Why is ACRS Up Today?

ACRS
$5.64
▲ +6.02% (+$0.34)
Last updated: Sep 14, 2026 7:02 PM ET

About Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Aclaris Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that operates in the United States. It focuses on developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases. The company operates in two reportable segments: therapeutics and contract research. The therapeutics segment is...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $202.58M
Forward P/E: -4.4
52-Week Range: $1.74 - $6.60
Employees: 64

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 5.2%
This stock is significantly outperforming its PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: +0.9%

ACRS is outperforming its sector by 5.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ACRS is significantly outperforming the market (+6.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.29%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.41%
ACRS
This Stock
+6.02%
vs S&P 500: +6.31%
vs Nasdaq: +6.43%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ACRS is expected to trade between:
$5.53 - $5.81

Key Level to Watch

$5.92 resistance
Watch for continuation above $5.64

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for ACRS's 6% move

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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026 7:02 PM (-285 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.23
Put/Call Ratio
141.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,289
Put Volume: 6,496
Total: 11,785

Historical Context

ACRS has moved more than 3.0% up on 57 occasions in the past year.

38.6%
Continuation Rate
22/57 times continued up
+0.08%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 04, 2026 (3.7%) → Next day: -1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ACRS stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is ACRS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ACRS shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ACRS stock price target?

ACRS is currently trading at $5.64. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $5.53 - $5.81. See long-term price prediction →

Will ACRS stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ACRS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $5.92 (resistance).

Is ACRS stock oversold or overbought?

ACRS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 45.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ACRS stock?

ACRS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.38. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is ACRS outperforming or underperforming the market?

ACRS (+6.02%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+6.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.29%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.41%.

What does MACD indicate for ACRS?

ACRS's MACD (-0.05) is currently below the signal line (0.06), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 28.0) is strong.

Is ACRS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ACRS is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $6.05, 50-day SMA: $5.79.

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