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Akero Therapeutics

42.17 USD
+1.17
2.85%
At close Apr 28, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
42.17
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
2.85%
5 days
10.89%
1 month
-1.29%
3 months
-18.07%
6 months
41.94%
Year to date
50.18%
1 year
114.93%
5 years
101.29%
10 years
130.19%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 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

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

Low target
$63
49%
upside
Avg. target
$82
95%
upside
High target
$109
158%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
HC Wainwright & Co.
Ed Arce
38% 1-year accuracy
58 / 151 met price target
78%upside
$75
Buy
Maintained
3 Mar 2025
UBS
Eliana Merle
16% 1-year accuracy
3 / 19 met price target
158%upside
$109
Buy
Maintained
31 Jan 2025
B of A Securities
Alexandria Hammond
75% 1-year accuracy
6 / 8 met price target
49%upside
$63
Buy
Upgraded
30 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 16 articles about AKRO published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Accesswire
4 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Investors to Connect
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Investors to Connect
Neutral
Accesswire
4 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Investors to Connect
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Investors to Connect
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 days ago
INVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: Moore Law PLLC Encourages Investors in Akero Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moore Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm located on Wall Street, is investigating potential claims against:
INVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: Moore Law PLLC Encourages Investors in Akero Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
Neutral
Accesswire
6 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Stockholders to Inquire about Securities Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Stockholders to Inquire about Securities Investigation
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) and Encourages Investors to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) and Encourages Investors to Learn More About the Investigation
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week 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.
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Stockholders to Reach Out
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Is Investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) And Encourages Stockholders to Connect
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks 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.
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Stockholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
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