Akebia Ther (AKBA)

Currency in USD
0.980
+0.041(+4.37%)
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0.978-0.002(-0.20%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
0.9401.000
52 wk Range
0.8143.200
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
0.98
Open
0.95
Day's Range
0.94-1
52 wk Range
0.814-3.2
Volume
5.11M
Average Volume (3m)
6.06M
1-Year Change
-65.371%
Book Value / Share
0.09
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Fair Price
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Price Target
3.917
Upside
+299.66%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales decline in the current year

Akebia Ther News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 3.917
(+299.66% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
WestPark Capital
Buy4.50+359.18%-New CoverageSep 08, 2026
Leerink
Hold1.00+2.04%-DowngradeAug 07, 2026
H.C. Wainwright
Buy6.00+512.24%-MaintainAug 06, 2026
H.C. Wainwright
Buy6.00+512.24%-MaintainJul 01, 2026
Leerink Partners
Buy3.00+206.12%-MaintainApr 14, 2026

Akebia Ther Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Akebia posted Q2 2026 adjusted loss of $0.03/share, beating estimates by $0.01, but revenue fell 21.5% YoY to $49M, missing forecasts by $1.93M.
  • Vafseo sales surged 60% YoY to $21.3M with 10,500+ active patients, while Auryxia plunged 46% to $25.5M amid generic competition and pricing pressure.
  • Shares dropped 24% after-hours to $0.98 as management warned 2027 revenue could decline when Vafseo's TDAPA premium pricing ends December 31, 2026.
  • VOICE trial met primary endpoint, strengthening Vafseo's clinical profile; Phase II trials progressing for ebribafusp and praliciguat in rare kidney diseases.
  • Company holds $155.5M cash, expects two-year runway with planned debt refinancing; DaVita adoption remains gradual despite operational progress discussions.
Last Updated: 2026-08-05, 05:26 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.03 / -0.04
Revenue / Forecast
49M / 50.93M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AKBA Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−9.2x−2.6x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.30−0.020.00
Price/Book
10.9x1.4x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x2.1x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
299.7%133.0%52.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for patients with kidney diseases. Its product portfolio includes Vafseo (vadadustat), an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase, for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis-dependent (DD) and non-dialysis dependent (NDD) patients; and Auryxia, a ferric citrate that is used to control the serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with DD-CKD and the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with NDD-CKD. The company is also developing AKB-9090, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for treating cardiac surgery-related acute kidney injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome; and AKB-10108 for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in neonates. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the development and commercialization of Vafseo in Japan and other Asian countries; Vafseo License and Collaboration Agreements; CSL Vifor Agreements; Averoa License Agreement; License Agreement with Panion & BF Biotech, Inc.; Cyclerion Therapeutics License Agreement; and Q32 Asset Purchase Agreement. Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Employees
194

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
48.64M17.55%45.65M
Other Institutional Investors
69.44M25.06%65.17M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
159.03M57.39%149.25M
Total
277.11M100.00%260.06M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.21%19,986,37418,757
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.77%13,230,94012,417

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FAQ

What Is the Akebia Ther (AKBA) Stock Price Today?

The Akebia Ther stock price today is 0.980 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Akebia Ther Trade On?

Akebia Ther is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Akebia Ther?

The stock symbol for Akebia Ther is "AKBA."

What Is the Akebia Ther Market Cap?

As of today, Akebia Ther market cap is 271.560M USD.

What Is Akebia Ther's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Akebia Ther EPS (TTM) is -0.111.

When Is the Next Akebia Ther Earnings Date?

Akebia Ther will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AKBA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Akebia Ther Stock Split?

Akebia Ther has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Akebia Ther Have?

Akebia Ther has 194 employees.

What is the current trading status of Akebia Ther (AKBA)?

As of Sep 23, 2026, Akebia Ther (AKBA) is trading at a price of 0.980 USD, with a previous close of 0.980 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 0.940 USD to 1.000 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 0.814 USD to 3.200 USD.

What Is Akebia Ther (AKBA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Akebia Ther is 3.917 USD, with a high estimate of 6 USD and a low estimate of 1 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +299.66% Upside potential.

What Is the AKBA Premarket Price?

AKBA's last pre-market stock price is 0.978 USD. The pre-market share volume is 3,350.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.002, or -0.200%.
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