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    Will New HEPZATO KIT Subgroup Data on Tumor Burden and Survival Change Delcath Systems' (DCTH) Narrative

    Simply Wall St·01/05/2026 19:11:57
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    • Delcath Systems recently reported publication of subgroup analyses from its phase 3 FOCUS study of the HEPZATO KIT for unresectable metastatic uveal melanoma in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, detailing efficacy and safety outcomes across multiple patient categories.
    • The data highlight that patients with lower tumor burden and low or normal LDH experienced meaningfully longer progression-free and overall survival, with many responses emerging only after several treatment cycles, underscoring the importance of sustained therapy in appropriate patients.
    • We’ll now examine how these subgroup findings, particularly the stronger outcomes in patients with lower liver tumor burden, may influence Delcath’s investment narrative.

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    Delcath Systems Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Delcath, you really need to believe that HEPZATO can become a widely adopted, standard liver-directed option in metastatic uveal melanoma and potentially other liver-dominant cancers. The new FOCUS subgroup publication reinforces clinical differentiation in lower tumor burden patients, but it does not materially change the near term commercial catalyst or the key risk that uptake of a single, procedure-intensive platform could fall short of expectations.

    The recent retrospective real world CHEMOSAT study from Asklepios Hospital in Hamburg is particularly relevant here, as it echoes the FOCUS theme that outcomes improve with more treatment cycles while maintaining a consistent safety profile. Together, these data points strengthen the clinical story that underpins current revenue guidance, but they also highlight how much depends on hospitals actually adopting and operationalizing this complex therapy.

    Yet behind the encouraging subgroup data, investors should still be aware of how vulnerable Delcath remains to slower than expected HEPZATO and CHEMOSAT adoption across treatment centers...

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    Delcath Systems' narrative projects $182.7 million revenue and $54.9 million earnings by 2028. This requires 37.5% yearly revenue growth and a roughly $52.7 million earnings increase from $2.2 million today.

    Uncover how Delcath Systems' forecasts yield a $24.33 fair value, a 145% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Five Simply Wall St Community fair value estimates for Delcath span roughly US$18 to about US$67, underscoring how far apart individual views can be. When you set that spread against Delcath’s reliance on a single, procedure based platform, it becomes even more important to compare several independent viewpoints on how adoption and competition could shape future performance.

    Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Delcath Systems - why the stock might be worth over 6x more than the current price!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.