Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) stock soared 5.76% in the intraday trading session on Thursday, following an analyst upgrade and a bullish price target revision.
BofA Securities upgraded Akero Therapeutics to a "Buy" rating from "Neutral" and raised its price target to $63, implying significant upside potential from the current levels. The bullish stance from the analysts fueled optimism among investors, driving the stock higher.
According to analysts polled by FactSet, Akero Therapeutics currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a mean price target of $72.18, suggesting further upside potential for the stock based on analysts' expectations.