Albireo Pharma, Inc.

Albireo Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALBO) is a biopharmaceutical business in the commercial stage. The company's primary emphasis is on developing and commercializing bile acid modulators to treat orphan paediatric liver illnesses and other liver and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Its medication, Bylvay, is approved in Europe to treat pruritis in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) aged three months or older.

Key Highlights

• The company reported YoY growth of 388.43% in total revenue to USD 40.58 million in FY21 (ended December 31, 2021) compared to USD 8.31 million in FY20.
• ALBO’s net loss reduced to USD 34.03 million in FY21 from USD 107.63 million in FY20.
• As of December 31, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of USD 248.11 million and total debt of USD 10.00 million.
• Its ROE was -19.1% in FY21 vs. the industry median of -27.7%.
• ALBO’s net margin for FY21 was -83.9%, lower than the industry median of -118.6%.
• On March 29, 2022, ALBO reported  that patient enrolment in the ASSERT project, a Phase 3 pivotal trial of Bylvay (odevixibat) in patients with Alagille syndrome, had completed (ALGS). Topline findings are expected by the end of the year, in line with expectations, and with a total of 52 patients enrolled, compared to a target of 45.
• Stock is currently trading above its crucial short-term (50-day) and long-term (200-day) SMA support levels, a bullish indicator.
• The stock is leaning towards the higher end of its 52-week range of USD 20.30 to USD 37.86.

Conclusion: Considering the company’s growth in topline, reduction in net losses, technical indicators, and associated risks. We recommend a "Watch" rating on the stock at the closing price of USD 35.57, up 2.77%, as of April 19, 2022.

Technical Price Chart (April 19, 2022). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group

Technical Analysis Summary:

*Closing price as of April 19, 2022

Investors can evaluate the stock based on the support and resistance levels provided in the report in case of keen interest taking into consideration the risk-reward scenario.

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