JPMorgan Boosts Replimune (REPL) Price Target Amid Approval Optimism | REPL Stock News

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JPMorgan has increased its price target for Replimune (REPL, Financial) from $16 to $19, maintaining an Overweight rating for the company. The adjustment reflects the firm's confidence in an upcoming positive approval decision for RP1 in combination with nivolumab for treating anti-PD1 failed melanoma. JPMorgan has revised its projected U.S. peak sales for RP1 upward from $600 million to approximately $700 million, based on promising feedback from physicians. The firm anticipates that Replimune's stock could rise to the mid-teens range following the expected approval.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Based on the one-year price targets offered by 7 analysts, the average target price for Replimune Group Inc (REPL, Financial) is $22.71 with a high estimate of $31.00 and a low estimate of $17.00. The average target implies an upside of 83.18% from the current price of $12.40. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Replimune Group Inc (REPL) Forecast page.

Based on the consensus recommendation from 9 brokerage firms, Replimune Group Inc's (REPL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.7, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.

REPL Key Business Developments

Release Date: May 22, 2025

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $483.8 million as of March 31, 2025.
  • Research and Development Expenses: $54 million for Q4 2025; $189.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
  • Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: $25.4 million for Q4 2025; $72.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
  • Net Loss: $74.1 million for Q4 2025; $247.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
  • Cash Runway: Expected to fund operations into Q4 2026.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Replimune Group Inc (REPL, Financial) is on track for the potential approval and launch of RP1, with a PDUFA date set for July 22, 2025.
  • The company has made significant regulatory progress, including recognition of RP1 as a breakthrough therapy with priority review.
  • Replimune's US manufacturing facility is prepared to support the RP1 launch with commercial inventory and capacity for long-term global demand.
  • The IGNYTE study data shows that approximately one-third of patients achieve durable responses in a high unmet need setting.
  • Replimune is well-capitalized, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $483.8 million, expected to fund operations into the fourth quarter of 2026.

Negative Points

  • Replimune Group Inc (REPL) reported a net loss of $74.1 million for the fiscal fourth quarter and $247.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
  • Research and development expenses increased to $54 million for the fiscal fourth quarter, reflecting higher personnel-related and facility costs.
  • The company's selling, general, and administrative expenses rose to $25.4 million for the fiscal fourth quarter, indicating increased operational costs.
  • The IGNYTE-3 confirmatory trial is expected to take a couple of years to complete enrollment, potentially delaying further validation of RP1.
  • Despite regulatory progress, the company faces challenges in ensuring broad and rapid adoption of RP1 across diverse healthcare settings.

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