Blueprint Medicines COO Christina Rossi sells shares for $216,348

Published 24/02/2025, 22:20
Blueprint Medicines COO Christina Rossi sells shares for $216,348

Christina Rossi, the Chief Operating Officer of Blueprint Medicines Corp (NASDAQ:BPMC), recently sold 2,274 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold on February 20, 2025, at an average price of $95.14, resulting in a total transaction value of $216,348. The transaction comes as the stock trades near $92.48, having delivered a modest 3% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro data, analysts maintain a bullish outlook on BPMC, with an average price target suggesting potential upside. The sale was executed as part of a pre-established trading plan adopted on August 27, 2024, under Rule 10b5-1. Following this transaction, Rossi retains ownership of 64,835 shares in the company. Blueprint Medicines, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is known for its focus on pharmaceutical preparations. The company has shown impressive revenue growth of 104% in the last twelve months and maintains a strong gross profit margin of 96%. For deeper insights into BPMC’s valuation and growth prospects, InvestingPro subscribers can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which includes detailed analysis of the company’s financial health and future potential.

In other recent news, Blueprint Medicines reported its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results, which fell short of analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company posted an EPS of -0.79, missing the forecasted -0.7, and revenue came in at $144.1 million, below the projected $146.14 million. Despite these results, Blueprint Medicines demonstrated significant annual growth, with total product revenue reaching $479 million, marking a 135% increase from the previous year. Looking ahead, the company has set a revenue guidance for Ayvakit for fiscal year 2025, estimating between $680 million and $710 million.

Additionally, JMP Securities maintained its Market Outperform rating for Blueprint Medicines, with a steady price target of $125.00, expressing optimism about the company’s financial standing and growth potential. Stifel also reiterated its Buy rating and $155.00 price target, addressing concerns regarding the safety of Ayvakit, Blueprint Medicines’ flagship product. Stifel’s analysis suggests that safety concerns may be unfounded, as recent clinical data did not show increased risks associated with Ayvakit.

Furthermore, JMP Securities highlighted the positive impact of extended follow-up data from the PIONEER trial on Ayvakit’s safety profile, which could enhance physician confidence and lead to increased prescriptions. The firm also mentioned Blueprint Medicines’ potential to achieve over $4 billion in global peak revenue for systemic mastocytosis, supported by a robust cash position and disciplined clinical development. These developments underscore the company’s focus on expanding its market presence and product pipeline while maintaining a strong financial outlook.

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