Should I buy or sell Aclaris Therapeutics stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aclaris Therapeutics in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ACRS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ACRS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ACRS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Aclaris Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024?

7 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Aclaris Therapeutics' stock. Their ACRS share price targets range from $9.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1,738.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ACRS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ACRS shares performed in 2024?

Aclaris Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.05 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ACRS stock has increased by 15.2% and is now trading at $1.21. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Aclaris Therapeutics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our ACRS earnings forecast .

How were Aclaris Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.30) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.37) by $0.07. The biotechnology company earned $17.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.96 million. Aclaris Therapeutics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 64.56% and a negative net margin of 283.15%.

What ETF holds Aclaris Therapeutics' stock?

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF holds 74,618 shares of ACRS stock, representing 0.16% of its portfolio.

What is Neal Walker's approval rating as Aclaris Therapeutics' CEO?

1 employees have rated Aclaris Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer Neal Walker on Glassdoor.com . Neal Walker has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Neal Walker in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aclaris Therapeutics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aclaris Therapeutics investors own include TherapeuticsMD (TXMD) , Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO) , Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL) , Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) , Trevena (TRVN) , AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO) , Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP) , OPKO Health (OPK) , Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) and Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) .

How do I buy shares of Aclaris Therapeutics?

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Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1.21

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Today's Range: $1.21
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50-Day Range: $1.06
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$1.44
52-Week Range: $0.59
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$11.12

Volume: 1.07 million shs
Average Volume: 1.58 million shs
Market Capitalization: $85.83 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $22.25

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Aclaris Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.14 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 1,738.8% Upside
$22.25 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
6.89% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.96
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.98) to ($0.87) Per Share

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.

2.17 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

558th out of 929 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

258th out of 429 stocks

3.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Aclaris Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Aclaris Therapeutics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
6.89% of the outstanding shares of Aclaris Therapeutics have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Aclaris Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Aclaris Therapeutics has recently decreased by 4.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Aclaris Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Aclaris Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for ACRS.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Aclaris Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Aclaris Therapeutics this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Aclaris Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Aclaris Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.50% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
98.34% of the stock of Aclaris Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Aclaris Therapeutics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.98) to ($0.87) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Aclaris Therapeutics is -0.95, 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. Sector
The P/E ratio of Aclaris Therapeutics is -0.95, 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 Ratio
Aclaris Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Aclaris Therapeutics Stock (NASDAQ:ACRS)

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of novel drug candidates for immune-inflammatory diseases in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Therapeutics and Contract Research. The Therapeutics segment is involved in identifying and developing therapies to address significant unmet needs for immuno-inflammatory diseases. The Contract Research segment provides laboratory services. It develops Zunsemetinib (ATI-450), an MK2 inhibitor which is under Phase 1b/2 trials for the treatment of metastatic breast and pancreatic cancer; ATI-1777, a soft JAK 1/3 inhibitor, completed Phase 2b trails for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and other dermatologic conditions; and ATI-2138, an oral covalent inhibitor of ITK and JAK3 inhibitor under Phase 1 trials as a treatment for T cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

ACRS Stock Price History

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ACRS Stock News Headlines

April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Favourable Signals For Aclaris Therapeutics: Numerous Insiders Acquired Stock

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Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages

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Aclaris Therapeutics: Cautious Hold Rating Amid Financial Stability and Pipeline Potential

March 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Aclaris Therapeutics: Hold Rating Amidst Strategic Review and Clinical Setbacks

February 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Analysts Have Just Cut Their Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) Revenue Estimates By 51%

February 27, 2024 | msn.com

Aclaris Therapeutics GAAP EPS of -$0.02 beats by $0.31, revenue of $17.6M beats by $12.55M

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February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Aclaris Therapeutics Executive Team Undergoes Major Changes

January 22, 2024 | msn.com

HW Wainwright cuts Aclaris to neutral, cites underwhelming study data

January 16, 2024 | msn.com

Why Is Dermatology Focused Aclaris Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher Today?

