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Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Ascendis Pharma (ASND) and Humana (HUM)

Tipranks - Fri Feb 13, 7:30AM CST

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Ascendis Pharma (ASNDResearch Report) and Humana (HUMResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Ascendis Pharma (ASND)

In a report released today, Derek Archila from Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on Ascendis Pharma, with a price target of $330.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $221.49.

According to TipRanks.com, Archila is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 20.3% and a 54.5% success rate. Archila covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc., Monte Rosa Therapeutics, and Apellis Pharmaceuticals. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Ascendis Pharma is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $287.42, which is a 29.6% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 9, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $250.00 price target.

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Humana (HUM)

In a report released today, Michael Wiederhorn from Oppenheimer maintained a Buy rating on Humana, with a price target of $250.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $175.40.

According to TipRanks.com, Wiederhorn is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.7% and a 58.9% success rate. Wiederhorn covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. Class A, Cross Country Healthcare, and The Ensign Group. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Humana is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $259.64, which is a 51.9% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Guggenheim also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $252.00 price target.

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