1 Beaten-Down Stock That Could Skyrocket By 321%, According to Wall Street

Company Overview - Verve Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing gene editing therapies, particularly VERVE-102, aimed at treating heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and premature coronary artery disease [2][4] - The company has a partnership with Eli Lilly, which provides financial backing and reduces the risk of funding issues [5] Clinical Progress - Verve Therapeutics recently announced positive results from a Phase 1b clinical trial for VERVE-102, showing a mean LDL-C reduction of 53% in patients after a single injection [3][4] - The potential target market for VERVE-102 includes approximately three million patients in the U.S. and the European Union, and 31 million globally [3] Market Expectations - Wall Street has set an average price target of $24.43 for Verve Therapeutics, suggesting a potential stock increase of 321% over the next 12 months [1] - Despite the promising clinical results, the stock only saw a 24% increase in one day following the announcement, indicating cautious market sentiment [4] Future Outlook - The company plans to start Phase 2 studies in the second half of the year, but it may take a couple of years before VERVE-102 enters Phase 3 studies [5][6] - There are concerns about potential clinical and regulatory setbacks that could impact the company's progress and stock performance [4][6]