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Avidity Biosciences

Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.

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RBC Capital analyst Luca Issi reiterates Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $67 price target.

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8 analysts have shared their evaluations of Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $67.38, with a high estimate of $78.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 8.38% increase from the previous average price target of $62.17.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736514025_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Avidity Biosciences by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Fein</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Fein</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luca Issi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ritu Baral</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Avidity Biosciences. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Avidity Biosciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Avidity Biosciences's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Avidity Biosciences's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Avidity Biosciences: A Closer Look</h2>
Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.
<h3>Financial Insights: Avidity Biosciences</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Avidity Biosciences's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -17.1% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -3441.7%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Avidity Biosciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -5.9%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Avidity Biosciences's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -5.38%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Avidity Biosciences's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.01.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Expectations For Avidity Biosciences's Future

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein reiterates Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $72 price target.

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William Blair has initiated coverage on Denali Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNLI#NASDAQ">DNLI</a>), a company focused on developing drugs for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DNLI" rel="noreferrer noopener">neurodegenerative diseases</a>.
The analyst highlights that Denali is developing a specialized transport vehicle (TV) platform to enhance the delivery of treatments across the blood-brain barrier.
It stands out from competitors with its promising potential for top-tier performance and scalability across different therapies and conditions.
The company&#8217;s lead program Tividenofusp alfa, an enzyme-replacement therapy for Hunter syndrome, shows promise as a best-in-class treatment, the analyst highlights.
William Blair has initiated with an Outperform rating and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DNLI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">fair value of $35 per share</a>.
The company has reached an agreement with the FDA on the requirements for accelerated approval and plans to submit a biologics license application <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40684612/denali-therapeutics-announces-successful-meeting-with-the-fda-and-plans-to-file-for-accelerated-ap" rel="noreferrer noopener">in early 2025</a>.
Insights gained from tividenofusp alfa may also simplify the development and approval process for future treatments targeting other lysosomal storage diseases, such as DNL126 for Sanfilippo syndrome type A.
Most recently, Denali Therapeutics initiated dosing in a global BEACON Phase 2a trial of BIIB122 (DNL151) for LRRK2-associated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42336987/denali-therapeutics-announces-first-participant-dosed-in-phase-2a-study-of-lrrk2-inhibitor-biib122" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkinson&#8217;s disease</a>.
Denali&#8217;s market cap stands at $2.93 billion, with an enterprise value of $2.26 billion.
Compared to its peers in neuroscience, rare diseases, and platform biotech, its valuation is lower than some but higher than others, reflecting the strength of its pipeline and technology.
William Blair notes the potential for significant growth as Denali advances its assets, including tividenofusp, which might receive accelerated approval and priority review by late 2025.
If additional clinical data reduces risks associated with its TV-enabled approach, Denali could achieve valuations similar to companies like Avidity Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RARE#NASDAQ">RARE</a>), Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONS#NASDAQ">IONS</a>).
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This S&P Global Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday

Throughout the last three months, 8 analysts have evaluated Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Avidity Biosciences, revealing an average target of $65.75, a high estimate of $78.00, and a low estimate of $59.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 9.22% from the previous average price target of $60.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734696047_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Avidity Biosciences is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Fein</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luca Issi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ritu Baral</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Johnson</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Avidity Biosciences. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Avidity Biosciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Avidity Biosciences's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Avidity Biosciences's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RNA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Avidity Biosciences analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Avidity Biosciences</h2>
Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Avidity Biosciences's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Avidity Biosciences faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -17.1% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Avidity Biosciences's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -3441.7%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Avidity Biosciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -5.9%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Avidity Biosciences's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -5.38%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Avidity Biosciences adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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What 8 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Avidity Biosciences

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein initiates coverage on Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $72.

HC Wainwright & Co. Initiates Coverage On Avidity Biosciences with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $72

RBC Capital analyst Luca Issi initiates coverage on Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $67.

RBC Capital Initiates Coverage On Avidity Biosciences with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $67

Chardan Capital analyst Keay Nakae maintains Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $65 price target.

Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Avidity Biosciences, Maintains $65 Price Target

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Avidity Biosciences shares are trading higher. Needham reiterated a Buy rating on the stock.

