Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA)

NASDAQ: AKBA · Real-Time Price · USD
1.415
-0.005 (-0.35%)
Apr 28, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT - Market open
-0.35%
Market Cap 379.08M
Revenue (ttm) 236.20M
Net Income (ttm) -5.35M
Shares Out 267.90M
EPS (ttm) -0.02
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE n/a
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 1,085,958
Open 1.440
Previous Close 1.420
Day's Range 1.410 - 1.459
52-Week Range 1.140 - 4.079
Beta 0.37
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 5.25 (+271.03%)
Earnings Date May 7, 2026

About AKBA

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for patients with kidney diseases. Its product portfolio includes Vafseo (vadadustat), an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase, for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis-dependent (DD) and non-dialysis dependent (NDD) patients; and Auryxia, a ferric citrate that is used to control the serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with DD-CKD and the treatment of iron deficiency anemia... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Mar 20, 2014
Employees 194
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AKBA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Akebia Therapeutics's revenue was $236.20 million, an increase of 47.46% compared to the previous year's $160.18 million. Losses were -$5.35 million, -92.30% less than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for AKBA stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $5.25, which is an increase of 271.03% from the latest price.

Price Target
$5.25
(271.03% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Akebia Therapeutics Announces First Participants Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Trial of AKB-9090

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease,...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics to Conduct Investor Meetings at the Raymond James 2026 Biotech Innovation Symposium

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease,...

21 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, g...

25 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: R&D Day 2026

The company is advancing a differentiated pipeline in kidney disease, with praliciguat, AKB-097, and AKB-9090 progressing through key clinical milestones. Vafseo is driving revenue growth, supporting R&D investments, and multiple catalysts are expected in the next year.

26 days ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics Appoints Biopharmaceutical Leader Philip Vickers, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease,...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics to Host Virtual R&D Day Highlighting Robust Kidney Disease Pipeline, on April 2, 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease,...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

The company is focused on making Vafseo the standard of care for dialysis-related anemia, supported by strong clinical and economic data, and is expanding its kidney disease pipeline with praliciguat and AKB-097. Post-TDAPA, pricing will align with ESA benchmarks, targeting a $1B market.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics to Present at the Leerink Partners 2026 Global Healthcare Conference

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease,...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Net product revenues grew nearly 50% year-over-year to $236.2 million in 2025, driven by Vafseo's launch and Auryxia sales, while net loss narrowed significantly. Vafseo adoption is expanding, with improved adherence and broader access, and the pipeline is advancing with multiple clinical milestones ahead.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Commercial and Pipeline Highlights

Q4 2025 net product revenues of  $54.3 million ; 2025 full-year net product revenues of $227.3 million , representing a 49% increase over 2024 full-year net product revenues Expect significant Vafseo®...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Discuss Recent Business Highlights

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA) today announced plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: Guggenheim Securities Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026

The company is advancing its kidney disease portfolio, with VAFSEO gaining traction in dialysis anemia and new dosing strategies reducing discontinuation rates. Key clinical readouts for VAFSEO and pipeline assets like praliciguat and AKB-097 are expected over the next 12–24 months.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics to Present at the Guggenheim Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, ...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Announces Corporate Updates and 2026 Pipeline Outlook

Positioned to increase depth of Vafseo prescribing entering 2026 with access to approximately 275,000 patients First patient dosed in Praliciguat Phase 2 clinical trial studying focal segmental glomer...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Praliciguat for the Treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, ...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference

The company is expanding its kidney disease portfolio with new pipeline assets and a successful Vafseo launch, despite operational and pricing challenges. Clinical data supports Vafseo's benefits, and new acquisitions strengthen the rare disease pipeline.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Announces Establishment of Rare Kidney Disease Pipeline

Acquires next generation tissue-targeted C3d-Factor H fusion protein complement inhibitor from Q32 Bio Phase 2 basket trial planned to evaluate complement inhibitor in multiple rare kidney disease ind...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Q32 Bio Sells Complement Inhibitor ADX-097

-- Asset sale further enables Company's strategic focus on advancing bempikibart for alopecia areata -- -- $12 million in upfront and guaranteed near-term milestone payments expected to extend cash ru...

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5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics to Present at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025

Vafseo's launch in the dialysis market is progressing, with expanding access and operational improvements expected to drive growth into 2026. Clinical data supports its efficacy and safety, while new dosing strategies and ongoing studies aim to establish it as standard of care.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics Transcript: Guggenheim Securities 2nd Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference

Vafseo's U.S. launch has expanded patient access significantly, with DaVita and U.S. Renal Care as key partners. Recent clinical data show reduced mortality and hospitalization, supporting broader adoption. Financially, the company is well-capitalized and advancing a robust pipeline.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Vafseo prescriptions outpaced recent dialysis launches, with Q3 revenue at $14.3M and total company revenue up 57% year-over-year. Operational challenges are being addressed, and prescribing access is set to expand to over 260,000 patients by year-end, supporting long-term growth.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Akebia Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

Vafseo® (vadadustat) Q3 2025 net product revenues grew to  $14.3 million ; Q3 2025 total net product revenues were $56.8 million Operational pilot of Vafseo at DaVita expected to complete in the fourt...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Vafseo® (vadadustat) Dialysis Dependent Patient Post Hoc Data Analysis: Composite of All-Cause Mortality and Hospitalization Outcomes Statistically More Favorable for Patients Receiving Vadadustat vs. ESAs

Win-Odds Analysis Presented at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2025 Win-Odds Analysis Presented at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2025

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Akebia Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics ® , Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire