Verastem
Markets AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA and develops small-molecule drugs for RAS/MAPK-driven cancers.
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Markets a U.S.-approved AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA co-pack for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer and develops small-molecule RAF/MEK, FAK, and KRAS G12D programs. The business is concentrated in its U.S. launch and the accelerated-approval pathway ties continued approval to confirmatory evidence.
Markets AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK in the United States for adults with KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer after prior systemic therapy. The co-pack combines avutometinib and defactinib, tying revenue to a narrow rare-cancer launch rather than a broad oncology franchise.
Pipeline work stays concentrated on RAS/MAPK-driven cancers. Named programs include avutometinib, defactinib, and VS-7375, with mechanisms spanning RAF/MEK inhibition, FAK inhibition, and KRAS G12D inhibition across selected solid tumors.
The company moved from cancer-stem-cell discovery to COPIKTRA commercialization, then sold COPIKTRA rights and refocused on RAF/MEK and FAK programs. Current operations depend on U.S. commercial execution, clinical trial outcomes, regulatory review, reimbursement, and confirmatory evidence required under accelerated approval.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date 0.0% · Average volume (30d) 1.9M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $18 | $13 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy | $14 | $12 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform | $15 | $14 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform | $13 | $15 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jefferies | Reiterate | Buy | $19 | $8 |
Earnings
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Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$0.43 | −$0.35 | +18.7% | $22.9M | $40.1M | +75.2% | +14.04% |
| May 7, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.46 | −$0.46 | 0.0% | $21.4M | $18.7M | −12.9% | −13.60% |
| Mar 4, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$0.49 | −$0.39 | +20.4% | $16.9M | $17.5M | +3.7% | +5.85% |
| Nov 4, 2025Q3 FY25 | −$0.51 | −$1.35 | −164.7% | $16.5M | $11.2M | −32.0% | +3.16% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0 | $2.1M | $11.2M | $17.5M | $18.7M | $40.1M | |
| Gross profit | $0 | $1.7M | $9.6M | $14.6M | $15.6M | $36.0M | |
| Operating income | −$44.2M | −$43.8M | −$40.7M | −$41.5M | −$44.9M | −$32.7M | |
| Net income | −$52.1M | −$25.9M | −$98.5M | −$32.9M | −$36.6M | −$34.7M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.96 | −$0.32 | −$1.35 | −$0.39 | −$0.37 | −$0.35 | |
| Gross margin | — | 79.1% | 85.1% | 83.5% | 83.7% | 89.9% | |
| Operating margin | — | -2,047.9% | -362.2% | -236.5% | -240.5% | -81.6% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $2.1M · FY22 $2.6M · FY23 $0 · FY24 $10.0M · FY25 $30.9M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $136.4M · Total debt $84.3M · Total assets $206.5M · Shareholders' equity $50.0M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 87.87M · Float 70.38M · 80.1% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 9.19M | 10.46% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Armistice Capital, LLC | 7.02M | 7.99% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| RTW Investments, LP | 6.64M | 7.55% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Deep Track Capital, LP | 5.74M | 6.53% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| State Street Corporation | 5.13M | 5.80% | 13G | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Dan Paterson | director, officer: President and CEO | −1,302 | $5.81 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Daniel Calkins | officer: Chief Financial Officer | −4,089 | $4.18 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Dan Paterson | director, officer: President and CEO | −20,871 | $4.18 |
| May 4, 2026 | Dan Paterson | director, officer: President and CEO | −806 | $5.82 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Dan Paterson | director, officer: President and CEO | −970 | $6.69 |
Peers
- Revolution Medicines
Late-stage RAS(ON) pipeline targets KRAS/RAS-driven tumors
- Incyte
KRAS G12D and ovarian pipeline overlap in solid tumors
- Erasca
RAS/MAPK-focused pipeline overlaps targeted solid-tumor strategy
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Approved KRAS G12C franchise and targeted oncology overlap
- Pfizer
BRAF/MEK therapies overlap MAPK-pathway oncology
- AbbVie
Commercial ovarian oncology overlap through ELAHERE
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verastem | $7.16 | −1.01% | $634.4M | — | — | 7.2 | +1,775.4% |
| Revolution Medicines | $208.55 | +0.23% | $44.19B | — | — | — | — |
| Incyte | $124.37 | −0.03% | $25.21B | 15.8 | 43.0 | 4.3 | +37.7% |
| Erasca | $18.10 | +0.36% | $6.26B | — | — | — | — |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | $66.60 | +0.05% | $136.00B | 14.7 | 10.5 | 2.8 | +5.7% |
| Pfizer | $27.95 | −0.04% | $159.36B | 36.9 | 10.0 | 2.5 | +2.6% |
| AbbVie | $255.80 | +0.13% | $451.38B | 72.0 | 16.8 | 7.0 | +10.2% |
| Median | 26.4 | 13.6 | 3.5 | +8.0% |








