Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: AnaptysBio Inc (ANAB) and Alder Biopharmaceuticals (ALDR)


Companies in the Healthcare sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on AnaptysBio Inc (NASDAQ:ANAB) and Alder Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALDR).

AnaptysBio Inc (ANAB)

In a report released yesterday, Kennen MacKay from RBC Capital reiterated a Hold rating on AnaptysBio Inc, with a price target of $84. The company’s shares opened today at $81.64.

According to TipRanks.com, MacKay is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 19.5% and a 61.5% success rate. MacKay covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Spark Therapeutics, Seattle Genetics, and Acceleron Pharma.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for AnaptysBio Inc with a $125 average price target.

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Alder Biopharmaceuticals (ALDR)

In a report released yesterday, Brian Abrahams from RBC Capital reiterated a Buy rating on Alder Biopharmaceuticals, with a price target of $27. The company’s shares opened today at $19.85, close to its 52-week high of $20.87.

According to TipRanks.com, Abrahams is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 12.5% and a 55.9% success rate. Abrahams covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc, Intra-Cellular Therapies, and Karyopharm Therapeutics.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Alder Biopharmaceuticals with a $25.67 average price target, implying a 29.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on August 6, Piper Jaffray also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $28 price target.

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