NASDAQ:VERU Veru (VERU) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free VERU Stock Alerts $1.42 +0.26 (+22.41%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1.00▼$1.4350-Day Range$0.38▼$1.7952-Week Range$0.36▼$1.92Volume7.02 million shsAverage Volume3.53 million shsMarket Capitalization$207.86 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$3.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Veru alerts: Email Address Veru MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside134.7% Upside$3.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.77% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.40Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($0.26) to ($0.31) 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.1.22 out of 5 starsMedical Sector756th out of 918 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry350th out of 428 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVeru has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeru has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.77% of the outstanding shares of Veru have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeru has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Veru has recently increased by 4.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVeru does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVeru 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 VERU. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeru has a news sentiment score of 0.40. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Veru this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest32 people have searched for VERU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows16 people have added Veru to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 433% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Veru insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.20% of the stock of Veru is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions47.16% of the stock of Veru 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 Veru are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.26) to ($0.31) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Veru is -1.89, 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 Veru is -1.89, 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 RatioVeru has a P/B Ratio of 6.45. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! About Veru Stock (NASDAQ:VERU)Veru Inc., a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing medicines for treatment of metabolic diseases, oncology, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Its marketed products comprise FC2 female condom for the dual protection against unplanned pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. The company's development program includes enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator for treatment of augment fat loss and to prevent muscle loss in sarcopenic obese and overweight elderly patients; Enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator for the treatment of AR+ ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer; and sabizabulin, a microtubule disruptor for the treatment of hospitalized patients with viral lung infection on oxygen support who are at high risk for viral induced ARDS and death. The company was formerly known as The Female Health Company and changed its name to Veru Inc. in July 2017. Veru Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.Read More VERU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VERU Stock News HeadlinesApril 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVeru (NASDAQ:VERU) Given "Outperform" Rating at OppenheimerApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeru Announces Date of 2024 Annual Meeting of ShareholdersApril 19, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.March 29, 2024 | morningstar.comVeru IncMarch 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeru Reschedules Annual Meeting of ShareholdersMarch 21, 2024 | bizjournals.comWynwood offices targeted in $102M foreclosureMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comNaksha Saran plays a bike taxi driver in her next filmMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVERU Mar 2024 0.500 putApril 19, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.March 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeru Announces the Appointment of Louis Aronne MD as Chief Medical Advisor for its Enobosarm Program for High Quality Weight LossMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Mar 2024 1.500 putMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Jan 2025 17.000 callMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Mar 2024 0.500 callMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Mar 2024 3.000 putMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Mar 2024 2.500 putFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comVeru gets Nasdaq notice related to delayed quarterly report on form 10-QFebruary 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeru Announces Notification from Nasdaq Related to Delayed Quarterly Report on Form 10-QFebruary 25, 2024 | benzinga.comVeru Stock (NASDAQ:VERU), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeru Announces New Scientific Advisory Board for its Enobosarm Program for High Quality Weight LossFebruary 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeru Announces New Scientific Advisory Board for its Enobosarm Program for High Quality Weight LossFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Feb 2024 0.500 callFebruary 15, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Penny Stocks to Buy in February 2024February 14, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVERU Apr 2024 3.000 callFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAfter Plunging -15.61% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Veru Inc. (VERU)February 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Feb 2024 1.000 callFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVERU Jul 2024 2.000 callFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comFDA clears Veru’s IND for GLP-1 RA-associated muscle loss drugSee More Headlines Receive VERU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Veru and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/01/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryPersonal Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:VERU CUSIP31446210 CIK863894 Webwww.veruhealthcare.com Phone(305) 509-6897Fax312-595-9122Employees189Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$3.33 High Stock Price Target$5.00 Low Stock Price Target$2.00 Potential Upside/Downside+134.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.75) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-93,150,000.00 Net Margins-405.04% Pretax Margin-390.73% Return on Equity-257.92% Return on Assets-107.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.21 Quick Ratio2.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$16.30 million Price / Sales12.75 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.22 per share Price / Book6.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares146,380,000Free Float125,595,000Market Cap$207.86 million OptionableOptionable Beta-0.21 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Mitchell S. Steiner F.A.C.S. (Age 63)M.D., Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $885.32kDr. Harry Fisch F.A.C.S. (Age 65)M.D., Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer Ms. Michele Greco (Age 65)CFO & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $493.7kDr. K. Gary Barnette Ph.D. (Age 56)Chief Scientific Officer Comp: $676.27kMr. Samuel FischExecutive Director of Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsMr. Michael J. PurvisExecutive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Strategy and SecretaryMr. Kevin J. Gilbert CPAJ.D., Executive Vice President of Corporate DevelopmentMr. Martin Tayler (Age 55)Executive Vice President of FC2 Global Operations Comp: $180.51kMr. Philip R. Greenberg J.D.Executive VP & Deputy General CounselDr. Domingo Rodriguez M.D. (Age 62)Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Operations More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsXeris BiopharmaNASDAQ:XERSNature's Sunshine ProductsNASDAQ:NATRTrevi TherapeuticsNASDAQ:TRVIGossamer BioNASDAQ:GOSSGreenwich LifeSciencesNASDAQ:GLSIView All CompetitorsInstitutional Ownership180 Wealth Advisors LLCBought 170,750 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.117%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 1,171,033 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.422%Perceptive Advisors LLCBought 4,494,821 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 4.058%Virtu Financial LLCBought 99,335 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.072%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 38,000 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.046%View All Institutional Transactions VERU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Veru stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veru in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VERU shares. View VERU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Veru's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Veru's stock. Their VERU share price targets range from $2.00 to $5.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $3.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 134.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VERU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VERU shares performed in 2024? Veru's stock was trading at $0.72 at the start of the year. Since then, VERU shares have increased by 97.2% and is now trading at $1.42. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Veru's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our VERU earnings forecast. How were Veru's earnings last quarter? Veru Inc. (NASDAQ:VERU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 1st. The company reported ($0.09) EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.14 million for the quarter. Veru had a negative net margin of 405.04% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 257.92%. What other stocks do shareholders of Veru own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Veru investors own include Kadmon (KDMN), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), ADMA Biologics (ADMA), Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP), Matinas BioPharma (MTNB), Organigram (OGI), Vaxart (VXRT), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), SCYNEXIS (SCYX) and VBI Vaccines (VBIV). Who are Veru's major shareholders? Veru's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include 180 Wealth Advisors LLC (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Harry Fisch, Lucy Lu and Mario Eisenberger. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Veru? Shares of VERU 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:VERU) 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 PublishingBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorDTIThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold Safe ExchangeForget Bitcoin. 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