Barclays has downgraded Merus NV (MRUS) to Equal-Weight from Overweight, a move that underscores growing caution regarding the company's outlook. This revision, effective September 29, 2025, may reflect concerns about competitive pressures and execution risks that could impact performance.
Merus NV, a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializes in the discovery and development of bispecific antibody therapeutics. The firm has a market cap of $7.3 billion and reported a trailing twelve-month EPS of -5.34. Its pipeline includes promising products designed to engage cancer antigens and harness the immune system to combat tumors, with zenocutuzumab (Zeno) focusing on solid tumors like lung and pancreatic cancers.
Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on August 3, 2026, with an estimated EPS of -1.40 and revenue of $10.8 million, followed by another report on May 5, 2026, projecting an EPS of -1.42 and revenue of $11.1 million.
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