H.C. Wainwright analyst Matthew Caufield has reiterated their bullish stance on FDMT stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.
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Matthew Caufield has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including the promising results from the Phase 2a SPECTRA trial for 4D-150, which demonstrated significant durability and efficacy in treating diabetic macular edema (DME). The trial results showed sustained vision gains and anatomical control, with a notable reduction in the need for supplemental injections. This supports the ongoing pivotal Phase 3 development for treating neovascular, wet AMD, indicating a potential paradigm shift in retinal vascular disease treatment.
Furthermore, the safety profile of 4D-150, highlighted by the absence of intraocular inflammation and hypotony, adds to its appeal, especially with the support of retinal key opinion leaders (KOLs). The potential for 4D-150 to reduce the treatment burden for patients, with a significant reduction in injection frequency compared to current therapies, positions it strongly in the market. Caufield’s confidence is further bolstered by the potential for 4D-150 to redefine the therapeutic landscape for degenerative retinal diseases through gene therapy.
According to TipRanks, Caufield is an analyst with an average return of -4.4% and a 37.63% success rate. Caufield covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Diamedica Therapeutics, Opus Genetics, and Akebia Therapeutics.
In another report released yesterday, Chardan Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $25.40 price target.