NASDAQ:ESPR Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → 1970’s computer coder Issues Shocking AI Warning (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free ESPR Stock Alerts $2.12 +0.08 (+3.92%) (As of 02:22 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.06▼$2.1950-Day Range$1.84▼$3.2452-Week Range$0.70▼$3.40Volume5.26 million shsAverage Volume7.02 million shsMarket Capitalization$401.53 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$9.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Esperion Therapeutics alerts: Email Address Esperion Therapeutics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside340.3% Upside$9.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy11.04% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.76Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.16Based on 28 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.68) to $0.30 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.3.83 out of 5 starsMedical Sector214th out of 915 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry89th out of 426 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEsperion Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEsperion Therapeutics has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Esperion Therapeutics' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.04% of the float of Esperion Therapeutics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEsperion Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Esperion Therapeutics has recently decreased by 6.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEsperion Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEsperion Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEsperion Therapeutics has received a 53.54% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is driven by its "Ezetimibe", "Clinical research services for pulmonary hearth diseases", and "Bempedoic acid" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Esperion Therapeutics is -2.76. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEsperion Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.16. 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 0.36 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 28 news articles for Esperion Therapeutics this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 42 people have searched for ESPR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -41% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 16 people have added Esperion Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Esperion Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of Esperion Therapeutics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions47.39% of the stock of Esperion Therapeutics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Esperion Therapeutics' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Esperion Therapeutics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.68) to $0.30 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Esperion Therapeutics is -1.00, 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 Esperion Therapeutics is -1.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about Esperion Therapeutics' valuation and earnings. 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The company's products also include NILEMDO, an ATP Citrate Lyase (ACL) inhibitor that lowers LDL-C and cardiovascular risk by reducing cholesterol biosynthesis and up-regulating the LDL receptors; and NUSTENDI, a bempedoic acid and ezetimibe tablet to treat elevated LDL-C. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd to; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; and Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH. Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Read More ESPR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESPR Stock News HeadlinesMay 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2026 EPS Estimates for Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. Cut by Analyst (NASDAQ:ESPR)May 8, 2024 | msn.comEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. 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If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.May 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEsperion Gains Buy Rating on Strong Sales Growth and Strategic ProgressMay 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEsperion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ESPR) Given "Buy" Rating at Needham & Company LLCMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEsperion Therapeutics Inc (ESPR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Soaring Revenues ...May 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStock Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Esperion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ESPR)May 7, 2024 | marketwatch.comEsperion Shares Jump on Strong 1Q Results Above Analyst ExpectationsMay 9, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.May 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEsperion Therapeutics Inc (ESPR) Surpasses Q1 Revenue Forecasts with a 467% IncreaseMay 7, 2024 | investorplace.comESPR Stock Earnings: Esperion Therapeutics Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 7, 2024 | investorplace.comWhy Is Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Stock Up 13% Today?May 7, 2024 | washingtonpost.comEsperion Therapeutics: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Comments on Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.'s Q1 2026 Earnings (NASDAQ:ESPR)May 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comEsperion Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEsperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Set to Announce Earnings on TuesdayMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ4 2025 Earnings Forecast for Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESPR) Issued By Zacks ResearchMay 1, 2024 | nasdaq.comEsperion Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (ESPR)May 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2025 EPS Estimates for Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. Decreased by Zacks Research (NASDAQ:ESPR)April 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comEsperion to Participate in Upcoming May Investor ConferencesApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEsperion to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 7April 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com11 Best Low Price Pharma Stocks To Invest InApril 8, 2024 | msn.comEsperion stock jumps as non-statin therapy shows clinical benefits across diverse patient groupsApril 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comEsperion Presents Important New Data from CLEAR Outcomes at ACC.24 Highlighting Value of NEXLETOL® (bempedoic acid) Tablets in Diverse Populations Including Women, Hispanics/Latinx and Patients with ObesityApril 3, 2024 | msn.comSignet Jewelers, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Blue Owl Capital And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On WednesdayApril 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comEsperion to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell Today, April 1, 2024March 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEsperion to Participate in 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare ConferenceSee More Headlines Receive ESPR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Esperion Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/27/2024Today5/09/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:ESPR CUSIPN/A CIK1434868 Webwww.esperion.com Phone(734) 887-3903FaxN/AEmployees240Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$9.33 High Stock Price Target$16.00 Low Stock Price Target$4.00 Potential Upside/Downside+357.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.12) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-209,250,000.00 Net Margins-179.87% Pretax Margin-179.87% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-91.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.29 Quick Ratio0.87 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$116.33 million Price / Sales3.32 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($3.85) per share Price / Book-0.53Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares189,401,000Free Float187,507,000Market Cap$386.38 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.89 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Sheldon L. Koenig (Age 58)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.28MDr. JoAnne Micale Foody FACC (Age 59)M.D., Chief Medical Officer Comp: $856.87kMr. Eric J. Warren R.Ph. (Age 52)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $718.86kMr. Benjamin Halladay M.B.A. (Age 38)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Glenn P. Brame (Age 66)Chief Technical Operations Officer Mr. Benjamin O. Looker J.D. (Age 42)General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $550.35kTiffany Aldrich M.B.A.Associate Director of Corporate CommunicationsMs. Betty Jean SwartzChief Business OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPepGenNASDAQ:PEPGRevance TherapeuticsNASDAQ:RVNCAcelyrinNASDAQ:SLRNNeurogeneNASDAQ:NGNELexicon PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:LXRXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsKingsview Wealth Management LLCSold 6,500 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.013%State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement SystemBought 18,471 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.010%Bleakley Financial Group LLCSold 8,003 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.009%Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLCSold 23,946 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.049%CVI Holdings LLCBought 13,734 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ESPR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Esperion Therapeutics stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Esperion Therapeutics in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ESPR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ESPR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ESPR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Esperion Therapeutics' stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Esperion Therapeutics' stock. Their ESPR share price targets range from $4.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $9.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 340.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ESPR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ESPR shares performed in 2024? Esperion Therapeutics' stock was trading at $2.99 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ESPR stock has decreased by 29.1% and is now trading at $2.12. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Esperion Therapeutics? Esperion Therapeutics saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 18,600,000 shares, a drop of 6.6% from the March 31st total of 19,920,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,230,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.0 days. Currently, 11.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Esperion Therapeutics' Short Interest. When is Esperion Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 6th 2024. View our ESPR earnings forecast. How were Esperion Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESPR) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.50) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.53) by $0.03. The biopharmaceutical company earned $32.25 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.84 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.76) earnings per share. What ETF holds Esperion Therapeutics' stock? Jacob Forward ETF holds 55,136 shares of ESPR stock, representing 3.72% of its portfolio. What is Tim Mayleben's approval rating as Esperion Therapeutics' CEO? 20 employees have rated Esperion Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer Tim Mayleben on Glassdoor.com. Tim Mayleben has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Esperion Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Esperion Therapeutics investors own include ALDW (ALDW), Targa Resources (TRGP), Navios Maritime Partners (NMM), NVIDIA (nvda), Micron Technology (MU), SFL (SFL), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Boeing (BA), Alibaba Group (BABA) and BioMarin Pharmaceutical (bmrn). Who are Esperion Therapeutics' major shareholders? Esperion Therapeutics' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (4.82%), GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.24%), Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC (0.09%), Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC (0.05%), Boomfish Wealth Group LLC (0.02%) and Summit Financial LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin Looker, Eric Warren, J Martin Carroll, Joanne M Foody, Sheldon L Koenig and Target N V Biotech. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Esperion Therapeutics? 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