
Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Esperion Therapeutics Inc. has shown robust commercial performance, with product revenue reaching $31.1 million for the latest quarter, representing a 53% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by a 12% growth in retail prescriptions from the previous quarter and a 44% increase from the same quarter last year. Additionally, the company benefits from a significant increase in healthcare provider engagement, with over 28,000 healthcare professionals prescribing its therapies and approval rates exceeding 80% after educating more than 1,100 target prescribers. Furthermore, the recent label expansion of bempedoic acid for cardiovascular disease risk reduction highlights the promising long-term potential of its product offerings within the cardiovascular therapy market, reflecting strong data-driven support for its medications.
Bears say
Esperion Therapeutics faces a challenging commercial landscape due to historical issues with Ezetimibe, which has previously seen diminished clinical recommendations following unfavorable trial outcomes, negatively impacting market uptake. The company's flagship product, enlicitide, presents potential commercial challenges, including significant food-related bioavailability issues and a high launch price of nearly $15,000, contributing to stringent payer controls and high out-of-pocket costs for consumers. Despite some reported improvements in approval rates and out-of-pocket costs, the financial outlook remains cautious as the market dynamics and pricing strategies may hinder widespread adoption and profitability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Esperion Therapeutics and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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