Legend Biotech(US:LEGN) BOCOM International·2025-05-15 05:45Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Legend Biotech (LEGN US) with a target price of $65.00, indicating a potential upside of 100.7% from the current price of $32.38 [1][8]. Core Insights - Carvykti is experiencing steady growth, with a 10% quarter-over-quarter increase in 1Q25 sales, driven by new production capacity, new indications, and market expansion. The report suggests that the current market concerns regarding competition and drug pricing reforms are overstated, supporting the "Buy" rating [2][4]. - The revenue forecasts for Legend Biotech have been adjusted downward for 2025, 2026, and 2027, reflecting a 9.5%, 5.4%, and 1.8% decrease respectively. The projected revenues are $960 million, $1.4 billion, and $1.797 billion for those years [3][9]. Financial Projections - The updated financial model predicts the following for Legend Biotech: - 2025E Revenue: $960 million - 2026E Revenue: $1.4 billion - 2027E Revenue: $1.797 billion - 2025E Gross Profit: $596 million with a gross margin of 62.1% [3][9]. - The net loss for 1Q25 was reported at $101 million, but adjusted net loss excluding non-operating items was significantly reduced to $27 million compared to a net loss of $85 million in 1Q24 [4][9]. Market Performance - The stock has shown a year-to-date change of -0.49%, with a 52-week high of $59.88 and a market capitalization of approximately $5.95 billion [2][9]. - The report highlights that the market is currently undervaluing the stock, as it trades at 1.7 times the peak revenue multiple, indicating significant investment value [4][5].