Evercore ISI Group has initiated coverage on Beam Therapeutics Inc (BEAM) with an Outperform rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the biotechnology company. This rating reflects the firm's analysis of Beam's business dynamics and growth prospects, particularly in precision genetic medicines, where the company is focused on addressing genetic diseases such as sickle cell disease and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Beam Therapeutics employs 483 full-time staff and has a market capitalization of $2.1 billion. The company, which went public on February 6, 2020, utilizes advanced gene editing technologies, including base editing, to facilitate precise modifications at targeted genomic sequences without causing double-stranded breaks in DNA.
Beam's lead programs include BEAM-101, a patient-specific investigational therapy, and BEAM-302, a liver-targeting formulation aimed at correcting specific genetic mutations. The upcoming earnings report, scheduled for August 3, 2026, is anticipated to show an estimated EPS of -$1.24 with projected revenue of $16.1 million.
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