HC Wainwright & Co. reiterates Buy rating on Cullinan Therapeutics, $35 price target

HC Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on Cullinan Therapeutics with a $35 price target, implying 140.9% upside from the Oct 1 close. The firm cited strong clinical data for zipalertinib, including a 65% overall response rate, and potential milestone payments of $100 million upon approval.

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Published Oct 2, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
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Why it matters

The analyst's target implies a 140% upside, likely prompting buying interest.

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Market read

New clinical data and a raised price target provide a fresh catalyst for CLLN.

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What to watch

Potential competition from other zipline inhibitors could limit market share.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

HC Wainwright analyst note reiterates a buy rating with a $35 target based on new zipalertinib data.

Market effects

Boosts sentiment for oncology biotech sector.

U.S. biotech investors may increase exposure.

Limited to markets tracking biotech pipelines.

Counterpoint

Milestone payments are contingent on FDA approval, which remains uncertain.

Key entities

  • Cullinan Therapeutics

    Biotech developing zipalertinib for cancer treatment.

  • HC Wainwright & Co.

    Equity research firm issuing the rating.

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