Dave’s Analysis 6/23/2025

Summary

Company Overview: Immunic Inc. (NASDAQ: IMUX)

Immunic Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of selective, orally administered immunology therapies. Headquartered in New York City (formerly San Diego), the company is focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, relapsing-remitting and progressive multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis. Its pipeline includes three key product candidates:

  • IMU-838 (vidofludimus calcium): A selective immune modulator currently in Phase 3 trials for relapsing multiple sclerosis and Phase 2 for progressive MS and ulcerative colitis.
  • IMU-935: An inverse agonist of RORγt, targeting Th17-driven diseases.
  • IMU-856: Designed to restore intestinal barrier function, now entering Phase 2 trials for gastrointestinal disorders like celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

The company was formerly known as Vital Therapies Inc. before rebranding as Immunic in 2019.

Outlook and Financial Position

Immunic is a pre-revenue biotech firm, meaning it currently has no product sales. Its primary asset is its innovative technology platform, which has attracted strong investor and analyst interest. In early 2025, the company announced it had sufficient capital to fund operations into Q3 2025, bolstered by a $65 million oversubscribed public offering.

Despite its small market cap (under $70 million), Immunic has demonstrated resilience and ambition in advancing its pipeline. The company’s year-to-date return is up 28%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 1.47% over the same period.

Clinical Progress

  • ENSURE Trials: Enrollment is now complete for both Phase 3 ENSURE trials of IMU-838 in relapsing MS. Top-line data is expected by the end of 2026.
  • CALLIPER Trial: Phase 2 data for progressive MS showed a 30% reduction in disability worsening among patients treated with IMU-838, suggesting strong neuroprotective potential.

Analyst Sentiment

According to Barchart and other sources, all seven analysts covering IMUX rate it a “Strong Buy.” The average 12-month price target is $11.60, representing a potential upside of over 1,500% from current levels. Analysts cite the company’s differentiated pipeline, promising trial data, and undervalued share price as key drivers of optimism.

Technical Analysis

My proprietary zero balance indicators are bullish in both the short and long term.

Recommendation

Buy. Immunic represents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity in the biotech space. With a strong scientific foundation, advancing clinical programs, and bullish analyst coverage, IMUX is well-positioned for potential breakout performance.

David Register, CTA

About the Author

Dave Register is ExitPoint’s primary developer and creator of the original ExitPoints systems. With a masters in both Physics and Statistics, over 50 years of experience in management information systems and designing AI systems to accurately predict futures market trading, Dave is a respected member of the trading community. His passion for predicting market trends is both personal and professional, a primary interest that he enjoys sharing with others.

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