iBio initiated with an Outperform at Leerink

Leerink analyst Roanna Ruiz initiated coverage of iBio (IBIO) with an Outperform rating and $2 price target The firm argues that lead obesity asset IBIO-610 represents a preclinically validated, first-in-class antibody opportunity that could address the safety and durability limitations of RNA-based competitors. Following the recent $50M public offering, iBio should maintain liquidity through all pre-IND and IND catalysts, with Series G and H warrants providing up to an additional $50M in contingent capital tied to IND milestones, Leerink adds. This structure should support a self-funding runway through the second half of 2026, aligning with the expected IND filings for IBIO-610 and IBIO-600 by year-end 2026. Further, the firm believes iBio’s proprietary AI/ML-driven antibody discovery and engineering platform should provide enhanced scalability and speed to identify and optimize novel biologics.