Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations. Its proprietary XeriSol and XeriJect formulation technologies allow for the subcutaneous and intramuscular delivery of highly-concentrated, ready-to-use formulations of peptides, proteins, antibodies, and small molecules using commercially available syringes, auto-injectors, multi-dose pens, and infusion pumps. The company's lead product candidate is glucagon rescue pen, which has completed Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening condition in people with diabetes. Its product candidates also comprise self-administered glucagon that is in Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of post-bariatric hypoglycemia; continuous glucagon, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism; continuous glucagon that is in Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure; self-administered glucagon, which is in Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of exercise-induced hypoglycemia; and ready-to-use glucagon that is in Phase II clinical trials for use in a bi-hormonal artificial pancreas closed-loop systems. The company's preclinical programs include ready-to-use diazepam, a ready-to-use diazepam formulation for the treatment of ARS in patients with epilepsy; and pram-insulin, a ready-to-use fixed dose combination of insulin and pramlintide. It serves patients, caregivers, and health practitioners. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone844-445-5704
Debt
Current Ratio16.55
Quick Ratio16.55
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.55 million
Price / Sales232.26
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees55
OptionableNot Optionable
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XERS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xeris Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "XERS."
How were Xeris Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:XERS) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 7th. The company reported ($0.71) EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.78) by $0.07. The business earned $0.58 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.30 million. View Xeris Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Xeris Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for XERS?
4 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Xeris Pharmaceuticals' stock. Their forecasts range from $23.00 to $27.00. On average, they anticipate Xeris Pharmaceuticals' stock price to reach $24.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Xeris Pharmaceuticals.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Xeris Pharmaceuticals?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Xeris 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 Xeris Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Xeris Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Xeris Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. produces peptides, proteins, antibodies, molecules, auto-injectors, multi-dose pens and infusion pumps to treat endocrine and metabolic diseases. The company's proprietary formulation technologies consist of XeriSol (TM) and XeriJect(TM). Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is based in Chicago, United States. " (1/12/2019)
- 2. Mizuho analysts commented, "We continue to see Xeris’ glucagon rescue pen as a superior option for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia from a product profile perspective, as we believe there is a higher probability of successfully delivering the full dose to the patient in an emergency situation. Management believes the product could do much better than a 50% market share." (12/4/2018)
Has Xeris Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about XERS stock have been trending positive this week, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Xeris Pharmaceuticals earned a news impact score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Xeris Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Xeris Pharmaceuticals include Aimmune Therapeutics (AIMT), Enanta Pharmaceuticals (ENTA), Zai Lab (ZLAB), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR), Phibro Animal Health (PAHC), Nabriva Therapeutics (NBRV), Wave Life Sciences (WVE), TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), Clovis Oncology (CLVS), Myovant Sciences (MYOV), Uniqure (QURE), Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI), Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (KNSA) and Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH).
Who are Xeris Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Paul R. Edick, Pres, CEO & Chairman (Age 62)
- Mr. John P. Shannon, Exec. VP & COO (Age 56)
- Dr. Steven J. Prestrelski, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Barry M. Deutsch, Chief Financial Officer (Age 53)
- Ms. Allison Wey, Sr. VP of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications
When did Xeris Pharmaceuticals IPO?
(XERS) raised $75 million in an IPO on Thursday, June 21st 2018. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. Jefferies, Leerink Partners and RBC Capital Markets acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Mizuho Securities was co-manager.
When did the company's lock-up period expire?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals' lock-up period expired on Tuesday, December 18th. Xeris Pharmaceuticals had issued 5,700,000 shares in its IPO on June 21st. The total size of the offering was $85,500,000 based on an initial share price of $15.00. Since the end of the company's lock-up period, restrictions preventing major shareholders and company insiders from selling shares in the company have been lifted.
How do I buy shares of Xeris Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of XERS 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 Xeris Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of XERS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.25.
How big of a company is Xeris Pharmaceuticals?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $357.04 million and generates $1.55 million in revenue each year. Xeris Pharmaceuticals employs 55 workers across the globe.
What is Xeris Pharmaceuticals' official website?
How can I contact Xeris Pharmaceuticals?
Xeris Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 180 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1810, Chicago IL, 60601. The company can be reached via phone at 844-445-5704 or via email at [email protected]
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