uniQure (QURE) Is Down 5.9% After FDA Calls AMT-130 Data Insufficient for BLA Approval – Has the Bull Case Changed?

• In recent days, William Blair reaffirmed a Market Perform rating on uniQure N.V. after the FDA stated that the Phase 1/2 data for its AMT-130 gene therapy is not sufficient for a Biologics License Application, introducing new regulatory challenges for the Huntington’s disease program. uniQure must now engage further with the FDA and awaits final minutes from a pre-BLA meeting while seeking potential accelerated approval for AMT-130.
• This development highlights how shifts in regulatory expectations can introduce uncertainty for late-stage gene therapy programs, affecting both timelines and strategic planning for companies in the sector.
• We'll take a closer look at how the FDA’s updated feedback on AMT-130’s approval pathway may impact uniQure’s future growth outlook.

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uniQure Investment Narrative Recap

To be a uniQure shareholder right now, you need confidence in gene therapy’s long-term prospects and the pivotal role of AMT-130 in treating Huntington’s disease. The latest FDA feedback creates uncertainty around the timing of uniQure’s most important short-term catalyst, potential accelerated approval for AMT-130, and raises the risk that regulatory hurdles could delay or reshape the company’s growth trajectory.

The recent announcement confirming strong safety and efficacy signals from AMT-130’s Phase I/II study, released in September, had bolstered optimism for a near-term BLA submission. Now, with the FDA requiring more data before considering approval, attention shifts from momentum around this data to the company’s efforts in addressing the FDA’s updated expectations and extending its regulatory pathway for this program.

However, if future FDA discussions further extend timelines or require additional trials, investors should be aware that ...

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uniQure's narrative projects $306.4 million revenue and $32.3 million earnings by 2028. This requires 147.5% yearly revenue growth and a $249.9 million earnings increase from current earnings of $-217.6 million.

Uncover how uniQure's forecasts yield a $58.50 fair value, a 109% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Six Simply Wall St Community members have shared fair value estimates for uniQure, ranging from US$13.55 to US$359.09 per share. Your outlook may depend on how you weigh the current regulatory risks facing AMT-130, which remain top-of-mind for future performance, so consider reviewing multiple views before making your own assessment.

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