Expectations for Aclaris Therapeutics’ Eskata are low, says Jefferies

Jefferies analyst David Steinberg surveyed 50 physicians who treat a high volume of seborrheic keratosis patients to better understand their views on Aclaris Therapeutics’ Eskata. Respondents indicated that 54% of their patients could potentially benefit from Eskata, Steinberg tells investors in a research note. Given that 83M Americans have some form of SK, the survey-derived peak sales estimate of $250M for Eskata “does not seem unreasonable,” the analyst adds. He believe expectations for Eskata are low, “particularly considering the growing value” of Aclaris’ late stage pipeline. Steinberg lowered his price target for the shares to $30 from $33 and keeps a Buy rating on Aclaris Therapeutics.
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