89bioNASDAQ: ETNB

New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin's potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin's potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that new analyses of data from the Phase 2b ENLIVEN trial evaluating pegozafermin in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with fibrosis will be featured in four poster presentations at the upcoming 75th Annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting ® 2024 being held November 15 to 19, 2024 in San Diego, California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that the Company's Management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 8th Annual MASH Investor Conference on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM ET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, announced the appointment of Teresa Perney, Ph.D. as Chief Regulatory and Quality Officer, effective today. Dr. Perney brings an extensive track record of expertise and leadership in Regulatory, Product Development and Quality in the industry to the Company.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Francis Sarena as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 5, 2024.

89bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for liver and cardiometabolic conditions. Their drug candidate, pegozafermin, has shown positive results in reducing liver fat and insulin resistance and is in phase 3 trials for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Pegozafermin has the potential to tap into a large market and has been granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for treating MASH with fibrosis.

-Poster presentation selected for the EASL Poster Tour, a dedicated discussion session- -Poster presentation selected for the EASL Poster Tour, a dedicated discussion session-

The upgrade of 89BIO (ETNB) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates increasing confidence in the company's potential earnings, which could result in a boost in the stock price in the short run.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 121.5% in 89BIO (ETNB). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.