On Monday, Verona Pharma (NASDAQ:VRNA) saw its 12-month price target reduced to $30.00 from $33.00 by H.C. Wainwright, though the firm maintained its Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment follows the release of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT)' financial results for the first quarter of 2024 last week.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals reported total net revenue of $11.7 million, which included product revenue of $0.7 million. These figures surpassed the analyst's revenue projection of $11.0 million. However, the company's net loss for the quarter was greater than anticipated, coming in at $29.3 million, or ($0.55) per share, compared to the estimated loss of $16.4 million.
Management at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals confirmed that the Phase 3 LUGANO trial of DURAVYU, also known as EYP-1901, for the treatment of wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)) is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2024. The company has recently concluded an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA and is expected to update on the FDA discussions in the upcoming weeks.
Additionally, the Phase 2 VERONA trial of DURAVYU for diabetic macular edema (DME) is anticipated to release topline data in the first quarter of 2025. H.C. Wainwright's valuation of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals stands at an estimated market value of $1.56 billion. With an expected 52.1 million shares outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2025, the firm has set a per-share value of $30.
InvestingPro Insights
As Verona Pharma (NASDAQ:VRNA) navigates through its financial and developmental milestones, insights from InvestingPro can provide a deeper understanding of its market position and future expectations. With a market capitalization of $1.2 billion and a negative P/E ratio reflecting its current lack of profitability, Verona Pharma's financial health is a key consideration for investors. The company's P/E ratio, adjusted for the last twelve months as of Q1 2024, stands at -18.96, indicating that the market has priced in its earnings challenges.
InvestingPro Tips highlight that Verona Pharma has not been profitable over the last twelve months and analysts do not expect the company to be profitable this year. Furthermore, the company's net income is expected to drop, which is a crucial factor for investors to consider. However, it is noteworthy that the company has shown a strong return over the last five years, suggesting a potential for long-term growth despite short-term hurdles.
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