This Biotech Risk-Taker Created Moderna. Now He's Harnessing AI.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 26 2024
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Source: Barron's
Flagship Pioneering Overview: Flagship Pioneering, a leading venture creation firm in biotechnology, has raised $3.6 billion to enhance drug discovery using AI and manage early-stage clinical trials, distinguishing itself by having in-house scientists develop multiple companies under its umbrella, including the well-known Moderna.
Investment Strategy and Future Plans: The firm plans to invest in initiatives like Pioneering Medicines for managing partnerships and early-phase trials, as well as Pioneering Intelligence to apply machine learning in drug development, while continuing its focus on sustainable agriculture and novel protein-derived medical treatments.
Analyst Views on SHOP
Wall Street analysts forecast SHOP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SHOP is 180.62 USD with a low forecast of 140.00 USD and a high forecast of 200.00 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.
31 Analyst Rating
18 Buy
13 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 137.640
Low
140.00
Averages
180.62
High
200.00
Current: 137.640
Low
140.00
Averages
180.62
High
200.00
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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.
