Autolus Therapeutics PLC (AUTL) saw its stock soar 9.7% in pre-market trading on Monday, following positive analyst coverage and anticipation of FDA approval for one of its drug candidates.
Goldman Sachs upgraded Autolus Therapeutics to a "Buy" rating from "Neutral" and raised its price target to $7.60, citing the potential approval of the company's lead drug candidate Aucatzyl. Analyst Rajan Sharma noted that FDA approval of Aucatzyl would de-risk Autolus' platform and could lead to significant upside for the stock.
Additionally, analysts polled by Capital IQ have an average "Buy" rating on Autolus Therapeutics, with price targets ranging from $7 to $13, indicating further upside potential if the company's pipeline progresses favorably.