Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen thinks FDA approval of Amgen's (AMGN) Aimovig is positive for Teva (TEVA) as well as other new potential migraine treatments coming to the market because it underscores the large unmet need. She notes, however, that Teva does not expect approval until later this year given its manufacturing issues. The analyst keeps a Neutral rating on Teva with an $18 price target.

Teva Pharmaceuticals announced final results from the HD cohort of the Phase 4 START study, demonstrating positive real-world effectiveness, safety, adherence and satisfaction with the 4-week Titration Kit for AUSTEDO. As a fatal, neurodegenerative disease, HD can cause cognitive deterioration, behavioral and/or psychological problems and uncontrollable body movements known as chorea - a symptom that can have a significant impact on daily activities like eating or talking.3-5 These data are being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology AAN Annual Meeting. "90% of HD patients experience chorea,3,4 so it's important for patients to have a treatment option that not only helps address symptoms, but helps provide a positive patient experience," said Eric Hughes, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President of Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer at Teva. "We remain committed to exploring ways to evolve the AUSTEDO treatment experience to meet the needs of the HD community, and these latest real-world data reinforce the role of the 4-week Titration Kit for AUSTEDO in empowering patients with HD chorea to find their optimal dose, adhere consistently to their treatment plan, and achieve effective outcomes."

TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on Amgen to $360 from $370 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of Q1 earnings based on their sales/scrip trackers and to better align estimates with Q1 and 2024 sales and operating expenses guidance.