Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of renal therapeutics for patients with kidney diseases. The company's lead product investigational product candidate is vadadustat, an oral therapy, which is in Phase III development for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis-dependent and non-dialysis dependent adult patients. It also offers Auryxia, a ferric citrate that is used to control the serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with CKD on dialysis; and the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with CKD not on dialysis. Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. has collaboration agreements with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for the development and commercialization of vadadustat in the United States, the European Union, Russia, China, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, and other countries; and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the development and commercialization of vadadustat in Japan and other Asian countries, as well as research and license agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for the development and commercialization of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase targeted compounds worldwide. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
IPO Year: 2014
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: akebia.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2025 | $7.00 | Outperform | Leerink Partners |
| 4/1/2025 | $6.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 11/29/2023 | $4.00 | Buy | BTIG Research |
| 8/28/2023 | $3.75 | Neutral → Buy | H.C. Wainwright |
| 5/31/2023 | $2.00 → $4.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 3/31/2022 | $10.00 → $2.00 | Buy → Neutral | H.C. Wainwright |
| 3/31/2022 | Buy → Hold | Needham | |
| 3/31/2022 | $6.00 → $2.00 | Buy → Neutral | Mizuho |
| 3/31/2022 | $6.00 → $2.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 11/11/2021 | $6.00 → $10.00 | Buy | HC Wainwright & Co. |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced that Akebia Executive Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 5 at 8:45 AM EDT. A webcast of the presentation can be accessed through the "Investors" section of Akebia's website at https://ir.akebia.com following the conference. The Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference will take place June 3-5, 2025, in New York City. About Akebia TherapeuticsAkebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a fully integrated biopharmace
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced it will present data at the 62nd European Renal Association (ERA) Congress on June 4-7, 2025, both virtually and live in Vienna. Akebia-supported presentations at ERA Congress 2025: A Win-Ratio Analysis of the Cardiovascular Safety of Vadadustat in Patients with CKD-Related Anemia Undergoing DialysisFree Communication 15: Novel CKD Treatments Beyond the PillarsAbstract No. 3359Dr. Glenn Chertow to present on Friday, June 6 at 8:15 am CEST Vadadustat Combination with Ferric Citra
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced that John Butler, Chief Executive Officer, and Nik Grund, Chief Commercial Officer, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 20 at 2:30 PM EDT. A webcast of the presentation can be accessed through the "Investors" section of Akebia's website at https://ir.akebia.com following the conference. The H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Investor Conference will take place on May 20, 2025, at the Nasdaq Headquarters in N
Strong initial quarter of Vafseo® (vadadustat) U.S. product launch, with Vafseo net product revenues of $12.0 million in Q1 2025 Total Q1 2025 net product revenues of $55.8 million Bolstered balance sheet and expanded institutional investor ownership through $50 million underwritten public offering of common stock; cash and cash equivalents of $113.4 million as of the end of the quarter Akebia to Host Conference Call at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 8, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today reported financial results for the fir
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, granted eight newly-hired employees options to purchase an aggregate of 148,000 shares of Akebia's common stock on April 30, 2025. The options were granted as an inducement material to each employee entering into employment with Akebia. The options were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $2.41 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Akebia's common stock on the grant date. The stock options vest over four years, with 25% of t
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, prior to the open of financial markets. Akebia will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its financial results and recent business highlights. To access the call, please register by clicking on this Registration Link, and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays and ensure timely connection, we encourage dialing into the conference call 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A live webcast of the conference ca
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the European Commission (EC) to approve XOANACYL® (Ferric Citrate as Coordination Complex) for the treatment of concomitant elevated serum phosphorous and iron deficiency in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Averoa, a renal-focused biopharmaceutical company, licensed the rights to develop and commercialize ferric citr
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, granted eight newly-hired employees options to purchase an aggregate of 73,325 shares of Akebia's common stock on March 31, 2025. The options were granted as an inducement material to each employee entering into employment with Akebia. The options were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $1.92 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Akebia's common stock on the grant date. The stock options vest over four years, with 25% of
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced that it will present data at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings 2025 (NKF SCM25), which will take place in Boston, MA from April 10-13, 2025. Akebia-supported posters will be displayed at NKF SCM25 during Exhibit Hall hours. Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With DD-CKD Randomized to Vadadustat vs Darbepoetin Alfa With or Without Cardiovascular Disease: Poster: G-284 Vadadustat for Treatment of Anemia in Older vs Younger Patients With Dialysis-Dependent-CKD:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. ("Akebia") (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of 25,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $2.00 per share. All shares are being offered by Akebia. The gross proceeds to Akebia from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses, are expected to be $50.0 million. In addition, Akebia has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,750,000 additional shares of it
