NASDAQ:ALEC Alector (ALEC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $4.85 +0.33 (+7.30%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.55▼$4.9250-Day Range$4.34▼$6.5852-Week Range$3.66▼$8.90Volume540,279 shsAverage Volume629,310 shsMarket Capitalization$467.47 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Alector alerts: Email Address Alector MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside202.4% Upside$14.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.92Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.42Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$286,013 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.92) to ($1.81) 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.4.36 out of 5 starsMedical Sector112th out of 910 stocksBiological Products, Except Diagnostic Industry15th out of 155 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAlector has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageAlector has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Alector's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.85% of the float of Alector has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAlector has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Alector has recently decreased by 10.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAlector does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAlector does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAlector has received a 70.25% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is driven by its "Clinical research services for diseases with neurocognitive impairment" and "Preclinical research services for physical health" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Alector is -0.92. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAlector has a news sentiment score of 0.42. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Alector this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for ALEC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Alector to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Alector insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $286,013.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.10% of the stock of Alector is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.83% of the stock of Alector is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Alector's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Alector are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.92) to ($1.81) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Alector is -3.51, 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 Alector is -3.51, 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 RatioAlector has a P/B Ratio of 3.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Alector's valuation and earnings. 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The company also offers AL002, a product candidate that is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Alector, Inc. has a collaboration agreement with Adimab, LLC for the research and development of antibodies; and a strategic collaboration agreement with GlaxoSmithKline plc for the development and commercialization of monoclonal antibodies, such as AL001 and AL101 to treat neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.Read More ALEC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ALEC Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 7:27 AM | insidertrades.comMarc Grasso Sells 7,297 Shares of Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) StockAugust 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comPaula Hammond Sells 10,500 Shares of Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. September 6 at 8:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comSara Kenkare-Mitra Sells 13,926 Shares of Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) StockSeptember 6 at 6:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comArnon Rosenthal Sells 26,499 Shares of Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) StockSeptember 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestAugust 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comAlector to Participate in Upcoming Healthcare ConferencesAugust 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAlector’s Strong Outlook: Advancing Pipeline and Undervalued Stock Prompt Buy RatingSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. August 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAlector, Inc. (ALEC) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlector Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsAugust 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Issues Buy Rating on Alector Amid Promising Biomarker Research and Positive FDA InteractionsAugust 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlector Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateAugust 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comABBV Aug 2024 162.500 call (ABBV240809C00162500)July 31, 2024 | globenewswire.comAlector to Host Mid-Year Earnings Conference CallJuly 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comAlector Presents Baseline Characteristics for INVOKE-2 Phase 2 Clinical Trial of AL002 at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®)July 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comAlector to Present Data on Pipeline Focus Areas at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2024July 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAlector: Brain Science Play With High Expenses And Few CatalystsSee More Headlines Receive ALEC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Alector and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Biological products, except diagnostic Sub-IndustryPharmaceutical Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:ALEC CUSIPN/A CIK1653087 Webwww.alector.com Phone(415) 231-5660FaxN/AEmployees270Year Founded2013Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$14.67 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$4.00 Potential Upside/Downside+202.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.38) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-130,390,000.00 Net Margins-290.66% Pretax Margin-285.24% Return on Equity-102.63% Return on Assets-25.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.52 Quick Ratio3.52 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$55.28 million Price / Sales8.46 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.55 per share Price / Book3.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares96,385,000Free Float87,614,000Market Cap$467.47 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.68 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Arnon Rosenthal Ph.D. (Age 68)Co-Founder, CEO & Director Comp: $1.02MDr. Sara Kenkare-Mitra Ph.D. (Age 56)President and Head of Research & Development Comp: $1.19MDr. Marc Grasso M.D. (Age 50)CFO, Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $738.05kDr. Gary Romano M.D. (Age 62)Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer Comp: $602.98kMr. Peter Heutink Ph.D.Chief Scientific OfficerKatie HoganSenior Director of Corporate Communication & Investor RelationsMs. Danielle Pasqualone J.D.Ph.D., General CounselMs. Clare Hunt M.B.A.Chief People OfficerMs. Kristina Cutter M.P.H.Chief Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, & Quality Assurance OfficerMs. Virginia DeJesus-Rueff M.B.A.Chief of Staff & Head of StrategyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsiTeos TherapeuticsNASDAQ:ITOSC4 TherapeuticsNASDAQ:CCCCNantKwestNASDAQ:NKREGENXBIONASDAQ:RGNXBlack Diamond TherapeuticsNASDAQ:BDTXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsArnon RosenthalSold 26,499 sharesTotal: $129,315.12 ($4.88/share)Sara Kenkare-MitraSold 13,926 sharesTotal: $67,958.88 ($4.88/share)Marc GrassoSold 7,297 sharesTotal: $35,609.36 ($4.88/share)Truist Financial CorpSold 5,820 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.035%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 80,915 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.637%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ALEC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ALEC shares performed this year? Alector's stock was trading at $7.98 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ALEC shares have decreased by 39.2% and is now trading at $4.85. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Alector's earnings last quarter? Alector, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALEC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The company reported ($0.40) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.49) by $0.09. The company earned $15.08 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.04 million. Alector had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 102.63% and a negative net margin of 290.66%. What is Arnon Rosenthal's approval rating as Alector's CEO? 4 employees have rated Alector Chief Executive Officer Arnon Rosenthal on Glassdoor.com. Arnon Rosenthal has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Arnon Rosenthal in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does Alector have any subsidiaries? Alector subsidiaries include Alector LLC. When did Alector IPO? Alector (ALEC) raised $177 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, February 7th 2019. The company issued 9,300,000 shares at $18.00-$20.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, BofA Merrill Lynch, Cowen and Barclays acted as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Alector's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Alector include Deerfield Management Company L.P. Series C (1.19%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.70%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.68%) and Point72 Asset Management L.P. (0.64%). Insiders that own company stock include Polaris Venture Management Co, Arnon Rosenthal, Robert King, Sara Kenkare-Mitra, Gary Romano, Marc Grasso, Paula Hammond and Shehnaaz Suliman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Alector? Shares of ALEC 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Alector own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Alector investors own include Editas Medicine (EDIT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Gossamer Bio (GOSS), Kaleido Biosciences (KLDO) and QUALCOMM (QCOM). This page (NASDAQ:ALEC) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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