Jones Initiates Coverage on MindMed, Highlighting Potential of Psychedelics for Mental Health Treatment

Analyst Initiation: Jones Trading has initiated coverage of MindMed (MNMD), highlighting its potential to leverage trends in psychedelic neuropsychiatry, with a price target of $61 indicating a potential 359% return.

Clinical Data Expectations: Analyst Justin Walsh anticipates that positive clinical data from earlier trials will lead to favorable Phase III results for MindMed's lead asset, MM120, which targets generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).

Market Perception: Despite significant year-to-date gains in MindMed's stock, Walsh believes the market is undervaluing the company's potential and overestimating risks, citing promising Phase 2b data showing substantial improvements in anxiety symptoms with MM120.

Future Developments: MindMed is also working on MM402, an MDMA-derived therapy for autism, and plans to release pivotal Phase III data in 2026, supported by a strong financial position following a $242.8 million financing round.