5 Best Genomics Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 Best Genomics Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. For a deeper discussion and an extended list, please see the 8 Best Genomics Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.

5. Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS)

Analysts’ Upside Potential: 43.75%

On May 28, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) said partner GSK reported pivotal Phase 3 data for bepirovirsen. The corporation disclosed a 19% functional cure rate as compared to 0% on standard care, while reaching 26% in patients with lower viral activity. The trials, B-Well 1 and B-Well 2, met primary endpoints. Ionis stated that 233 of 1,220 treated patients achieved a functional cure versus none in the placebo group.

The company also reported 49% of treated patients reached surface antigen levels ≤100 IU/mL one year post-treatment, while 23% achieved sustained viral suppression at week 72.

Ionis mentioned adverse events included injection site reactions and temporary liver enzyme hikes.

Chief Executive Officer Brett P. Monia called the data “an important advance,” stating bepirovirsen could address chronic hepatitis B by reducing viral replication and suppressing surface antigen as well as stimulating an immune response.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) is a firm that is involved in the development and marketing of human therapeutic drugs using antisense technology.