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RTW Investments LP Boosts Stake in Orchestra BioMed Holdings Inc to 21.68%
ByAinvest
Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:35 pm ET1min read
RTW Investments, LP acquired 49,900 shares of Orchestra BioMed Holdings Inc at $2.99 per share, boosting its ownership to 21.68%. Orchestra BioMed's market capitalization is $94.249 million with a stock price of $2.46. The company's financial metrics indicate poor future performance potential and a bearish market sentiment. The acquisition reflects RTW's confidence in Orchestra BioMed's growth potential and innovation.
RTW Investments, LP has significantly increased its ownership in Orchestra BioMed Holdings Inc. (OBIO) by acquiring an additional 49,900 shares at $2.99 per share, raising its stake to 21.68%. The acquisition comes as the company's market capitalization stands at $94.249 million with a stock price of $2.46, reflecting a bearish market sentiment and poor future performance potential [1].The market anticipates a year-over-year decline in earnings for OBIO, with analysts expecting a quarterly loss of $0.46 per share and revenues to decrease by 37.1% compared to the year-ago quarter [1]. Despite this outlook, RTW's confidence in OBIO's growth potential and innovation is evident in its recent investment.
A positive factor influencing OBIO's near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. A recent Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) of +1.64% suggests that analysts have become bullish on the company's earnings prospects, indicating a likely beat of the consensus EPS estimate [1]. However, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3, which means it is neither a strong buy nor a hold.
Over the last four quarters, OBIO has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times. This history of meeting or exceeding expectations may influence the upcoming earnings report. Investors should pay attention to other factors as well, as an earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock's movement [1].
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NTLA), another industry player, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.26 for the quarter ended March 2025, with a year-over-year change of -18.9% [1]. While NTLA has a higher Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), its Earnings ESP of -4.93% makes it difficult to conclusively predict an earnings beat.
Investors should stay informed about upcoming earnings announcements and use tools like the Zacks Earnings Calendar to make informed decisions [1].
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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/orchestra-biomed-holdings-inc-obio-140021582.html
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