aTyr Pharma, Inc.

NasdaqCM:ATYR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$64.1m

aTyr Pharma Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

aTyr Pharma's CEO is Sanjay Shukla, appointed in Nov 2017, has a tenure of 8.67 years. total yearly compensation is $3.46M, comprised of 18.5% salary and 81.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.16% of the company’s shares, worth $100.41K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.3 years and 7.1 years respectively.

Key information

Sanjay Shukla

Chief executive officer

US$3.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage18.49%
CEO tenure8.7yrs
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenure7.3yrs
Board average tenure7.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Apr 17

Is aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?

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Analysis Article Dec 18

Is aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?

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Analysis Article Mar 27

Will aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) Spend Its Cash Wisely?

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Seeking Alpha Sep 09

aTyr Pharma: Two 2025 Data Readouts Could Provide Inflection Point

Summary Topline data from phase 3 EFZO-FIT study, using efzofitimod for the treatment of patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis, expected Q3 of 2025. The 7 major pulmonary sarcoidosis markets are expected to reach a value of $53.3 billion by 2034. Topline data from the phase 2 EFZO-CONNECT study, using efzofitimod for the treatment of patients with scleroderma-related ILD, expected Q2 of 2025. Several other competitors are creating their own drugs for pulmonary sarcoidosis, such as Novartis with CMK-389, Relief Therapeutics with RL-100, and Kinevant Sciences with Namilumab. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 13

We Think aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

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Analysis Article Feb 03

We're Hopeful That aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

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Analysis Article Oct 04

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About aTyr Pharma's (NASDAQ:LIFE) Cash Burn Situation

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...
Analysis Article May 06

Here's Why We're Watching aTyr Pharma's (NASDAQ:LIFE) Cash Burn Situation

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Analysis Article Jan 04

We're Keeping An Eye On aTyr Pharma's (NASDAQ:LIFE) Cash Burn Rate

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Seeking Alpha Sep 29

aTyr Pharma rises on U.S. patent for anti-neuropilin-2 monoclonal antibodies

aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) said on Thursday the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had issued a patent covering the company's methods for the use of anti-neuropilin-2 (NRP2) antibodies to treat cancer and inflammation. (LIFE) has risen ~6% before the bell. The blocking antibodies that aTyr has developed target distinct domains of NRP2, including those interacting with semaphorins, VEGF and certain chemokines.
Seeking Alpha Sep 13

aTyr Pharma stock rises on FDA fast track status for efzofitimod for lung disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted fast track designation to aTyr Pharma's (NASDAQ:LIFE) lead drug candidate efzofitimod to treat systemic sclerosis (SSc, also known as scleroderma)-associated, interstitial lung disease (ILD). SSc is a progressive, autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of connective tissues in the body. SSc which occurs in the lungs is called SSc-ILD. Clinical proof-of-concept was seen for efzofitimod in a phase 1b/2a trial in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis, a form of ILD, the company said in a Sept. 13 press release. aTyr noted that it is currently investigating efzofitimod in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis in a global phase 3 study called EFZO-FIT. The company added that it was the second fast track designation for efzofitimod clinical program and therapy had previously received the FDA's orphan drug designation for SSc LIFE +8.11% to $4.00 premarket Sept. 13
Seeking Alpha Aug 11

aTyr Pharma gains with FDA Fast Track status for lead asset

The shares of clinical-stage biotech aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIFE) jumped ~7% in the pre-market Thursday after the company announced that the FDA issued Fast Track designation for its lead candidate efzofitimod for immune-mediated disease, pulmonary sarcoidosis. An immunomodulator, efzofitimod, is designed to downregulate humans' innate and adaptive immune responses. The candidate, also known as ATYR1923, is currently undergoing a global pivotal phase 3 study involving patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a leading form of interstitial lung disease, and about 200K Americans are estimated to suffer from pulmonary sarcoidosis. The FDA offers the Fast Track designation to accelerate the development and review of drugs targeted at severe conditions with unmet medical needs. It facilitates developers to conduct frequent communications with the regulator on plans for clinical studies. If certain criteria are met, such programs will also be able to win the Accelerated Approval, Priority Review, and Rolling Review, allowing the drugs to reach patients sooner.
Analysis Article May 10

We Think aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

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Analysis Article Jan 24

Is aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans?

