the Healthcare sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Joseph Pantginis from H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and has a NOK38.00 price target.
Joseph Pantginis has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors related to BerGenBio ASA’s recent developments and financial health. The company reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with an EPS of ($0.63) against an anticipated ($1.34), reflecting a more favorable financial position than initially projected. BerGenBio also maintains a strong cash reserve of NOK174.8 million, providing financial stability expected to extend into the third quarter of 2025.
Furthermore, the progress of BerGenBio’s lead program, bemcentinib, is a significant factor in Pantginis’s positive outlook. The drug is advancing through the Phase 1b/2a trial for patients with specific mutations, and initial safety data have shown no unexpected issues, indicating a promising therapeutic potential. Despite some administrative delays, the company is actively enrolling patients across numerous sites in the U.S. and E.U., with interim data expected in the first half of 2025. These developments contribute to the Buy rating, highlighting the company’s strategic advancements and robust pipeline progress.