Truist Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on VRDN

Truist Securities maintains its buy rating on VRDN with a $38 price target, a 102.24% upside from the current price.

Key Points

  • Truist Securities reiterated its buy rating on VRDN with a $38 price target on June 30, 2026.
  • Truist Securities's $38 price target implies 102.24% upside from Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.'s ($VRDN) current $18.79 share price.
  • VRDN shares traded around $18.79 on Tuesday.
  • FMR LLC, BlackRock, and Bellevue Group AG increased their positions in VRDN.

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Truist Securities has reaffirmed its buy rating on VRDN, setting a price target of $38. This reiteration, announced on June 30, 2026, reflects continued confidence in the stock's potential.

Analyst rating track record

Truist Securities vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -0.36% hypothetical
All-time return +3.38% S&P 500 +26.66%
vs. S&P 500 -23.28% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in VRDN

Several institutional investors have been active in VRDN recently. FMR LLC increased its holdings by 994,921 shares, resulting in a total of 15,379,377 shares valued at about $300.82 million, marking a 6.9% increase. BlackRock, Inc. boosted its position by 1,399,552 shares to 7,831,475 shares, worth approximately $153.18 million, a 21.8% rise. Bellevue Group AG added 2,367,617 shares, bringing its total to 6,726,144 shares valued at $131.56 million, reflecting a 54.3% increase. State Street Corp grew its stake by 1,206,325 shares, ending with 4,672,885 shares valued at $91.40 million, a 34.8% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 4,167,201 shares valued at $81.51 million.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. Stock Down 18.6%

On Tuesday, VRDN shares traded around $18.79. The stock has seen significant interest from institutional investors, evidenced by recent peer activity. This indicates a robust interest in the company's potential growth.

12-month forecast

$VRDN price target

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Insider Buying and Selling at Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.

Insider activity at VRDN has been notable. Fairmount Funds Management LLC acquired 1,176,470 shares at an average price of $17 on May 11, 2026. Additionally, several executives, including Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Tousignant, Chief Operating Officer Thomas Beetham, Chief Financial Officer Seth Harmon, and President and CEO Stephen Mahoney, sold shares on March 3, 2026, at an average price of $30.19.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 30, 2026, Truist Securities maintained its buy rating on VRDN with a $38 price target. Wedbush also maintained a buy rating, setting a target of $43. Needham kept its buy rating with a $34 target. On June 29, 2026, Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to a buy with a $31 target. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating, with a mean target price reflecting confidence in VRDN's prospects.

Bottom Line

VRDN has caught the attention of analysts and institutional investors alike, with Truist Securities and others maintaining optimistic views. While the stock currently trades below analyst targets, the reiterated buy ratings suggest potential upside. Investors should note that these assessments are based on past performance and do not necessarily predict future outcomes.

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