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Erik Phelps, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative & Legal Officer of Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM), reported the sale of $3.94 million worth of Class A Common Stock, according to a recent SEC filing. Phelps executed the transaction on December 11 and 12, 2024, under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
The transactions involved the sale of multiple blocks of shares, with prices ranging from $40.86 to $44.05 per share. Following these transactions, Phelps now holds 222,992 shares directly. This strategic move aligns with Phelps' ongoing management of his equity position in the company. While analyst price targets range from $50 to $74, suggesting potential upside, InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about TEM's valuation and financial health.
In other recent news, Tempus AI has been making headlines with a series of significant developments. The company's recent earnings report resulted in Piper Sandler increasing its price target for Tempus AI from $40 to $70 while maintaining a neutral rating. Despite this positive adjustment, Piper Sandler noted that the new price target does not account for potential impacts from Tempus AI's acquisition of genetics firm Ambry.
In addition to Piper Sandler, other financial firms have also adjusted their outlook on Tempus AI. Stifel downgraded the company's stock from Buy to Hold but raised the price target to $65. Meanwhile, Needham increased its price target to $56 and maintained a Buy rating.
On the strategic front, Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics is seen as a promising move, potentially introducing immediate genomics capabilities and significant opportunities in data and applications over time. The company has also partnered with Avacta Therapeutics to leverage AI in advancing oncology drug development.
In terms of technological advancements, Tempus AI's device, Tempus ECG-AF, which uses artificial intelligence to identify patients at higher risk of atrial fibrillation/flutter, has recently received FDA clearance. These are just some of the recent developments surrounding Tempus AI.
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