Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Here is how Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX) and Catalyst Pharmaceutical (CPRX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
ABIVAX Société Anonyme [NASDAQ: ABVX] is rated a Strong Buy with a $105 price target, driven by Obefazimod's best-in-class potential for ulcerative colitis (UC). ABVX's Obefazimod shows robust efficacy and differentiation in early Phase 3 trials, targeting a large, fast-growing inflammatory bowel disease market. Upcoming Phase 3 maintenance data in Q2 2026 is a major catalyst, with positive results likely to unlock significant upside for ABVX shares.
Abivax shares surged 500% after positive phase 3 results for obefazimod in moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, achieving significant clinical remission at 8 weeks induction period. Both ABTECT-1 and ABTECT-2 studies showed statistically significant results, supporting obefazimod's differentiated safety and efficacy profile as a first-in-class oral miR-124 enhancer. The next major catalyst is the 44-week maintenance trial data, expected in Q2 2026, which could enable a New Drug Application filing of obefazimod in H2 2026.
Obefazimod's strong Phase 3 induction data positions Abivax as a leading UC contender, with a novel mechanism and favorable safety profile. The ABTECT program's robust design and inclusion of hard-to-treat patients de-risk obefazimod's path to approval, though maintenance data in 2026 remains pivotal. Obefazimod's differentiation lies in efficacy without serious safety risks, targeting a multi-billion dollar market despite intense competition from established and emerging drugs.
Abviax's Obefazimod shows promising phase 2b results in ulcerative colitis, with superior safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments, supporting a buy rating. The drug's novel mechanism modulates inflammation without broad immune suppression, potentially reducing infection risks, unlike traditional immunosuppressants. Upcoming phase 3 trial data in Q3 2025 is a key catalyst, with a high probability of success based on strong phase 2 results.
The consensus price target hints at a 360.5% upside potential for Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
The mean of analysts' price targets for Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX) points to a 427.9% 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.
Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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The mean of analysts' price targets for Abivax SA Sponsored ADR (ABVX) points to a 193.6% 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.