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced the appointment of Nicholas Grund as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Grund is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with significant operational, commercial and strategic leadership experience across renal and specialty markets. AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease (PRNewsfoto/Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.)" alt="Akebia Therapeut
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced the appointment of Ron Frieson to its Board of Directors. Frieson currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), a non-profit corporation whose mission focuses on bettering all aspects of children's healthcare. AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease (PRNewsfoto/Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.)" alt
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Leerink Partners initiated coverage of Akebia Therapeutics with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $7.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of Akebia Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $6.00
BTIG Research resumed coverage of Akebia Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $4.00
H.C. Wainwright upgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $3.75
Piper Sandler upgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $4.00 from $2.00 previously
H.C. Wainwright downgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $2.00 from $10.00 previously
Needham downgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Buy to Hold
Mizuho downgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $2.00 from $6.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded Akebia Therapeutics from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $2.00 from $6.00 previously
HC Wainwright & Co. reiterated coverage of Akebia Therapeutics with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $10.00 from $6.00 previously
Submission status for AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC's drug VAFSEO (ORIG-1) with active ingredient VADADUSTAT has changed to 'Approval' on 03/27/2024. Application Category: NDA, Application Number: 215192, Application Classification: Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, prior to the open of financial markets. Akebia will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its financial results and recent business highlights. To access the call, please register by clicking on this Registration Link, and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays and ensure timely connection, we encourage dialing into the conference call 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A live webcast of the conference ca
Strong results to date of Vafseo U.S. launch; expect Vafseo Q1 2025 net product revenues of approximately $10-$11 million Cash resources and cash from operations expected to fund current operating plan for at least two years Akebia to Host Conference Call at 8:00 a.m. ET on March 13, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024 and recent business highlights. As previously announced, Vafseo® (vadadustat) shipments to customers began Januar
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, prior to the open of financial markets. Akebia will host a conference call on Thursday, March 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results and recent business highlights. To access the call, please register by clicking on this Registration Link, and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays and ensure timely connection, we encourage dialing into the conference call 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A live web
Vafseo® (vadadustat) on track for U.S. market availability expected in January 2025Over 300,000 patients, representing approximately 60% of dialysis patient lives in the U.S., now covered under dialysis provider contracts for VafseoVafseo granted TDAPA reimbursement and issued a Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codeAkebia to Host Conference Call at 8:00 a.m. ET on November 7CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and recent business highlights.
Akebia to Host Conference Call on November 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, prior to the open of financial markets. AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease (PRNewsfoto/Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.)" alt="Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization
Vafseo® (vadadustat) Tablets market availability on track for January 2025 TDAPA application submission and WAC pricing announcement for Vafseo complete Second quarter 2024 Auryxia® (ferric citrate) net product revenues of $41.2 millionAkebia to host conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on August 8 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and recent business highlights. During the quarter, Akebia made significant progress across multiple initiatives related to the commerci
Akebia to Host Conference Call on August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, prior to the open of financial markets. AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease (PRNewsfoto/Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.)" alt="Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therap
Akebia regains full rights to sell Vafseo® (vadadustat) Tablets in the U.S. following the execution of a royalty-based termination agreement with CSL Vifor to simplify operational execution and improve economicsAnnounced Vafseo WAC pricing of $1,278 for a 30-day supplySubmitted TDAPA application for Vafseo in June 2024 and expects designation on January 1, 2025Akebia to host investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on July 11, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today announced key updates pertaining to the commercial launch of Vafs
Akebia to host conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 9 Vafseo® (vadadustat) tablets FDA approved on March 27, 2024Vafseo launch activities underway with availability expected in January 2025Auryxia® (ferric citrate) net product revenues were $31.0 million for the first quarter 2024, Akebia expects 2024 Auryxia net product revenue growth versus 2023 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Akebia is launching Vafseo® (vadadustat) tablets, recently approved by the U.S.
Akebia to Host Conference Call on May 9, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, on Thursday, May 9, 2024, prior to the open of financial markets. AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease (PRNewsfoto/Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.)" alt="Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics