On Monday, RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FDMT), while increasing the price target from $35.00 to $40.00. The adjustment follows a series of expert discussions during the RBC Doc Days series, which included four retina specialists and one cystic fibrosis (CF) key opinion leader (KOL).
The feedback from these discussions was particularly positive for 4D Molecular Therapeutics' wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) program.
The retina specialists expressed a bullish stance, with three out of four indicating that they believe over 25% of patients will opt for gene therapy treatments, showing a preference for intravitreal therapy (IVT). Consequently, RBC Capital has raised the projected market share for FDMT's wAMD program from 10% to 15%.
The CF KOL provided a more neutral perspective, acknowledging the promise of CFTR expression in the lung. However, they noted that designing a pivotal study with Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) as an endpoint would be challenging to power effectively.
Despite this, the overall feedback led to the increased confidence in FDMT's market position and the raised price target.
RBC Capital also highlighted the recent decline in 4D Molecular Therapeutics' stock price, which has fallen 27% since the company's regulatory update on its CF program.
This update appeared to reduce investor confidence in the potential for accelerated approval. Despite this, RBC sees an attractive entry point for investors ahead of several anticipated updates and milestones for the company.
These upcoming catalysts include a data update on the CF program scheduled for June 5th-8th, a readout for a milder form of wAMD expected in the third quarter of 2024, and initial data from a study on Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) in the second half of 2024. RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating in light of these developments.
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Investors should consider the company's cash position, as FDMT holds more cash than debt, providing some financial stability despite the expected net income drop. Additionally, the stock's price has experienced a large uptick over the last six months, with a 174.86% return, which may interest those looking for stocks with strong recent performance. However, the stock is also known for its volatility, a factor for investors to keep in mind.
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