
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is demonstrating significant progress in its clinical endeavors, particularly with its RNAi therapeutic imdusiran, which has shown substantial and sustained declines in HBV DNA, indicating promising efficacy for treating chronic hepatitis B virus. A noteworthy decrease in R&D expenses to $5.5 million for the quarter represents a 65% reduction compared to the previous year, reflecting a strategic focus on streamlining its research pipeline and enhancing the development of key compounds such as imdusiran and AB-101. Additionally, the company recorded a significant increase in revenue for the quarter, reaching $10.7 million, a remarkable rise from $1.7 million during the same period in 2024, which illustrates the potential for revenue growth even within a pre-commercial stage.
Bears say
Arbutus Biopharma faces significant challenges due to competition in the recruitment of patients with chronic hepatitis B, which may hinder the progress of its clinical programs. The company's critical therapies, including its RNAi, capsid assembly inhibitor, and HBV RNA destabilizer, could potentially fail to meet necessary clinical efficacy endpoints, raising concerns about the viability of its pipeline. These factors contribute to a diminished outlook on the company's ability to successfully advance its novel therapeutics and realize their full market potential.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Arbutus Biopharma and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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