Roche (RHHBY) Faces Setback as FDA Panel Rejects Columvi for Lymphoma Use

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May 20, 2025
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Key Highlights:

  • The FDA advisory committee's decision poses a significant challenge for Roche's Columvi, potentially affecting its market expansion.
  • Analysts foresee a potential 12.57% upside for Roche's stock over the next year.
  • Despite strong fundamentals, current market price suggests a moderate growth forecast.

Roche (RHHBY, Financial) recently faced a significant regulatory challenge as a U.S. FDA advisory committee voted 8 to 1 against the approval of Columvi, a bispecific antibody designed for treating relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. While Columvi received conditional approval for late-line therapy, this decision compromises its broader application, particularly in conjunction with chemotherapy.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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According to projections from 5 analysts, Roche Holding AG (RHHBY, Financial) is expected to reach an average price target of $44.70 in the next year. This range includes a high estimate of $47.50 and a low of $43.00. These figures reflect a potential upside of 12.57% from the current price of $39.71. For comprehensive insights, visit the Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) Forecast page.

The consensus from 8 brokerage firms positions Roche Holding AG's (RHHBY, Financial) stock at a "Hold" status with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.6. This rating is based on a 1 to 5 scale where 1 denotes a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.

GuruFocus estimates suggest that the GF Value for Roche Holding AG (RHHBY, Financial) will be $41.31 in one year. This forecast represents a modest upside of 4.03% from the current market price of $39.71. GF Value is determined by considering historical trading multiples, past growth trajectories, and future performance estimates. For further details, refer to the Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) Summary page.

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