Galera Therapeutics, Inc.

OTCPK:GRTX.D Stock Report

Market Cap: US$13.3m

Galera Therapeutics Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

John Sorensen

Chief executive officer

US$747.8k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage82.84%
CEO tenure14.5yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenureno data
Board average tenure7.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Feb 15

Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) Will Have To Spend Its Cash Wisely

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article • Oct 25

Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) Will Have To Spend Its Cash Wisely

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 01

Galera Therapeutics appoints chief medical officer

Biopharmaceutical company Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) appointed Eugene Kennedy chief medical officer. Kennedy, who has served as chief medical officer at Innovative Cellular Therapeutics, will succeed Jon Holmlund. Holmlund will retire at 2022-end, and in the interim, Kennedy and Holmlund will work together closely to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Source: Press Release
Seeking Alpha • Jun 29

Galera down ~8% after phase 1 data for non-small cell lung cancer combination treatment

Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) stock has lost 7.8% to $1.42 in Wednesday morning trade after announcing phase 1 data for its molecule rucosopasem in combination with stereotactic body radiation therapy to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer. The results from the early-stage phase of the GRECO-1 trial showed that rucosopasem was safe and well tolerated in a group of seven patients, GRTX said. The results also showed early indications of anti-cancer activity and pulmonary function preservation. GRTX said enrollment is now ongoing in the placebo-controlled phase 2 stage of the trial.
Analysis Article • Jun 15

Companies Like Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) Could Be Quite Risky

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 • Mar 23

Is Galera Therapeutics Stock A Buy, Sell, Or Hold? Several Catalysts To Watch In 2022

Galera Therapeutics is developing drugs that reduce side effects from anti-cancer radiotherapy and improve the treatment outcome. Clinical trial data have demonstrated statistically significant efficacy for the Avasopasem drug against severe oral mucositis. A pending meeting with the FDA this year could open the door for a new drug application. The stock looks interesting on the selloff.
Analysis Article • Feb 24

Here's Why We're A Bit Worried About Galera Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:GRTX) 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...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 24

Galera Therapeutics: Trial Reversal Did Not Take The Stock Higher

In October, GRTX announced that its phase 3 trial failed. In December, GRTX said the trial had actually succeeded. The stock tanked in October, then recovered in December, but not by as much.
Analysis Article • Nov 04

Companies Like Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) Could Be Quite Risky

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...
Analysis Article • Aug 05

Will Galera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRTX) Spend Its Cash Wisely?

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...
Analysis Article • Feb 17

Here's Why We're Watching Galera Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:GRTX) Cash Burn Situation

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has John Sorensen's remuneration changed compared to Galera Therapeutics's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$64m

Dec 31 2025US$748kUS$619k

US$64m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$8m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$12m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$15m

Dec 31 2024US$633kUS$619k

-US$19m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$20m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$29m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$46m

Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$617k

-US$59m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$70m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$71m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$64m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$597k

-US$62m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$63m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$69m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$77m

Dec 31 2021US$3mUS$568k

-US$81m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$84m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$78m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$75m

Dec 31 2020US$3mUS$546k

-US$74m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$72m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$70m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$65m

Dec 31 2019US$2mUS$432k

-US$59m

Compensation vs Market: John's total compensation ($USD747.82K) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD658.00K).

Compensation vs Earnings: John's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

John Sorensen (69 yo)

14.5yrs
Tenure
US$747,821
Compensation

Dr. J. Mel Sorensen, M.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Galera Therapeutics, Inc since 2012 and serves as its Chairman from January 2025. Dr. Sorensen was the Chief Executive Offi...

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
John Sorensen
CEO, President & Chairman14.5yrsUS$747.82k0.12%
$ 16.1k
Nancy Chang
Independent Director1.6yrsUS$38.34k5.5%
$ 730.8k
Kevin Lokay
Independent Director7.3yrsUS$58.15k0%
$ 0
Lawrence Alleva
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$64.65k0.0065%
$ 860.8
Michael Friedman
Director1.6yrsUS$38.34k3.33%
$ 441.9k
7.1yrs
Average Tenure
69yo
Average Age

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

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/14 00:40
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/14 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Galera Therapeutics, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Tazeen AhmadBofA Global Research
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Yigal NochomovitzCitigroup Inc