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GH Research Announces Novel Therapies Symposium Presentation and Posters at the 2025 ECNP Congress
Globenewswire· 2025-10-09 11:00
DUBLIN, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GH Research PLC (Nasdaq: GHRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing a practice-changing treatment in depression, today announced the acceptance of a Novel Therapies Symposium Presentation at the 38th Annual European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress (ECNP) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from October 11 – 14, where Professor Wiesław J. Cubała, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of M ...
GH Research PLC(GHRS) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-08-07 11:05
[Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents the company's financial performance, position, changes in equity, and cash flows for the interim periods. [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Loss](index=1&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statement%20of%20Comprehensive%20Loss) The company reported a decreased loss for the three months but an increased loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driven by rising operating expenses and finance income | Metric | Three months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Three months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Loss from operations | (14,704) | (13,219) | (27,436) | (24,747) | | Total other income | 5,415 | 2,840 | 7,335 | 6,702 | | Loss for the period | (9,289) | (10,379) | (20,101) | (18,045) | | Total comprehensive loss for the period | (8,914) | (10,932) | (19,134) | (20,430) | | Basic and diluted loss per share (USD) | (0.15) | (0.20) | (0.33) | (0.35) | - Operating expenses increased by **11.23%** for the three months and **10.87%** for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024[1](index=1&type=chunk) [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position](index=2&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statement%20of%20Financial%20Position) The company's financial position as of June 30, 2025, shows a significant increase in total assets and total equity, primarily driven by a substantial rise in cash and cash equivalents | Metric | At June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | At December 31, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Total current assets | 293,880 | 154,225 | | Total non-current assets | 19,548 | 34,048 | | Total assets | 313,428 | 188,273 | | Total liabilities | 10,249 | 9,322 | | Total equity | 303,179 | 178,951 | - Cash and cash equivalents increased by **151.88%** from **$100.79 million** at December 31, 2024, to **$253.87 million** at June 30, 2025[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity](index=3&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statement%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity) Total equity significantly increased from $178.95 million at January 1, 2025, to $303.18 million at June 30, 2025, primarily due to a substantial increase in additional paid-in capital from a share issuance | Metric | At January 1, 2025 (thousands of USD) | At June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------- | :----------------------- | :----------------------- | | Share capital | 1,301 | 1,551 | | Additional paid-in capital | 291,463 | 431,061 | | Other reserves | 5,194 | 8,407 | | Accumulated deficit | (106,446) | (126,268) | | Total equity | 178,951 | 303,179 | - The issue of share capital contributed **$139.85 million** to total equity during the six months ended June 30, 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) - Share-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was **$3.51 million**, a significant increase from **$0.14 million** in the prior year period[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows](index=4&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Interim%20Statement%20of%20Cash%20Flows) The company experienced a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $149.79 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by $139.79 million in net cash flows from financing activities, largely from an equity public offering | Cash Flow Activity | Six months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Net cash used in operating activities | (17,540) | (19,532) | | Cash flows from investing activities | 27,548 | 28,520 | | Net cash flows from financing activities | 139,785 | (185) | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 149,793 | 8,803 | | Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 253,873 | 87,131 | - Proceeds from the equity public offering amounted to **$150.00 million**, with transaction costs of **$(10.15) million**[4](index=4&type=chunk) [NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](index=5&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Financial%20Statements) These notes provide detailed explanations of the company's accounting policies, financial performance, and position, including significant judgments and key transactions [1. Corporate information](index=5&type=section&id=1.