Needham initiates Hinge Health stock with buy rating on MSK market lead

Published 16/06/2025, 11:46
Needham initiates Hinge Health stock with buy rating on MSK market lead

Needham initiated coverage on Hinge Health Inc (NYSE:HNGE) on Monday with a buy rating and a $47.00 price target, citing the company’s leadership position in the virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) care market. The stock, currently trading at $34.85, has experienced an 8.29% decline over the past week, according to InvestingPro data.

The research firm highlighted Hinge Health’s technological and contracting advantages that position it to gain market share against digital competitors and traditional in-person physical therapy providers over time. With a robust gross profit margin of 79.46% and strong financial health indicators, including a current ratio of 2.31, the company appears well-positioned for growth.

Needham noted the significant market opportunity in the MSK category, pointing out that while 40% of Americans have an MSK issue, only 9% currently receive treatment, creating a $420 billion economic burden.

The firm sees substantial growth potential for Hinge Health within its existing $17.5 billion-plus total addressable market and through partner-led expansion into fully-insured and Medicare Advantage markets, with additional growth possibilities through average revenue per user expansion.

Needham indicated that Hinge Health shares trade at 5.5 times its fiscal year 2025 revenue estimate, describing this valuation as "an attractive entry point for this Rule of 40+ asset."

In other recent news, Hinge Health Inc has seen a series of positive analyst ratings, reflecting strong confidence in the company’s growth prospects and market position. Evercore ISI initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $50 price target, highlighting the company’s potential to maintain gross margins of approximately 80% and achieve long-term EBITDA margin targets exceeding 25%. William Blair also initiated coverage with an outperform rating, emphasizing Hinge Health’s transformative digital therapy platform as a core healthcare technology holding. Barclays (LON:BARC) rated the stock as overweight with a $43 price target, noting the significant $18 billion opportunity in the digital musculoskeletal market and projecting 20% revenue growth over the next three years.

Truist Securities gave Hinge Health a buy rating with a $48 price target, citing the company’s leadership in digital musculoskeletal care and its compelling economic advantages. Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an overweight rating and a $41 price target, focusing on the company’s proprietary technology and distribution strategy, which are expected to sustain a double-digit revenue growth rate. Across these analyses, Hinge Health’s innovative approach to musculoskeletal care, robust partner network, and advanced AI technology were consistently noted as key strengths. These recent developments underscore the company’s strong market position and potential for continued growth.

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