H.C. Wainwright maintains $30 target on Voyager Therapeutics stock

Published 27/01/2025, 14:10
H.C. Wainwright maintains $30 target on Voyager Therapeutics stock

The confidence in Voyager Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VYGR)' stock is further supported by the company's strategic collaborations, such as those with Neurocrine (NASDAQ:NBIX) Biosciences, which continue to advance. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.45, indicating robust capability to meet short-term obligations. With the next round of catalysts on the horizon, H.C. Wainwright reiterated its positive stance on Voyager's potential in the CNS therapeutic space. Discover more detailed insights and 8 additional ProTips about VYGR through InvestingPro's comprehensive research reports.

During the January 15 meeting, Voyager showcased its upcoming studies and anticipated data releases concerning its tau-targeting therapies. These include VY7523, a monoclonal antibody directed at pathological tau's C-terminal region, and VY1706, a gene therapy candidate for tau silencing, nominated on November 20, 2024. The company's strong financial position is reflected in its "GREAT" InvestingPro Financial Health score of 3.33. Analysts at H.C. Wainwright expressed optimism about these programs, especially in light of similar competitor endeavors that may reinforce the positive outlook for VY7523 and VY1706.

Voyager's proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid engineering platform, TRACER, was also highlighted. TRACER is designed to create next-generation capsids capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier via intravenous administration. The technology is nearing a significant milestone, with three investigational new drug (IND) applications anticipated for 2025. These applications include the VY9323 program targeting SOD1-ALS and two additional programs in partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences.

The confidence in Voyager Therapeutics' stock is further supported by the company's strategic collaborations, such as those with Neurocrine Biosciences, which continue to advance. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.45, indicating robust capability to meet short-term obligations. With the next round of catalysts on the horizon, H.C. Wainwright reiterated its positive stance on Voyager's potential in the CNS therapeutic space. Discover more detailed insights and 8 additional ProTips about VYGR through InvestingPro's comprehensive research reports.

In other recent news, Voyager Therapeutics has been making significant strides in the field of neurological disease treatments, with a focus on gene therapy. The company reported $24.6 million in collaboration revenue and $38.4 million in operational expenses in their third-quarter 2024 financial report. Their substantial cash reserve of $345.4 million is projected to fund operations into 2027 and support multiple clinical data readouts.

Voyager received a Buy rating from Citi, reflecting optimism about the company's platform capabilities. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer maintained a positive outlook on Voyager and reiterated an Outperform rating. Both firms highlighted the potential of Voyager's anti-tau antibody, VY7523, currently undergoing a Phase 1a trial.

Voyager is expected to submit Investigational New Drug applications for its SOD1 ALS gene therapy and two partnered gene therapies for Friedreich’s ataxia and Parkinson’s disease in 2025. The company's tau silencing gene therapy program is also on track for U.S. IND and Health Canada CTA filing in 2026. These recent developments underscore Voyager's commitment to advancing treatments for neurological diseases.

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