January 16, 2024 | bizjournals.com

Aclaris moves on from CEO and begins strategic review following recent setbacks

January 11, 2024 | msn.com

BTIG Downgrades Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS)

January 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

The Analyst Landscape: 4 Takes On Aclaris Therapeutics

January 11, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Jefferies gets more bearish on Aclaris Therapeutics, downgrades shares

January 10, 2024 | msn.com

Aclaris downgraded at Jefferies despite mid-stage win for eczema therapy

January 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analyst Highlights Aclaris Therapeutics' Encouraging Efficacy For Eczema Candidate, But Cautions On Data Variations

January 10, 2024 | msn.com

Aclaris Therapeutics Shares Fall On Mixed Results From Mid-Stage Eczema Trial

January 10, 2024 | marketwatch.com

Aclaris Therapeutics Shares Down 12% Following Top-Line Results for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

January 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Aclaris Therapeutics Reports Positive Top-line Results From Phase 2b ATI-1777-AD-202 Study

January 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Aclaris Therapeutics Announces Top-line Results from 4-Week Phase 2b Trial of ATI-1777 for Mild to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

January 4, 2024 | msn.com

Are Medical Stocks Lagging Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) This Year?

January 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: GoodRx Holdings (GDRX), Aclaris Therapeutics (ACRS) and Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL)

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/27/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/13/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Medical
Industry: Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ACRS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1557746
Web: www.aclaristx.com
Phone: (484) 324-7933
Fax: 484-320-2344
Employees: 86
Year Founded: 2012

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $22.25
High Stock Price Target: $38.00
Low Stock Price Target: $9.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +1,731.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.14
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.27)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-88,480,000.00
Net Margins: -283.15%
Pretax Margin: -284.32%
Return on Equity: -64.56%
Return on Assets: -49.10%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 4.16
Quick Ratio: 4.16

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $31.25 million
Price / Sales: 2.76
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $2.22 per share
Price / Book: 0.55

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 70,930,000
Free Float: 67,024,000
Market Cap: $86.18 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.22

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Key Executives

Dr. Neal S. Walker D.O. (Age 54)
M.D., Co-Founder, President, Chairman & Interim CEO
Comp: $955.69k
Dr. Joseph Monahan Ph.D. (Age 67)
Chief Scientific Officer
Comp: $600.02k
Mr. Kevin Balthaser (Age 36)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Matthew Rothman J.D.
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Dr. Jon Jacobsen Ph.D.
Senior Vice President of Chemistry
Mr. James Loerop (Age 59)
Chief Business Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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ACRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Aclaris Therapeutics stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aclaris Therapeutics in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ACRS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ACRS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View ACRS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Aclaris Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024?: 7 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Aclaris Therapeutics' stock. Their ACRS share price targets range from $9.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1,738.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ACRS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ACRS shares performed in 2024?: Aclaris Therapeutics' stock was trading at $1.05 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ACRS stock has increased by 15.2% and is now trading at $1.21.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Aclaris Therapeutics' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024.
View our ACRS earnings forecast.
How were Aclaris Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?: Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.30) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.37) by $0.07. The biotechnology company earned $17.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.96 million. Aclaris Therapeutics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 64.56% and a negative net margin of 283.15%.

What ETF holds Aclaris Therapeutics' stock?: iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF holds 74,618 shares of ACRS stock, representing 0.16% of its portfolio.
What is Neal Walker's approval rating as Aclaris Therapeutics' CEO?: 1 employees have rated Aclaris Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer Neal Walker on Glassdoor.com. Neal Walker has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Neal Walker in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Aclaris Therapeutics own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aclaris Therapeutics investors own include TherapeuticsMD (TXMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Trevena (TRVN), AVEO Pharmaceuticals (AVEO), Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP), OPKO Health (OPK), Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) and Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX).
How do I buy shares of Aclaris Therapeutics?: Shares of ACRS 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:ACRS) was last updated on 4/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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