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Verastem

Markets AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA and develops small-molecule drugs for RAS/MAPK-driven cancers.

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Verastem, Inc.VSTMHealth Care

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

CEODaniel W. Paterson
ListedJan 27, 2012
ExchangeNASDAQ
HeadquartersNeedham, MA
CountryUnited States
Employees102
CIK0001526119
ISINUS92337C2035

Key statistics

Market cap$634.4M
EPS (ttm)−$2.46
P/E (ttm)−2.93
ROE-467.5%
P/B14.46
P/S7.25
Dividend yield
Beta1.23vs XLV 0.68

Year to date 0.0% · Average volume (30d) 1.9M

Analysts

Price target, next 12 months$13.50+87.0%Median of 19 analysts · vs the Aug 28 close
ConsensusBuy15 of 19 analysts rate it buy or better

Ratings

Target range

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionRatingPrior targetTarget
Aug 10, 2026Mizuho SecuritiesTarget$18$13
Aug 7, 2026GuggenheimReiterateBuy$14$12
Jul 7, 2026RBC CapitalReiterateOutperform$15$14
Jun 24, 2026RBC CapitalReiterateOutperform$13$15
Jun 23, 2026JefferiesReiterateBuy$19$8

Earnings

EPS

Estimate−$0.44
ReportedDue Nov 3, 2026

Revenue

Estimate$29.1M
ReportedDue Nov 3, 2026

History

Report dateEPS estEPSSurpriseRevenue estRevenueSurpriseNext 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−$0.460.0%$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%
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Financial highlights

12 quartersQ1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 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 margin79.1%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

Government Rebates And Other Incentives$6.1M · 77%
Trade Discounts And Allowances$1.2M · 15%
Returns$602.0K · 8%

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

Institutions 108.54%Insiders 1.55%

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

HolderShares% outstandingFormFiled
BlackRock, Inc.9.19M10.46%13FAug 7, 2026
Armistice Capital, LLC7.02M7.99%13FAug 14, 2026
RTW Investments, LP6.64M7.55%13FAug 14, 2026
Deep Track Capital, LP5.74M6.53%13FAug 14, 2026
State Street Corporation5.13M5.80%13GAug 7, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
Aug 3, 2026Dan Patersondirector, officer: President and CEO−1,302$5.81
Jun 22, 2026Daniel Calkinsofficer: Chief Financial Officer−4,089$4.18
Jun 22, 2026Dan Patersondirector, officer: President and CEO−20,871$4.18
May 4, 2026Dan Patersondirector, officer: President and CEO−806$5.82
Feb 4, 2026Dan Patersondirector, officer: President and CEO−970$6.69
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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

CompanyPriceChange
Verastem$7.16−1.01%$634.4M7.2+1,775.4%
Revolution Medicines$208.55+0.23%$44.19B
Incyte$124.37−0.03%$25.21B15.843.04.3+37.7%
Erasca$18.10+0.36%$6.26B
Bristol-Myers Squibb$66.60+0.05%$136.00B14.710.52.8+5.7%
Pfizer$27.95−0.04%$159.36B36.910.02.5+2.6%
AbbVie$255.80+0.13%$451.38B72.016.87.0+10.2%
Median26.413.63.5+8.0%