Jefferies lifts Inovio price target to $8 after FDA approval of VOCERYQ

Jefferies raised its target price for Inovio Pharmaceuticals to $8 from $3 and kept a Buy rating following the FDA's clearance of VOCERYQ for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. The analyst highlighted the drug's broad adult indication, lack of required surgery during treatment, and a planned price of $460,000 for a four‑dose course. Inovio estimates at least 25,000 adult patients in the United States. The firm also noted a recent capital raise that eases near‑term financing concerns.

The higher target suggests a potential re‑rating of Inovio's valuation, which could attract new buying interest. The price target increase reflects the market impact of the regulatory approval and the anticipated revenue from a $460,000 treatment price.

  • 1Jefferies raised its price target for Inovio to $8.00 from $3.00 and maintained a Buy rating.
  • 2The FDA approved VOCERYQ, Inovio's therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
  • 3Inovio estimates at least 25,000 prevalent U.S. adult patients for the indication.
  • 4Inovio plans to price VOCERYQ at $460,000 per four‑dose course.
  • 5Jefferies said a recent capital raise removed key near‑term financing concerns.
  • 6Jefferies' price‑target increase represents a 166.7% rise and implies a 558.4% upside from the Nov 6 close of $1.22.

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