Celgene (CELG): Selloff creates opportunity


"After warning that it would only achieve the low end of its previous guidance range for 2009, Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) sold off significantly," notes biotech expert John McCamant.

Nevertheless, in his The Medical Technology Stock Letter he sees the selloff as any opportunity, calling the company a "great growth story."

"Celgene pre-announced 1Q 09 revenues of $600 million, which was significantly below Wall Street consensus estimates of $640-$650 million.

"The earnings miss was completely unexpected, and has partially shaken the belief that the Big Bios would be able to deliver solid earnings despite the economic problems.Nevertheless, we remain positive on the CELG story.

"We continue to believe that Revlimid is emerging as a major franchise in cancer. The company has executed very well in the lab by creating Revlimid as a better drug that its parent Thalomid.

"The improved efficacy and safety profile of Revlimid positions the drug to be a leader in the treatment of both multiple myeloma (MM) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

"In addition, the drug has multiple other shots to work in other cancers of the blood, with NHL representing a very nice opportunity for further revenue growth.

"The non-U.S. market opportunity in MM hasbeen underestimated by most of Wall Street and provides a significant growth opportunity. CELG makes more money and has better operating margins in Europe.

"We also continue to believe that there is strong synergy and potential for meaningful earnings from the Pharmion acquisition through Vidaza sales.

"It may be a bit of battle before the stock begins to work its way higher as many on Wall Street are in a wait-and-see mode. We continue to believe that CELG is a great growth story.

"In addition, we would add that one small positive from the recent decline is that CELG is now a very attractive acquisition candidate at current price levels."

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