%20Corporate%20information) GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing mebufotenin therapies for Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD), including GH001 and GH002. The company completed a public offering on Nasdaq in February 2025, raising $139.8 million net - The Company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel and proprietary mebufotenin therapies for Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD), with a portfolio including GH001 (inhalable) and GH002 (intravenous)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - On February 6, 2025, the Company completed a public offering on Nasdaq, issuing **10,000,000** ordinary shares at **$15.00** per share, resulting in net proceeds of **$139.8 million** after deducting underwriting discounts and transaction costs[7](index=7&type=chunk) [2. Basis of preparation, significant judgments, and accounting policies](index=5&type=section&id=2.%20Basis%20of%20preparation%2C%20significant%20judgments%2C%20and%20accounting%20policies) Interim financial statements adhere to IAS 34, using USD, and maintain a going concern basis due to strong financial resources, with key judgments in share-based compensation and R&D tax credits - The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and presented in U.S. dollar (USD), the Company's functional and presentation currency[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The Group continues to adopt the going concern basis, believing it has sufficient financial resources (**$253.9 million** cash and cash equivalents, **$54.8 million** marketable securities as of June 30, 2025) to cover planned cash outflows for at least the next twelve months[13](index=13&type=chunk)[15](index=15&type=chunk) - For share-based compensation expense, the Group now uses a blended rate for expected volatility, combining its own historical volatility with that of comparable public companies, a change from prior periods which relied solely on comparable companies[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Research and development tax credits of **$1.6 million** were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with a portion remaining unrecognized due to management's assessment of uncertainty[19](index=19&type=chunk)[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Management considers the Group to have only a single segment: Research and Development ("R&D")[24](index=24&type=chunk) [3. Expenses by nature](index=8&type=section&id=3.%20Expenses%20by%20nature) Total operating expenses increased by 10.87% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to a significant rise in general and administration expenses (up 67.76%) and employee expenses, while external research and development expenses decreased | Expense Category | Three months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Three months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | External research and development expenses | 6,085 | 7,876 | 11,507 | 14,923 | | Employee expenses (R&D) | 2,857 | 1,810 | 5,242 | 3,358 | | Total research and development expenses | 8,958 | 9,755 | 16,810 | 18,413 | | External costs (G&A) | 3,694 | 2,322 | 6,563 | 4,237 | | Employee expenses (G&A) | 1,977 | 1,069 | 3,918 | 1,950 | | Total general and administrative expenses | 5,746 | 3,464 | 10,626 | 6,334 | | Total operating expenses | 14,704 | 13,219 | 27,436 | 24,747 | - Share-based compensation expense included in employee expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was **$1.5 million** for R&D and **$2.0 million** for G&A, significantly higher than the prior year[25](index=25&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk) [4. Finance income and expense](index=9&type=section&id=4.%20Finance%20income%20and%20expense) Total finance income increased by 11.64% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by higher gains on cash equivalents and other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss. Finance expenses remained stable | Metric | Three months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Three months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | Six months ended June 30, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Finance income on cash, cash equivalents and other financial assets | 596 | 522 | 1,888 | 1,080 | | Gain on cash equivalents and other financial assets at FVTPL | 1,819 | 1,081 | 2,564 | 2,138 | | Interest income under effective interest rate method at FVOCI | 659 | 952 | 1,381 | 2,007 | | Total Finance income | 3,074 | 2,555 | 5,833 | 5,225 | | Finance expense on investments | (165) | (165) | (333) | (331) | | Finance expense on lease liability | (9) | (13) | (19) | (26) | | Total Finance expense | (174) | (178) | (352) | (357) | [5. Cash and cash equivalents](index=9&type=section&id=5.%20Cash%20and%20cash%20equivalents) Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to $253.9 million as of June 30, 2025, from $100.8 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to proceeds from the sale of other financial assets and redemption of marketable securities | Metric | June 30, 2025 (thousands of USD) | December 31, 2024 (thousands of USD) | | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------------ | | Cash at bank and in hand | 31,673 | 28,577 | | Cash equivalents | 222,200 | 72,214 | | Total | 253,873 | 100,791 | - During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group received **$19.6 million** from the sale of other financial assets and **$8.0 million** from the redemption of marketable securities[30](index=30&type=chunk) [6. Marketable securities](index=9&type=section&id=6.