Needham & Company Raises Estimates on Cubist Pharmaceuticals (CBST); Modestly Above Expectations

July 20, 2012 7:54 AM EDT
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Needham & Company maintains a 'Hold' on Cubist Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CBST).

Analyst, Alan Carr, said, "Cubist reported $200.2M in 2Q12 U.S. Cubicin sales (+18.7 y/y), above consensus $198M and our $195M estimates. Management believes 2 min infusion and continuing improvements to physician comfort level with the drug are driving growth. GAAP EPS of $0.58 exceeded expectations (our $0.47; Street $0.45), due in part to recognition of a $5M bonus payment from Optimer. We maintain our rating, awaiting ceftolozane, CB-315, and CB-5945 progression through Phase 3 trials."

FY12 EPS estimate raised from $1.65 to $1.91 and FY13 from $0.63 to $0.69.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Cubist Pharmaceuticals click here. For more ratings news on Cubist Pharmaceuticals click here.

Shares of Cubist Pharmaceuticals closed at $40.63 yesterday.


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