Healthcare Stocks Surge in After-Hours Trading
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Acumen Pharmaceuticals Surge: Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ABOS) advanced 8.09% in after-hours trading to close at $2.94, adding $0.22, indicating strong investor confidence in its growth prospects.
- Fulgent Genetics Rise: Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (FLGT) rose 5.98% to $28.90 in after-hours trading, gaining $1.63, reflecting market optimism regarding its business outlook.
- Fractyl Health Growth: Fractyl Health, Inc. (GUTS) climbed 5.19% to $2.23 after hours, up $0.11, suggesting that its potential in the biotech sector is being recognized by the market.
- Coeptis Therapeutics Increase: Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (COEP) added 4.14% to finish at $13.85, gaining $0.55 in after-hours trading, demonstrating investor support for its strategic direction.
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Analyst Views on ABOS
Wall Street analysts forecast ABOS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ABOS is 6.40 USD with a low forecast of 4.00 USD and a high forecast of 10.00 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.
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 2.720
Low
4.00
Averages
6.40
High
10.00
Current: 2.720
Low
4.00
Averages
6.40
High
10.00
About ABOS
Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in developing a disease-modifying approach to target underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The Company is focused on advancing a targeted immunotherapy drug candidate, sabirnetug (ACU193), in its Phase II ALTITUDE-AD clinical trial following Phase I results in early AD patients (patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to AD). Sabirnetug is a recombinant humanized immunoglobulin gamma 2 (IgG2), monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively targets the anti-amyloid-beta oligomer, has demonstrated functional and protective effects in in-vitro assays, and has demonstrated in-vivo safety and pharmacologic activity in multiple animal species including transgenic mouse models for AD. The Company is developing sabirnetug for IV administration once every four weeks (Q4W) for the treatment of early AD, and it has developing sabirnetug for subcutaneous administration.
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.
Healthcare Stocks Surge in After-Hours Trading
- Acumen Pharmaceuticals Surge: Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ABOS) advanced 8.09% in after-hours trading to close at $2.94, adding $0.22, indicating strong investor confidence in its growth prospects.
- Fulgent Genetics Rise: Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (FLGT) rose 5.98% to $28.90 in after-hours trading, gaining $1.63, reflecting market optimism regarding its business outlook.
- Fractyl Health Growth: Fractyl Health, Inc. (GUTS) climbed 5.19% to $2.23 after hours, up $0.11, suggesting that its potential in the biotech sector is being recognized by the market.
- Coeptis Therapeutics Increase: Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (COEP) added 4.14% to finish at $13.85, gaining $0.55 in after-hours trading, demonstrating investor support for its strategic direction.
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Wall Street Analysts Adjust Ratings
- Acumen Price Target Raised: BTIG raised Acumen Pharmaceuticals' price target from $4 to $7, with analyst Thomas Shrader maintaining a Buy rating, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential despite a closing price of $2.08 on Monday.
- Exelixis Target Price Increase: HC Wainwright & Co. raised the price target for Exelixis from $49 to $52, with analyst Robert Burns maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting optimism about its market performance, closing at $43.61 on Monday.
- Baker Hughes Price Target Upgraded: BMO Capital increased Baker Hughes' price target from $55 to $65, with analyst Phillip Jungwirth maintaining an Outperform rating, suggesting a positive outlook on its future performance, closing at $56.29 on Monday.
- Brown & Brown Price Target Cut: B of A Securities lowered the price target for Brown & Brown from $94 to $90, with analyst Joshua Shanker maintaining a Neutral rating, indicating a cautious stance on the company's short-term performance, closing at $79.62 on Monday.
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