Ratings for Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) were provided by 10 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $72.6, along with a high estimate of $96.00 and a low estimate of $53.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $72.25, the current average has increased by 0.48%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731502868_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Avidity Biosciences. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ritu Baral</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Johnson</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gena Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Schimmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Avidity Biosciences. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Avidity Biosciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Avidity Biosciences's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Avidity Biosciences's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RNA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Avidity Biosciences analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Avidity Biosciences</h2>
Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.
<h3>Key Indicators: Avidity Biosciences's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Avidity Biosciences faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -11.7% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -3461.76%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Avidity Biosciences's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -6.9%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Avidity Biosciences's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -6.16%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, Avidity Biosciences adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Assessing Avidity Biosciences: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reiterates Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $60 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Avidity Biosciences, Maintains $60 Price Target

Avidity is advancing its first two new wholly-owned precision cardiology development candidates targeting rare genetic cardiomyopathies: AOC 1086 targeting PLN (phospholamban) cardiomyopathy and AOC 1072 targeting PRKAG2 (Protein Kinase AMP-activated non-catalytic subunit Gamma 2) Syndrome.&nbsp;
In addition, Avidity shared preclinical data from next-generation technology innovations demonstrating improved siRNA delivery and increased durability.&nbsp;

Avidity Biosciences Says It Is Opening Up New Therapeutic Field, Precision Cardiology, To Address Root Cause Of Genetic Diseases Of Heart

Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.65) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.73) by 10.96 percent. This is a 8.45 percent increase over losses of $(0.71) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.34 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.27 million by 45.29 percent. This is a 17.10 percent decrease over sales of $2.82 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Avidity Biosciences Q3 EPS $(0.65) Beats $(0.73) Estimate, Sales $2.34M Miss $4.27M Estimate

Chardan Capital analyst Keay Nakae maintains Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $60 to $65.

Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Avidity Biosciences, Raises Price Target to $65

Biomarker cohort for delpacibart braxlosiran (del-brax), the first potential therapy to target DUX4, is measuring changes in DUX4 regulated biomarkers; del-brax 2 mg/kg will be administered every six weeks
Enrollment in the del-brax biomarker cohort expected to be completed in 1H 2025; on track to initiate del-brax functional cohort in 1H 2025
In previously reported initial data, del-brax 2 mg/kg every six weeks showed unprecedented and consistent reductions of DUX4 regulated genes, significant decreases in novel circulating biomarker and creatine kinase, and trends of functional improvement at the four-month timepoint
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs&#x2122;), today announced the initiation of a biomarker cohort in the Phase 1/2&nbsp; FORTITUDE&#x2122; trial of delpacibart braxlosiran (del-brax/AOC 1020) in people living with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is pursuing a potential accelerated approval path for del-brax and expects enrollment in the biomarker cohort to be completed in the first half of 2025. Avidity also remains on track to initiate a functional cohort in the first half of 2025. In addition, enrollment of the FORTITUDE Open-label Extension study (OLE) is ongoing.

Avidity Biosciences Pursues Potential Accelerated Approval Path With Initiation Of Biomarker Cohort In FORTITUDE Trial For Delpacibart Braxlosiran In People Living With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Avidity Biosciences, presenting an average target of $71.5, a high estimate of $96.00, and a low estimate of $53.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.38% increase from the previous average price target of $68.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729544459_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Avidity Biosciences by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ritu Baral</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Johnson</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gena Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Schimmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Schimmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Avidity Biosciences. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Avidity Biosciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Avidity Biosciences's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Avidity Biosciences's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RNA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Avidity Biosciences analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Avidity Biosciences's Background</h2>
Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.
<h3>Avidity Biosciences's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: Avidity Biosciences's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -11.7%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Avidity Biosciences's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -3461.76%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Avidity Biosciences's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -6.9%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Avidity Biosciences's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -6.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Avidity Biosciences's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.01.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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In-Depth Examination Of 10 Analyst Recommendations For Avidity Biosciences

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $71.5, with a high estimate of $96.00 and a low estimate of $53.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.38% increase from the previous average price target of $68.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729537219_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Avidity Biosciences is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ritu Baral</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Johnson</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Schmidt</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gena Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Schimmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Schimmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keay Nakae</td>
<td>Chardan Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Avidity Biosciences. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Avidity Biosciences compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Avidity Biosciences's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Avidity Biosciences</h2>
Avidity Biosciences Inc is a biotechnology company. The company develops novel Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates therapies designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. Its product, AOC 1001, is designed to treat a rare monogenic muscle disease.
<h3>Avidity Biosciences's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Avidity Biosciences's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -11.7% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -3461.76%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Avidity Biosciences's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -6.9%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Avidity Biosciences's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -6.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Avidity Biosciences's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.01, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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