Celldex Therapeutics: Strong Pipeline But Uncertainties Remain

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  • We initiate a Hold rating for Celldex Therapeutics due to uncertainties surrounding barzolvolimab's mid-2025 data readouts and potential market positioning challenges.
  • Barzolvolimab's Phase 3 trials target chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic inducible urticaria, eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis, and atopic dermatitis, with mixed competitive prospects.
  • Celldex’s cash runway extends into 2027, but potential delays or hurdles could necessitate earlier fundraising, exerting downward pressure on valuation.
  • Investment risks include trial failures, commercial uptake challenges, resource-intensive commercialization, potential side effects, and broader macroeconomic factors affecting funding and share price.

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Summary

We initiate coverage on Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CLDX) with a Hold recommendation. We believe that barzolvolimab, its lead pipeline candidate, represents an interesting approach to treating chronic spontaneous urticaria, but considerable clinical and commercial uncertainties remain.

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