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Analysts Are Bullish on These Healthcare Stocks: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE), Vir Biotechnology (VIR)

Tipranks - Wed Feb 25, 5:24AM CST

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RAREResearch Report) and Vir Biotechnology (VIRResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE)

In a report released today, Ram Selvaraju from H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, with a price target of $50.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $22.51.

According to TipRanks.com, Selvaraju is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 23.3% and a 56.8% success rate. Selvaraju covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding, Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, and Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical with a $53.35 average price target, a 133.1% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 12, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $35.00 price target.

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Vir Biotechnology (VIR)

In a report released today, Alec Stranahan from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Vir Biotechnology, with a price target of $17.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $7.43, close to its 52-week low of $6.40.

According to TipRanks.com, Stranahan is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 4.0% and a 52.4% success rate. Stranahan covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and Perspective Therapeutics. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Vir Biotechnology with a $19.17 average price target, implying a 154.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 9, Needham also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $14.00 price target.

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