150.88 USD
+7.14
4.97%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
151.50
+0.62
0.41%
1 day
4.97%
5 days
9.04%
1 month
6.67%
3 months
18.08%
6 months
35.12%
Year to date
95.74%
1 year
89.55%
5 years
172.84%
10 years
383.28%
 

About: Glaukos Corp is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough products and procedures designed to transform the treatment of glaucoma. It offers iStent, a micro-bypass stent for insertion in conjunction with cataract surgery for the reduction of intraocular pressure in adult patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. Its product pipeline also consists of an iStent SA trabecular micro-bypass system, a two-stent product that is slightly wider than the iStent Inject and uses a different auto-injection inserter designed for use in a standalone procedure.

Employees: 907

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

120% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 55 | Existing positions closed: 25

39% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 125 | Existing positions reduced: 90

20% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q2] → 6 (+1) [Q3]

11% more funds holding

Funds holding: 283 [Q2] → 313 (+30) [Q3]

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.63B [Q2] → $7.09B (+$454M) [Q3]

3.28% less ownership

Funds ownership: 111.26% [Q2] → 107.98% (-3.28%) [Q3]

30% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $19.5M | Put options by funds: $27.8M

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$120
20%
downside
Avg. target
$156
3%
upside
High target
$185
23%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
88%
neutral
0%
negative
13%
Truist Securities
Richard Newitter
80% 1-year accuracy
40 / 50 met price target
23%upside
$185
Buy
Maintained
18 Dec 2024
Wells Fargo
Larry Biegelsen
51% 1-year accuracy
24 / 47 met price target
1%upside
$153
Overweight
Maintained
11 Dec 2024
Citigroup
Joanne Wuensch
55% 1-year accuracy
26 / 47 met price target
7%upside
$162
Buy
Upgraded
11 Dec 2024
UBS
Danielle Antalffy
38% 1-year accuracy
5 / 13 met price target
21%upside
$182
Buy
Initiated
6 Dec 2024
Stifel
Thomas Stephan
31% 1-year accuracy
5 / 16 met price target
1%upside
$153
Buy
Maintained
2 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about GKOS published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 hours ago
Glaukos: Still Bullish, But Embedded Expectations Are Now High
Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) is well-positioned to grow sales at a CAGR of ~20% to FY'27, potentially hitting $680mm in revenues and $90-$100mm post-tax earnings. The stock is currently valued at 21x sales, with high expectations for future growth, but a 27% margin of safety exists at current prices. GKOS's efficient asset base and strong cash conversion support sustainable growth, driven by iDose TR and iStent infinite uptake in domestic and international markets.
Glaukos: Still Bullish, But Embedded Expectations Are Now High
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Glaukos Announces Participation in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, today announced that its management is scheduled to participate in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. PT in San Francisco, CA. A live and archived webcast for these events, where applicable, will be available in.
Glaukos Announces Participation in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Intuitive Surgical, Globus Medical, Glaukos, Veracyte and Inogen
Intuitive Surgical, Globus Medical, Glaukos, Veracyte and Inogen are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Intuitive Surgical, Globus Medical, Glaukos, Veracyte and Inogen
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why You Should Add Glaukos Stock to Your Portfolio Now
GKOS continues to benefit from robust product demand and expansion in new markets. A strong development pipeline raises optimism.
Here's Why You Should Add Glaukos Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Medical Device Stocks That Survived the 2024 Market Volatility
Here, we discuss five medical device stocks, namely ISRG, GMED, GKOS, VCYT and INGN, which gained in 2024 despite ongoing challenges and provide an attractive investment opportunity for 2025.
5 Medical Device Stocks That Survived the 2024 Market Volatility
Neutral
Benzinga
2 weeks ago
Morgan Stanley Maintains Positive MedTech Outlook Despite Setbacks in 2024, Upgrades Intuitive Surgical And Stryker, Downgrades Nevro And Glaukos
Last year, Morgan Stanley upgraded its outlook for the U.S. MedTech sector to “Attractive,” believing the concerns around GLP-1s were already reflected in stock prices and that fundamentals were strong.
Morgan Stanley Maintains Positive MedTech Outlook Despite Setbacks in 2024, Upgrades Intuitive Surgical And Stryker, Downgrades Nevro And Glaukos
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Glaukos Stock Soars 77.9% Year to Date: What's Behind the Rally?
GKOS stock gains from strong product demand, international expansion and pipeline progress, which position it for long-term growth despite supply risks.
Glaukos Stock Soars 77.9% Year to Date: What's Behind the Rally?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Glaukos Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, today announced that its management is scheduled to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Stifel Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:40 p.m. ET in New York City, NY Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Wednesday, Novembe.
Glaukos Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Glaukos (GKOS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Glaukos (GKOS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Glaukos (GKOS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Glaukos Reports 30% Boost In Glaucoma Sales, Improved Margins In Q3, Analyst Highlights Certain Headwinds
Glaukos Corp GKOS reported on Monday third-quarter sales of $96.7 million, up 24% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $91.49 million.
Glaukos Reports 30% Boost In Glaucoma Sales, Improved Margins In Q3, Analyst Highlights Certain Headwinds
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