Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of human diseases. 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 3 clinical trials for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes; LX2761, which is in Phase 1 clinical development for the treatment of diabetes; and LX9211 that is in Phase 1 clinical development for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The company has strategic collaboration and license agreements with Sanofi; Ipsen Pharma SAS; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; and Genentech, Inc. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryBiotechnology
SectorMedical
Phone281-863-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$90.33 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees174
Next Earnings Date2/28/2019 (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 data on Wednesday, November, 8th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.29) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.36) by $0.07. The biopharmaceutical company earned $26.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $27.97 million. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals had a negative return on equity of 1,247.65% and a negative net margin of 168.23%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.35) EPS. View Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LXRX?
6 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' stock. Their predictions range from $14.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' share price to reach $24.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 355.7% 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 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
Has Lexicon Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about LXRX stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals earned a coverage optimism score of 1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the biopharmaceutical company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals include Heron Therapeutics (HRTX), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), Zogenix (ZGNX), Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA), Insmed (INSM), Endocyte (ECYT), Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL), Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN), Enanta Pharmaceuticals (ENTA), Xencor (XNCR), PTC Therapeutics (PTCT), The Medicines (MDCO), Myokardia (MYOK) and Biohaven Pharmaceutical (BHVN).
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 number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (4.11%), Northern Trust Corp (0.57%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.53%), Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (0.51%), Two Sigma Investments LP (0.30%) and D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. (0.25%). 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 major investors are selling Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock?
LXRX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., Stifel Financial Corp, Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Bank of America Corp DE, GSA Capital Partners LLP and Northern Trust Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
Which major investors are buying Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock?
LXRX stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, Fosun International Ltd, Royal London Asset Management Ltd., Wedbush Securities Inc., Squarepoint Ops LLC, Virtus ETF Advisers LLC and Birchview Capital LP. Company insiders that have bought Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock in the last two years include Alexander A Santini, 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 $5.34.
How big of a company is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $565.67 million and generates $90.33 million in revenue each year. The biopharmaceutical company earns $-129,050,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.27) on an earnings per share basis. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals employs 174 workers across the globe.
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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