Legend Biotech Downgraded Amid Market Optimism for FDA Guidance
Legend Biotech Corp's stock fell 6.53% and hit a 52-week low, closing at $20.76.
The downgrade from TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber to Hold, with a reduced price target of $21, reflects concerns about the company's market performance despite recent positive FDA guidance that could benefit its therapies. The FDA's draft guidance allows for new endpoints in multiple myeloma treatments, which analysts believe could enhance Legend Biotech's prospects, especially with its partnership with Johnson & Johnson on the Carvykti cell therapy.
This downgrade comes in a context where the broader market is showing strength, with the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 both up, indicating a potential sector rotation affecting Legend Biotech's stock performance.
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