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Jefferies has raised its price target on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,025p from 1,870p, pointing to the expanding contract manufacturing business as the source of the upgrade. The 'buy' rating is unchanged, with the new target implying 24% upside from Tuesday's share price of 1,633p (flat).

Citi has raised its estimates for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) following stronger-than-expected half-year results, arguing that the FTSE 100 drugmaker's valuation discount is no longer justified. Ephrem Ravi reiterated a buy rating and set a new price target of £18.70.

Deutsche Bank has raised its target price for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) to 2,050p from 1,950p, reiterating its 'buy' rating on the FTSE 100 drugmaker. Kane Slutzkin said Hikma delivered a substantial beat at the half-year stage, driven primarily by the branded division, yet left full-year guidance largely unchanged.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares rose 10% to 1,721p after first-half results came in ahead of expectations on profits, with both Peel...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF) shares rose 10% to 1,721p after first-half results came in ahead of expectations on profits, with both Peel Hunt and Stifel keeping buy ratings. The scale of the beat is the story.