Capstone Investment Advisors LLC Purchases New Stake in Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE:BHVN)

Capstone Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE:BHVNFree Report) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $250,000.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Farallon Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Biohaven by 181.4% during the 2nd quarter. Farallon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,248,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,028,000 after acquiring an additional 1,449,000 shares in the last quarter. Armistice Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of Biohaven by 74.8% during the second quarter. Armistice Capital LLC now owns 1,396,968 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,489,000 after purchasing an additional 597,705 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in shares of Biohaven by 563.4% during the third quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 508,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,416,000 after purchasing an additional 431,954 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Biohaven by 166.8% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 511,237 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,745,000 after purchasing an additional 319,634 shares during the period. Finally, ARS Investment Partners LLC grew its holdings in Biohaven by 47.8% during the 2nd quarter. ARS Investment Partners LLC now owns 940,512 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,645,000 after purchasing an additional 304,141 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.78% of the company’s stock.

Biohaven Trading Down 0.8 %

NYSE:BHVN opened at $46.01 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.65 billion, a PE ratio of -4.92 and a beta of 1.31. Biohaven Ltd. has a 52 week low of $26.80 and a 52 week high of $62.21. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $49.77 and a 200-day moving average of $41.37.

Biohaven (NYSE:BHVNGet Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 12th. The company reported ($1.70) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.67) by ($0.03). As a group, analysts predict that Biohaven Ltd. will post -8.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BHVN has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Biohaven from $55.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. UBS Group reduced their price target on Biohaven from $55.00 to $54.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Biohaven in a report on Wednesday, October 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on Biohaven in a research note on Monday, September 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $57.00 target price for the company. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of Biohaven from $66.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 23rd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Biohaven currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $62.75.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Biohaven

In other Biohaven news, Director John W. Childs purchased 21,052 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 2nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $47.50 per share, with a total value of $999,970.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now owns 21,052 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $999,970. This trade represents a ? increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Gregory Bailey purchased 5,000 shares of Biohaven stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 24th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $44.19 per share, with a total value of $220,950.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 1,620,071 shares in the company, valued at approximately $71,590,937.49. This trade represents a 0.31 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 16.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Biohaven Company Profile

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Biohaven Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for immunology, neuroscience, and oncology worldwide. The company's pipeline products include Troriluzole, which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric illnesses; BHV-5500 that blocks glutamate signaling mediated by post-synaptic NMDA receptors; Taldefgrobep Alfa, which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy and obesity; BHV-7000, a candidate in Phase 2/3 clinical trials for the treatment of focal and generalized epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder; BHV-2100 that is in Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of migraines and neuropathic pain; and BHV-8000, a product candidate in Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of early Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, sclerosis, and amyloid-related imaging abnormalities.

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