H.C. Wainwright Highlight Curative Potential of Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN)’s Carvykti Despite Sales Miss

Company Overview - Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) is a global biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing advanced cell therapies, particularly CAR-T treatments for cancer, such as CARVYKTI for multiple myeloma [3]. Sales Performance - In Q4, Carvykti sales reached $555 million, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $582 million. This sales miss has been attributed to holiday seasonality and sluggish demand influenced by toxicity concerns and increasing competition [2]. Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - H.C. Wainwright lowered the price target for LEGN from $60 to $50 but maintained a Buy rating, viewing the recent pullback as a buying opportunity due to Carvykti's curative potential [1]. - Conversely, TD Cowen downgraded Legend Biotech from Buy to Hold and reduced the price target from $62 to $21, citing concerns over demand and competition affecting sales [2].