Overview
U.S. biotechnology firm's Q4 net loss per share narrowed from prior year
Company ended 2025 with $76.3 mln in cash and marketable securities, expects runway beyond 2027
Instil discontinued AXN-2510 development, now pursuing acquisitions and in-licensing opportunities
Outlook
Instil expects cash position to fund current operating plan beyond 2027
Company is pursuing acquisitions and in-licensing opportunities for novel therapeutic candidates
Instil says there is no assurance any transaction will occur or on timing
Result Drivers
STRATEGIC SHIFT - Co discontinued AXN-2510 development and is now focusing on acquisitions and in-licensing opportunities to drive next phase of development
CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT - Co aims to leverage balance sheet for acquisitions and in-licensing, per CEO Bronson Crouch
Company press release: ID:nGNX89DbGf
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 Net Income
-$8.19 mln
Q4 Basic EPS
-$1.21
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "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 Instil Bio Inc is $27.00, about 223% above its March 26 closing price of $8.36
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