Abeona Therapeutics assumed with an Outperform at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer assumed coverage of Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) with an Outperform rating and $19 price target The firm notes Abeona’s Q1 update highlighted strong early momentum following ZEVASKYN’s April approval. The first Qualified Treatment Center has been activated ahead of schedule with the first patient on track for treatment in Q3 2025. Enthusiasm from patients/caregivers and physicians remains high. Notably, management highlighted strong interest at the SID conference, Oppenheimer adds. Based on the early launch progress, the firm’s confidence in ZEVASKYN’s commercial trajectory is reaffirmed.