Shares of Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) surged over 11% in trading on Thursday, October 18, fueled by a wave of positive analyst ratings and reports from several Wall Street firms. The biotech company's stock price soared amidst growing investor optimism and confidence in its prospects.
Leading the bullish sentiment was TD Cowen analyst Josh Jennings, who reiterated a "Buy" rating on HUMA and set a price target of $10.00. Jennings' favorable outlook highlighted the potential of Humacyte's regenerative medicine technology and its potential to drive future growth.
Piper Sandler analyst Allison Bratzel also weighed in, maintaining a "Hold" rating on the stock but raising the firm's price target to $6.00. While more cautious, Bratzel's revised target suggests potential upside for HUMA based on the company's ongoing development efforts.