Debanjana Chatterjee, an analyst from JonesTrading, maintained the Buy rating on AbSci. The associated price target remains the same with $9.00.
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Debanjana Chatterjee’s rating is based on the promising developments surrounding AbSci’s ABS-201 program, particularly its potential in addressing androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The initiation of the Ph1/2a HEADLINE study, which has begun dosing healthy volunteers, marks a significant step forward. The trial’s design focuses on safety while also evaluating pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy measures, which are crucial for the drug’s progression.
The anticipation of positive proof-of-concept data could accelerate ABS-201 into pivotal trials, potentially unlocking a lucrative market opportunity. Additionally, the company’s strategic focus on ABS-201 and the upcoming data releases in 2026 are seen as key catalysts that could enhance the stock’s value. The planned virtual seminar to discuss the drug’s development and market potential further underscores the confidence in its future prospects.
Chatterjee covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Intellia Therapeutics, Opus Genetics, and KalVista Pharmaceuticals. According to TipRanks, Chatterjee has an average return of 30.8% and a 63.54% success rate on recommended stocks.