We initiate a Buy rating for Benitec Biopharma due to promising early data from BB 301 for OPMD and a cash runway into mid-2027. BB 301 shows potential for meaningful improvements in swallowing function, with significant commercial opportunities and an undervalued stock price reflecting high-dose cohort data. Financially, Benitec has no revenue, rising operating expenses, and a cash balance of $78.3 million, providing a runway into mid-2027, though burn rate may increase.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 127.3% in Benitec Biopharma (BNTC). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Benitec Biopharma (BNTC) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.
Benitec Biopharma (BNTC) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.
Benitec Biopharma (BNTC) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
The mean of analysts' price targets for Benitec Biopharma (BNTC) points to an 113.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Benitec Biopharma (BNTC) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
Benitec Biopharma Inc.'s BB-301 showed positive interim results in treating OPMD, allowing for higher dosing in 2025 and a potential late-stage trial in 2026. BB-301 demonstrated significant improvements in swallowing function and reduced pharyngeal residue, with no serious adverse events reported in the phase 1b/2a study. Financially, Benitec Biopharma is well-positioned with $50.9 million in cash, sufficient to fund operations through 2025, thanks to a $40 million PIPE financing.