Blood Cancer Player Arcellx's Lead Product Exceeds Expectations, Analysts Say
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Arcellx Inc (NASDAQ:ACLX) reported positive interim Phase 1 results for anito-cel, a treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with a 100% overall response rate and high rates of complete responses. William Blair and Needham analysts have expressed that the results exceed expectations, with Needham raising the price target for ACLX to $65 from $60 and maintaining a Buy rating. Comparisons were made to Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)/Legend Biotech (NASDAQ:LEGN) Carvykti's performance in a similar study. Despite the positive data, ACLX shares dropped 8.73% to $51.31.
December 11, 2023 | 7:34 pm
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Arcellx's anito-cel demonstrated strong efficacy in a Phase 1 study, with analysts exceeding expectations and raising price targets. However, the stock price fell significantly.
The positive clinical results and raised price target by analysts would typically lead to a positive short-term impact on the stock price. However, the actual price action shows a significant drop, which could be due to market conditions, profit-taking, or other external factors not mentioned in the article.
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Johnson & Johnson's Carvykti, developed in collaboration with Legend Biotech, was used as a benchmark to compare the performance of Arcellx's anito-cel, showing similar efficacy rates.
Johnson & Johnson is mentioned as a comparator, but the news is primarily about Arcellx's product. The comparison to Carvykti may not have a significant short-term impact on JNJ's stock price as it is a large, diversified company and this news is specific to one of many products.
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Legend Biotech, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, has its Carvykti therapy compared to Arcellx's anito-cel, with similar progression-free survival rates reported.
Legend Biotech is mentioned due to its association with JNJ's Carvykti. The news focuses on Arcellx's product, and while the comparison is favorable, it is unlikely to have a significant short-term impact on LEGN's stock price as the company is not the primary subject of the news.
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