
SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target
SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Sage Therapeutics Inc has experienced a significant boost in prescription volume, with a 33% increase in areas following the expansion of its sales force, alongside a reported 20% growth in demand across new territories. The company is well-positioned financially, possessing a strong balance sheet that supports the further development of its NMDA and GABAA receptor platform, indicating potential for long-term growth. Projections suggest total sales may reach approximately $400 million by 2028, driven by the promising performance of its lead commercial drug, Zurzuvae, which is expected to gain substantial traction in the treatment of postpartum depression due to its rapid onset and short treatment duration.
Bears say
Sage Therapeutics Inc. reported a fourth-quarter EPS of -$1.56, which fell short of consensus expectations, primarily due to lower-than-anticipated revenues of $12.8 million compared to consensus estimates of $14.4 million, and an increase in research and development expenditures. Despite the launch of Zurzuvae, the company's sales of $23 million in Q4 and $72 million for FY24 did not meet both management and consensus forecasts, indicating a concerning stagnation with only 3% quarter-over-quarter growth. Additionally, potential risks such as challenges in drug pipeline execution, ongoing pricing controls in Washington, and difficult capital market conditions threaten Sage Therapeutics' operational viability and could significantly hinder its ability to fund ongoing and future projects.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of SAGE Therapeutics and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
Start investing in SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE)
Order type
Buy in
Order amount
Est. shares
0 shares