%20Marketable%20securities) The fair value of marketable securities decreased to $54.8 million as of June 30, 2025, from $62.4 million at January 1, 2025, primarily due to redemptions and disposals. These securities mature within the next two years | Metric | Marketable securities (thousands of USD) | | :------------------------------------ | :---------------------------- | | At January 1, 2025 | 62,446 | | Accrued interest | 1,381 | | Interest received | (346) | | Redemptions and disposals of marketable securities | (8,640) | | Revaluation adjustment | (28) | | At June 30, 2025 | 54,813 | - Marketable securities held by the Group mature at varying dates within the next two years[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Movement on marketable securities through OCI for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was **$(22) thousand**, compared to **$(650) thousand** in the prior year[32](index=32&type=chunk) [7. Other current assets](index=10&type=section&id=7.%20Other%20current%20assets) Other current assets primarily consist of prepayments and research and development tax credit receivable - Other current assets primarily represent prepayments and research and development tax credit receivable[33](index=33&type=chunk) [8. Other non-current assets](index=10&type=section&id=8.%20Other%20non-current%20assets) Other non-current assets represent research and development tax credit receivable - Other non-current assets represent research and development tax credit receivable[34](index=34&type=chunk) [9. Trade payables](index=10&type=section&id=9.%20Trade%20payables) Trade payables primarily represent amounts incurred for manufacturing, research, consulting services, and professional fees, which are expected to be settled within 12 months - Trade payables primarily represent amounts incurred for the provision of manufacturing, research and consulting services and professional fees, which are outstanding at the end of the period and due to be settled within 12 months[35](index=35&type=chunk) [10. Other current liabilities](index=10&type=section&id=10.%20Other%20current%20liabilities) Other current liabilities primarily include accruals for operating expenses and employee tax payable, expected to be settled within one year - Other current liabilities primarily represent accruals for operating expenses and employee tax payable and are expected to be settled within one year[36](index=36&type=chunk) [11. Share capital](index=10&type=section&id=11.%20Share%20capital) The company completed a public offering on February 6, 2025, issuing 10,000,000 ordinary shares, which increased the total outstanding shares to 62,029,395 as of June 30, 2025 - On February 6, 2025, GH Research PLC completed a public offering on the Nasdaq, issuing and selling **10,000,000** ordinary shares at **$15.00** per share, with net proceeds of **$139.8 million**[37](index=37&type=chunk) | Metric | Number of outstanding shares | | :-------------------- | :--------------------------- | | At December 31, 2024 | 52,028,145 | | Share issue from public offering | 10,000,000 | | Share option exercise | 1,250 | | At June 30, 2025 | 62,029,395 | [12. Contingencies](index=10&type=section&id=12.%20Contingencies) As of June 30, 2025, there were no material contingencies requiring adjustment or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements - As of June 30, 2025, there were no material contingencies which required adjustment or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements[39](index=39&type=chunk) [13. Share based compensation](index=10&type=section&id=13.%20Share%20based%20compensation) The company operates a Share Option Plan, with 2,470,663 awards outstanding as of June 30, 2025. A significant number of new options were granted during the period, and the share-based compensation expense increased substantially, valued using a Black-Scholes model with a blended volatility rate - As of June 30, 2025, the total number of ordinary shares which may be issued under the Share Option Plan was **3,721,251**, with **1,242,042** shares available for future issuance[40](index=40&type=chunk) | Metric | At December 31, 2024 | Granted | Forfeited | Exercised | At June 30, 2025 | | :-------------------- | :------------------- | :------ | :-------- | :-------- | :--------------- | | Number of awards | 1,869,547 | 637,000 | (34,634) | (1,250) | 2,470,663 | | Weighted Average exercise price per share in USD | 3.95 | 2.42 | 11.92 | 0.03 | 3.44 | - The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2025, was **$10.32** per award, determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with a blended volatility rate[44](index=44&type=chunk) - The expense recognized for all awards for services received during the six months ended June 30, 2025, was **$3.5 million**, a significant increase from **$0.1 million** in the prior year period[46](index=46&type=chunk) [14. Related party disclosures](index=13&type=section&id=14.%20Related%20party%20disclosures) The only material related party transaction in the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, was the grant of 480,000 share options to key management - Other than share options granted to key management of **480,000** in the three months ended June 30, 2025, there were no material related party transactions[47](index=47&type=chunk) [15. Loss per share](index=13&type=section&id=15.