Goldman Sachs Lifts Tgt on Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) to $30, Sees As Acquisition Candidate

November 3, 2009 10:28 AM EST

Goldman Sachs lifted their price target on Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) from $24 to $30, reiterating their Buy rating, citing an optimistic view of Benlysta approval for lupus.  The firm suggests the drug has a $4.3 billion blockbuster potential.

The firm said because Benlysta is a scarce asset it makes Human Genome Sciences an "attractive acquisition candidate." The firm set a new implied acquisition value of $34.


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