Oppenheimer maintains $54 target on Immunovant stock

Published 20/03/2025, 12:24
Oppenheimer maintains $54 target on Immunovant stock

On Thursday, Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on Immunovant (NASDAQ:IMVT) shares with a price target of $54.00. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for IMVT range from $20 to $58, with the stock currently trading at $18.88. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.04, indicating robust short-term financial health. The firm’s analyst, Leland Gershell, expressed increased confidence in the potential of IMVT-1402, Immunovant’s therapy candidate, to become the leading treatment for various autoimmune disorders. This confidence is based on the therapy’s superior FcRn inhibition, which was highlighted during the previous day’s presentation on batoclimab.

Gershell noted the impressive clinical improvements observed in patients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), which he believes compare favorably to data from other drugs in the same class. The analyst attributes these efficacy advantages to Immunovant’s ability to achieve deeper IgG lowering in a dose-dependent manner.

Furthermore, Gershell pointed out features of IMVT-1402 that he believes are not fully appreciated by the market, such as dosing flexibility that is well-suited for chronic disease management. He also emphasized the company’s development plan, which aims for at-home administration using an auto-injector upon the therapy’s launch.

The analyst interpreted the trading pattern seen on Wednesday as indicative of a divide between bullish and bearish investors. He suggested that bears may have drawn negative conclusions from selected data points when compared to Vyvgart, another treatment in the same category. With a beta of 0.68, IMVT shows lower volatility than the broader market. InvestingPro analysis reveals 5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, suggesting growing confidence in the company’s prospects. However, Gershell advised investors to look at the broader potential of IMVT-1402 and consider taking advantage of the current stock price levels. The detailed analysis provided by the Oppenheimer analyst offers a clear rationale for the firm’s maintained price target and rating for Immunovant stock. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, IMVT appears to be trading near its fair value. Subscribers can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which provides deep-dive analysis of IMVT among 1,400+ US stocks, offering crucial insights for informed investment decisions.

In other recent news, Immunovant has reported significant developments in its clinical trials and received varied assessments from analysts. The company announced positive results from its Phase 3 study of batoclimab for Myasthenia Gravis, with the drug meeting its primary endpoint and showing notable improvements in patient scores. However, Immunovant has decided not to seek immediate regulatory approval for batoclimab in Myasthenia Gravis or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, focusing instead on advancing its second-generation drug, IMVT-1402. Analyst firms have weighed in on these developments, with Citi maintaining a Buy rating and a $58 price target, highlighting the potential of Immunovant’s drug pipeline beyond current indications.

Jefferies initiated coverage with a Hold rating and a $20 price target, noting the promising long-term potential of IMVT-1401 but adopting a cautious short-term outlook. Meanwhile, Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating with a $57 target, citing upcoming trial milestones as a substantial investment opportunity. Guggenheim adjusted its price target to $44 from $46 while maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting optimism about the company’s strategic focus and trial outcomes. These recent updates underscore a period of strategic realignment for Immunovant as it navigates its clinical and regulatory pathways.

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