NASDAQ:ASND Ascendis Pharma A/S (ASND) Stock Price, News & Analysis → the most reliable asset on earth is making a comeback (From DTI) (Ad) Free ASND Stock Alerts $151.17 +2.73 (+1.84%) (As of 05:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$144.66▼$151.5950-Day Range$129.20▼$159.4052-Week Range$64.33▼$161.00Volume295,806 shsAverage Volume388,280 shsMarket Capitalization$8.72 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$174.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Ascendis Pharma A/S alerts: Email Address Ascendis Pharma A/S MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.8% Upside$174.14 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.09% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.97Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($4.16) to ($0.42) 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.0.86 out of 5 starsMedical Sector833rd out of 938 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry385th out of 433 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAscendis Pharma A/S has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $174.14, Ascendis Pharma A/S has a forecasted upside of 15.8% from its current price of $150.35.Amount of Analyst CoverageAscendis Pharma A/S has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.09% of the outstanding shares of Ascendis Pharma A/S have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAscendis Pharma A/S has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ascendis Pharma A/S has recently decreased by 2.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAscendis Pharma A/S does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAscendis Pharma A/S 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 ASND. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAscendis Pharma A/S has a news sentiment score of 0.97. 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 0.61 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Ascendis Pharma A/S this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for ASND on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Ascendis Pharma A/S to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ascendis Pharma A/S insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders40.00% of the stock of Ascendis Pharma A/S is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ascendis Pharma A/S are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($4.16) to ($0.42) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ascendis Pharma A/S is -16.25, 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 Ascendis Pharma A/S is -16.25, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsUrgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.Click here to get my exclusive report NOW >>> About Ascendis Pharma A/S Stock (NASDAQ:ASND)Ascendis Pharma A/S, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing therapies for unmet medical needs. It offers SKYTROFA for treating patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). The company is also developing a pipeline of three independent endocrinology rare disease product candidates in clinical development, as well as focuses on advancing oncology therapeutic candidates. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark.Read More ASND Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ASND Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Medical Stocks Lagging AdaptHealth (AHCO) This Year?March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTwo Health Care Stocks Outperform S&P 500, Offer EntriesMarch 28, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? Today I want to show you how our research shows you could’ve grown a $25,000 account into $109,616.12 within the last TWO months. You see, former multi-million dollar hedge fund manager Roger Scott spent the better half of 2023 developing what might be the most advanced trading tool that exists… It’s a revolutionary software system that tracks the moves of institutional investors…. in real time…March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma A/S (ASND) Rose on Positive Trial ResultsMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAscendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) PT Raised to $260.00 at Wells Fargo & CompanyMarch 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: aTyr Pharma (LIFE), Conmed (CNMD) and Ascendis Pharma (ASND)March 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Ascendis Pharma Amid Favorable Market Dynamics and Strong TransCon PTH OutlookMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comAurobindo Pharma restarts aseptic product distribution; shares trade higherMarch 28, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)Your $200 account credit is about to expireUpdate to MarketBeat All Access and Save $300 on Your Annual SubscriptionMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma A/S (ASND) Faced R&D Setbacks in Q4March 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comAscendis Pharma to Participate in the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference 2024February 27, 2024 | morningstar.comAscendis Pharma A/S ADRFebruary 25, 2024 | benzinga.com$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $45,000 TodayFebruary 22, 2024 | money.usnews.comAscendis Pharma A/S - ADRFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma A/S (ASND) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?February 15, 2024 | msn.comAre Medical Stocks Lagging Ascendis Pharma (ASND) This Year?February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Medical Stocks Lagging Ascendis Pharma (ASND) This Year?February 13, 2024 | benzinga.comHow Is The Market Feeling About Ascendis Pharma?February 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUS$172 - That's What Analysts Think Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) Is Worth After These ResultsFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comAscendis Pharma A/S Is Worried About This – Should You Be Worried Too?February 8, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comAscendis Pharma price target raised by $18 at Wedbush, here's whyFebruary 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAscendis Pharma: Strong Buy on Robust Sales and Innovative PipelineFebruary 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Ascendis Pharma as Analyst Anticipates TransCon PTH Approval and Steady Financial GrowthFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAscendis Pharma to Participate in the Oppenheimer 34th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences ConferenceFebruary 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Earnings Season Could Be Great for Ascendis Pharma (ASND)See More Headlines Receive ASND Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ascendis Pharma A/S and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/07/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASND CUSIPN/A CIK1612042 Webwww.ascendispharma.com Phone(457) 022-2244Fax45-3694-4010Employees879Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$174.14 High Stock Price Target$260.00 Low Stock Price Target$113.00 Potential Upside/Downside+17.