NASDAQ:AKRO Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free AKRO Stock Alerts $18.82 +0.51 (+2.79%) (As of 05/31/2024 08:50 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.16▼$19.0650-Day Range$18.31▼$25.2652-Week Range$11.25▼$58.38Volume729,400 shsAverage Volume1.11 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.30 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$41.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Akero Therapeutics alerts: Email Address Akero Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside118.5% Upside$41.13 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.05% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.75Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.34Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.42 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($3.87) to ($4.29) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.21 out of 5 starsMedical Sector157th out of 924 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry60th out of 436 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAkero Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.88, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAkero Therapeutics has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Akero Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.05% of the outstanding shares of Akero Therapeutics have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAkero Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Akero Therapeutics has recently decreased by 3.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAkero Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAkero Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAkero Therapeutics has received a 75.57% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Creating knowledge" impact, which is false driven by its "Clinical research services for physical health" and "Preclinical research services for physical health" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Akero Therapeutics is -0.75. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAkero Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Akero Therapeutics this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for AKRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Akero Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Akero Therapeutics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,420,627.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.94% of the stock of Akero Therapeutics is held by insiders.Read more about Akero Therapeutics' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Akero Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($3.87) to ($4.29) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Akero Therapeutics is -5.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Akero Therapeutics is -5.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAkero Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 1.54. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Akero Therapeutics' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 Media[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks Did you see bitcoin crossed $70k again? Don't miss the next bull run. Because while Bitcoin and Ethereum steal all the headlines… It’s often the cryptos flying under the radar that turn small stakes into life-changing windfalls. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. About Akero Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:AKRO)Akero Therapeutics, Inc., together with its subsidiary, engages in the development of treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases in the United States. The company's lead product candidate is efruxifermin (EFX), which is in Phase 3 clinical trials that protects against cellular stress and regulates the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins throughout the body for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) patients. It has a license agreement with Amgen Inc. to develop, manufacture, use, distribute, and sell EFX as a treatment for MASH and other metabolic diseases. The company was formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Akero Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2018. Akero Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.Read More AKRO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AKRO Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | insidertrades.comAkero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRO) COO Sells $100,750.00 in StockMay 31 at 10:45 PM | prnewswire.comAKERO THERAPEUTICS SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 31 at 8:16 PM | businesswire.comKessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Deadline for Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO)May 31 at 10:55 AM | prnewswire.comDEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Akero TherapeuticsMay 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AKROMay 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comAkero Therapeutics to Present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare ConferenceMay 29, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comAKRO Dec 2024 20.000 putMay 27, 2024 | stockhouse.comAKRO SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Reminds Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Join the Class Action Lawsuit!May 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKERO THERAPEUTICS SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING FIRM, Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AKROMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Shareholder Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders of Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action LawsuitMay 21, 2024 | stockhouse.comDEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Akero TherapeuticsMay 21, 2024 | businesswire.comAKRO EQUITY ALERT: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – AKROMay 21, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Losses to Contact the FirmMay 18, 2024 | stockhouse.comClass Action Announcement for Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO): A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Was Filed Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc.May 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKERO THERAPEUTICS SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investors: Reminder - Important Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Akero Therapeutics, Inc.May 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - AKROMay 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comAKRO Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AKROSee More Headlines Receive AKRO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Akero Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/10/2024Today6/02/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:AKRO CUSIPN/A CIK1744659 Webwww.akerotx.com Phone(650) 487-6488FaxN/AEmployees58Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$41.13 High Stock Price Target$56.00 Low Stock Price Target$30.00 Potential Upside/Downside+118.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($3.20) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-151,760,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-27.72% Return on Assets-25.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.04 Current Ratio30.12 Quick Ratio30.12 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$12.24 per share Price / Book1.54Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares69,150,000Free Float63,660,000Market Cap$1.30 billion OptionableOptionable Beta-0.29 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Andrew Cheng M.D. (Age 57)Ph.D., President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.04MDr. Jonathan M. Young J.D. (Age 54)Ph.D., Co-Founder, Executive VP, COO & Secretary Comp: $672.35kDr. Timothy Rolph (Age 70)Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer Comp: $722.32kMr. William R. White J.D. (Age 51)Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Head of Corporate Development Comp: $678.06kMs. Catriona Yale (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief Development Officer Comp: $678.06kMr. Scott A. Gangloff (Age 50)Chief Technical Officer Mr. David West J.D.Vice President of LegalMr. John J. Schembri (Age 62)Vice President & Head of Finance Mr. Patrick Lamy (Age 51)Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAlbireo PharmaNASDAQ:ALBOEnanta PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:ENTACymaBay TherapeuticsNASDAQ:CBAYBridgeBio PharmaNASDAQ:BBIOGrifolsNASDAQ:GRFSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTeachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 6,590 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.041%Virtu Financial LLCBought 10,692 shares on 5/20/2024Ownership: 0.015%Walleye Trading LLCSold 4,300 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Redmile Group LLCBought 749,226 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 2.688%California State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 6,113 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.078%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AKRO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Akero Therapeutics stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akero Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AKRO shares. View AKRO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Akero Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Akero Therapeutics' stock. Their AKRO share price targets range from $30.00 to $56.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $41.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 118.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AKRO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AKRO shares performed in 2024? Akero Therapeutics' stock was trading at $23.35 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AKRO stock has decreased by 19.4% and is now trading at $18.82. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Akero Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 9th 2024. View our AKRO earnings forecast. How were Akero Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 10th. The company reported ($0.90) EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.90). What ETFs hold Akero Therapeutics' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Akero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKRO) stock in their portfolio include Simplify Propel Opportunities ETF (SURI), Tema Cardiovascular and Metabolics ETF (HRTS), ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO).Simplify Health Care ETF (PINK) and What other stocks do shareholders of Akero Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Akero Therapeutics investors own include Fulcrum Therapeutics (FULC), Kaleido Biosciences (KLDO), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Editas Medicine (EDIT), Gossamer Bio (GOSS), Provention Bio (PRVB), Alector (ALEC), Micron Technology (MU), VIVUS (VVUS). When did Akero Therapeutics IPO? Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) raised $75 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, June 20th 2019. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. J.P. Morgan, Jefferies and Evercore ISI acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners was co-manager. Who are Akero Therapeutics' major shareholders? Akero Therapeutics' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Janus Henderson Group PLC (8.85%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (5.87%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.31%), Baker BROS. Advisors LP (3.92%), Redmile Group LLC (2.69%) and Yiheng Capital Management L.P. (2.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Cheng, Catriona Yale, G Walmsley Graham, Jonathan Young, Seth Loring Harrison, Skorpios Trust, Timothy Rolph, Tomas J Heyman and William Richard White. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Akero Therapeutics? Shares of AKRO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:AKRO) was last updated on 6/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDoes this make you sick?Allegiance GoldAlert: Your Bank is Dying – Act Now or Lose Everything!Priority GoldNext President (Not Trump. 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