%20Loss%20per%20share) Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $(0.33), an improvement from $(0.35) in the prior year, calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding | Metric | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Three months ended June 30, 2024 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Loss attributable to shareholders (in thousands of USD) | (9,289) | (10,379) | (20,101) | (18,045) | | Weighted average number of shares in issue | 62,028,736 | 52,028,145 | 60,039,492 | 52,028,145 | | Basic and diluted loss per share (in USD) | (0.15) | (0.20) | (0.33) | (0.35) | [16. Events after the reporting date](index=13&type=section&id=16.%20Events%20after%20the%20reporting%20date) In July 2025, the company received communication from the FDA regarding its complete response to the clinical hold on its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001, with the IND status remaining unchanged as the company works to resolve the hold - In July 2025, the Group received a communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relating to its complete response to the clinical hold of its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001[49](index=49&type=chunk) - The status of the IND for GH001 remains unchanged, and the Group continues to work to resolve the clinical hold[49](index=49&type=chunk)
GH Research Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
Globenewswire· 2025-08-07 11:00
Core Insights - GH Research PLC is focused on developing innovative treatments for depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD) [15][16] - The company reported significant progress in its clinical trials, particularly with its lead product candidate GH001, which demonstrated a substantial reduction in depression scores [4][16] Business Updates - The FDA has communicated regarding the clinical hold on the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001, with only one topic remaining to be addressed [2] - A Phase 1 clinical trial for GH001 using a proprietary aerosol delivery device is ongoing in the UK, aimed at supporting the global program for GH001 [3] - The Phase 2b trial for GH001 in TRD met its primary endpoint with a significant placebo-adjusted reduction of -15.5 points in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) [4][16] - An open-label extension analysis confirmed a 73% remission rate at 6 months with no serious adverse events reported [5][6][8] Financial Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $308.7 million, an increase from $182.6 million at the end of 2024 [11] - Research and development expenses for Q2 2025 were $9.0 million, a decrease from $9.8 million in the same quarter of 2024 [12] - General and administrative expenses rose to $5.7 million in Q2 2025 from $3.5 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to increased professional fees and employee expenses [13] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $9.3 million, or $0.15 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.20 loss per share, in Q2 2024 [14] Future Plans - The company is on track to initiate its global pivotal program for GH001 in 2026 [10][8] - Plans for submitting an IND for GH002, another product candidate, are expected in Q4 2025 following a successful Phase 1 trial [9]
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GH Research Announces Global Pivotal Program Plans and Further Development Updates
Globenewswire· 2025-07-23 12:00
DUBLIN, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GH Research PLC (Nasdaq: GHRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing a practice-changing treatment in depression, today provided updates on its business and key upcoming milestones. GH001 Update We have recently announced that we submitted a complete response to the previously announced clinical hold on our Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administrati ...
Wall Street Analysts Believe GH Research (GHRS) Could Rally 107.25%: Here's is How to Trade
ZACKS· 2025-07-16 14:56
Group 1 - GH Research PLC (GHRS) closed at $15.99, with a 33.4% gain over the past four weeks, and a mean price target of $33.14 suggests a 107.3% upside potential [1] - The average price targets from analysts range from a low of $25.00 to a high of $40.00, indicating a potential increase of 56.4% to 150.2% from the current price level, with a standard deviation of $5.34 reflecting the variability of estimates [2] - Analysts show strong agreement on GHRS's ability to report better earnings than previously predicted, which supports the view of potential upside [4][11] Group 2 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GHRS's current year earnings has increased by 0.8% over the last 30 days, with one estimate moving higher and no negative revisions [12] - GHRS holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), placing it in the top 5% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimates, indicating strong potential upside [13] - While consensus price targets may not be reliable for predicting exact gains, they can provide a directional guide for price movement [14]
GH Research Submits Complete IND Hold Response to FDA Ahead of Schedule
Globenewswire· 2025-06-20 17:00
