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Piper Sandler maintains stock target on argenx, cites growth potential

EditorNatashya Angelica
Published 09/12/2024, 13:58
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On Monday, Piper Sandler confirmed its confidence in argenx SE (NASDAQ: ARGX) shares by reiterating an Overweight rating and maintaining a $620.00 price target on the stock. Trading near its 52-week high of $630 and showing remarkable momentum with a 65.8% return over the past six months, the $37.34B market cap company has caught analysts' attention.

The firm's positive outlook is based on argenx's robust commercial strategy and innovation pipeline, which is expected to drive long-term value for investors. According to InvestingPro, analysts maintain a strong buy consensus, with multiple experts revising earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period.

The recent investor dinner with argenx's management highlighted the company's ambitious goals, including the treatment of 50,000 patients across 10 labeled indications by 2030. Supporting these objectives, the company has demonstrated strong revenue growth of 85.56% in the last twelve months.

The company's immediate focus is on the growth of Vyvgart's market share in the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and the successful launch in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Piper Sandler emphasized the competitive edge of Vyvgart's differentiated profile, which has been effective in capturing a larger share of the gMG market. The firm also noted the potential for Vyvgart Hytrulo's prefilled syringe (PFS) formulation to enhance the product's commercial viability.

Looking forward, the firm discussed argenx's pipeline developments, including clinical advancements in other indications such as myositis and the promising prospects of the next-generation FcRn ARGX-213. The focus on innovation, coupled with strategic commercial execution, was cited as key to providing sustained investor returns.

The analyst's assessment of argenx's market position and future prospects underscores a strong belief in the company's ability to achieve its long-term objectives and continue to deliver value to shareholders.

In other recent news, argenx has experienced a series of developments that have caught the attention of investors. The company's third-quarter net product revenue hit a substantial $573 million, exceeding estimates set by Oppenheimer and consensus forecasts. This robust financial performance has led to several analyst upgrades. For instance, Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on argenx stock and raised the price target to $707.00, citing promising trial updates.

Barclays (LON:BARC) also increased its price target from EUR650.00 to EUR670.00 following positive Phase 2 trial results. Similarly, Raymond (NS:RYMD) James boosted its price target to $770, reflecting confidence in the upcoming Phase 3 trial for the treatment of myositis.

Wolfe Research upgraded argenx's stock to Outperform, predicting a rise in earnings partly due to its performance in myasthenia gravis (MG) and PFS, and forecasting 2025 as argenx's first profitable year.

Argenx (NASDAQ:ARGX) has also been making strides in its research and development efforts. The company reported positive data across all three myositis subsets and plans to use the combined Phase 2/3 study as a basis for filing. Moreover, argenx is considering expanding indications for Vyvgart, its lead product, and is conducting a Phase 3 trial for Sjogren's syndrome. These are the recent developments for argenx.

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