Overview
* IDEAYA reports Q2 net loss of $77.5 mln, vs $72.2 mln year-ago, driven by higher R&D expenses
* Co has ~$992 mln cash, expected to fund operations into 2029
* Phase 2/3 trial for darovasertib on track for median PFS data by year-end
Outlook
* IDEAYA expects median PFS data for darovasertib by year-end 2025
* Company plans three IND submissions by year-end 2025
* IDEAYA anticipates cash to fund operations into 2029
Result Drivers
* CLINICAL TRIAL EXPANSION - Increased R&D expenses driven by expansion of clinical trials, including darovasertib and crizotinib combination in metastatic uveal melanoma
* ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH - Higher G&A expenses attributed to scaling efforts for potential U.S. launch of darovasertib
Key Details
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Q2 EPS -$0.88
Q2 Net -$77.49
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Q2 $88.81
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Q2 -$88.81
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Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 14 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for IDEAYA Biosciences Inc ( IDYA ) is $47.00, about 46.8% above its August 4 closing price of $25.00
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