Forum Financial Management LP cut its holdings in Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB – Free Report) by 67.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,890 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 3,997 shares during the quarter. Forum Financial Management LP’s holdings in Biogen were worth $346,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its stake in shares of Biogen by 1,793.8% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 183,829 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $32,352,000 after purchasing an additional 174,122 shares during the period. Farmers Trust Co. grew its position in Biogen by 27.8% during the fourth quarter. Farmers Trust Co. now owns 33,185 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $5,840,000 after buying an additional 7,214 shares during the period. Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd acquired a new position in Biogen during the fourth quarter worth about $2,006,000. LSV Asset Management increased its holdings in Biogen by 3.3% in the fourth quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 316,815 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $55,756,000 after buying an additional 9,976 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Insight Wealth Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Biogen during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $5,097,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.93% of the company’s stock.
Key Biogen News
Here are the key news stories impacting Biogen this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Needham raised its price target on Biogen to $256 and reiterated a Buy rating, citing stronger-than-expected Spinraza HD momentum and progress across the company’s pipeline. Biogen: Key Takeaways From Needham’s Meeting With Top Management
- Positive Sentiment: Biogen said it will showcase new Alzheimer’s disease data at AAIC 2026, including Phase 2 CELIA results for diranersen and additional lecanemab analyses, which could reinforce confidence in one of its key growth areas. Biogen to Highlight Breadth of Alzheimer’s Disease Portfolio at AAIC 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Biogen was highlighted alongside other biotech leaders hitting new 52-week highs, reflecting broader sector strength and momentum in the stock. Biotech Bigwigs ABBV, JNJ, BIIB & LLY Hit New 52-Week Highs
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks added Biogen-related ticker BBIB to its Strong Sell list, but this appears to be a separate ticker and not a direct negative on Biogen Inc. itself. New Strong Sell Stocks for June 30th
- Negative Sentiment: One report said Biogen is trimming Apellis-related R&D spending and pausing or ending investment in most legacy programs after its acquisition, which may raise integration and capital-allocation concerns. Biogen trims Apellis pipeline and R&D team after $5.6bn takeover
- Negative Sentiment: Biogen was also mentioned in a class action settlement notice, which could keep some legal overhang on the shares, though the announcement itself is not a new operational setback. Block & Leviton LLP Announces Proposed Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of Common Stock of Biogen, Inc. – BIIB
Biogen Stock Down 0.3%
Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The biotechnology company reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.95 by $0.62. Biogen had a return on equity of 12.83% and a net margin of 13.81%.The company had revenue of $2.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.02 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Biogen has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.250-15.250 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Biogen Inc. will post 13.95 earnings per share for the current year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on BIIB shares. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating on shares of Biogen in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Biogen in a report on Monday, June 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Biogen from $231.00 to $238.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. HSBC boosted their price objective on shares of Biogen from $143.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “reduce” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Argus raised shares of Biogen to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $217.41.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Biogen
Biogen Company Profile
Biogen Inc is a multinational biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing and delivering therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company has a longstanding emphasis on neuroscience, with research and commercial activities spanning multiple therapeutic areas including multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and Alzheimer’s disease. Biogen was founded in 1978 and has grown into a global biopharmaceutical firm with operations and commercial presence across North America, Europe, Japan and other international markets.
The company’s marketed portfolio has historically included several well-known therapies for multiple sclerosis such as Avonex, Tysabri and Tecfidera, and it has pursued treatments for rare neurological conditions and genetic neuromuscular disorders.
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