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Michael Raab, President and CEO of Ardelyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARDX), recently executed a series of stock transactions, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On April 4, Raab sold 41,666 shares of Ardelyx common stock at an average price of $4.5877 per share, totaling approximately $191,151. This transaction was part of a pre-established 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale comes as the $1.03 billion market cap company's stock has declined 9.6% over the past week, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value.
In addition to the sale, Raab also exercised stock options to acquire 20,833 shares at a price of $0.99 per share. Following these transactions, Raab holds 1,615,587 shares directly, along with additional shares held in trust. These transactions reflect ongoing management of stock holdings by the CEO, which investors often monitor closely. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 4.58, and has achieved impressive revenue growth of 168% over the last twelve months. For deeper insights into ARDX's valuation and 12 additional ProTips, check out the comprehensive research available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Ardelyx, Inc. has received approval from China's Center for Drug Evaluation for its drug tenapanor, which will be marketed as Wan Ti Le, aimed at controlling serum phosphorus in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. This approval triggers a $5 million milestone payment from its partner, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (TADAWUL:2070), with potential for further developmental and commercialization milestones. Piper Sandler has maintained a Neutral rating on Ardelyx, citing uncertainties around the company's product Xphozah, while expressing a more stable outlook for Ibsrela. Meanwhile, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) initiated coverage with a Sector Outperform rating and a $15 price target, viewing market concerns on Xphozah as exaggerated and emphasizing the undervaluation of Ardelyx's stock. BTIG also initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $14 price target, highlighting the growth potential of Ibsrela and Xphozah in markets with significant sales opportunities. Additionally, Ardelyx has honored five individuals with the inaugural Derek Forfang Patient Advocate Award, recognizing their contributions to the chronic kidney disease community. These developments underscore Ardelyx's ongoing efforts in expanding its market presence and recognizing community contributions.
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