Core Insights - GH Research PLC has submitted a complete response to the FDA regarding the clinical hold of its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001, ahead of schedule [1][2] - The company is focused on developing GH001, a treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), utilizing a proprietary inhalation method [3] Company Developments - The response to the FDA includes comprehensive data and completed toxicology studies, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and patient care [2] - GH001 has shown promising results in the Phase 2b GH001-TRD-201 trial, achieving a significant reduction in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score by -15.5 points compared to placebo on Day 8 (p<0.0001) [3]
GH Research Announces Acceptance of Pharmaceutical Pipeline Presentation and Late-Breaking Posters at the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2025 Annual Meeting
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-15 11:00
Core Insights - GH Research PLC announced the acceptance of a Pharmaceutical Pipeline Presentation at the ASCP Annual Meeting, where clinical data from a Phase 2b trial of GH001 for treatment-resistant depression will be presented [1][7] - The Phase 2b trial results indicate robust evidence of GH001's efficacy and safety, potentially transforming treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression [2][10] - Additional late-breaking posters will present safety and tolerability data from the Phase 2b trial and a proof-of-concept trial for postpartum depression [3][4] Company Overview - GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for depression, particularly targeting treatment-resistant depression with its lead product candidate, GH001 [9][10] - GH001 is administered via a proprietary inhalation method and has shown promising clinical activity in trials, meeting primary endpoints with significant reductions in depressive symptoms [10] Clinical Trial Highlights - The Phase 2b trial (GH001-TRD-201) demonstrated a mean reduction of 15.5 points in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) compared to placebo on Day 8, with a p-value of less than 0.0001, indicating strong efficacy [10] - In a proof-of-concept trial for postpartum depression, all ten participants achieved remission by Day 8, highlighting GH001's potential as an effective treatment option [4][8] - A separate Phase 2a trial for bipolar II disorder showed a 52% mean reduction in depressive symptoms by Day 8, suggesting rapid onset and substantial efficacy [6][9]
GH Research Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 11:00
Core Insights - GH Research PLC reported financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting significant advancements in its clinical trials for GH001, a treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) [1][9]. Business Updates - The Phase 2b trial of GH001 in 81 patients with TRD has completed, achieving its primary endpoint with a significant placebo-adjusted reduction of -15.5 on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) by Day 8 [2][3]. - A 57.5% remission rate was observed in patients treated with GH001 on Day 8, compared to 0% in the placebo group [3]. - Safety analysis for the open-label extension (OLE) has not been completed, but as of January 22, 2025, no serious adverse events (SAEs) were reported [4]. - In the OLE, 77.8% of completers were in remission at the 6-month visit, with a 91.7% remission rate for those who achieved remission on Day 8 [4]. - The company is preparing to submit a full response to the FDA regarding the clinical hold on the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001, with submission expected in mid-2025 [6][7]. Financial Highlights - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $315.3 million, up from $182.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [10]. - Gross proceeds from a public offering in Q1 2025 amounted to $150 million [10]. - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were $7.9 million, a decrease from $8.7 million in the same quarter of 2024 [11]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $4.9 million in Q1 2025 from $2.9 million in Q1 2024 [12]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $10.8 million, or $0.19 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $7.7 million, or $0.15 loss per share, in Q1 2024 [12]. Clinical Development - GH001 is being developed for various indications, including bipolar II disorder and postpartum depression, with ongoing proof-of-concept trials [5]. - The Phase 1 clinical pharmacology trial for GH001 using a proprietary aerosol delivery device is ongoing in the UK [8].
What Makes GH Research (GHRS) a New Buy Stock
ZACKS· 2025-05-05 17:00
Core Viewpoint - GH Research PLC (GHRS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which have a strong correlation with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - Institutional investors often adjust their valuations based on earnings estimates, leading to significant stock price movements when estimates are revised [4]. Company Performance and Outlook - The upgrade reflects an improvement in GH Research's underlying business, suggesting that investors may respond positively by driving the stock price higher [5]. - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, GH Research is expected to earn -$1.07 per share, a decrease of 42.7% from the previous year [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for GH Research has increased by 5.5%, indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with only the top 20% receiving a 'Strong Buy' or 'Buy' rating [9][10]. - GH Research's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].