats, Public Equities LP Invus and Sam L Barker. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
Which institutional investors are selling Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock?
LXRX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Bank of America Corp DE, BlackRock Inc., Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc., Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Northern Trust Corp and DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
Which institutional investors are buying Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock?
LXRX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vanguard Group Inc., First Manhattan Co., Virtus ETF Advisers LLC, Morgan Stanley, Pictet Asset Management Ltd., Pictet Asset Management Ltd., AXA and GSA Capital Partners LLP. Company insiders that have bought Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock in the last two years include Alexander A Santini, James F Tessmer, Jeffrey L Wade, Lonnel Coats, Public Equities LP Invus and Sam L Barker. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
How do I buy shares of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of LXRX 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 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of LXRX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.30.
How big of a company is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $138.15 million and generates $63.21 million in revenue each year. The biopharmaceutical company earns $-120,550,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.14) on an earnings per share basis. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals employs 202 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
What is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' official website?
How can I contact Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 8800 TECHNOLOGY FOREST PLACE, THE WOODLANDS TX, 77381. The biopharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at 281-863-3000.
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