GH Research Plc Receives FDA Lift on Clinical Hold, Stock Rises 34.5%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- FDA Approval: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted the clinical hold on GH Research Plc's (NASDAQ:GHRS) Investigational New Drug Application (IND) on Monday, enabling the company to proceed with its clinical trials, which is expected to accelerate product development and enhance market competitiveness.
- Positive Market Reaction: Following the announcement, GH Research's stock surged 34.5% to $17.80, reflecting investor optimism about the company's future potential and likely attracting more investor interest in its subsequent developments.
- Industry Impact: This FDA approval not only brings direct capital inflow to GH Research but may also encourage other biotech firms to expedite their clinical trial processes, thereby fostering innovation and growth across the industry.
- Increased Investor Confidence: With the clinical hold lifted, GH Research is poised to accelerate its product launch timeline in the coming months, further boosting investor confidence and enhancing the company's market position in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Analyst Views on GHRS
Wall Street analysts forecast GHRS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GHRS is 28.60 USD with a low forecast of 19.00 USD and a high forecast of 35.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 16.600
Low
19.00
Averages
28.60
High
35.00
Current: 16.600
Low
19.00
Averages
28.60
High
35.00
About GHRS
GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in offering treatment for psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Company's pipeline includes GH001, GH002 and GH003. The Company focuses on developing its 5- Methoxy-N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, (5-MeO-DMT), therapies for the treatment of patients with Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). Its product candidate, GH001, is formulated for 5-MeO-DMT administration via an inhalation approach. With GH001, the Company has completed two Phase 1 healthy volunteer clinical trials and a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The GH002 is a 5-MeO-DMT product candidate formulated for administration via an injectable approach. GH002 has completed pre-clinical development to support early clinical trials. The GH003 is a 5-MeO-DMT product candidate formulated for administration via an intranasal administration approach.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
