Akero TherapeuticsAKRO
AKRO
About: Akero Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing transformative treatments for serious metabolic diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its focus is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (MASH), or NASH, a disease without any approved therapies. The company's product candidate efruxifermin is an FGF21 analog with properties that have the potential to address the core processes underlying NASH pathogenesis.
Employees: 63
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
117% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 18
80% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 9 (+4) [Q4]
30% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 65 | Existing positions reduced: 50
12% more funds holding
Funds holding: 168 [Q3] → 188 (+20) [Q4]
1.12% more ownership
Funds ownership: 105.14% [Q3] → 106.26% (+1.12%) [Q4]
5% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $17.2M | Put options by funds: $16.3M
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.09B [Q3] → $2.06B (-$30.8M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$63
67%
upside
Avg. target
$83
120%
upside
High target
$109
190%
upside
6 analyst ratings
6 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
HC Wainwright & Co. Ed Arce 33% 1-year accuracy 50 / 152 met price target | 99%upside $75 | Buy Maintained | 3 Mar 2025 |
UBS Eliana Merle 16% 1-year accuracy 3 / 19 met price target | 190%upside $109 | Buy Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
B of A Securities Alexandria Hammond 50% 1-year accuracy 5 / 10 met price target | 67%upside $63 | Buy Upgraded | 30 Jan 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Michael Ulz 20% 1-year accuracy 4 / 20 met price target | 155%upside $96 | Overweight Maintained | 28 Jan 2025 |
Citigroup Jonathan Woo 50% 1-year accuracy 1 / 2 met price target | 113%upside $80 | Buy Maintained | 28 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 15 articles about AKRO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Accesswire
2 days ago
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Neutral
Accesswire
4 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Stockholders to Reach Out
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Neutral
Accesswire
6 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Stockholders to Connect
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Stockholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Akero Therapeutics: Cirrhosis Reversal Data Derisks The Stock
Akero Therapeutics' EFX showed remarkable efficacy in reversing cirrhosis in the long-term SYMMETRY trial, a significant milestone in MASH treatment. EFX demonstrated consistent efficacy across different MASH stages, positioning it uniquely against competitors like Resmetirom, which only targets F2 and F3 MASH. Akero's financial health is strong, with a cash runway until 2028, bolstered by a recent $350 million upsized offering.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 6, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Shareholders to Connect
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 3, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
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Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Shareholders to Reach Out
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:AKRO). Investors who purchased Akero securities prior to September 13, 2022, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/AKRO.
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