Tuesday, analysts at TD Cowen began coverage on CG Oncology (NASDAQ:CGON) shares with a Buy rating, expressing confidence in the company's future prospects. The company, currently valued at $2.01 billion, has received strong analyst support with a consensus "Strong Buy" recommendation and price targets ranging from $55 to $86 per share.
Their optimism is based on the potential of CG Oncology's product, Creto, which is seen as superior in efficacy and safety compared to the standard of care (SOC) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (HR NMIBC) who are unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains a strong financial position with more cash than debt on its balance sheet.
The analysts highlighted the intravesical (IVE) administration method of Creto, which is already in use in medical practices, as a positive aspect of the treatment. They also praised the CG Oncology management team for their strong track record and experience, which is expected to contribute to a successful launch of Creto in 2026 and its development for intermediate-risk NMIBC (IR NMIBC).
In addition to the Buy rating, TD Cowen's analysts projected that Creto could generate revenue of $2.5 billion by the year 2035. This revenue forecast underpins their positive initiation of CG Oncology stock in the market. While analysts anticipate significant sales growth, InvestingPro data shows the company is not expected to be profitable this year, with current revenue at $0.68 million for the last twelve months.
The coverage initiation by TD Cowen provides a significant vote of confidence in CG Oncology's strategic direction and its therapeutic pipeline. The company's focus on developing treatments for unresponsive bladder cancer cases positions it within a critical area of unmet medical need, with the potential for significant financial returns if its product launch and development plans succeed as anticipated.
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In other recent news, CG Oncology has been making strides in the healthcare sector.
The company's Phase 3 BOND-003 study, focusing on cretostimogene for treating high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, has shown promising results with a 74.5% overall complete response rate. H.C. Wainwright has maintained a Buy rating for CG Oncology, a sentiment echoed by other firms such as UBS and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), all highlighting the potential of cretostimogene. UBS projects a peak sales opportunity of $1.9 billion for the drug.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have reaffirmed their Buy rating, emphasizing the drug's potential to improve from its current 43% 12-month complete response rate. Roth/MKM has also issued a Buy rating, citing the drug's potential to capture market share due to its tolerability. These recent developments underscore the ongoing interest in CG Oncology's work in the oncology space. The company plans for a Biologics License Application submission in 2025.
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