The Latest Breaking News from Needham

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft maintained his Q1 global subscriber estimate, in line with Netflix Inc's (NASDAQ:NFLX) 2.5 million guidance amid cutthroat competition and Covid resurgence. He saw net adds inching closer to 3.5 million when not accounting for Russia's 1 million base adjustment.  Also Read: Needham Sees Netflix Losing Out To Amazon, Disney, Apple and…

At the Needham Healthcare Conference, Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:PHAT) says that licensor Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (NYSE: TAK) reported Takecab (vonoprazan) Q4 FY21 sales of $221 million and $900 million in FY21. Phathom estimates that around 30% is from erosive esophagitis (EE), approximately 60% is from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/other, and less than 10% is…

Following the conclusion of the 2022 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) conference held in Miami, Florida, an analyst at Needham shared his key takeaways.

Needham is initiating coverage on STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) with a Buy rating and an $87 price target. The analysts note that FDA approval of STAA's EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (ICLs) should serve as a meaningful tailwind for revenue. The Company generates most of its revenue from outside US markets. But after the FDA approval…

Needham analyst Anna Andreeva gave Petco Health And Wellness Co Inc (NASDAQ:WOOF) a Buy rating with a price target of $30.00 (45% upside). Andreeva notes Petco is becoming an omni-channel powerhouse after revamping its digital capabilities under CEO Ron Coughlin. The analyst thinks that the company’s bundled offerings model has a significant advantage over digital-only players. Petco…

Needham is initiating coverage on Alcon AG (NYSE: ALC) with a Buy rating and 

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Needham published a report that pointed to previous comments from Medtronic plc's (NYSE: MDT) management that indicate the potential for changes in the coming year, with a spinoff of a large business considered an option.

Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI) highlighted its strategic vision and new financial model at its investor day meet. Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar reiterated an Overweight with a $210 price target (30% upside).  Kumar expects the company to benefit from several secular growth drivers within the semiconductor industry. Related: Analog Devices Tops Q1 Backed By Momentum Across…

Analysts had a mixed take on SMART Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SGH) post Q2 results. Needham analyst Ravindra Gill raised the price target to $45 (89% upside) with a Buy rating following the seventh consecutive beat raise quarter. SGH remains the firm's Top Pick for 2022. SGH's commercial and government customers have already designed and contracted the…

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti reduced the price target on Shapeways Holdings Inc (NYSE: SHPW) to $5 (an upside over 100%) from $10 while still keeping the Buy rating on the shares.