H.C. Wainwright maintains $18 target on Coya Therapeutics stock

Published 09/06/2025, 12:34
H.C. Wainwright maintains $18 target on Coya Therapeutics stock

On Monday, H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed its Buy rating and $18.00 price target for Coya Therapeutics (NASDAQ:COYA) shares, suggesting significant upside potential from the current price of $5.88. The endorsement follows the company’s recent announcement of a new U.S. patent issuance for its investigational drug formulation. According to InvestingPro data, analyst consensus remains strongly bullish with targets ranging from $14 to $18.

Coya Therapeutics reported the grant of U.S. Patent No. 12,312,389 B2 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week. The patent is for methods of producing stable liquid formulations of interleukin-2 (IL-2), also known as aldesleukin. This development could potentially enhance the delivery and effectiveness of treatments involving IL-2. With a market capitalization of $98.34 million, the company maintains a strong financial position, with InvestingPro analysis showing more cash than debt on its balance sheet.

The company holds exclusive in vivo rights to this patent through an existing agreement. The rights extend across multiple indications, allowing for the use of this formulation in both monotherapy and combination regimens. This intellectual property is expected to support Coya’s strategic positioning in the market. While the company currently shows weak gross profit margins, analysts anticipate strong sales growth in the current year, according to InvestingPro data, which offers 12+ additional insights about the company’s financial health.

The analyst from H.C. Wainwright commented on the significance of the patent, noting the potential it presents for Coya Therapeutics in expanding its therapeutic offerings. The firm’s confidence in the company is reflected in the reiterated Buy rating and the 12-month price target, which suggests a positive outlook on the stock’s performance. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.84, indicating strong ability to meet short-term obligations.

Coya Therapeutics’ progress on its patent portfolio and the exclusive rights it secures are key factors in the company’s efforts to advance its therapies in the clinical space. The endorsement by H.C. Wainwright may influence investor sentiment as the company continues to develop its product pipeline.

In other recent news, Coya Therapeutics has been granted a U.S. patent for its liquid formulation of interleukin-2 (IL-2), reinforcing its intellectual property portfolio. This patent is significant as it supports the development of Coya’s investigational treatments, including COYA 301 and COYA 302, which aim to address systemic and neuroinflammation. BTIG has reiterated a Buy rating for Coya Therapeutics, with a $15 price target, highlighting the anticipated FDA submission for its Phase 2/3 ALS trial involving COYA-302. The analyst emphasized the importance of the forthcoming preclinical dataset submission, which is a critical step for the trial’s initiation. Furthermore, Coya is advancing its Treg exosome production platform, targeting chronic inflammation related to neurodegenerative diseases. The company plans to begin Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing of larger clinical batches by the end of 2025. These developments underscore Coya Therapeutics’ ongoing efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector, with notable progress in its treatment pipeline for diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions.

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