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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free KZR Stock Alerts $0.82 +0.03 (+3.81%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$0.77▼$0.8250-Day Range$0.78▼$1.0552-Week Range$0.67▼$3.13Volume446,769 shsAverage Volume705,687 shsMarket Capitalization$59.45 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Kezar Life Sciences alerts: Email Address Kezar Life Sciences MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1,247.0% Upside$11.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.90% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.85Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.56Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.26) to ($1.25) 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.4.05 out of 5 starsMedical Sector168th out of 914 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry58th out of 404 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKezar Life Sciences has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKezar Life Sciences has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.90% of the outstanding shares of Kezar Life Sciences have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKezar Life Sciences has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kezar Life Sciences has recently increased by 5.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKezar Life Sciences does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthKezar Life Sciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreKezar Life Sciences has received a 73.01% 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 cancer", "Clinical research services for physiological diseases ", and "Basic medical research services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Kezar Life Sciences is -0.85. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKezar Life Sciences has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 0.40 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Kezar Life Sciences this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for KZR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Kezar Life Sciences to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kezar Life Sciences insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.90% of the stock of Kezar Life Sciences is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions67.90% of the stock of Kezar Life Sciences is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kezar Life Sciences are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.26) to ($1.25) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kezar Life Sciences is -0.58, 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 Kezar Life Sciences is -0.58, 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 RatioKezar Life Sciences has a P/B Ratio of 0.32. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressCould Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…>>Click here to find out what it is. About Kezar Life Sciences Stock (NASDAQ:KZR)Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases and cancer in the United States. The company's lead product candidate is zetomipzomib (KZR-616), a selective immunoproteasome inhibitor that is in Phase 2b clinical trials for various indications, including lupus nephritis, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis; Phase 1b clinical trials in systemic lupus erythematosus; and completed Phase 2a clinical trials in lupus nephritis. Its preclinical products include KZR-261, a novel first-in-class protein secretion inhibitor for the treatment of tumors resistant to traditional chemotherapeutics. Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.Read More KZR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KZR Stock News HeadlinesApril 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKezar Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:KZR) Short Interest Up 5.6% in MarchApril 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCentessa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CNTA) vs. Kezar Life Sciences (NASDAQ:KZR) Financial SurveyApril 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…April 8, 2024 | businesswire.comKezar Announces Inducement Grant Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)March 27, 2024 | investorplace.comFrom Pennies to Fortunes: 3 Stocks Set to Make MillionairesMarch 16, 2024 | investorplace.comDiamonds in the Dust: 3 Penny Stocks Set to Soar 500% by 2026March 14, 2024 | investorplace.comKZR Stock Earnings: Kezar Life Sciences Misses EPS for Q4 2023March 14, 2024 | businesswire.comKezar Life Sciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateApril 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…March 12, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deEverest Medicines' Partner Calliditas Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Grants an Additional Seven-Year Orphan Drug Exclusivity Period for NefeconMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR)February 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKezar Life Sciences to Participate in the TD Cowen 44th Annual Health Care ConferenceFebruary 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Kezar Life Sciences Amidst Progress in Lupus Nephritis Treatment and Expansion into Chinese MarketFebruary 26, 2024 | businesswire.comEverest Medicines and Kezar Life Sciences Receive IND Approval from China NMPA for PALIZADE Trial in Lupus NephritisFebruary 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comEverest Medicines and Kezar Life Sciences Receive IND Approval from China NMPA for PALIZADE Trial in Lupus NephritisFebruary 25, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Top Penny Stocks for 5,000% Upside in 2024 and BeyondFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comKezar Life Sciences Stock (NASDAQ:KZR) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesFebruary 19, 2024 | thestreet.comKezar Life Sciences Inc.February 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com3 Penny Stocks Poised for an Unbelievable 1,000% JumpJanuary 31, 2024 | morningstar.comKezar Life Sciences Inc KZRJanuary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKZR Jan 2025 17.500 callDecember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBull Run Bonanza: Top 3 Penny Stocks Primed for Explosive GrowthDecember 5, 2023 | msn.comEverest inches towards clinical studies for renal disease drug in ChinaNovember 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed: Kezar Life Sciences’ Promising Trials and Strong FinancialsNovember 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Expectations for Kezar Life Sciences's FutureNovember 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKezar Life Sciences to Present at the 6th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx ConferenceNovember 14, 2023 | benzinga.comKezar Life Sciences Stock (NASDAQ:KZR), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsSee More Headlines Receive KZR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kezar Life Sciences and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/14/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:KZR CUSIPN/A CIK1645666 Webwww.kezarlifesciences.com Phone(650) 822-5600FaxN/AEmployees58Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$2.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1,292.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.41) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-101,870,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax Margin-1,455.29% Return on Equity-43.08% Return on Assets-37.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.05 Current Ratio11.66 Quick Ratio11.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7 million Price / Sales8.22 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$2.58 per share Price / Book0.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares72,800,000Free Float67,050,000Market Cap$57.51 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Christopher J. Kirk Ph.D. (Age 51)Co-Founder, CEO & Director Comp: $677.41kMr. John Franklin Fowler (Age 52)Co-Founder & Director Comp: $919.91kDr. Jack Taunton Ph.D.Co-FounderMr. Marc L. Belsky (Age 69)CFO & Secretary Comp: $491.79kMs. Gitanjali JainVice President of Investor Relations & External AffairsMr. Mark SchillerChief Legal OfficerDr. Neel K. Anand Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Research & Drug DiscoveryDr. Nick Mordwinkin Ph.D. (Age 43)Pharm.D., Chief Business Officer & Head of Strategy Mr. Zung ToSenior Vice President of Clinical DevelopmentMs. Pattie ChiangVP & Corporate ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVaxxinityNASDAQ:VAXXGemini TherapeuticsNASDAQ:GMTXReneo PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:RPHMHomology MedicinesNASDAQ:FIXXViveon Health AcquisitionNYSE:VHAQView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVanguard Group Inc.Bought 22,917 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 4.214%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 942,285 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.609%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 260,407 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.358%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 22,917 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 4.214%Citadel Advisors LLCSold 28,600 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions KZR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Kezar Life Sciences stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kezar Life Sciences in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" KZR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KZR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View KZR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Kezar Life Sciences' stock price target for 2024? 3 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Kezar Life Sciences' stock. Their KZR share price targets range from $2.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $11.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1,247.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KZR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KZR shares performed in 2024? Kezar Life Sciences' stock was trading at $0.9474 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KZR stock has decreased by 13.8% and is now trading at $0.8166. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Kezar Life Sciences? Kezar Life Sciences saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,570,000 shares, an increase of 5.6% from the March 15th total of 3,380,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 717,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.0 days. View Kezar Life Sciences' Short Interest. When is Kezar Life Sciences' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our KZR earnings forecast. How were Kezar Life Sciences' earnings last quarter? Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:KZR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 14th. The company reported ($0.35) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.39) by $0.04. What other stocks do shareholders of Kezar Life Sciences own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kezar Life Sciences investors own include VBI Vaccines (VBIV), OPKO Health (OPK), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Pfizer (PFE), VYNE Therapeutics (vyne), Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), AbbVie (ABBV), Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) and Exelixis (EXEL). When did Kezar Life Sciences IPO? Kezar Life Sciences (KZR) raised $70 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, June 21st 2018. The company issued 4,700,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. Jefferies, Cowen, Wells Fargo Securities and William Blair served as the underwriters for the IPO. How do I buy shares of Kezar Life Sciences? Shares of KZR 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. 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