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Strong quarterly momentum, guidance upgrade, and new retina-focused M&A provide both near-term upside and longer-term growth optionality; the private placement reduces near-term liquidity risk, supporting a positive re-rating as pipeline catalysts approach.
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Tarsus reported Q2 2026 XDEMVY sales of $173.9 million, up 69% year over year and raised full-year guidance to $685-705 million. The company announced the pending acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals to broaden its retina portfolio with ALK-001 and a Phase 3 program for Stargardt disease, financed by a $125 million private placement. Near-term catalysts include Phase 2 data for TP-04 and TP-05 and a Phase 3 initiation for IRX-101 in 2027, potentially enhancing long-term value.
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