Leerink Partners Assumes Protagonist Therapeutics at Outperform, Raises Price Target to $190
Leerink Partners analyst Will Soghikian assumes Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) with a Outperform rating and raises Price Target to $190.
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UBS analyst Alice Nettleton initiates coverage on Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $184.
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Leerink Partners analyst Will Soghikian assumes Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) with a Outperform rating and raises Price Target to $190.
The ulcerative colitis market is experiencing significant growth with emerging therapies addressing unmet needs in moderate-to-severe disease. The market, valued at approximately USD 9.4 billion in 2025, is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.6% through 2036. Five promising late-stage candidates—Obefazimod (Abivax), Tulisokibart (Merck), Afimkibart (Roche), Icotrokinra (J&J/Protagonist), and Duvakitug (Teva/Sanofi)—are reshaping the treatment landscape with novel mechanisms targeting IL-23 and TL1A pathways, while established biologics and oral therapies continue to maintain market presence.