AEterna Zentaris Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and oncology. Its lead endocrinology program is a Phase 3 trial in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with cetrorelix, an LHRH antagonist already marketed for in vitro fertilization under the brand name Cetrotide. The lead oncology program is a Phase 2 trial in endometrial and ovarian cancer with AEZS-108, a targeted cytotoxic peptide conjugate. Other lead compounds include ozarelix for BPH and prostate cancer as well as perifosine for multiple cancers.
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) has been in the news for all the right reasons. Recently, Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) announced its first quarter 2017 financial and operating results after market close on Monday, May 8, 2017. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 100% Sell with a Strongest short term outlook on maintaining the current direction. Longer term, the trend strength is in the Top 1%. Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.
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Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) is all set to announce its earnings on Mar 15/a. As per Zack’s analyst ratings, Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) currently has an average brokerage rating of 1. On a scale of 1 to 5, a rating of 1 or 2 would indicate a buy, and a rating of 4 or 5 would signify a sell recommendation. A rating of 3 would indicate a hold on the stock. The consensus target price on (NASDAQ:AEZS) is $9.25 with a high of $11 and a low of $7.5.
As such, while we believe Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) represents a compelling growth story exposed to several secularly attractive markets, it would be interesting to see how it fairs for long-term investors.