Goldman Sachs Cuts Price Target on United Therapeutics (UTHR), But Still Sees 30% Upside

August 25, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
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Price: $521.00 -1.54%

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Goldman Sachs slashed its price target on United Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: UTHR) from $82 to $52 after the second Phase 3 trial of an oral formulation of its
franchise drug, Remodulin, failed to meet the primary endpoint. However, the firm is maintaining a Buy rating.

Goldman said the company's base business and net cash is worth $52, which represents approximately 30% upside from current levels.

The firm cut 2013/2014/2015 EPS estimates to $4.16/$4.19/$4.25 from $4.90/$5.37/$5.87.

For more ratings news on United Therapeutics Corp. click here and for the rating history of United Therapeutics Corp. click here.

Shares of United Therapeutics Corp. closed at $39.91 yesterday.


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