NASDAQ:PTGX Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Now Open: Crypto emergency update (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free PTGX Stock Alerts $25.22 -0.35 (-1.37%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.17▼$25.7650-Day Range$25.22▼$32.1552-Week Range$13.72▼$33.34Volume434,140 shsAverage Volume714,686 shsMarket Capitalization$1.47 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$36.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Protagonist Therapeutics alerts: Email Address Protagonist Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside42.7% Upside$36.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.90% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.89Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$2.52 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom $1.18 to ($0.97) 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.1.49 out of 5 starsMedical Sector814th out of 918 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry358th out of 402 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingProtagonist Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageProtagonist Therapeutics has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.90% of the outstanding shares of Protagonist Therapeutics have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverProtagonist Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Protagonist Therapeutics has recently increased by 0.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldProtagonist Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthProtagonist Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PTGX. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentProtagonist Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.89. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Protagonist Therapeutics this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for PTGX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -61% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Protagonist Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Protagonist 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 $2,522,342.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.00% of the stock of Protagonist Therapeutics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.63% of the stock of Protagonist Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Protagonist Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from $1.18 to ($0.97) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Protagonist Therapeutics is -16.93, 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 Protagonist Therapeutics is -16.93, 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 RatioProtagonist Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 4.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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It is developing Rusfertide (PTG-300), an injectable hepcidin mimetic that completed phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of polycythemia vera and other blood disorders; and JNJ-2113, an orally delivered investigational drug to block biological pathways that completed phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; and PN-943, an orally delivered, gut-restricted alpha 4 beta 7 specific integrin antagonist completed a phase 2 clinical trials in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The company has a license and collaboration agreement with Takeda to commercialize rusfertide; and JNJ Innovative Medicines to co-develop Interleukin-23 receptor antagonist compound JNJ-2113. Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, California.Read More PTGX Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PTGX Stock News HeadlinesApril 3, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) CEO Sells 25,000 Shares of StockApril 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comProtagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) Stock Price Passes Below 50-Day Moving Average of $28.56April 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProtagonist Therapeutics Inc CEO Sells 25,000 SharesApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders have faith in loss-making Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) as stock climbs 3.7% in past week, taking five-year gain to 135%March 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comProtagonist Therapeutics Earns ‘Buy’ Rating on Strong Clinical Progress and Strategic PartnershipsMarch 18, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deProtagonist Therapeutics, Inc.: Protagonist Therapeutics Announces Closing of Worldwide Rusfertide License and Collaboration Agreement with TakedaMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPTGX Apr 2024 15.000 callApril 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.March 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPTGX Apr 2024 30.000 putMarch 12, 2024 | bizjournals.comThe People's Market owner snaps up former Protagonist space in heart of NoDa for barMarch 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Protagonist Therapeutics on Strong Phase 2b Results and Strategic Phase 3 Dosing of JNJ-2113March 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStrong Buy Rating for Protagonist Therapeutics on JNJ-2113’s Promising Psoriasis Treatment Efficacy and Financial OutlookMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThis Just In: Analysts Are Boosting Their Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) Outlook for This YearMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Update: Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) Just Reported And Analysts Are Boosting Their EstimatesMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProtagonist Therapeutics Full Year 2023 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe're Not Worried About Protagonist Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:PTGX) Cash BurnFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Protagonist Therapeutics on Strong Pipeline and Strategic PartnershipsFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on These Healthcare Stocks: Gritstone Oncology (GRTS), Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX)February 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comProtagonist Therapeutics: Why I Remain On Sidelines Despite Obvious PromiseFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNew