Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) Soars 3.47% After Earnings Beat
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) shares surged by 3.47% today, marking a significant rebound after hitting its lowest level since October 2024, with an intraday decline of 2.60%.
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Recent insider trading activities have had a notable impact on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' stock price. CEO Bobak R. Azamian and General Counsel Bryan Wahl sold shares on March 20th, which may have contributed to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.
Analysts have provided varied price targets for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals. Guggenheim increased their target to $84.00, while Barclays lowered theirs to $60.00. Despite these differences, the consensus rating remains "Buy" with a price target of $66.33, indicating a generally positive outlook among analysts.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals reported its quarterly earnings on May 1st, revealing a loss of $0.64 per share, which was better than the expected loss of $0.69. This positive earnings surprise could have a stabilizing effect on the stock, as the results exceeded market expectations.