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Seeking Alpha Dec 28

aTyr Pharma: Successful Proof Of Concept In Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

aTyr's lead candidate ATYR1923 recently came out with strong data in a proof of concept trial. Lead indication has a large market in the US. Company is early stage, but looks highly interesting.
Seeking Alpha Sep 24

aTyr Stock Is Buoyant On Highly-Promising Lung Disease Data - Wait For Hype To Die Down And Buy

aTyr Pharma produced some surprisingly strong results from recent trials of its lead drug candidate ATYR1923, and its share price has skyrocketed. ATYR1923 is indicated for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis - a ~200k patient population - but could address the $2-$3bn wider ILD market. The company's pipeline is based around founder Paul Schimmel, of the Scripps Institute, and is based around the biology of the extracellular activity of histidyl-tRNA synthetase. It is unique and appears to be quite promising - the company has built an intellectual property portfolio covering >300 protein compositions targeting inflammation, fibrosis and oncology. Analysts have set a consensus price target of ~$19 for aTyr stock, and I would concur that the company ought to be valued >$500m. I would avoid buying now at the peak of the hype cycle, but long term I see >50% upside and perhaps substantially more.
Analysis Article Sep 23

Is aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans?

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Analysis Article May 22

Is aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE) In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans?

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CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Sanjay Shukla's remuneration changed compared to aTyr Pharma's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$70m

Dec 31 2025US$3mUS$639k

-US$74m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$75m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$67m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$63m

Dec 31 2024US$1mUS$581k

-US$64m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$64m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$58m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$54m

Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$561k

-US$50m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$43m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$45m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$45m

Dec 31 2022US$2mUS$561k

-US$45m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$46m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$41m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$39m

Dec 31 2021US$2mUS$510k

-US$34m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$30m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$29m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$25m

Dec 31 2020US$1mUS$470k

-US$16m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$17m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$16m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$16m

Dec 31 2019US$664kUS$450k

-US$24m

Compensation vs Market: Sanjay's total compensation ($USD3.46M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD658.93K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Sanjay's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Sanjay Shukla (54 yo)

8.7yrs
Tenure
US$3,456,253
Compensation

Dr. Sanjay S. Shukla, M.D. M.S. has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director at aTyr Pharma, Inc. since November 1, 2017. Dr. Shukla served as Chief Medical Officer at aTyr Pharma, Inc. fro...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sanjay Shukla
President8.7yrsUS$3.46m0.16%
$ 100.4k
Jill Broadfoot
Chief Financial Officer8yrsUS$1.31m0.038%
$ 24.4k
Nancy E. Krueger
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary11.8yrsUS$1.28m0.034%
$ 21.7k
Ashlee Dunston
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communicationsno datano datano data
Peter Villiger
Vice President of Corporate Development6.5yrsno datano data
Danielle Campbell
VP of Human Resource4.6yrsno datano data
Dalia Rayes
Head of Commercial1.3yrsno datano data
Leslie Nangle
Vice President of Researchno datano datano data
7.3yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: ATYR's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sanjay Shukla
President8.7yrsUS$3.46m0.16%
$ 100.4k
Eric Benevich
Independent Director1.6yrsUS$163.85k0%
$ 0
Sara Zaknoen
Independent Director5.2yrsUS$167.42k0.0061%
$ 3.9k
Timothy Coughlin
Independent Chairman of the Board9.3yrsUS$194.29k0.057%
$ 36.6k
Susan Ackerman
Member of Scientific Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Jane Gross
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$170.42k0.0099%
$ 6.4k
Svetlana Lucas
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$175.13k0.0061%
$ 3.9k
7.1yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: ATYR's board of directors are considered experienced (7.1 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 03:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

aTyr Pharma, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James BirchenoughBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Vadim MerkulovFreedom Broker
Ilya ZubkovFreedom Broker