NORDIC | BIOTECH & HEALTHCARE Your insights into listed Danish & Nordic biotech & healthcare stocks.
In the past week, the Danish biotech and healthcare sector declined 2.5%. Most notably, Asendis Pharma got approval of SKYTROFA for the treatment of adults with growth hormone deficiency, resulting in a 4% weekly return. Additionally, Acarix announced a new fixed U.S. reimbursement milestone for CADScor at USD 300 across. Finally, Danske Bank continues to see potential in Zealand Pharma with a price target of more than 2 times the current stock price. Danske Bank is keeping its estimates, although the market seems cautious about the long-term market potential for the treatment of obesity, especially after Novo Nordisk’s poor stock performance and comments on the obesity market.
Latest news for the Danish biotech companies
Acarix AB has developed a technology to identify heart diseases. Moving forward, product sales are the main driver for the stock.
Acarix announced new fixed U.S. reimbursement milestone for CADScor at USD 300 across markets in Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, and Louisiana.
Ascendis Pharma develops so-called prodrugs, which are medications that start in an inactive form and become active once inside the body. The main stock price driver going forward is the development and commercialization of its TransCon technology.
FDA approved SKYTROFA® (Lonapegsomatropin-tcgd) for the treatment of adults with growth hormone deficiency. Furthermore, Ascendis Pharma will announce second-quarter results on August 7.
Biosergen is developing BSG005 to treat serious and life-threatening fungal infections safely and with limited side effects, contrary to current drugs. The main price triggers are centered around product development and the ongoing clinical trials
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Cessatech develops pain treatments for children. The company is finalizing its phase 3 study for its lead candidate, and the main price driver will be the commercialization for this product.
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Curasight is focused on diagnosing (uTRACE) and treating cancer (uTREAT) through targeted radionuclide therapy. The benefit is treating cancer at the cellular level without harming healthy cells. The main driver of the stock moving forward is the financing of the portfolio as well as pipeline and partnership development. You can read our full investment case here (in Danish).
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DanCann Pharma focuses on discovering, developing, and producing medical cannabis for pain and neurological conditions. The stock price drivers are regulatory progress and sales development.
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Evaxion Biotech develops personalized immunotherapies and vaccines, with recent advancements in its cancer vaccine candidate EVX-01. Clinical trial outcomes and technological innovations currently drive the stock price.
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ExpreS2ion provides protein production technologies for vaccine development and has its own pipeline. Key stock drivers include pipeline progression and licensing agreements.
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Fluoguide develops tumor-targeted products that make cancer visible on imaging solutions to improve cancer surgery outcomes, especially within brain and head & neck cancer surgery. The main stock driver is the clinical validation of their imaging technology and additional partnerships.
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Genmab focuses on creating differentiated antibody therapeutics for the treatment of lymphatic leukemia and solid tumors. Genmab has developed Darzalex, with sales of nearly USD 12 billion in 2024. The stock performance is primarily driven by product sales and pipeline developments.
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Gubra offers preclinical contract research services and develops treatments for metabolic diseases. Key stock drivers are partnerships and progress in their internal drug pipeline
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Initiator Pharma develops treatments for erectile dysfunction and neuropathic pain. The main stock catalyst is the outcome of clinical trials.
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IO Biotech is developing immune-modulating therapies for cancer, with a focus on conditions like melanoma. Stock performance is driven by clinical trial advancements.
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Pila Pharma is working on TRPV1 antagonists aimed at treating type 2 diabetes. Early clinical data and funding developments are key stock drivers.
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Saniona focuses on ion channel-targeted therapies, including rare eating disorders. The main stock driver is the progression of their clinical pipeline and the approval of the weight loss drug Tesofensine in Mexico.
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SynAct Pharma develops drugs targeting inflammatory diseases through melanocortin pathways. Clinical milestones significantly influence stock performance
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ViroGates provides prognostic products for acute care settings to improve patient triage. Stock drivers include hospital adoption rates and revenue growth.
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Y-mAbs Therapeutics develops antibody-based therapies for pediatric cancers. Stock performance is driven by regulatory approvals and commercialization efforts.
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Zealand Pharma specializes in peptide-based treatments for metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases. The stock has seen increased awareness following the obesity hype, and advancements in its late-stage pipeline and partnerships are key stock price influencers.
Danske Bank continues to see potential in Zealand Pharma with a price target of DKK 800 compared to the current stock price at DKK 340. Danske Bank is keeping its estimates, although noting concern in the market about the market potential for obesity. Although the stock got a positive price target, the stock declined 13%, and it is reasonable to think Novo Nordisk’s poor performance and comments on the obesity market has sparked fear into investors of Zealand Pharma.
2cureX offers the IndiTreat platform for individualized cancer treatment testing. The main stock driver is the adoption of their technology by hospitals and subsequent sales growth.
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The latest share price developments for the Danish biotech stocks
On average, the Danish biotech and healthcare stocks delivered a negative return at -2.5%. Most notably, Asendis Pharma got approval of SKYTROFA for the treatment of adults with growth hormone deficiency, resulting in a 4% weekly return. Additionally, Acarix announced a new fixed U.S. reimbursement milestone for CADScor at USD 300 across markets in Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, and Louisiana. Finally, Danske Bank continues to see potential in Zealand Pharma with a price target of more than 2 times the current stock price. Danske Bank is keeping its future estimates, although the market seems more cautious on the market potential of obesity.
Overview of share price development in the past week, year-to-date, and the last twelve months
DanCann Pharma does not appear on the list due to data issues.
