Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD)

NASDAQ: AARD · Real-Time Price · USD
12.49
-0.01 (-0.08%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
6.45
-6.04 (-48.36%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
-0.08%
Market Cap 271.95M
Revenue (ttm) n/a
Net Income (ttm) -48.77M
Shares Out 21.77M
EPS (ttm) -3.21
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE n/a
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 531,140
Open 12.26
Previous Close 12.50
Day's Range 12.20 - 12.68
52-Week Range 4.88 - 17.94
Beta n/a
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 31.11 (+149.08%)
Earnings Date Mar 31, 2026

About AARD

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases. Its lead product candidate is ARD-101, an oral gut-restricted small-molecule agonist of certain targeting bitter taste receptors expressed in the gut lumen, which is in the Phase 3 clinical trial for hyperphagia associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome, as well as in the Phase 2 clinical trial for hyperphagia associated with acquired hypothalamic ... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Feb 13, 2025
Employees 33
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AARD
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Analyst Forecast

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for AARD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $31.11, which is an increase of 149.08% from the latest price.

Price Target
$31.11
(149.08% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

AARD Investors Have Opportunity to Join Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Fraud Investigation With the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AARD--AARD Investors Have Opportunity to Join Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm.

1 hour ago - Business Wire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Voluntary Pause of Phase 3 HERO Trial in Prader-Willi Syndrome

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

21 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Establishment of New U.S. Subsidiary to Support Development of Its Dermatology Pipeline; Bryan Jones Named Chief Executive Officer

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Leadership Appointments

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces FDA Submission and IRB Approval of Amended Trial Protocol for Lead Candidate ARD-101, Expanding Eligibility in Phase 3 Study of Prader-Willi Syndrome

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

18 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark's Hunger Suppressing Drug Candidate Could Potentially Address Massive $10 Billion Market: Analyst

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule therapeutics designed to suppress hunger for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and metaboli...

2 months ago - Benzinga

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Australia in HERO Phase 3 Trial for Prader-Willi Syndrome

Multiple active sites and strong US enrollment continue to support Q3 2026 timing for topline data readout Clinical trial sites in Canada and the United Kingdom have received regulatory clearance to e...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in December

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Pipeline and Business Updates

Aardvark has aligned with the FDA to reduce the minimum age of eligibility from 13 to 10 years old for pediatric patients in HERO, the Phase 3 trial of ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia associa...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Presents Data Supporting its Metabolic Obesity Pipeline Programs at ObesityWeek 2025

New preclinical results demonstrate the potential of ARD-201 in enhanced glucose control, along with preservation of lean mass, underscoring its opportunity in addressing key challenges in today's obe...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in November

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics to Present Data on Pipeline Programs at Upcoming ObesityWeek

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces FDA Alignment on Protocol Amendment Expanding Phase 3 HERO Trial Population for Prader-Willi Syndrome

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at the Stifel 2025 Virtual Cardiometabolic Forum

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) Presents At Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AARD) Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference 2025 September 3, 2025 11:30 AM EDT Company Participants Tien-Li Lee - CEO, Secretary & Director Conference Ca...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Aardvark Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in September

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Pipeline and Business Updates

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces ARD-201 Preclinical Obesity Data Showing Significant Weight Loss as a Monotherapy, Enhancement of GLP-1RA Therapy in Combination, and Effective Maintenance Following Discontinuation of GLP-1RA Therapy

In a gold-standard model of obesity, treatment with ARD-201 resulted in approximately 19% body weight reduction after 30 days of treatment. ARD-201 was also associated with attenuated weight regain af...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics to Join Prader-Willi Syndrome Community at the 2025 United in Hope Conference

SAN DIEGO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics ...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Bolsters Leadership Team with Strategic Hires Across Scientific, Commercial, Regulatory and Legal Functions

SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics t...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Aardvark Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Highlights

Phase 3 HERO trial of ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS); data readout expected in early 2026 $151.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire