Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of therapeutic compounds through the inhibition of the complement system for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its lead product candidate is pegcetacoplan that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) diseases; cold agglutinin disease; C3 glomerulopathy; and other glomerular diseases, such as IgA nephropathy, primary membranous nephropathy, and lupus nephritis. The company also develops APL-9, which is in single ascending dose Phase I randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trials for the prevention of immune system activation coincident with adeno-associated virus for intravenous administration, as well as is in Phase I/II clinical trial for acute respiratory distress syndrome. It has a collaboration and license agreement with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) to co-develop pegcetacoplan; and a research collaboration with Beam Therapeutics Inc. focused on the use of Beam's base editing technology to discover new treatments for complement-driven diseases. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
IPO Year: 2017
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: apellis.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | $23.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 5/9/2025 | $52.00 | Strong Buy → Outperform | Raymond James |
| 4/29/2025 | $44.00 | Overweight | Cantor Fitzgerald |
| 12/17/2024 | $36.00 | Buy → Neutral | Goldman |
| 11/21/2024 | $31.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 10/25/2024 | $25.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 10/16/2024 | Sector Outperform | Scotiabank | |
| 10/16/2024 | Outperform | William Blair | |
| 5/31/2024 | $46.00 | Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 2/5/2024 | $68.00 → $80.00 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
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Raymond James downgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals from Strong Buy to Outperform and set a new price target of $52.00
BofA Securities downgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $23.00
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $44.00
Goldman downgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $36.00
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $31.00
RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $25.00
Scotiabank initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Sector Outperform
William Blair initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Outperform
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $46.00
Jefferies upgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $80.00 from $68.00 previously
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Submission status for APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC's drug EMPAVELI (ORIG-1) with active ingredient PEGCETACOPLAN has changed to 'Approval' on 05/14/2021. Application Category: NDA, Application Number: 215014, Application Classification: Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
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Received U.S. FDA approval for EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) for treatment of patients 12 years and older with C3G and primary IC-MPGNAnnounced capped royalty purchase agreement with Sobi under which Apellis receives up to $300 million for 90% of ex-U.S. royalties of Aspaveli® (pegcetacoplan)Generated $178 million in 2Q 2025 revenues, including $171 million in U.S. net product salesSYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) injection demand grew 6% quarter-over-quarter, with U.S. net product revenue of $151 millionCash and cash equivalents of $370 million as of June 30, 2025; existing cash, $275 million payment from Sobi, and future product sales expected to be sufficient to fund business to sustainable
Proven efficacy across all three key markers of disease—68% reduction in proteinuria, stabilization of kidney function, and substantial clearance of C3 deposits Broad label includes adults and adolescents with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, and post-transplant C3G disease recurrence Well-established safety profile, consistent across >2,200 patient years in approved indications C3G and primary IC-MPGN are rare kidney diseases with high risk of kidney failure Conference call tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. ET WALTHAM, Mass., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EMPAVELI® (pegcetacopla
WALTHAM, Mass., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines c
WALTHAM, Mass., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that five abstracts were accepted for oral presentation at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Scientific Meeting to be held July 30 - August 2 in Long Beach, California. These data further demonstrate the robust efficacy and well-documented safety profile of SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) for patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). "Retina specialists continue to be excited about SYFOVRE – the most chosen treatment for GA – as demonstrated by the five oral presentations at this prestigious meeting," said
Apellis to receive $275 million upfront and up to $25 million in milestone payments upon EMA approval in C3G and IC-MPGNNon-dilutive financing further strengthens Apellis' balance sheet Apellis retains full U.S. commercialization rights for systemic pegcetacoplanTransaction underscores shared confidence in the meaningful growth potential in rare kidney diseases WALTHAM, Mass., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced a capped royalty purchase agreement with Sobi® under which Apellis will receive up to $300 million in exchange for 90% of Apellis' future ex-U.S. royalties for Aspaveli® (systemic pegcetacoplan). Under the companies' 202
Robust proteinuria reduction and stable kidney function were maintained across a broad population of patients No new safety signals were observedNew data presented at late-breaking session at the European Renal Association CongressMarketing applications for EMPAVELI are under review with the FDA and EMA WALTHAM, Mass. and STOCKHOLM, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) and Sobi® (STO:SOBI) today presented new data from the open-label period of the Phase 3 VALIANT study, investigating EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN). The data were presented as part o
WALTHAM, Mass., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will present at the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. ET. The live conference webcast will be posted on the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately 90 days following the event. About ApellisApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients
Generated $166.8 million in 1Q 2025 revenues, including $149.9 million in U.S. net product salesSYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) injection demand grew 4% quarter-over-quarter, with U.S. net product revenue of $130.2 million Increase in demand offset by inventory dynamics and funding shortages at co-pay assistance programs Received U.S. FDA filing acceptance of supplemental new drug application (sNDA) with Priority Review designation for EMPAVELI for treatment of C3G and primary IC-MPGNOn track to initiate two pivotal trials of EMPAVELI in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and in delayed graft function (DGF) in 2H 2025Cash and cash equivalents of $358.4 million as of March 31, 2025;
WALTHAM, Mass., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will participate in the following May investor conferences: BofA Securities 2025 Healthcare Conference: Fireside chat on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. PTStifel 2025 Virtual Ophthalmology Forum: Fireside chat on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET The live conference webcasts will be posted on the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcasts will be available for approximately 90 days following the event. About ApellisApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical compan
WALTHAM, Mass., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines co
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that Craig Wheeler, founder and chief executive officer of Headwaters Biotech Advisors, will join the Apellis Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Wheeler is a highly accomplished executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across the biopharmaceutical industry. "We are thrilled to welcome Craig to the Apellis Board of Directors," said Cedric Francois, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and co-founder, Apellis. "Craig is a seasoned leader, who has successfully grown biopharmaceutical companies into strong commercial organizations with robust pipelines
Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Cardurion"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced that Karen Lewis has joined the company as Chief People Officer. She joins Cardurion with more than 25 years of experience in human resources helping to build organizations and develop programs that support companies at various stages of growth. She most recently was Chief People Officer at Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:APLS) during a period of rapid growth, and previously held leadership roles in human resources at Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY). "We're delighted
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that Keli Walbert will join the Apellis Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Walbert brings more than two decades of biopharmaceutical commercial leadership experience to the Board. "We are delighted to welcome Keli to the Apellis Board of Directors," said Cedric Francois, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and co-founder, Apellis. "Keli has a proven track record of successfully bringing novel medicines to patients as well as a respected reputation among industry leaders for her strategic thinking and innovation. Her deep commercial expertise will be invaluable as we c
WALTHAM, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that leading retina specialist Philip Ferrone, M.D., will join the company as Chief Medical Retina Advisor, effective March 18. "Phil is globally renowned for his leadership in retina, including as a past president of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), so we are delighted to welcome him to the Apellis team," said Caroline Baumal, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Apellis. "Phil has extensive expertise in retina research and patient care, which will be invaluable as we continue to bring SYFOVRE to patients with GA and advance our retina pipeline." "It is an honor to jo
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS), a global biopharmaceutical company and leader in complement, today announced that leading retina specialist Caroline Baumal, M.D., has joined Apellis as chief medical officer. Dr. Baumal replaces Federico Grossi, M.D., Ph.D., who plans to remain at Apellis until February 28, 2023 to help with the transition and preparations for the potential launch of pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy (GA). "Caroline is a world-renowned retina specialist who has been at the forefront of retina research and patient care for over 25 years, and we are thrilled to welcome her to Apellis," said Cedric Francois, M.
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Received U.S. FDA approval for EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) for treatment of patients 12 years and older with C3G and primary IC-MPGNAnnounced capped royalty purchase agreement with Sobi under which Apellis receives up to $300 million for 90% of ex-U.S. royalties of Aspaveli® (pegcetacoplan)Generated $178 million in 2Q 2025 revenues, including $171 million in U.S. net product salesSYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) injection demand grew 6% quarter-over-quarter, with U.S. net product revenue of $151 millionCash and cash equivalents of $370 million as of June 30, 2025; existing cash, $275 million payment from Sobi, and future product sales expected to be sufficient to fund business to sustainable
Proven efficacy across all three key markers of disease—68% reduction in proteinuria, stabilization of kidney function, and substantial clearance of C3 deposits Broad label includes adults and adolescents with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, and post-transplant C3G disease recurrence Well-established safety profile, consistent across >2,200 patient years in approved indications C3G and primary IC-MPGN are rare kidney diseases with high risk of kidney failure Conference call tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. ET WALTHAM, Mass., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EMPAVELI® (pegcetacopla
WALTHAM, Mass., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines c
Generated $166.8 million in 1Q 2025 revenues, including $149.9 million in U.S. net product salesSYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) injection demand grew 4% quarter-over-quarter, with U.S. net product revenue of $130.2 million Increase in demand offset by inventory dynamics and funding shortages at co-pay assistance programs Received U.S. FDA filing acceptance of supplemental new drug application (sNDA) with Priority Review designation for EMPAVELI for treatment of C3G and primary IC-MPGNOn track to initiate two pivotal trials of EMPAVELI in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and in delayed graft function (DGF) in 2H 2025Cash and cash equivalents of $358.4 million as of March 31, 2025;
WALTHAM, Mass., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines co
Reported $781.4 million in full year 2024 revenues, representing 97% year-over-year growth SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) full year 2024 net product revenue of $611.9 millionEMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) full year 2024 net product revenue of $98.1 million Submitted a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for approval of EMPAVELI for C3G and primary IC-MPGN; U.S. launch anticipated in 2H 2025, if approved On track to initiate two Phase 3 trials of EMPAVELI in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and in delayed graft function (DGF) in 2H 2025Cash and cash equivalents of $411.3 million as of December 31, 2024; projected revenues and cash expected to be sufficient to fund operations to p
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company
Generated $196.8 million in 3Q 2024 revenues, including $176.6 million in U.S. net product salesGrew SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) demand by 7% quarter-over-quarter, with U.S. net product revenue of $152.0 million Increase in demand offset by higher gross-to-net adjustments in the quarter Following FDA feedback, on track to file an sNDA seeking approval of pegcetacoplan for C3G / primary IC-MPGN in early 2025 based on positive 6-month Phase 3 VALIANT results Cash and cash equivalents of $396.9 million as of September 30, 2024; projected revenues and cash expected to be sufficient to fund operations to positive cash flow Management to host conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) today announced that the company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call by phone, please pre-register for the call here. A live audio webcast of the event and accompanying slides may also be accessed through the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors and Media" section of the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event. About Apellis Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines
Met the primary endpoint, achieving statistically significant 68% (p<0.0001) reduction in proteinuria compared to placebo in a broad study populationPositive results consistent across all subgroups, including C3G and IC-MPGN, adolescent and adult patients, and native and post-transplant kidneysDemonstrated favorable safety, consistent with established profileCompanies plan to submit data for regulatory approval in the US and EU Apellis to host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET WALTHAM, Mass. and STOCKHOLM, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS) and Sobi® (STO: SOBI) today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 VALIANT study investi