There's Optimism Around Longboard Pharmaceuticals' Anti-Seizure Candidate: Analyst Boosts Price Target
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Longboard Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:LBPH) released positive topline data from the PACIFIC Phase 1b/2a study for its anti-seizure candidate bexicaserin, showing a median 53% reduction in seizures. Cantor Fitzgerald raised LBPH's price target from $35 to $55 and maintained an overweight rating, citing the drug's potential to achieve over $1 billion in peak sales. LBPH shares surged 222.60% to $19.45 following the news.
January 02, 2024 | 6:55 pm
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Similar to UCBJY, UCB SA's Fintepla was mentioned in comparison to Longboard Pharmaceuticals' bexicaserin, which may have implications for UCB SA's market positioning.
UCB SA's Fintepla was used as a comparative efficacy measure for bexicaserin. This comparison may have implications for UCB SA's market positioning, but the short-term impact on UCBJF's stock is not clear from the article.
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IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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UCB SA's Fintepla was referenced as a comparable drug to Longboard Pharmaceuticals' bexicaserin in terms of efficacy, which could imply competitive pressures or validate the market for bexicaserin.
UCB SA's Fintepla was mentioned as a benchmark for bexicaserin's efficacy. While this could suggest competitive pressures, the direct impact on UCB SA's stock is uncertain in the short term, as the news is primarily focused on Longboard Pharmaceuticals.
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IMPORTANCE 60
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Cantor Fitzgerald raised the price target for Longboard Pharmaceuticals to $55 and reaffirmed an overweight rating after positive study results for bexicaserin, suggesting strong confidence in the drug's market potential.
The substantial increase in Longboard Pharmaceuticals' price target to $55 by Cantor Fitzgerald is a strong bullish signal, especially following the release of positive clinical trial data. The analyst's view that the drug could achieve over $1 billion in peak sales further underscores the potential impact on LBPH's stock price in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 95
RELEVANCE 100