Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (AKRO)
54.08
+7.59 (16.33%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Oct 9th, 7:39 PM EDT
Detailed Quote
Previous Close | 46.49 |
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Open | 54.52 |
Bid | 54.05 |
Ask | 54.08 |
Day's Range | 54.05 - 54.54 |
52 Week Range | 21.34 - 58.40 |
Volume | 37,394,445 |
Market Cap | 2.71B |
PE Ratio (TTM) | -14.23 |
EPS (TTM) | -3.8 |
Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
1 Month Average Volume | 2,689,697 |
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About Akero Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (AKRO)
Akero Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of pharmaceutical candidates, utilizing its proprietary technology and a deep understanding of liver disease mechanisms to address unmet medical needs. By conducting rigorous clinical trials and research, Akero aims to deliver effective treatment options that can improve patient outcomes and contribute to the overall health of individuals affected by these conditions. Read More
News & Press Releases
The biotech will soon have a new owner.
Via The Motley Fool · October 9, 2025
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Via Stocktwits · October 9, 2025
NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
By Halper Sadeh LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · October 9, 2025
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.
By Brodsky & Smith LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · October 9, 2025
Via Benzinga · October 9, 2025
Novo Nordisk to buy Akero Therapeutics for up to $5.2 billion, adding EFX, a late-stage MASH treatment candidate, to its metabolic disease portfolio.
Via Benzinga · October 9, 2025
The deal follows Roche's plan to buy 89bio, another MASH-focused biotech company.
Via Investor's Business Daily · October 9, 2025
Via Benzinga · October 9, 2025
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) to Novo Nordisk A/S is fair to Akero shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Akero shareholders will receive $54.00 per share in cash, and a non-transferable Contingent Value Right entitling its holder to receive a cash payment of $6.00 per share upon full U.S. regulatory approval of efruxifermin by June 30, 2031.
By Halper Sadeh LLC · Via Business Wire · October 9, 2025
Dow Futures Inch Up As Wall Street Awaits Jerome Powell’s Speech: TSLA, NVO, DAL, PEP Among Stocks To Watchstocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · October 9, 2025
Novo Nordisk is set to acquire the firm, and Akero’s shareholders will receive $54 per share in cash at closing in addition to a contingent value right.
Via Stocktwits · October 9, 2025
Shareholders to Receive $54 Per Share in Cash and CVR of $6 Per Share
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 9, 2025
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced two upcoming oral presentations and a poster presentation at the 76th Annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® 2025 taking place November 7-11, 2025, in Washington, DC. The presentations will highlight findings from the 96-week Phase 2b SYMMETRY study evaluating the safety and efficacy of lead product candidate efruxifermin (EFX) in patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4c) due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), along with insights from an AI-powered digital analysis of histology data from the 96-week Phase 2b HARMONY study in patients with pre-cirrhotic (F2-F3) MASH.
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 7, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AKRO).
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · September 18, 2025
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. E.T. in New York, NY.
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 28, 2025
Results support potential of efruxifermin (EFX) to reduce risk of fibrosis progression in patients with pre-cirrhotic (F2-F3) MASH
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 14, 2025
Akero Therapeutics reports Q2 2025 results with narrower-than-expected loss, strong cash reserves, and promising clinical progress in MASH treatment. Stock gains 6.5% pre-market.
Via Chartmill · August 8, 2025
Published results from the 96-Week Phase 2b SYMMETRY trial in the New England Journal of Medicine
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 8, 2025
Via Benzinga · August 4, 2025
AKERO THERAPEUTICS (NASDAQ:AKRO) shows strong technicals with a perfect 10 rating and a high-quality breakout setup, making it a stock to watch for traders.
Via Chartmill · July 18, 2025
Jefferies thinks big pharma companies are "still on the hunt" for deals.
Via Stocktwits · June 13, 2025

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:40 p.m. E.T.
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · June 3, 2025

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. P.T.
By Akero Therapeutics Inc. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 28, 2025
The company reportedly hired an investment bank to explore a possible sale.
Via Stocktwits · May 20, 2025