AARD

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

10.26 USD
+0.31
3.12%
At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
3.12%
5 days
29.06%
1 month
-1.72%
3 months
-5.44%
6 months
10.8%
Year to date
-28.3%
1 year
-28.3%
5 years
-28.3%
10 years
-28.3%
 

About: Aardvark Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases. It is focused on on developing selective compounds, targeting Bitter Taste Receptors (TAS2Rs) for hunger-associated conditions. Its product candidate, ARD-101, is an oral gut-restricted small-molecule agonist of certain TAS2Rs expressed in the gut lumen for which have initiated a Phase 3 clinical trial for hyperphagia associated with PWS.

Employees: 31

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

333% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 13 | Existing positions reduced: 3

89% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 17 | Existing positions closed: 9

85% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $65.1M [Q1] → $121M (+$55.4M) [Q2]

30% more funds holding

Funds holding: 27 [Q1] → 35 (+8) [Q2]

0.47% more ownership

Funds ownership: 40.63% [Q1] → 41.09% (+0.47%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$19
85% upside
Avg. target
$28
173% upside
High target
$40
290% upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
B of A Securities
Tim Anderson
$25
Buy
Maintained
28 Aug 2025
RBC Capital
Brian Abrahams
$19
Outperform
Maintained
14 Aug 2025
HC Wainwright & Co.
Raghuram Selvaraju
$40
Buy
Initiated
30 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about AARD published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
12 days ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that on August 28, 2025, two new employees were granted inducement awards consisting of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 20,013 shares of common stock.
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
12 days ago
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) Presents At Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AARD ) Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference 2025 September 3, 2025 11:30 AM EDT Company Participants Tien-Li Lee - CEO, Secretary & Director Conference Call Participants Joshua Schimmer - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division Presentation Joshua Schimmer Biotech Equity Research Analyst All right. I think we're ready to get started with our next session.
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) Presents At Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
20 days ago
Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in September
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, announced that it will present at the following conferences during September:
Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in September
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Pipeline and Business Updates
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and provided pipeline and business updates.
Aardvark Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Pipeline and Business Updates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces ARD-201 Preclinical Obesity Data Showing Significant Weight Loss as a Monotherapy, Enhancement of GLP-1RA Therapy in Combination, and Effective Maintenance Following Discontinuation of GLP-1RA Therapy
In a gold-standard model of obesity, treatment with ARD-201 resulted in approximately 19% body weight reduction after 30 days of treatment. ARD-201 was also associated with attenuated weight regain after discontinuation of tirzepatide.
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces ARD-201 Preclinical Obesity Data Showing Significant Weight Loss as a Monotherapy, Enhancement of GLP-1RA Therapy in Combination, and Effective Maintenance Following Discontinuation of GLP-1RA Therapy
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that between July 8-14, 2025, two new employees were granted inducement awards consisting of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 10,372 shares of common stock.
Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Aardvark Therapeutics to Join Prader-Willi Syndrome Community at the 2025 United in Hope Conference
SAN DIEGO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that members of its team will join the Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community at the 2025 United in Hope Conference, taking place June 24 to 28 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Aardvark Therapeutics to Join Prader-Willi Syndrome Community at the 2025 United in Hope Conference
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Wall Street Analysts Think Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) Could Surge 180.77%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) points to an 180.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Wall Street Analysts Think Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) Could Surge 180.77%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Bolsters Leadership Team with Strategic Hires Across Scientific, Commercial, Regulatory and Legal Functions
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced the appointments of key members of its leadership team, including Timothy Kieffer, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer; Danny Villeneuve as Chief Commercial Officer; Terrie Kellmeyer, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs; and Christian Zapf, J.D., as General Counsel.
Aardvark Therapeutics Bolsters Leadership Team with Strategic Hires Across Scientific, Commercial, Regulatory and Legal Functions
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
Aardvark Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Highlights
Phase 3 HERO trial of ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS); data readout expected in early 2026 $151.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments supports projected operations into 2027 SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided business highlights. “We believe that there is a significant, untapped opportunity to target anti-hunger signaling to treat rare metabolic diseases and obesity.
Aardvark Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Highlights
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