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($9.25) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-521,070,000.00 Net Margins-180.61% Pretax Margin-177.77% Return on Equity-16,574.15% Return on Assets-55.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.39 Current Ratio3.56 Quick Ratio2.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$288.08 million Price / Sales29.62 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($2.73) per share Price / Book-54.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,710,000Free Float34,624,000Market Cap$8.53 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.52 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jan Moller Mikkelsen (Age 64)President, CEO, Member of Executive Board & Executive Director Mr. Scott T. Smith (Age 50)CFO, Executive VP & Member of Executive Board Ms. Lotte Sonderbjerg (Age 63)Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & Member of the Executive Board Mr. Michael Wolff Jensen L.L.M. (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Member of the Executive Board Mr. Timothy J. LeeSenior Director of Investor RelationsMr. Flemming Steen Jensen (Age 63)Executive Vice President of Product Supply & Quality Dr. Kennett Sprogoe Ph.D. (Age 45)Executive VP and Head of Research & Product Development Dr. Stina Singel M.D. (Age 50)Ph.D., Executive VP & Head of Clinical Development for Oncology Mr. Joseph Kelly (Age 55)Head of U.S. Commercial of Endocrinology Mr. Scott A. HolmesHead of Global Commercial Strategy of EndocrinologyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRoivant SciencesNASDAQ:ROIVViking TherapeuticsNASDAQ:VKTXLegend BiotechNASDAQ:LEGNElanco Animal HealthNYSE:ELANCerevel TherapeuticsNASDAQ:CEREView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 159 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.028%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 18,663,879 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 5.629%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 12,881 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.733%Perceptive Advisors LLCBought 132,176 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.229%Virtu Financial LLCSold 993 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%View All Institutional Transactions ASND Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ascendis Pharma A/S stock right now? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ascendis Pharma A/S in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ASND shares. View ASND analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock price target for 2024? 10 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Ascendis Pharma A/S's shares. Their ASND share price targets range from $113.00 to $260.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $174.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ASND or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ASND shares performed in 2024? Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock was trading at $125.95 at the start of the year. Since then, ASND shares have increased by 19.4% and is now trading at $150.35. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Ascendis Pharma A/S's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our ASND earnings forecast. How were Ascendis Pharma A/S's earnings last quarter? Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 7th. The biotechnology company reported ($1.66) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($2.15) by $0.49. The biotechnology company earned $148.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $97.02 million. Ascendis Pharma A/S had a negative net margin of 180.61% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16,574.15%. What ETFs hold Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) stock in their portfolio include Harbor Health Care ETF (MEDI), Putnam BioRevolution ETF (SYNB), Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF (BBP), BNY Mellon Innovators ETF (BKIV), Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU), Fidelity Disruptive Medicine ETF (FMED), Harbor Disruptive Innovation ETF (INNO) and American CenturyFocused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG). What other stocks do shareholders of Ascendis Pharma A/S own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ascendis Pharma A/S investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN), Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (bmrn), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Incyte (INCY), Exelixis (EXEL), GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH) and NVIDIA (NVDA). When did Ascendis Pharma A/S IPO? Ascendis Pharma A/S (ASND) raised $85 million in an IPO on Wednesday, January 28th 2015. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $16.00-$18.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch and Leerink Partners acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Wells Fargo Securities was co-manager. Who are Ascendis Pharma A/S's major shareholders? Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (9.96%), Westfield Capital Management Co. LP (6.98%), Avoro Capital Advisors LLC (6.51%), Wellington Management Group LLP (5.63%), Capital International Investors (3.78%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.63%). How do I buy shares of Ascendis Pharma A/S? Shares of ASND 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:ASND) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!Crypto Swap ProfitsThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryThe 3rd Revolution in WarfareWeiss RatingsIs AI Energy Really 4 Million Times More Powerful Than Oil? 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