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CRISPR (CRSP) Upgraded to Outperform by Evercore, Price Target Raised to $99

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Evercore ISI has upgraded CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) to Outperform, citing multiple upcoming catalysts that could drive the stock higher.

The firm is now factoring in CTX320 and CTX310 in vivo programs into its price target, assigning a 10% probability of success for CTX320 and 5% for CTX310. Data for CTX320 is expected in Q2, while CTX310 results are also anticipated later this year.

Additional key catalysts include:

  • Mid-year updates on CTX112 for B-cell malignancies and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

  • Q4 Phase 1 update on CTX131 for solid tumors and hematological malignancies.

  • Second-half Phase 1 data for CTX221 in type 1 diabetes.

Evercore also highlighted anticipated strong growth in cell collections for Casgevy, CRISPR's gene-editing therapy co-marketed with Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX).

Reflecting these potential tailwinds, Evercore raised its price target on CRSP to $99 from $60.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus.