Wave Life Sciences Ltd., a biotechnology company, designs, develops, and commercializes nucleic acid therapeutic candidates for genetically defined diseases by utilizing proprietary synthetic chemistry drug development platform. The company is primarily developing oligonucleotides that target genetic defects to either reduce the expression of disease-promoting proteins or transform the production of dysfunctional mutant proteins into the production of functional proteins. It focuses on proprietary programs in neurology in the central nervous system and neuromuscular system. The company has a research, license, and option agreement with Pfizer Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for the research, development, and commercialization of stereopure oligonucleotide therapeutics and oligonucleotide therapeutics, as well as a collaboration agreement with Deep Genomics Inc. for identifying novel therapies. Wave Life Sciences Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is based in Singapore.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:WVE
CUSIPN/A
Phone65-6236-3388
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.05
Current Ratio6.11
Quick Ratio6.11
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-12.09
Forward P/E Ratio-9.33
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.70 million
Price / Sales368.84
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$5.03 per share
Price / Book9.25
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($3.85)
Net Income$-102,030,000.00
Net Margins-1,473.26%
Return on Equity-91.88%
Return on Assets-57.42%
Miscellaneous
Employees168
Outstanding Shares29,320,000
Market Cap$1.40 billion
Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wave Life Sciences' stock symbol?
Wave Life Sciences trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WVE."
How were Wave Life Sciences' earnings last quarter?
Wave Life Sciences Ltd (NASDAQ:WVE) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 9th. The company reported ($1.23) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.35) by $0.88. The company earned $4.88 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.38 million. Wave Life Sciences had a negative net margin of 1,473.26% and a negative return on equity of 91.88%. View Wave Life Sciences' Earnings History.
When is Wave Life Sciences' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WVE?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Wave Life Sciences' shares. Their predictions range from $49.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect Wave Life Sciences' share price to reach $58.40 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 25.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Wave Life Sciences.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Wave Life Sciences?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wave Life Sciences in the last year. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Wave Life Sciences.
Who are some of Wave Life Sciences' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Wave Life Sciences include GALAPAGOS NV/S (GLPG), United Therapeutics (UTHR), Loxo Oncology (LOXO), FibroGen (FGEN), GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- (GWPH), HUTCHISON CHINA/S (HCM), Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND), Endo International (ENDP), Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO), Taro Pharmaceutical Industries (TARO), Array Biopharma (ARRY), Horizon Pharma (HZNP), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE), Emergent Biosolutions (EBS) and Blueprint Medicines (BPMC).
Who are Wave Life Sciences' key executives?
Wave Life Sciences' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Paul B. Bolno, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 44)
- Dr. Christopher Francis Ph.D., Sr. VP of Corp. Devel. & Head of Emerging Areas (Age 40)
- Dr. Chandra Vargeese, Sr. VP of Drug Discovery (Age 57)
- Mr. Keith Regnante, Chief Financial Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Kyle B. Moran, Sr. VP of Supply Chain & Operations (Age 47)
Who are Wave Life Sciences' major shareholders?
Wave Life Sciences' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Strs Ohio (0.01%). Company insiders that own Wave Life Sciences stock include Chandra Vargeese, Chris Francis, Keith Regnante, Masaharu Tanaka, Michael A Panzara, Paul Bolno and Ra Capital Management, Llc. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Wave Life Sciences.
Which major investors are buying Wave Life Sciences stock?
How do I buy shares of Wave Life Sciences?
Shares of WVE 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 Wave Life Sciences' stock price today?
One share of WVE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $46.5450.
How big of a company is Wave Life Sciences?
Wave Life Sciences has a market capitalization of $1.40 billion and generates $3.70 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-102,030,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($3.85) on an earnings per share basis. Wave Life Sciences employs 168 workers across the globe.
What is Wave Life Sciences' official website?
How can I contact Wave Life Sciences?
Wave Life Sciences' mailing address is 7 STRAITS VIEW #12-00 MARINA ONE EAST TOWER, SINGAPORE U0, 018936. The company can be reached via phone at 65-6236-3388 or via email at [email protected]
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