Spero Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections in the United States. Its product candidate includes SPR994, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat MDR gram-negative infections for adults; and SPR741, which is in Phase Ib clinical trial to treat MDR gram-negative infections in the hospital setting. The company also develops SPR206, an agent that is in preclinical development stage to disrupt the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria; SPR720, an oral antibiotic, which is in preclinical development stage for the treatment of pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. Spero Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:SPRO
CUSIPN/A
Phone857-242-1600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio13.68
Quick Ratio13.68
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-0.64
Forward P/E Ratio-3.44
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.98 million
Price / Sales83.17
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$5.91 per share
Price / Book1.94
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees35
Outstanding Shares14,370,000
Market Cap$168.12
Spero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SPRO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spero Therapeutics' stock symbol?
Spero Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SPRO."
How were Spero Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?
Spero Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SPRO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 10th. The company reported ($0.74) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.20) by $0.46. The company had revenue of $1.15 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $0.20 million. View Spero Therapeutics' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for SPRO?
6 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Spero Therapeutics' shares. Their predictions range from $26.00 to $30.00. On average, they expect Spero Therapeutics' share price to reach $27.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 142.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Spero Therapeutics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Spero Therapeutics?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spero Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Spero Therapeutics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Spero Therapeutics stock:
- 1. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "We rate SPRO Overweight. As the company advances its pipeline toward commercialization, we expect upward earnings revisions and multiple expansion to levels not reflected in FactSet consensus expectations to drive SPRO’s stock higher. Valuation Summary We use a blend of EV/EBITDA and DCF analysis to arrive at our $27 12-month price target. The Disclosure Section may be found on pages 3 – 4.Valuation We use a blend of EV/EBITDA and DCF analysis to arrive at our $27 12-month price target." (7/17/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Spero Therapeutics Inc. is a multi-asset, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. Spero Therapeutics Inc. is based in CAMBRIDGE, United States. " (2/21/2018)
Who are some of Spero Therapeutics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Spero Therapeutics include Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO), Kura Oncology (KURA), Aptinyx (APTX), Vectura Group (VEGPF), Urogen Pharma (URGN), Dicerna Pharmaceuticals (DRNA), Collegium Pharmaceutical (COLL), Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), Geron (GERN), Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS), Odonate Therapeutics (ODT), ChemoCentryx (CCXI), Five Prime Therapeutics (FPRX), Theratechnologies (THERF) and Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX).
Who are Spero Therapeutics' key executives?
Spero Therapeutics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ankit Mahadevia M.D., MBA, Co-Founder, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 37)
- Mr. Joel D. Sendek, CFO & Treasurer (Age 51)
- Ms. Cristina Larkin, Chief Operating Officer (Age 48)
- Dr. Thomas R. Parr Jr., Chief Scientific Officer (Age 64)
- Ms. Sharon Klahre, Director of Investor Relations
When did Spero Therapeutics IPO?
(SPRO) raised $75 million in an IPO on Thursday, November 2nd 2017. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, Cowen and Stifel acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Oppenheimer & Co. was co-manager.
Has Spero Therapeutics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about SPRO stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Spero Therapeutics earned a daily sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the company an impact score of 46.00 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Spero Therapeutics?
Shares of SPRO 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 Spero Therapeutics' stock price today?
One share of SPRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.46.
How big of a company is Spero Therapeutics?
Spero Therapeutics has a market capitalization of $168.12 million and generates $1.98 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-38,740,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($17.82) on an earnings per share basis. Spero Therapeutics employs 35 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Spero Therapeutics?
Spero Therapeutics' mailing address is 675 Massachusetts Avenue 14th Floor, Cambridge MA, 02139. The company can be reached via phone at 857-242-1600 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Spero Therapeutics (NASDAQ SPRO)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Spero Therapeutics and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe SPRO will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe SPRO will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
