Rock Springs Capital AKRO Position
Exited13-Fund ConvergenceRock Springs Capital exited their position in Akero Therapeutics Inc. (AKRO) in Q4 2025, after holding the stock for 12 quarters.
The position was first reported in Q1 2023 and has been tracked across 12 quarterly 13F filings.
AKRO is a convergence signal: 13 specialist biotech funds hold this stock, suggesting high institutional conviction.
There is an upcoming Phase 3 readout for Efruxifermin in 14 days (Apr 30, 2026), making the timing of Rock Springs's position particularly relevant.
About Akero Therapeutics Inc.
Akero Therapeutics, Inc., a cardio-metabolic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) company, engages in the development of medicines designed to restore metabolic balance and improve overall health. The company's lead product candidate is efruxifermin (EFX), an analog of fibroblast growth factor 21, which protects against cellular stress and regulates metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins throughout the body. It also conducts a Phase 2a clinical trial, the BALANCED study, to evaluate EFX in the treatment of biopsy-confirmed NASH patients. The company was formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Akero Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2018. Akero Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Full company profile →Rock Springs Capital AKRO Position History
| Quarter | Action | Shares | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | Exited | 0 | -626,526 | $0 |
| Q3 2025 | Decreased | 626,526 | -14,000 | $29.7M |
| Q2 2025 | Decreased | 640,526 | -32,233 | $34.2M |
| Q1 2025 | Decreased | 672,759 | -273,740 | $27.2M |
| Q4 2024 | Increased | 946,499 | +13,100 | $26.3M |
| Q3 2024 | Decreased | 933,399 | -140,862 | $26.8M |
| Q2 2024 | Decreased | 1,074,261 | -225,627 | $25.2M |
| Q1 2024 | Increased | 1,299,888 | +218,824 | $32.8M |
| Q4 2023 | Decreased | 1,081,064 | -338,086 | $25.2M |
| Q3 2023 | Decreased | 1,419,150 | -131,604 | $71.8M |
| Q2 2023 | Increased | 1,550,754 | +96,500 | $72.4M |
| Q1 2023 | New | 1,454,254 | +1,454,254 | $55.6M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rock Springs Capital own AKRO?
No. Rock Springs Capital exited their position in Akero Therapeutics Inc. (AKRO) in Q4 2025. They previously held the stock for 12 quarters.
How many hedge funds own AKRO?
13 specialist biotech hedge funds currently hold AKRO, including RTW Investments, Deep Track Capital, Avoro Capital Advisors and 10 more. When 3 or more specialist funds hold the same stock, BiotechEdge flags it as a convergence signal.
When did Rock Springs Capital first buy AKRO?
Rock Springs Capital's position in AKRO was first reported in Q1 2023. 13F filings are reported with a 45-day delay, so the actual purchase may have occurred earlier in the quarter.
Is Rock Springs Capital's AKRO position increasing or decreasing?
Rock Springs Capital completely exited their AKRO position in the most recent quarter.
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