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Fly News Breaks for February 1, 2017
RHHBY, PBYI
Feb 1, 2017 | 10:39 EDT
Citi analyst Yigal Nochomovitz believes shares of Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) could rally 100% or more if Roche (RHHBY) reports a negative Phase III Aphinity study readout of Perjeta in the adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive early breast cancer. The analyst, which notes Roche slides today point to a data readout in late February or early March, sees maximum downside for Puma shares of 30% should Aphinity succeed. A selloff would be a "very good opportunity to buy the dip" as despite the controversy around neratinib's benefit/risk profile, neratinib should be approved by the FDA for extended adjuvant, Nochomovitz tells investors in a research note. The FDA action date for neratinib is in July. The analyst adds that recent stock sales by Puma management were in the context of tax obligations required for vesting of restricted stock units. Management's net ownership in the company has actually increased with the vesting of a tranche of restricted stock, Nochomovitz writes. He has a Buy rating on Puma with an $88 price target. The stock is unchanged at $32.40 in morning trading.