Stephens has initiated coverage on Pyxis Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:PYXS), highlighting the company’s technology platform aimed at developing next-gen antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with enhanced potency, stability, and tolerability.
The analyst points out that Pyxis’ lead drug, PYX-201, is an ADC that targets Extradomain-B Fibronectin (EDB+FN) in the tumor stroma and releases a toxic payload into the tumor microenvironment.
The analyst has initiated with an Overweight rating with a price target of $13.
Stephens notes that the ADC technology has shown strong potential, with recent successes boosting confidence in its market growth.
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