Analysts Are Bullish on Top Healthcare Stocks: Xeris Pharmaceuticals (XERS), NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM)


There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Xeris Pharmaceuticals (XERS) and NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM) with bullish sentiments.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals (XERS)

In a report released today, Difei Yang from Mizuho Securities maintained a Buy rating on Xeris Pharmaceuticals, with a price target of $14.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $4.09.

According to TipRanks.com, Yang ‘s ranking currently consits of 0 on a 0-5 ranking scale, with an average return of -8.1% and a 32.7% success rate. Yang covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Sarepta Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, and Abeona Therapeutics.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Xeris Pharmaceuticals is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $12.50.

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NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM)

In a report released today, Mayank Mamtani from B.Riley Financial maintained a Buy rating on NGM Biopharmaceuticals, with a price target of $38.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $25.71.

According to TipRanks.com, Mamtani is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 33.0% and a 53.4% success rate. Mamtani covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.

Currently, the analyst consensus on NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $34.50, a 34.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on December 9, Raymond James also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock.

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