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On Friday, H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $15.00 price target for Ocular Therapeutix (NASDAQ:OCUL), whose stock has shown strong momentum with an 11.5% gain over the past week. The endorsement follows the company’s announcement on May 28 that it would conclude patient enrollment for the SOL-R registrational trial within the week. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for OCUL range from $14 to $22, suggesting significant upside potential from current levels. The trial has seen participation from approximately 100 sites across the U.S., Argentina, India, and Australia.
Ocular Therapeutix has experienced significant patient retention and adherence to protocol in both the SOL-1 and SOL-R trials, according to company management. These trials are evaluating the effectiveness of AXPAXLI in treating wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)). Notably, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that the results from SOL-1 and SOL-R could collectively serve as two adequate and complementary studies for a potential New Drug Application (NDA).
The trials for AXPAXLI are both well controlled and adequately masked, aligning with FDA recommendations and excluding the use of sham injections. The rapid enrollment rate suggests that there is a strong interest from both patients suffering from wet AMD and healthcare providers for new treatment options. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 10.22 and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, providing financial flexibility to support its clinical programs. Discover more insights about OCUL’s financial health and 8 additional ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription. AXPAXLI is particularly appealing because of its 6- to 12-month dosing interval and the possibility that it may be superior to aflibercept, the current treatment standard.
H.C. Wainwright’s analyst Yi Chen highlighted the significance of these developments, stating, "the rapid pace of enrollment denotes enthusiasm among wet AMD patients and healthcare providers for a treatment option with 6- to 12-month dosing and potentially with a superiority claim over aflibercept." Chen reiterated the firm’s Buy rating and $15 price target on Ocular Therapeutix, reflecting confidence in the company’s prospects. With a market capitalization of $1.3 billion and a beta of 1.5, OCUL represents a volatile growth opportunity in the biotech sector. Access the comprehensive Pro Research Report and detailed financial analysis through InvestingPro to make more informed investment decisions.
In other recent news, Ocular Therapeutix reported first-quarter 2025 financial results that did not meet analyst expectations. The company recorded a revenue of $10.6 million, falling short of the anticipated $17.4 million, and posted a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $(0.38), which was below the projected $(0.30). The revenue decline was largely attributed to pricing adjustments and changes in distributor and physician buying patterns, as well as the inclusion of Dextenza in the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System for 2025. Despite these financial setbacks, Ocular Therapeutix maintains a strong cash position of approximately $350 million, expected to support operations until 2028. Analysts at Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James reiterated a Strong Buy rating with a price target of $19.00, expressing confidence in the company’s prospects, particularly concerning the Axpaxli product. Clear Street also maintained a Buy rating with an $18.00 target, noting the swift enrollment in the SOL-R study for Axpaxli, which is aimed at treating wet age-related macular degeneration. The company remains focused on advancing its clinical programs, with the SOL-1 Phase 3 trial on track for topline data in the first quarter of 2026. Ocular Therapeutix expects revenue improvements in the upcoming quarters as it enhances its sales strategies and clinicians adapt to recent changes.
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