England Journal of Medicine Publishes Results of Positive Randomized Phase 2 REVIVE Trial of Rusfertide in Treatment of Polycythemia VeraFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProtagonist Therapeutics Reports Granting of Inducement AwardsFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPTGX Mar 2024 25.000 callFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSteven Cohen Adjusts Position in Protagonist Therapeutics IncFebruary 8, 2024 | msn.comProtagonist Pictures Ups Janina Vilsmaier, Mounia Wissinger, Strengthens Sales and Marketing DivisionsFebruary 8, 2024 | msn.comProtagonist Pictures Promotes Janina Vilsmaier & Mounia Wissinger; Bolsters Sales & Marketing Teams Ahead Of EFMFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNew England Journal of Medicine Publishes Efficacy and Safety Data of Targeted Oral Peptide JNJ-2113 in a Phase 2b Moderate-To-Severe Plaque Psoriasis StudySee More Headlines Receive PTGX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/27/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:PTGX CUSIPN/A CIK1377121 Webwww.protagonist-inc.com Phone(510) 474-0170FaxN/AEmployees112Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$36.00 High Stock Price Target$38.00 Low Stock Price Target$32.00 Potential Upside/Downside+42.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.49) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio21.37 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-78,960,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax Margin-131.59% Return on Equity-27.49% Return on Assets-25.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio16.71 Quick Ratio16.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$60 million Price / Sales24.50 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$5.84 per share Price / Book4.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares58,280,000Free Float55,361,000Market Cap$1.47 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.01 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Dinesh V. Patel Ph.D. (Age 67)CEO, President, Secretary & Director Comp: $883.46kDr. Suneel K. Gupta Ph.D. (Age 65)Chief Development Officer Comp: $640.89kDr. Mark Smythe Ph.D. (Age 59)Founder & VP Technology Mr. Asif Ali (Age 50)Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Mohammad Masjedizadeh Ph.D.Executive VP & Chief Technical OfficerMr. Matthew M. Gosling (Age 53)Executive VP & General Counsel Ms. Carena SpiveyHead of HR & Senior VP of Human ResourcesDr. Ashok Bhandari Ph.D. (Age 60)Executive VP & Chief Drug Discovery and Preclinical Development Officer Mr. Carter J. King (Age 53)Executive Vice President of Business Development Ms. Abha BommireddiExecutive Vice President of Portfolio & Program ManagementMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDynavax TechnologiesNASDAQ:DVAXEdgewise TherapeuticsNASDAQ:EWTXArdelyxNASDAQ:ARDXTaro Pharmaceutical IndustriesNYSE:TAROArcus BiosciencesNYSE:RCUSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 563 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.003%Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Bought 849 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.060%Los Angeles Capital Management LLCBought 21,673 shares on 4/5/2024Ownership: 0.053%Dinesh V Ph D PatelSold 25,000 sharesTotal: $707,750.00 ($28.31/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 74,478 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 5.412%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PTGX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Protagonist Therapeutics stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Protagonist Therapeutics in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PTGX shares. View PTGX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Protagonist Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Protagonist Therapeutics' stock. Their PTGX share price targets range from $32.00 to $38.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $36.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PTGX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PTGX shares performed in 2024? Protagonist Therapeutics' stock was trading at $22.93 at the start of the year. Since then, PTGX stock has increased by 10.0% and is now trading at $25.22. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Protagonist Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our PTGX earnings forecast. How were Protagonist Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.39. The business had revenue of $60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $60 million. What ETFs hold Protagonist Therapeutics' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) stock in their portfolio include Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (BBC).ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO). What other stocks do shareholders of Protagonist Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Protagonist Therapeutics investors own include VBI Vaccines (VBIV), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), ImmunoGen (IMGN), SCYNEXIS (SCYX), Energy Transfer (ET), Strongbridge Biopharma (SBBP), Verastem (VSTM), Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), Novavax (NVAX) and Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE). When did Protagonist Therapeutics IPO? Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) raised $70 million in an IPO on Thursday, August 11th 2016. The company issued 5,800,000 shares at a price of $11.00-$13.00 per share. Leerink Partners, Barclays and BMO Capital Markets acted as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Protagonist Therapeutics' major shareholders? Protagonist Therapeutics' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.06%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.05%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Asif Ali, David Y Liu, Dinesh V Ph D Patel, Suneel Gupta and William D Waddill. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Protagonist Therapeutics? Shares of PTGX 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:PTGX) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25Banyan Hill PublishingThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold Safe ExchangeBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorDTIForget Bitcoin. 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