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Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA) PT Dropped to $12 at UBS

May 6, 2016 8:38 AM EDT
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Price: $1.89 +11.18%

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    11 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell

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    Up: 20 | Down: 14 | New: 22
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UBS analyst Jeffrey Hung reiterated a Buy rating but dropped his price target on Akebia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AKBA) to $12.00 (from $16.00) following Q1.

Hung commented, "Akebia reported additional updates to its pipeline programs on its 1Q earnings release. They remain on track with their phase-3 program and have cleared the synchronization hurdle with the FDA and EMA. Likewise, the new Japanese patient data also hints that the global phase-3 program can be harmonized, which provides a greater shot at smoother regulatory processes after the trials finish. We continue to believe that AKBA shares trade below fair value, although we acknowledge a lack of stock-moving catalysts this year beyond the potential announcement of an EU partner. However, we don't mind remaining patient for what could be a potential best-in-class HIF drug in a multi-billion dollar anemia market. We reiterate our Buy rating on AKBA shares but are lowering our price target to $12 on an increased discount rate to reflect sentiment in smid-cap biotech."

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Shares of Akebia Therapeutics closed at $9.04 yesterday.



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