PTC Therapeutics, Oragenics, GT Biopharma among healthcare movers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 20 2024
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Source: SeekingAlpha
- Gainers: GT Biopharma (GTBP) +180%, Oragenics (OGEN) +39%, Dyne Therapeutics DYN +22%, NKGen Biotech (NKGN) +24%, PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) +21%
- Losers: Lucy Scientific Discovery (LSDI) -18%, biote (BTMD) -10%, Aspira Women's Health (AWH) -10%, Compugen CGEN -10%, Flora Growth (FLGC) -7%
- S&P 500 Health Care Sector: Decreased by 0.1% to 1701.36
- Health Care Equipment & Services: Declined by 0.33% to 1964.79
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Science Index: Increased by 0.06% to 1398.51
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Analyst Views on PTCT
Wall Street analysts forecast PTCT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PTCT is 78.18 USD with a low forecast of 54.00 USD and a high forecast of 118.00 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.
14 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 76.430
Low
54.00
Averages
78.18
High
118.00
Current: 76.430
Low
54.00
Averages
78.18
High
118.00
About PTCT
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to children and adults living with rare disorders. Its diversified therapeutic portfolio includes several commercial products and product candidates in various stages of development, including discovery, research and clinical stages, focused on the development of new treatments for multiple therapeutic areas for rare diseases relating to neurology and metabolism. It has two products, Translarna (ataluren) and Emflaza (deflazacort), for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) a rare, life-threatening disorder. Its Upstaza, a gene therapy for the treatment of Aromatic L-Amino Decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, a rare central nervous system (CNS) disorder. Its Tegsedi and Waylivra are for the treatment of rare diseases. Its Evrysdi, a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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.
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- R&D Progress: Ultragenyx anticipates two gene therapy approvals in 2026 despite facing clinical trial setbacks in 2025, indicating ongoing investment and risk management in its development pipeline.
- Regulatory Support: The FDA's recent implementation of the Rare Disease Evidence Principles framework allows for therapy approvals based on single-arm studies, showcasing support for rare disease developers and potentially accelerating new therapies to market.
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- Exceeding Revenue Guidance: The total product and royalty revenue for 2025 is approximately $823 million, surpassing company expectations and reflecting the success and market potential of its product line, thereby enhancing investor confidence.
- 2026 Growth Outlook: PTC anticipates product revenue for 2026 to range between $700 million and $800 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 19% to 36%, indicating a positive outlook for new product launches and market expansion.
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