ProKidney Corp (ticker: PROK) saw its shares surge over 500% on Tuesday following a successful clinical trial of its therapy targeting patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Citi analysts responded to the positive Phase 2 data by reiterating a Buy rating and raising the price target from $6 to $9, highlighting statistical significance in eGFR stabilization and potential upside contingent on FDA clarity. However, Bank of America (BofA) expressed caution, maintaining an Underperform rating with a $1 price target, citing limitations in the REACT study update, including the contribution of group 1 patients matching Phase 3 enrollment, lack of placebo control, and regulatory uncertainty. Morgan Stanley noted that ProKidney has a cash runway through mid-2027, with topline Phase 3 results expected in the third quarter of 2027, but questioned the current market capitalization of $3.5 billion. Additionally, Citi reiterated a Sell rating on Hims & Hers (HIMS) with a $30 price target, due to concerns over limited upside from Canadian expansion and uncertain program economics.
$HIMS | 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐬 & 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐬 (HIMS): Citi reiterates 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥, maintains 𝐏𝐓 𝐚𝐭 $𝟑𝟎 Analyst questions upside from 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, citing limited 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 and uncertain program economics. https://t.co/C2F8p0gWds
BofA $PROK PT $1 remain cautious on the stock & note important detailed data are pending see limited read to Ph3 due to: contribution of group 1 pts matching Ph3 enrollment, lack of pbo & uncertainty on reg path make no changes to our PT based on our view of Ph3 risk https://t.co/8ousopY1Mk
MS $PROK PT $3 PROK has noted cash runway mid-2027 with topline Ph3 results expected in 3Q27. Goodluck with 3.5 BILLION Mcap here next 2 years - baffles the mind sometimes you get Mcap like this while other #biotechs struggle so much https://t.co/8ousopY1Mk